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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
5
In Mills County a geologist leads a planned six week series of outdoor lighting experiments. The town sees a brightening as new lighting frames the landscape. Residents are engaged in a search for rheste that could support modern armies.
BH Pare president announces that Bante will visit Malvern next Wednesday after Root and every kid in the area is invited to vote and see him and set candy blue Grethens used by Vern Dubs F A Mulhollands and W D McCouslands. Many have attractive trees in windows visible from the street and some notable displays are at the homes of Mia Etale Warnke Albert Bhere and Carl Zimmerman recently moved to R W Balyers house in east Malvern. The contest for the selection DAMS for Glenwood's new Deper ended recently with the Da Ber taking the title. Mills County News notes Christmas festivities and Chief F Chantry of the Malvern fre dg discussed questions for Christ.
The county court closed another term with Judge Murray directed verdicts in two cases and orders for ongoing maintenance. Tadge Murray returns Friday to finish district business as Bertha Kalman sues M Kelman for divorce and $500 monthly support. Schools plan a Christmas break while misprinted notes leave the public with a holiday roster. A new electric typewriter arrives for the auditor. The Glenwood Lions cover a county high school athletic debt with a Christmas dance to raise the remaining funds. Depuyer Treas Nellis Lawson avoids serious injury after a head on crash with a driver from Omaha, the incident ending with minor injuries.
County agent John Longstrest purchased the Mary A. Jones home on Marion Ave for about 3500 dollars. The sale, concluded last week, is described as an excellent investment by the buyer, Mr. Tengatrent, highlighting a notable property transfer in the Malverne area.
Rex Parker and wife of Imogene rushed to meet the stork in Malvern where Dr. T. B. Shonka delivered Mary Grace Parker at Piper Hotel. Both mother and baby named Mary Grace are reported to be doing well.
The notice lists several Mills County youths in military service during wartime. Albert Biggerptatt, son of Ed and Mrs Biggeratat, has served two years in the army and is at Beoneld Barracks in Honolulu. Cecil Biggerptatt, in the navy for 30 years, was at Iceland when last heard from. Leonard Eats, stationed at Scofield Barracks, and Hastings area youths Jack Gamble and Marvin Peats have Navy assignments near Honolulu as the war began. Further details indicate other area boys are in danger zones or deployed abroad.
Fragmentary overseas notes describe a veterans rally and anniversary event at the Bienwood Arms Ory with references to Coons Radford and a naval or boat-themed gathering. unclear details and dates hinder full reconstruction of the event.
In a county wide development, Newell Barw and five firms propose new construction. The plan includes steel structures and updated equipment, aiming to expand facilities and modernize the local built environment. Officials noted progress amid ongoing reviews and funding considerations.
Jack Fickel of Henderson addressed Malvern Rotary in a dramatic division state preliminary declamatory contest. He presented his selection When Gabriel Blows His Horn. His father, Warg Fickel, praised the winner at the Christmas gift exchange. the club will skip next week’s meeting.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and ages such as 49 and 17 and implies a county opening or entry. The readable parts list Heongswan, Mellenay, Delams Sleawoad and dates dec or December, with unclear action.
Beptist Church hosts 48 Beptist Malvern students and alumni in Handel s The Messiah directed by Milas Louise Kopp The annual event showcases alumni participation with portions sung by each member Christmas carols will precede the performance Accompaniments by Frances Swoboda and Helen Ann Stevenson no admission indicated
Malvern travels to meet a longtime rival Friday night as the Emerson cagers aim to rebound after Tuesday’s setback. The Oriolas will press for a decisive victory with both teams eager to showcase strong defense and scoring to close the season.
The Navy Department announced a relaxation of physical standards for enlistment in the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. Many previously rejected applicants with minor defects, varicose veins, hydrocele, hernia, and other non disabling conditions will now be eligible for enlistment or reapplication for the duration of the emergency. Recruits with defects will receive treatment at Training Stations and be rechecked, with corrected individuals returning to duty in a timely manner.
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs launches a county wide drive in schools under the British War Relief division to raise funds for British youth. Each school asks students to contribute any amount to aid children who have lost homes and faced evacuation, with funds collected by the county superintendent and sent to the project treasury.
Malvern Red Cross volunteers led by Mrs. W. M. Hiett report December outputs of 67 children's dresses 61 hospital shirts 10 baby layettes 15 baby buntings 16 baby hoods and jackets 110 sweaters and 21 additional items. The group plans to continue efforts for Red Cross needy while the local roll call raised $212.92 and county quota plans are under way for 3,809.
Malvern School will close for a Christmas holiday week to allow students and staff a break. Classes resume December 29 with additional sessions added for New Year's Day ahead of the new term.
Fragmentary OCR hints at petroleum industry activity in the county area east of Muriel, with references to wells, drilling, and plans near adjoining terrain. Mentions of figures or names are unclear. Further readable details needed for a precise item.
Avampalen for donations of corn for Tabor college was tert. 2d In. Mills County that week President Robert O'Brien of Ta Tu bor started 5 commites at work on the job. Those in charge plan to ask farmers and others to donate corn which will be Converted into 1. On the com county are Otha Hell, Raymond Hoehne. Any w corn should ogil cagh for the wolttwe for thig D. Wearly, J. FR. Bloedel and Bob Whing to donate any of tha com mittes, or The Leader office.
Advisory board to assist regiments with completing questionnaires is formed. Members include chairman Carl Cooke and W H Rodabaugh Ward Slothower from Glenwood W K Tutgton Malvern Irq N Cheney Brm rpo G T Hanover Monday Fm RP Galt Bilray City Houls Boyle Pacific Junction Herma Peters and Fred Kahl Mineola.
Reading from unreliable OCR fragments shows a brief note about an event at Fry's place after noon with a start around six o'clock. The garbled text lists names and times in a simple notice style.
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