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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
5
Mrs Frank Rockefel ler of Hastings advertised an organ for sale and sold it to a neighbor within an hour after the Leader delivered. A citizen delegation warned of minor pool hall violations, drawing attention to local enforcement. A full meeting report and the ordinance appear on later pages.
4-H club members from the county and their families will gather in Malvern on Saturday evening for the annual county party at the Community building starting 7 30. About 200 people are expected. Mrs Hile Nyren of Hastings northern area will lead the general arrangement with County Agent John Longstreet and Doris Kilngaman home demonstration agent assisting. A long list of committee members is named and entertainment includes dance or skit acts with prizes for best act.
The St Francis school team from Council Bluffe defeated Malvern 88 to 34 Tuesday evening. Malvern fought hard with aggressive play but could not overcome the stronger foe as the Orioles dropped the contest.
Henderson man Hugh Shook was found not guilty of taking wood from Dayson land after a dispute over a boundary fence. Testimony showed the Duggan boundary had not moved for over 20 years, clarifying the true edge of the property and exonerating Shook.
The Silverettes 4-H Club organized Tuesday at the leader Mrs Harley Stevenson home. Seven members and four guests attended as Miss Kingman explained active 4-H member requirements. Elected officers include Doreen Bwain president Julia Jeanne Breele vice president Hetty Heer secretary treasurer Carolyn Hell librarian Treng Waller reporter.
We thank friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Grateful for those who attended the funeral. George Tenvy and children.
The county's annual tax sale led by Public Bidder Lewis Scott Robinson lists taxed properties. County Treasurer D. Alstrape presented the scavenger list, with Rabingon calling bids for taxes and costs. If not redeemed within a year, properties will be sold. only a few were sold, with five bought by others.
Mills and Fremont counties held a joint session in Glenwood to consider forming a drainage district to finance levees flood gates and other works. A March 17 hearing will decide district status with estimated cost around 19000 for a seven mile ditch and about 260000 yards of dirt to move. North of the district area landholders have begun a self financed levee project extending 1? miles.
County Recorder Hattie Brown recorded the first oil lease in the county this week. The lease, from John Taylor of Tabor to BR. C. McElvain of Morris, Til, signals new oil activity as McElvain claims arrangements for 50 leases already.
Malvern independents defeated Glenwood, top-ranked, 30 to 19 to extend their league lead. Malvern trailed early 10 to 0, were behind 12 to 11 at halftime, then dominated the second half to secure the win and improve their overall record.
Emerson Boy, a senior agronomy student from Byereon, won the 1988 Agronomy Department trophy for the largest exhibit at the annual Bludent Grain Show at Lowstate College. Balmone Ola Racel had the Quaker Gate trophy for the best sample of cali. Haver Dougherty of Henderson received the Flores award for the oat sample of legume seed.
Malvern Epworth League hosted delegates from Emerson Hastings Etrahan and Silver City Sunday. Afternoon program included hymnal study by Rev L E Ripley and a League work talk by Dr W H Meredith. An over 60 attendance for the afternoon session and 40 enjoyed lunch. Evening program opened with Silver City quartet and featured the two act play Fine Gold.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mansfield Funeral home for Mrs George Haney who died Sunday from heart trouble. The service was led by Rev C A Calkins with music by Zelma Fletcher. Pallbearers included Paul Richard son Harold Scott Orville Stockstell Roy Blackman Har ld Blackman and Wilbur Morris on. Burial followed in North Grove cemetery southeast of Hastings. The obituary noted Mary Elizabeth Stockatell born April 23 1875 in Texas county Missouri died February 5 1933 aged 63 years 10 months 18 days. She married George Haney March 13 1907 and is survived by husband four sons Ray Paul Elmer Charles and daughter Katie three additional relatives and two granddaughters. She joined the Methodist church as a girl and lived a Christian life.
Malvern high school will meet one of its strongest schedule foes next Tuesday evening when the I. S. D. quintet from the state school at Council Bluffs visits the Community building. The I. S. D. players intrigue with vibration-based play and the Orioles expect a tough contest. Friday night Malvern travels to Strahan for a game with the Strahan cagers.
Malvern's snooker team defeated Glenwood on their tables Friday as nine players competed. Foursete led to a tied tally before Robirds and McCord won the playoff to clinch the match. Simod and Be Cord contributed other wins.
Malvern's boy scout troop No. 84 joins national observance of national boy scout week with a competitive hike to a timber area south of town, a Sunday evening program at the Methodist church, and a parents night supper and entertainment at the Malvern Community building. New troops have been formed in Glenwood Hastings and Henderson. Under Rev A Calkins the Malvern troop has built a strong record in merit badges and higher classes.
Farmers report the strongest sale season in years as prices hold firm and attendances rise. Major event on Feb 14 features J. A. Carlson liquidating farming livestock and gear including 200 head of Moeatock cattle. Other upcoming sales include Malvern community sale, a Poland China sow sale near Oakland, and farm sales for Ove Anderson, Ethel Wearin, and more across Henderson and Emerson areas.
John Swarts of Silver City was among five students awarded a Bachelor of Arts at Simpson College the second Mid-year Convocation held February 1 in the college chapel. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Mark Swarts.
Mr and Mrs Mex Benton started grading on their new home site north of Malvern after purchasing the J F Wearth farm. The warm spell last week aided progress as they plan a 100 nay weather home build north of town.
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Emerson Geis wins the county championship with captain John Evans leading the Banerson team. Rex Dory of the Behook Masters chairs the event as sponsor. the tournament marks Emerson’s first title and the squad’s decisive victory at the county arena.
Horace B. Greenwood of Emerson was elected president of the Iowa Retail Lumbermen's Association at the annual Des Moines meeting. He and his father run a Emerson lumber yard, as 942 member yards and 3000 to 4000 representatives attended. A Emerson banquet and show Friday evening included Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Whisler, and Senator and Mrs. Evans.
Fellowship services continue at the Methodist church this week with sessions Thursday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Pastors from other charges will conduct for Rev C A Calkins. Sunday evening Rev Raoul Cal king of Des Moines spoke on Short cut and Rev W J Weber of Thaewan spoke on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
A frigid snap gripped the region with morning temperatures plunging to 4 below zero, capping a trend of bitter cold following a warm weekend. Forecasts warned of further subzero lows and brisk winds across the week while a jumbled forecast page showed inconsistent day temperatures.
Emerson Hawks face Malvern Independents on the Community building court in a stiff matchup tonight. Emerson stock includes former high school and college stars and aims to rebound after a rare defeat, while Malvern leads Glenwood standings with six straight wins.
A report notes Rev and Mrs GM Gorrie of Farragut hosted a group meeting of Methodist ministers and their wives, with attendees from Montgomery, Mit and Bree counties. The gathering included discussions on aid and fellowship, led by presiding officials and local clergy.
Emerson defeated Malvern 29 17 to win the Knownty High School county tournament at Glenwood. Johnson led Emerson with 13 points, Harbor added 15, while Malvern’s Knight scored five and Stogdill showed promise but could not overcome Emerson’s defense and late decisive runs.
Superintendent Hex and Board member Bory at Henderson selected as one of the four referees for the state high school basketball tournament. Marvets, DQ and Vee Maines listed among officials. Details on travel and duties follow, with game assignments to be announced.
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