22 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
1
Editorial laments global strife and warns against swindlers like Musica while urging Christmas goodwill beyond family circles. Highlights Father Flanagan’s Boys Town as a test of generosity amid December gifts, noting many viewers were moved yet few donate to support the work.
Leader subscribers are asked to promptly notify the subscription department of address changes. Under new postal laws newspapers must pay postage due for notices of address changes furnished by the post office. Also, delays in delivery or failure to receive the paper are concerns. The plan is to send change of address in advance.
The Gearhart News sketches a holiday mood with humor and domestic musings. A cheeky exchange about a returned bank check and a seller hawker at the door punctuate a light community page filled with home improvement tips, including plywood uses, cost-free floor estimates, and practical ideas for winter renovations.
A humorous list of mislaid New Year resolutions lists 16 items aimed at self improvement and community life. It includes promoting honesty among borrowers, learning Beethoven, pushing private high schools, mailing Christmas cards early, fixing the library light, walking to work, organizing a community chorus, and sharing Christmas greetings, with light locally grounded references.
A summary of US foreign policy moves last week highlights new credit diplomacy to aid Latin American trade while pressuring China with a loan. European tensions rise as Argentina balks at a strong Monroe Doctrine declaration. Domestic politics focus on social security reforms, New Deal strategy, and cabinet refresh signals.
The Malvern Leader reproduces Iowa State AAA Committee guidance on corn seal rules. Answers cover joint sealing by landlord and tenant, storage and marketing effects, moisture comparisons, and which Iowa counties show higher moisture content in corn this year.
An early report notes the discovery linked with chief commercial officer Rick Badlem and the Great Bear mine in Canada. The find centers on radium ore associated with Nee aliver ore at a Canadian site, with mining activity dated to an unnamed Great Bear location.
Sidney town council moves to buy a modern fire apparatus and equipment for the town. A suitable site for housing the gear will also need to be secured as part of the project.
Disabled World War veterans in hospitals will get Christmas gifts from the American Legion Auxiliary. Last year about 83,470 hospitalized veterans were remembered, with similar totals expected this year. Gifts, averaging one dollar, are prepared by state Auxiliaries and delivered with local unit help.
Clever Cooks Club met at leader Mrs Ray V Plumb s home on November 26 for a combined October and November gathering A year summary was read by President Betty Plumb The Annadtal report was presented by Elizabeth Wilson Officers elected include President Karrina Jordan Vice President Kathryn Smith Secretary and Treasurer Hetey Plumb ee Se
Teratcons define funeral services as an opportunity to pay tribute to a devoted friend while offering consolation. The Navy plans a smaller coast patrol dirigible for training with limited cargo, and Everest stands as the world’s highest peak at 29,002 feet.
Reporter Lovi McKee notes historian Betty Alexander details a program on Food Preservation and a prospected member list. Members voted to give small gifts to Mrs Clinton Parker Mrs Ward Fickel and Mrs Eric Nyren for their help. Clinton Parker named assistant reader as 1939 literature and record books were handed out. Hostesses Mrs Flumb and Mrs Batty provided refreshments after the business session and social news to 100.
Dee Knight visits from Chicago for Christmas with family. Adam Gipe hosts a turkey dinner for relatives including Brazeltons and Chas Gipe. Gipe children receive land deeds. A new daughter born to Mr and Mrs Durbin. May Miller notes daily roll of honor names. Sam Stone plans Mille County farmstead. W E Bartlett travels to Garden City to visit daughter. Mild winter through Christmas with Iowa as an inviting resort.
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