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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
6
Sheriff Barkus urges farm residents to watch for unknown cars showing up at farms asking directions. If no one answers, the owner may be targeted for robbery. Record license number make model and any descriptions of occupants and report to the sheriff's office.
Rural postal carriers request customer cooperation on mailbox approaches and propose a method for snow clearance. If snow cannot be cleared, a box or pail should be propped to a board and inserted into the snow where the carrier can reach it, per regulations.
Farming today is big business as about 80 farmers attended a Good Grain Co dinner in Malvern Community building. County Extension Director LaVerne Oberright outlined 1962 farm outlook, noting corn dominates Mills County, with stable livestock prices and rising fertilizer use. Leonard Brannan of Federal Chemical Co discussed cost and soil testing, stressing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. Doug Sanders announced plans for a 40 by 40 foot bulk fertilizer warehouse at Malvern, weather permitting, and an annual pen house event may follow. Mary Circle of the Methodist church served the meal.
J R Hurst won the Mansfield Furniture shopping contest held during the pre Christmas season and received his gift by chase free. Other winners included Thelma Allensworth in second place Mrs Verlin Hardy in third and Ruth Bloechel in fourth with varying discounts.
County Treasurer F. M. Robinson records eight new car registrations listing Fords for Merlin Taste and Ray Powers Malvern Ernest A. Lehade and Harry Gillard Glenwood Falcon for Henry C. Aistrope Tabor Buick for William L. Leick Glenwood and Volkswagen for Dyle Downing Glenwood plus two marriage licenses issued by Clerk I. L. Bonner: Jerry Parham Rita May Armstrong Charles D. Armstrong Vida Kovas.
The 1962 IE baby beeves will be weighed December 30 at Mills County Fair Grounds. All 4-H calves must be weighed and ear tagged to qualify as a 1962 project. Weighing runs 10 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Calves face a rate of gain contest overseen by Walt Taylor of Byers Brothers. Emerson State Bank and Malvern Gun Club sponsor. Bad weather date is January 6.
Three Mills county residents join the Iowa State University winter quarter farm operation course, which drew 126 students for academic credit. The program covers crop production, soils, farm mechanics, livestock production, and farm management. Enrollees include Roger Johnson of Mills, Larry McMillen of Malvern, and Ronald Long of Emerson.
A health advisory from the Iowa State Department of Health offers four practical steps to improve well being in 1962. Schedule a complete physical with your doctor, eat balanced meals with meat milk fruit vegetables and whole grains, ensure adequate sleep, and maintain daily moderate exercise to keep muscles toned and energy steady.
A 12 year old Glenwood girl Naomi Lou Craig suffered hip and pelvic injuries when her sled left a driveway and was struck by a car driven by Mrs Julius Kuch soule of Glenwood. She was taken to Edmundson hospital. Mrs Buch said she did not see her according to the sheriff's report.
Sheriff Edwin Barkus reported on Sunday a hog was shot and carried away. The animal belonged to Stus sell Good of near Pacific Junction.
Mills County Extension Family Living Committee met Tuesday for a postponed annual luncheon at the Emerson Legion club with a holiday decor and gift exchange. Mrs. Ben Wilson of Hastings presided. Plans for the 1862 program include the homemaker function on April 24 and family day at Mills County Fair. Lincoln Nebraska is the educational town destination on May 1. The committee will meet January 23 at Mrs. Willard Wright’s home to continue programming and reorganization. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Milo Blazek complete four-year terms. vacancies will be filled by the county extension council.
In Mills County District Court a probate notice reports a last will for Samuel J. Anderson and a separate instrument for Harriet O. Anderson filed December 27, 1961 with January 8, 1962 set for proving the instruments. The notice lists dates and court proceedings and includes SEAL stamps. The column also notes social visits with families from Omaha and Cherokee during the holiday period including Garr y Bartles, Darrell Warren, Dean Warren, Evelyn Warren, Curt Davis, and others visiting the Edwin Ambrose and Hamilton Lewis households.
Oaks community church notes list pastor Irwin Eleson and Sunday services. It covers birthdays, offerings, and sermon topic King of Kings with choir numbers. A long string of Christmas dinners and visits at multiple families in Red Oak, Red Oak area, and nearby towns is summarized, plus qu alts about decorations and a quilting circle.
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