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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1974
Page
2
Guest editorial urges readers to embody Christmas spirit through selflessness and love. Henry van Dyke’s ideas frame duties to others, care for the elderly and children, and recognizing others' needs, with a call to remember the divine source of love guiding shared humanity.
Bill Harbor writes a farewell column as Iowa House Chief Clerk after two years. He reflects on neutrality and politics, notes a shift to speaking out, and encourages readers to stay engaged with government. He signs off with holiday wishes.
Mills Co Social Services reports two full time homemakers, Pat Curtis and Carolyn Cheyney, aiding elderly and disabled residents. They visit 2 to 3 hours weekly, assisting with housekeeping, meals, shopping, budgeting, and child care education. They have served 15 elderly families, 11 young mothers, and 4 disabled individuals. Call 527-4803 for services. funded by Town Dept. of Social Services. no charge to modest income families. Poster paper requested.
Ed Graf of the NFO Dairy Department warns dairy farmers face a troubled future due to rising imports from 1960 to 1973. He cites 1964 vs 1973 import shares for butter cheese and nonfat dry milk, argues for 30 percent production via NFO bargaining, and predicts an accounting of irregularities aimed at excluding NFO from milk bargaining.
A local Christmas message criticizes postal restrictions on holiday promotions and laments USPS control and high postage costs. The note thanks readers for support, wishes Merry Christmas, and reflects on community, family, and local newspaper loyalty. It closes with a friendly sign off on Main Street.
An Equal Rights Club organized in Malvern in April 1892 to push for women s suffrage. Political Equality clubs spread through the area to advance the same cause.
Mills county notes light activity this week with no marriage licenses issued by the clerk and no new car registrations in Malvern. Registrations from the rest of Mills county include Hastings Morris Fender Ford pickup Harvey Chaney Chevrolet David Sell Ford Glenwood Swift Co Chevrolet George Plumb Chev pickup Kenneth Farrell Chevrolet Donald Rohrberg Ford Frank Phelan Ford Henderson Mark Schnepel Chev pickup. Courthouse to close December 25 for Christmas and January 1 for New Year’s Day.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company predicts a record Christmas call volume with about 13.5 million interstate calls and 400,000 overseas calls, marking roughly one million more calls than last year. R. L. Palmquist, Northwest-
Bell System officials warn Christmas calls surge as normal business hours shift to home and rural lines. To meet demand, about 3000 additional circuits will be added domestically and internationally, with a new computer system guiding rerouting. Employees will work Christmas to maximize completed calls and direct dialing saves money and delays.
Mills county auditor Glenn Johnson explains that a 5 percent raise approved by the board cannot push deputies and clerks beyond legal ceilings. Deputy ceilings range from 45 percent to 85 percent of the sheriff, clerks at 75 percent of the principal officer, with deputies other than the sheriff bound by 80 percent of the principal, and the sheriff’s clerk at 75 percent of the auditor. If raises exceed these limits, only the lawful portion applies.
A humorous relato describes Santa imagery, apples in a stocking, a beagle named Molly, a ransacked front door with shredded plastic, and a brisk local Yule season amid inflation and recession chatter. It notes Kela’s apple tasting, Molly’s LOSE button, and Peter’s dawn clatter while celebrating festive mischief and community cheer.
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