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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
5
Christmas decorations brighten West Malvern and neighboring counties as The Leader invites entries for a home decorating contest. The county ponders a winter game bird program with shelters and feed stations, while Robbins Bros previews a Minneapolis Moline tractor with a luxury cab and 40 mph speed though no orders were taken.
Malvern Orioles edged Henderson on their home floor in a fast paced game. Knight led with 15 points while Colling and Smith tied for scoring honors. The Orioles defense limited Henderson as the game remained tight late, final score 21 to 20 in the late stretch, with Malvern up 44 to 8 in a prior lopsided quarter.
One of the largest crowds in the county attended the farm auction of Mrs. Milton Knight and Son on Dec 7. Bidding was brisk on most items as prices held well. Mr Knight praised advertising in The Leader. The Knights and Barbara Ferne and Clarence plan to move to Denver Colorado soon.
Mrs Cuba Cox bought the Poy Bacon cafe here and took possession Monday She planned changes in equipment and service and will offer meals and supplies She formerly worked at the cafe and has prior experience Kenneth and Mrs Bacon have operated the cafe and left Monday for Tennessee to establish their home.
The message conveys heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their support during a community event. It acknowledges attendance and participation and closes with appreciation for family and readers who contributed to the effort.
Taxpayers receive another grace period as the annual delinquent tax sale is postponed until February. The delinquent tax list will be published in January as required by law. The delay follows calendar and office-holding complications including the new treasurer not taking office until January 3.
Private taxpayers are told to study county figures showing taxes paid by utilities on real property for the year. The listed taxes include CG B Q, Wabash, C&B Q Tel, ALT & Trewennne, Northwestern Bell Tel, Northern In Neb Lt & P, Citizens L P, People's Nat Gas, with amounts ranging from about 1,060 to 32,605, noting valuations align with private holdings.
Judge Whitney Gilliland initially slated to preside but lacked certificate of election. Judge Karl Peters substituted. Gilliland later presided briefly before relinquishing trial duties. With no criminal cases on docket, grand jury and later petit jury were dismissed. Corn loans recorded. Nebraska Power Co. secured a first supplemental indenture of unspecified amount with Guaranty Trust Co. of New York covering county properties.
Dr R C Danley of Hamburg spoke at the Rotary club Tuesday evening on Hawaii. Cuesta members Berwyn Hamilton and Wm A Rodabaugh of Glenwood and Dr I A Parsons of Malvern attended. New members accepted were F J Hamilton and Vic Eklund.
Strahan high school teams swept Bilger City opponents Tuesday. The Strahan quint boys beat Silver City 86 to 15, the second team won 80 to 0, and the Strahan girls defeated Silver City 89 to 15. Strahan plays Everaon there Friday.
Mrs. Flob Higging received word from her son Vincent that he will depart December 9 for Hawaii with the U S Army. Vincent sailed from New York last month via the Panama Canal, after serving at Agelle Island, and will be stationed in Hawaii for three years.
A. B. Gulp addressed the Mills county Farm Bureau annual meeting in Mal Vern. The event condemned sit down strikers and drunken drivers while commending the normal granary and soil conservation plan. Resolutions reflected farm opinions with a conservative stance on current problems and an election and other business were handled.
The bureau will hold its official meeting on December 16 by law after completing Friday’s annual business. Directors will provide formal approval of actions already taken, including reports, resolutions, and the election, with A. B. Culp previously chosen as speaker.
A. B. Culp from Bloomington spoke at the Methodist church about the McLean county Farm Bureau, its 2100 farm families and 2700 members, and its profitable cooperatives in creamery, bulk gas and oil, and insurance. Officers elected included Ira Turner as president and B. F. Buffington as vice president, with a slate of directors from various townships and communities.
Malvern schools and teachers will have two weeks of vacation during the Christmas holidays. Classes end December 23 after regular sessions and do not resume until January 9.
Card of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude to Hastings friends and others for flowers help and sympathy during bereavement. Signed by W. S. Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ord and family.
A week of good pictures opens at the Empress with Sonja Henie in her latest film, My Lucky Brain, and The Marx Brothers in Room Service. Friday to Saturday showings feature Henie and a busy schedule includes bargain nights Tuesday and Wednesday with quiz excerpts and other features.
