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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1972
Page
2
The Malvern Header notes rising religious activity in Glenwood led by an interdenominational youth group sponsoring Good News Coffee House and weekly Malvern religious study. National interest in Jesus Christ Superstar and Jesus Freaks supports a trend toward personal spiritual revival, though some fear regid formalism persists.
The community mourns Louis J. Knop, longtime public servant and business leader. Known for work with the Dutch Gun club and Independence Day celebrations, he served on Malvern town council and park board, held treasurer roles in the school district and town, and shared a life rich in music, family, and wide friendship. His death followed a long illness.
The Malvern Leader lists subscription prices payable in advance for Mills County Iowa and surrounding regions with one year five dollars six months three months two years eight fifty. U S rates outside Alaska and Hawaii: one year six dollars zero zero six months four dollars two years ten fifty. Single copy by mail twenty five cents. Advertising rates include classified per word four cents first insertion each subsequent insertion four cents minimum. Display classified per inch ninety five cents. Display advertising per column inch reader locals per line card of thanks fifteen cents per line minimum one dollar twenty five cents.
A respected member of the community died after a painful illness while still relatively young. His life was rich and satisfying and he is remembered for his good citizenship, with the community and area now better for his contributions.
Mills county eyes a broader law enforcement role as Ed Barkus retires from the sheriff’s race. The piece argues for a better enforcement system focusing on obedience and countywide protection beyond curbing traffic infractions. It notes current municipal officers devote most effort to minor traffic issues and calls for expanded peace officer presence.
Dear Editor argues that planning should empower property owners rather than rely on externally trained planners. It questions who should decide land use and warns against compelled, expert-imposed zoning by politicians, advocating private enterprise and owner freedom.
The Inmates of Charenton presented by Central college students at Pella offered a gripping performance of The Persecution and Assassination of Jean Paul Marat under the Marquis de Sade. Phyllis Axtell played an inmate as audience members, including Zelma and Gordon Axtell, observed the intense staging and professional direction by a student cast. The play featured Marat confined in a bath tub and de Sade’s trial before asylum inmates, delivering a stark, immersive look at revolution and cruelty.
Government officials tout rosy farm income for 1972 while signs point to a tough year for fair prices. USDA projections claim net income reaching 16.7 billion including 4 billion non monetary, masking past records of 16.8 and 17.1. Parity rises to 71 yet inflation controls bite, complicating farmer earnings. NFC predicts price-control loosening near elections, sparking concern over inflation. Extension calendar lists events from February 14 to 17 at Malvern venues.
A partial line notes admiration for the high standard achieved by the play’s performance, implying praise for the actors and staging. The fragment suggests positive reception and effective execution of the production.
Extension Home Economist Committee hosts a two day short course on Sewing With Knits on February 15 and 22 from 9 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. in Malvern The instructor Mrs Dorothy Keith will cover fabric pattern and construction for women's knitwear and menswear with a focus on tailoring slacks and sport jackets The course is limited to 50 participants and registration is urged via the Extension Office in Malvern
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