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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
8
Mills county residents bought notable liquor from state stores in the past fiscal year. Glenwood posted 97,369.68 in sales, Malvern 31,767.63, and Red Oak 182,767.63, with neighboring counties showing slightly different totals. Across five years ending June 30, Mills county figures appear lower than Red Oak and similar towns.
The week passed without a marriage license issued while the auto license department stayed busy selling twenty car and pickup plates to named locals in Malvern Silver City Glenwood Hastings Henderson Randolph Pacific Junction and Emerson. Winifred Johnson of the county engineer's office suffered a broken right arm last Thursday from a fall in the courthouse lobby.
Mills county farmers report an average corn yield of 80 bushels per acre, just above the 1963 record, with production over 7 million bushels but much of the crop left in the field due to root worm damage. Factors cited include fertilizer use, weed control, tillage, and moisture distribution. John Hansen is highlighted as a leading local industrial figure.
Wm J Bill Scherle of Henderson a Republican state representative for Fremont Mills counties district announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Congress seventh district with a strong opening statement signaling his run for federal office.
Mills county reports show fewer marriage licenses issued with 94 this year versus 108 in 1964. Dog licenses rose to 1 614 from 1 554 the previous year, while car license plates climbed to 1 523, up by over 900 from last December. Local official notes indicate strong dog licensing activity and a notable rise in vehicle registrations as residents renew plates.
The state auditor reports show mileage paid for two sheriff cars in Mills County at 2511 and 2491 dollars for 1962 and 3265 dollars for 1964. Sheriff Edwin Barkus confirms these figures, noting they are lower than the previously claimed near 5000 dollars.
Mills County assessors begin their work Monday January 3 under County Assessor Harry Markel. Ten assessors, including one new appointee W G Anderson of Pacific Junction, will oversee township fieldmen and assign areas such as Indian Creek Ellsworth Hastings Oak St M Arno Asmussen and others with details of reassignment for Glenwood Malvern and nearby townships.
Malvern has won initial approval for its Workable Program for Community Development from the U S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Congressmen John R. Hansen reports the program targets low rent housing in the community and marks the first hurdle cleared.
Henderson official McGrew leaves Mills county board after not seeking re election during a courthouse gathering with colleagues. Successor Henry Washburn of Hastings district will serve a new four year term. Upcoming sales listed in Jan Feb schedules. Urban renewal program requires workable plan approval before federal aid eligibility. Community Low Rent commission notes data sent to HUD area office and no delay expected. Card of Thanks from Robin and Ronda Reed.
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