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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
5
The meeting discusses shifting secondary road control from township boards to the county Board of Supervisors. Trustees challenge county equipment limits and seek township input. A Gisnwood discussion is planned for October to decide on a potential county system change and to encourage local participation.
A Mills County farmer reports active plowing in the Indian River valley between Elméraon and Hastings as ground dries after wet weather. Farmers statewide bindar in preparation with warm fires and wood stoves while many seek to stay away from the Hatkeye state during winter.
The Sunday School Board of the Methodist Church in Malvern met at the church Sunday afternoon for their annual business meeting and election. Pr. 5,W. Baar was chosen superintendent, succeeding Fred Farquhar. Max Treland reelected assistant. Helen Marshall reelected secretary. Max Ireland reelected treasurer. Other officers include Mrs J A McCtymond as superintendent of Beginners and Primary, Mrs Geo F Salyers of Junior, Mrs R W Salyers of Intermediate, Mrs Albert Pore of Cradle Roll, and Mrs Edwin Chamberlain of Home department.
Mrs. Gertrude Van Doren a 44 year old resident of Mill County and her ten year old daughter Betty died when their car strayed onto a railroad crossing near Laurel Mont. Her son Brevo was severely injured and hospitalized in Billings with multiple injuries. Funeral services were held Saturday December 26 in Missoula and burial followed in the Billings cemetery. Surviving are Glenn Van Doren husband son Steve Evelyn Mickel of Laurel and Lucille at home. The Stevesson family and community extend deepest sympathy.
Erwin Henderson of Malvern asked the State Fish and Game Department to extend the open season for red foxes. He was notified Monday that the season is extended thirty days in Mile County to February 15 190%. County Recorder Hattie M. Brown announced the extension. Foxes have become numerous, threatening poultry interests in rural areas.
Gilkerson Giants defeated a Chicago colored team at Glenwrond Armory 95 to 41. The game, Tuesday night, featured a close back and forth midway before Gilkerson pulled away in the final minutes for the victory.
County Treasurer Otto Judkine and his staff faced a hectic week as motor license patronage surged and many renewals approached year end. Delays risk penalties with many transactions still pending before January 1. Initial efforts to process the rush were hampered, and carryovers were anticipated into the new year.
Malvern business leaders join a countywide effort to reward the first baby born in Mill County in 1932. Residents must be present residents, and provide birth certificate with time and physician’s signature by noon Tuesday January 12. Prize packages include items for baby and parents. A second prize may be awarded for the second baby if a very close result occurs.
Mrs Le My Gray received a Christmas box from California last week from her granddaughters Maxine Margaret and Hetty Mitchell. It contained oranges peaches apricots figs nuts and candied dried fruits ready to eat. The Mitchells are living in Montezuma California.
Malvern high school's basketball team resumes play on Wednesday January 6 in the Community building with two Henderson teams. The junior game starts at 7 30 p m followed by the main event. Coach Herts led practices during the holidays to continue instruction and prevent rust.
Elwin Henderson has sent south of Malvern and trapped three red foxes this season, earning trophys for his skill and selling the skins at good prices. fox numbers have risen in the town, harming poultry flocks, prompting Henderson to hunt and dispose of the captured animals.
James Langmuir, a pioneer resident of southern Mills County, died Monday evening December 24 at his late home in Strahan after a short illness. He had longtime poor health. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the First Baptist Church in Malvern conducted by Rev. L. R. Bobbitt. Further particulars to follow.
Annual stockholders meeting set for Saturday January 2 at 1 30 p m in Malvern Community building to appoint officers hear reports and decide policy. A member of the Hywer family loaded a car of stock and goods Wednesday night to ship to York Pennsylvania and the family will move there the next day by auto to establish a new home.
Many Malvern families held Christmas dinners and visits across towns and states. The article lists relatives from Berkhimer, Rush, Harman, Barkhimer, Gill, and Gust, hosting or joining meals in Malvern, Council Bluffs, Shenandoah, Omaha, and nearby communities, with dozens of names and locations cited.
The Malvern Leader invites all county children to a New Year’s Day party at the Impress Theater in Malvern with Tolable Dayit film starring Rich a Cromwell Noah Beery Joan Peers and more. Admission is free. bring one potato for the Welfare committee to aid needy neighbors. A second showing at Hastings Opera House opens at 4 30 p m to accommodate more boys and girls.
Four teams in the Yall League played two games each on Monday. Athletic members Panted and pushed their effort through the hardest exercises. Mulhollanis and Coling led, with Collings winning again after a tight start. Tallies show Mulhollanis and Randeraone high in scoring.
The Community Club announces a rescheduled election meeting moved to January 18 due to conflicts. Key items include annual election plans and notable dates. public participation is encouraged.
Public notice announces W C Davis will hold a public sale on Tuesday January 13 at his farm southwest of ver. The sale lists items including a single lot with various components and related assets. The fragmentary text references Dilve and Pat Kilmartin with unclear connections and several garbled terms.
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