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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
2
Malvern and surrounding locales report visits, weather impacts, and community notes. Residents like Hage Stonton, Steve Rounds, and Ralph Heasle are highlighted for travel, subscriptions, and local sentiment amid heavy snow blockades on roads and highway routes.
Frank Gray suffered facial burns when gasoline spilled while shelling corn on the J. F. Wearin place north of town. He warmed himself at an open fire, flames spread to his waist. Mr Wearth and Gray rolled in snow to smother the blaze, escaping serious injury.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the death and funeral of our husband and father Perry Wilson. Special gratitude to the CCC boys at Malvern for clearing the road to the church. Mrs Perry Wilson and children.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, sympathy, and flowers. We thank the fire boys, neighbors for efforts to guard the home, and the CCC boys for opening the roads from our home to the cemetery. Mrs. Frank Raines Mrs. Walters, Price and Grandchildren.
The article notes frozen wells forming in Europe and Brandon, Virginia, where a well was sunk through 15 feet of frozen ground with ice stored 14 feet below the surface. In most frozen wells the ice lasts until late summer and the temperature remains above freezing.
Pacific Junction notes report the Ladies' Aid held a February 6 pot luck at Mrs. T. J. Pettit's home with Helen Stacy in charge of the program. Plans were made for a valiant party February 13 at the church. Mentions include William Beam improving from pneumonia, Viola Watts visiting from Jennie Edmundson Hospital, and Rebekah lodge instruction near Alenwood.
The town reports adequate coal supply so far with about 260 heating units in public buildings and homes. The armory is closed for now for public meetings and churches, except one, were closed last Sunday and will stay closed next Sunday if cold persists.
A. BE. Humphrey, taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha a week ago for nervous trouble, is reported to be improving very satisfactorily this week. He had several teeth extracted which appears to have alleviated part of his ailment.
The Glenwood fire department reelected all officers at a meeting last week. Officers include Lewis Robinson as chief Leu Walker as assistant chief Dale Borer as president G. W. Myers as secretary Otto Judkins as treasurer Ronald Kier Glen Boyer and Gail Dalton as trustees.
Encouraging bulletin from Edmundson Hospital reports Dr. W. M. Plimpton gradually improving after a recent operation. He remains in critical condition but shows daily signs of recovery as observers note continued strength and cautious progress at the bedside.
About 25 Glenwood young businessmen met last week and started a Junior Chamber of Commerce. Officers elected include Dr. B. C. Mazaret as president W. H. T. Wellens as vice president Earl Schneckloth as secretary and George Boles as treasurer A membership drive is under way.
California report notes that J is outside arctic influence as he and Mrs. Davis stay in Long Beach. He posts a photo of himself in a scanty bathing suit labeled Sam enjoying the wintry weather. A remonstrance is planned for sending such pictures until temperatures warm. Also mentions U.S. Navy ships must radio daily position to Washington by noon.
Church services announced by Presbyterian minister L Berks with worship at 11 and school at 14. various activities listed including catechism, choir practice, and a postponed Hilde program. Lincoln Day program planned for Sunday in Sunday school with items about Lincoln and envelopes for offerings funds to Christian work among negroes. Southwest Association Iowa Baptist State Convention mid year meet in Council Bluffs Feb 4 with noted speakers. sessions at 10:30 am 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
The Methodist Circle meeting planned for today at Mrs. Thos W Gidley’s home is postponed because of bad weather and roads. The note also mentions Baptist Church activities with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11, hoping a missionary from Central America will speak if not the pastor. No service last Sunday due to unspecified reasons.
Malvern Garden Club will meet Tuesday afternoon February 18 at 2 20 in the Legion room. Mrs Vern Crook will lead the program featuring Seed Catalogs A Package of Seeds and Winter Care of Birds with poetry selections and music.
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