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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
7
The Lender reports widespread Christmas cheer with hundreds of dinners and gatherings noted in the Mills County area. Too many items were received to publish this week, but the remainder will appear in the next issue. The paper thanks contributors and urges early copy for upcoming editions.
Mills County changes will place new officers and deputies in key roles. Sheriff Don Rhoden takes over from Robi J Moore, who leaves for a statewide sales job. Rhoden appoints Jew el CG Nelson as deputy while Deputy Frank Logan retires. Treasurer Filomena Robinson assumes duties, with Ferne Widows remaining deputy six weeks and Janice Horton succeeding. Winona Boles stays as clerk. Attorney Edgar Cook succeeds Wm. B. Drake Howves. Engineer Troy Rhody starts next Tuesday, and Clair Davis becomes Woodbury County engineer the same day. No change to board of supervisors.
Services were held Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Weeley Chapel church for Mrs Blanch Wilson with Rev Noble B Blackman and Rev Peter Trucano officiating Her life story records birth near Malvern June 19 1871 the Quimby family adoption of a nephew Jerge Quimby and moves to Hastings Malvern and Council Bluffs She died December 21 1950 after a long illness She was survived by a sister and three brothers Pallbearers and choir members are named with offerings and interment in Wesley Chapel cemetery
Sixteen Mills county youths enlisted in the air corps navy and marines in recent days, with Glenwood’s selective service board calling 24 more for physicals on Jan 10 and eight more scheduled for induction. Air corps drew most enrollments. Bud Jergens and Chas Darland joined the navy, Robert Henderson and Norman Messenger the marine corps. Enlistees include Eugene Leu Kenneth Robinson Bill Proctor Marlin Wilhelm Dwight L Allensworth Henderson Robert E Kruse Sheldon H Williams Silver City Charles Stevens and Bob Crouse Hastings Donald Hamaen Carroll Hughes Glenwood.
Charles Pevehouse is assigned to El Centro California naval air base as air apprentice and radio operator. He will be stationed there for 22 months. Card of thanks from Howard Hayton expresses appreciation for letters and visits during hospitalization. Malvern Garden Club to hold January meeting on Tuesday January 9 at 4 30 p m in the Woman's club room Community building.
David Angus family draws major attention at Mills county 4-H banquet in Malvern. Mrs. Angus, county leader for five years, receives recognition while her children Donald three and Virginia one are too young for 4-H. The Anguses farm 360 acres in White Cloud township near Strahan. Mr. Angus, a nine year farmer, supports the program and assists his wife as county 4-H girl leader chair. The couple, married five years, are active in Strahan church and Farm Bureau.
All aliens residing in the United States on January 1, 1954 who must register under the Alien Registration Act of 1940 are required to report their current address before January 10. Forms and filing instructions are available at any post office. Vuat Ade Pay.
Mills county will operate with one fewer assessor as Marvin Moore, the county assessor, lists the names of the assessors this week. He retains all but A M Armstrong and plans to take over the extra work himself by assessing all county business houses to achieve more equal valuations. Other assessors cover towns and residential areas. a meeting is set for Jan 3 in the courthouse, contingent on supplies.
A severe cold wave drives temperatures to 2 below zero on Wednesday morning. Daily readings follow with highs and lows fluctuating through the week, including Friday and Saturday near freezing, with subsequent days creeping back above zero in a fluctuating pattern.
Bob Finchem extension dairy man will address the Mills County Breeders Association at the Hillsdale church on January 8. Association president Van Orsdell says the year saw many cows enrolled in Dairy Genet ics and praises outstanding sires, with a record attendance expected.
Needy families in Malvern received Christmas baskets as Elks groups churches and individuals joined a cheer project. They raised 171 dollars from donations plus a last year balance to fund 14 food baskets and 10 fruit baskets. Committees chose families by need and from multiple local groups donated varying amounts.
Auction notices list multiple sale dates and locations across Mille County Farm properties. Entries mention Ernest Boege near Treynor on January 4, Mia W. Il Trivety near Hant ings on January 8, John A. McLaughlin near Tivo aene on January 15, Roy Batten near Wesley Chapel church on January 18, and Robert Stroud near Malvern on January 22, detailing distances and directions without full clarity.
Clerk of Courts Lb Donner reports a flurry of marriage licenses issued in the county. Pairs listed include Louis R. Allen of Ottawa Kansas with Lona Jane Hatcher of Glenwood, and Warren Roberson of Silver City with Ruth Kelley of Glenwood, among others. Separate notes mention new car licenses from various dealers in Silver City and Mineola.
Service boys home for Christmas include Brice Adkins and Carrol Houser from Fr. Leon ard Wood Missouri Kenneth Hedlund from Biloxt Miag Wilbur Stoghill from Keesler Field Mississippi Glen Robbing from Granite City Illinois John Kimber from Ft Riley Kansas Paul Lincoln from Christensen Field Omaha LeRoy Anderson from Randolph Field Texas Glen Baaslee from Camp Polk Louisiana Lyle Thaler from Ft Sill Oklahoma Others unnamed noted. Band Mothers Meeting Postponed To January 8 At 2 30 PM In Community Building Club Room
A joint installation of officers for the Order of Eastern Star and Silver Urn lodge will take place at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening January 2. Eastern Star officers are asked to bring coffee and members should bring sandwiches.
S/Sgt. Kenneth Z. Juelke received the Air Medal at a Fifth Air Force base in Japan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Juelke of Larkinsburg Kansas, formerly Malvern, and serves with MATS Third Air Rescue Squadron, providing coverage for UN forces in Korea. The unit has aided 650 downed airmen and wounded troops since the war began, with Juelke flying SH-17 and SB-29 aircraft on search and rescue missions and anti enemy avoidance duties.
Mills County public affairs in 1950 saw progress on all weather roads and highway brine projects. The Nisinabolla bridge opened on the Mus Grass road, 147 marriage licenses issued, 20 divorces granted, 1660 dogs licensed with most kept for domestic needs, three new homestead exemptions, and a shift to leasing the county farm for operations after plans for a convalescent home faltered.
Pvt. Tom M. Kingery Jr., 20, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Kingery, has completed the Air Force basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio known as the Gateway to the Air Force. The training centers on basic indoctrination for airmen and women and prepares him for technical training and a specialized assignment.
The Leader announces a subscription rate increase effective January 15, 1961 due to higher production costs. In its primary territory including Milla county and surrounding areas rates rise to 4 per year, 3.75 for six months, or 1 for three months, with a special two year rate of 5. Outside the area the annual rate becomes 3.50, with 2 for six months or 6 for two years. Subscriptions through January 15 remain at present prices, and two year prepayment carries the old rate.
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