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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
5
The Leader prints reader notes from Akron to Malvern reflecting varied subscriptions and visits. Keith Chantry attends funeral services for his father, aviation inspectors discuss improvements, and Tabor College announces relocation to Des Moines amid financial strain and governance concerns.
Malvern volunteers were called to a Benton farm just north of town Sunday about 1 30 a m to extinguish a fire in a tractor. The operator, Mr Benton, was thawing out a fuel line when ignition occurred. Damage included electric wiring and two tires.
Malvern cagers expected to clash with River City champion team in a post Tuesday evening game. The county title recipient, Bilver City High, shown outstanding ability with Josh contributing to the win. The event was scheduled for the following week according to town notices.
Mrs and Mrs Mayo Bass of Raches township celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at Hilindale church. More than 100 registered as neighbors and friends offered congratulations. The event featured poems by Mrs Wolfe and Miss Madden, plus songs by a local quartet. The Rev C G Hills gave a sermon and all joined hands in a closing hymn.
Lola A Barkus 64 died at home in Malvern Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 7:20 a.m. at Ansfald Funeral Home with Lester Hall in charge. Survived by wife, daughter Betty Lou Des Moines. brothers Fred Glenwood Harry Banta Ann Cal George Omaha. sisters Mrs Jefferson and Mrs Carl Newsquist Omaha. World War I veteran had been in poor health for years but remained active recently.
Mervin Turner runs the Turner Feed Store in Hastings which has just secured a Cargill feeds dealership. A carload of assorted feeds is in transit and will be ready for distribution within the next few days.
About 35 young residents gathered Friday at the Malvern Community Building to discuss land policy. Ray Soransen, a district Farm Bureau worker, led the session sponsored by the Farm Bureau with emphasis on conservation. Participants warned against careless poll use and expressed plans for future meetings in spring.
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A severe winter storm hit Wednesday night causing drifting snow and tightened fuel and chain usage for homes and motorists. The county engineer reports vehicles stranded at times but traffic largely slowed rather than halted. A cold wave was anticipated but had not materialized by late Thursday. temperatures ranged from the low teens to the high twenties across several days.
This week the army announced Sgt Tague received the Air Medal posthumously. The decoration was awarded January 11 by Lt Gen Millard F Harmon commander of U S Army Forces in the South Pacific. Tague served as an aerial engineer from June 26 to August 8 last year.
Winter farm sale planning urged with dates for consignments and auctions across Iowa towns. Listings include Eugene Rath breeding sow, W E Hougas goods, Hane Schoening farm liquidation, DeBolt estate sale, Sleek farm sale, Guy breeding stock, and Cramer auctioneers.
Silver City defeats County's best to win first county championship title after an 18 year wait. The Silver City five, strong on defense and fast on offense, beat Emerson 49 24, Glenwood 49 17, and Hastings 23 14 in the Emerson tournament to claim the title. Courtiar led Hastings with 12 points, while Brra han and Brian added key scores in the opening win.
The Leader publishes the semi annual treasurer report by C D Atstrope covering May 26 1948 to Dec 31 showing total business 744302 26 with receipts 412238 90 and disbursements 396846 36. Major outlays include 166742 01 county business 112066 41 schools 19078 43 municipalities and 26860 06 homestead credits. Events note Mills county Federal Land Bank dinner at Congregational church and re election of Do Warren as president with J M Wyant as VP Oscar Bok secretary treasurer and Alfred Bulle Fred Thieschaffer as directors.
Mills County Conservation District will again sponsor the Midwest Plow Terrace Building contest with plans completed for the 1944 event. Chairman A. Weariner says committees are forming and grounds will be prepared. The 1943 terrace contest demonstrated community interest and the series of Mills County meetings will feature a technicolor moving picture from the 1943 event.
Warren Chantry 66 died of a heart attack February 7 at his Parking Oklahoma home. Survived by widow two sons Nile and Keith a daughter Mrs Hollister Miles five grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Services conducted by Rev Lester C Hall burial in Malvern Cemetery.
Malvern's board of education reviews applications for a new superintendent amid budget and discipline discussions. War food production goals for 1944 will be presented at a series of meetings sponsored by AAA Bell Conservation Services and Extension Services, with farm and town residents invited. Technicolor films from 1943 Mills County Plow Terrace contest shown, schedules include Glenwood February 19, Bilger City February 14, Henderson February 15, Strahan February 17, Malvern February 19. Information at meetings aims to boost 1944 food production for the war effort.
The Malvern Trust and Savings Bank will be closed Saturday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.
We express our deep appreciation to all who helped make our golden wedding a pleasant affair especially those who sent flowers assisted with entertainment and tables and other wise assisted with the observance Mr and Mrs Mayo Basa
Mille county faces a shortfall of about 100000 in the Fourth War Loan drive, says War Bond chair W. R. Byington. Several towns report partial fulfillment while others trail, with Silvey City at 170 percent and St. Marys, 148 percent. Malvern and Glendale at around 75 percent as large buyers hold back.
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