Mills county announces scheduled farm sales to reduce date conflicts and aid advertising. December 17 Community Auction at Malvern Sale Barn with L A Talbot as auctioneer. December 20 Merritt Fisher’s closing out sale near Hastings. W H Cramer, auctioneer. December 20 Malvern Auction Co regular sale at Piper Barn. V Web and D D Ashby aucts. December 29 Otes Hall farm sale near Hastings. Cramer & Cramer suets. January 10 C W Moore closing out farm sale near Hastings. W H Cramer, auctioneer.
Cheering reports from Malvern on Monday evening confirmed the annual Benefit Frolic held Thursday was the most profitable ever. Chantry reelected chief with 15 years in the post, and new trustees Dr. T. E. Bhonka and W. R. Byington joined Albert Nelson as reelected. Net Frolic profit topped $500 with over $1,000 taken in, distribution including $20 to Harold McCain, $30 to Edwin Leu, and $50 to C. S. Slaught. The department honored Frolic organizers and noted safety squad interest from Sidney and Council Bluffs.
Balmy winter conditions continued to discourage mills from going south in recent days. Temperatures remained in the thirties and forties with no moisture recorded while predictors showed above normal readings, according to Wally data.
Merchants in Malvern report opened store hours extended this Christmas season with heavier stocks and plans to attract buyers. Santa arrives December 24 at 2 80 p.m. and two major parties are planned as Car lads fill streets with holiday events. The Leader and Emerald Press Theater offer a free kids show the following Saturday as crowds flocked to town last week.
CCCAMP opens a Tuesday seminar series on current problems and conditions. F Le Brinkcombe, superintendent, invites farmers and others to attend in the education building. Speakers include Dee, Allen Wortman, C L Kanee, J P Wearth, F S Hamilton, John Longstreet with more to be announced.
Five M. Cozad and John Kashulfa were jailed for larceny of a gas coupon book spotted in their possession. They pleaded not guilty before Justice C. Royce and were bound over to the grand jury with $300 bond. Dr. T. E. Shonka reported the stolen book, and Luther McPherron identified the boys when they tried to use the book to pay for gas.
Malvern's town team fell 25 23 in overtime on Randolph court after a four game winning streak was snapped. Benton Conner Swat Jackson Cary and Millikan held Randolph to limited scoring while Fred Qmer scored all but one of the visitors points and delivered the winning basket in overtime. Jackson and Millikan led Malvern scoring but the team wasted several good chances.
Malvern Trust and Savings Bank held its annual meeting Tuesday naming J. Burblu to the board. Other directors on the slate were introduced as recovered from recent issues, with general confirmation of the new directorate.
Bruce Stiles of the State Conservation Commission organized a county committee in Milly county to coordinate wildlife aid in the coming year. A. B. Workman was named president, Art Burgoin vice president, Ed Carter secretary, and V. S. Cooney treasurer. The group plans cooperation with state missions to hatch Hungarian partridge and quail, stock and protect birds until they can self sustain, with involvement from ECW CC Camp staff to establish shelter and feeding stations.
Emerson Hawks basketball teams face Hefflingers of Omaha in a Monday tilt at Emerson gym. Heffling ard comprise last year’s Murphy-Didlts quint with former Creigston University Stars. The Emerson Mawklets girls team in new orange and black will open against Griswold.
Malvern meets Glenwood Friday at the Community building floor in a long standing county rivalry. The two high school teams, both struggling this season, prepare for a decisive game as coach Palo Dyke gauges options for Malvern.
AAA payments arrive in Reach County as farmers receive early checks totaling $1,118,978.98 from two batches of 48 and 42 checks. The two groups represent about 60 percent of total payments with more money expected from corn loans. Corn loan processing includes moisture testing at Des Moines, loan notes, mortgages, and immediate fund distribution after qualification.
Malvern high scorers overwhelmed Sidney high 34 to 11 as Richardson sparked the attack with 17 points and Jackson anchored defense at Wil Ruard. Hubenking Knight Walker and Johnson shone on defense while Stog dill added follow shots. Malvern reserves defeated Sidney seconds 22 to 12.
November liquor sales in Malvernia dropped from the September all time high, with the state Liquor Central commission reporting about 3,200 more customers than October. The Glenwood store led early month figures, while local totals remained below prior peaks, yet per capita spending remained high compared with local churches.
Peru College defeated the Independents 28 to 14 on Tuesday night. The visitors surged early and built a commanding lead, while Independents struggled to find rhythm and convert chances, failing to mount a sustained rally.
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