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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
2
The Malvern Leader notes five grand openings and open houses in the coming week signaling new vigor in the town's business community. It urges self reliance and a supportive climate from government, highlighting two women and two men among the new operators and praising entrepreneurial effort.
Cattle feeders confront uniformly poor feedlot conditions this winter with deep mud hindering feed delivery and reducing gain efficiency. Despite strong cattle prices, profits look unlikely under ongoing harsh weather. Iowa shows rising cow calf interest as farmers retain stock cows to supply feeder calves for long term payoff.
Raymond G. Frey writes to Malvern Leader recalling his boyhood in Henderson Iowa. He mentions W H Harbor who helped his family move to town, an elevator site near the railroad, a mill fire with rumors of German spies, local blacksmiths and families including the Philips and Goss clans, and Henderson’s Sunday baseball culture with a standout pitcher.
A column blends weather talk with farm income forecasts for 1972 and a critique of USDA figures, noting political aims behind optimistic farm income projections and cuts to federal aid. It also examines Audubon county dog tax waste, arguing the Domestic Animal Fund overcharges property owners while sparing renters and suggesting broader dog ownership coverage and enforcement reforms.
Malvern Cemetery association will meet Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the office of the secretary, Lentz Powles. All officers, lot owners and interested persons are welcome to attend.
Jost urges owners to locate pets while calling Iowa to move beyond Old West attitudes. He proposes replacing shotgun enforcement with license fees for dogs and supporting a civilized, efficient approach. Domestic animal doctors in Des Moines join AFL-CIO to safeguard the doctor patient relationship. they earn six dollars an hour. See you along Main Street.
At United Methodist Church Henderson the Henderson Hornets 4-H held roll call on your 4-H project with 21 members. The club voted to sell trees from soil conservation and planned a roller skating party January 31 in Shenandoah with the Ambitious Andies. Enrollment cards were distributed and completed. Ron Williams gave a talk on Proper Use of Wrenches. Refreshments were served by Mike Stille Ron Williams Berk Greenwood.
Harbor lauds the governor’s fiscally sound budget as a plan for a balanced two year program. It increases 1971 72 funding, shifts costs to the state while relieving local property tax burdens. Senior beneficiaries gain, personal cattle taxes are phased out to spur industry growth, and education funding rises to broaden equalized opportunities.
Senator Cal Hultman reports committee work dominates this week with the Park User Fee bill under review in a sub committee. He notes Natural Resources committee activity, budget hearings for Agriculture, and a broad Health Maintenance Organization enabling act moving toward debate. The Senate honors Carroll Lane, retiring after 30 years as Secretary.
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