15 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
1
Leader urges subscribers to notify the subscription department of address changes under new postal laws. Newspapers must pay portage due for notices of changes from the boat office. It warns of delivery delays and stresses bending changes in advance to avoid issues.
An Iowa editorial praises the moving toward a constructive, scrutinizing stance by newspapers toward incoming Republican officials and anticipates a potential teachers annuity plan. It urges developing old age provisions alongside social security, celebrates Christmas carols and amateur music, and recounts a lively Fireman Frolic with community figures, bands, dancers, and civic involvement.
Grandon Williams surveys the week's key political moves. The President’s first public address since elections signals continued New Deal aims and potential executive reorganization, amid Pan American talks at Lima and tensions with Mexico over oil expropriation. Eden’s London visit overlaps with Mussolini and Daladier crises, Tunisia, and Suez Canal interests shaping European balance of power.
A reader’s note from Salinas praises The Malvern Leader while others request address changes and continued subscriptions. Eva Wainwright sends a dollar for six months, Frank Wills notes California articles, and a public tax sale notice from Mills County Iowa details Lot 2 Block 13 Malvern with redemption rules and a 1998 date.
The Eagle Grove greenhouses report over 6000 poinsettias in bloom in a dedicated section. Willison orders a new fire rack costing about 3000 to replace a 14 year old model. Governor Kraschel and Mrs Kraschel plan to visit their Harlan home at Christmas. It remains undecided if he will focus on livestock auctioneering or assume a national administration role. Ray Doneis, freshman football and basketball coach at Iowa Old papers big bundle, Geat State college, will speak at the Leader office tonight.
Mrs Elia Dayre of Lincoln and Mrs George Masters of Glenwood visited last week in the home of their cousin Mrs Jennie Hixson. Mrs Paul Seeger was surprised Monday afternoon when 10 neighbors gathered to observe her birthday. The Indies brought gifts and a pleasant social afternoon followed.
The first U S warship to visit South Africa since 1938 is the newly recommissioned cruiser USS Horse. The Boise left Norfolk October 22, reached Monrovia Liberia October 24 for four days, then sailed to Cape Town arriving November 6.
The Hillsdale community held its annual duck dinner with strong attendance though some patrons reported food shortages. The event raised over 72 dollars to support the local budget as families and visitors from Shenandoah and nearby towns joined festivities and conversations at various homes and farms.
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