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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
5
Amid chaotic scenes and disorganized crowds, police investigate a string of felonious disruptions during the Christmas season. Reports cite vandalism, theft, and unsafe conduct at multiple gatherings, with several incidents noted near the town center and festive venues. Authorities urge caution and review of event security as celebrations continue.
A fragment describes changing weather and social events across a week, mentioning Tan McGrew in Alaska and a group of people preparing for varied gatherings. It notes a shift in conditions by a day evening, affecting plans and activities.
Three people were injured in a car crash involving an Oldsmobile sedan and a vehicle linked to a local store. The collision occurred at a roadway corner near the store, with witnesses reporting the impact tore the front area and caused passengers to sustain injuries. Responders rushed to the scene and transported injured individuals for medical evaluation.
Members of the Malvern Community Club gathered for the annual meeting to appoint officers and report on the year’s activities. The slate for 1927 includes C. W. Black of Malvern Cold Storage as chair and L. W. Bookner, Bruce Boshner, J. A. Fletcher, and others as officers or committee members. The group plans continued work for Malvern’s interests and invites additional members to support local progress.
Ben McKown and Dale McKown from Malvern drove a Nash coupe to Omaha then to Union where a sharp turn sent the car into a fence, rolling over. Dale escaped unharmed while Ben sustained a broken back and was treated at Omaha hospital. doctors express cautious optimism for recovery as five other cases of broken backs were reported in the hospital.
Old Santa visited Malvet Saturday afternoon drawing hundreds of children along Main Street. He did not arrive as planned, but Mr. Piper quickly escorted him to the crowd where Old Santa distributed candy to each child amid the festive scene in the town.
Holiday break sees Malvern, Mille County residents and students from Pari College, Newall Orink, and Grinnes State College reuniting with families. Notable attendees include Grace Churchill, Maxine Boyer, Cedric Orink, and Marjorie Gide among others as institutions resume sessions after the pause.
An old furnace and boiler system at the school will be replaced next week with a twelve-apopion unit set to be installed via the Mal yern Bi Aeho nt project. Work begins Monday as crews prepare the old boiler room and remove aging equipment before the annual Christmas holiday.
Subscribers from across towns write to renew the Leader for the coming year. Ella Wilson from Coin, Violet Kelley of Amerion, Mrs. A B Steiner, Mrs. Harry McDowell and Mrs. Lauren Quimby are among those ordering multiple yearly gifts. Letters praise the paper and request delivery to Fort Morgan, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, Chicago, and other addresses. Several mention Christmas presents and appreciation for the Old Reliable newspaper amid a cold snap.
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