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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
5
After an energetic start Malvern and Strahan prepared for the county title final but wintry weather forced an abrupt halt to the tenth annual Mills County Basketball Tournament on Friday.
Severe blizzard and fuel shortage forced postponement of the county tournament finals to Saturday February 29. Glenwood Armory was closed and no public meetings held until weather improves. Upset victory by Strahan over Henderson energized fans as teams faced delays and attendance rose despite snow.
The public sale of M. A. Summers, southwest of Malvern, was postponed again due to blocked roads. It will be held Friday, February 14, with a rain date of Monday, February 17 if Friday storms.
Malvern residents and WPA workers cleared a snow blockade Monday. A caterpillar tractor and grader opened drifts while 14 WPA laborers and six town hires shoveled and loaded trucks to remove snow from Main Street businesses. North Main Street near the Burlington depot remained blocked until a one way lane was opened.
Joe Davis and E Leveter of Glenwood sold hog shipments at 10.26 dollars per hundredweight in Omaha last Wednesday. The following day market dipped and G Crouch of Glenwood sold hogs for 69.90 dollars, a dime below the day’s top price.
Weather conditions have necessitated the postponement of the appearance by radio artist Hilde scheduled for Friday evening February 13 under the Presbyterian ladies Racial Union and Missionary society. The entertainment will be held at a later date.
Wintry reports from CC Camp officials describe coons moving into a Ward Fickel barn, cats reacting, 49 pheasants and 76 quail using a Missouri River valley bay barn, two robins at Arthur Burgoin’s farm, two cardinals at Mrs Ghas Glpe’s near Strahan, plus slate colored juncas and turtle doves lingering despite the cold.
Declam winners named in the final contest held last Monday reveal Malvern’s strong talent. In oratorical the top honor went to Roberta Ranne for “The Hardest Thing in the World to Be” with Mary Louise Juelka second for “Mars of God.” Drama winner was first awarded to Josephine Haden for “Old Soapy” while second went to Danny’s Little Tin Soldier by Mary Jean Ewing. Humorous top honors went to Mary Jean Ewing for “X Marks the Spot” with Margaret Robbins second for “Ma at the Basketball Game.” Judge Doris Hatch of Thomas Jefferson High School stressed natural stage presence and clear character portrayal for each division. Continued on page 5.
Rush Kamerer longtime southeast Mills county resident died Tuesday afternoon at his home three miles northwest of Imogene after a prolonged illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 pm in Imogene Methodist church. Survived by wife and son Jos. A longer obituary will follow next week.
Trustees studied plans to open the new Tabor College next fall. They considered land needs for student work, early enrollment applications, and other matters at the Monday meeting. Mills County attendees included Horace Kilpatrick and Rey Rodman.
The regular Bilger Urn chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its meeting next Tuesday evening February 16. The agenda includes work and discussion led by Edwaert Wet.
Perry R. Wilson a Mills county pioneer was honored at a Monday funeral in Wesley Chapel church. Snow and bad roads kept many away but a large crowd attended as Rev. K E Nesbit led service with mixed quartet music and pallbearers including nephews Lloyd Landis Galen Clarence George Boles Marion and Ben Wilson. Obituary notes he was born Jan 25 1800 near Wesley Chapel as oldest of 12 children to Wm B and Ann Watson Wilson.
Mills County faces a tense fuel situation as coal supplies remained tight after a weekend blizzard. Malvern and nearby dealers reported steady deliveries and cautious orders while Glenwood and Hastings found limited shipments. Farmers organized shipments via central points and bobsled transport to reach homes, with forecasts of avoiding a total winter coal runout.
Enthusiastic members of the Malvern Volunteer Fire Department met at the fire hall Monday evening to outline plans for the annual anniversary celebration. The event is set for the evening of February 21 with firemen and their wives and city officials invited.
County Superintendent Amy Hammers reports nearly half of the country schools were forced to close Monday due to a snow blockade from Saturday's storm. Most are expected to reopen this week as roads are cleared.
The February marriage market has frozen up with only one license issued so far this month by County Clerk Greene, dated the first day, as reported previously. Officials expect a thaw when spring arrives.
Abigail Matilda Hanns known as Mrs J W Mickelwall a pioneer Mills County resident died at her Glenwood home February 6 Funeral services were held at Myers funeral home with Rev Fred W Liong officiating A quartet provided music burial was in Glenwood Cemetery Survivors include her husband Joy and Jennie Hanna her brother J A Hanna Auburn Neb and sister Mrs Eliza Wilson Cambridge Ohio
County Treasurer Maurice Mayberry and others record new vehicle registrations for Mineola Malvern Paclic Junction and local towns. Registered vehicles include a Chevrolet coach a Chevrolet sedan and an Olds sedan linked to owners Emil Royston Ed Roenfeldt and J H Livengood with makes and models noted.
Republicans will organize preliminaries next week with precinct and county caucuses called by Kenneth A. Evans emer son, central committee chair. Precinct caucuses choose delegates to the county caucus, which then selects delegates to the state convention. Malvern caucuses Monday evening in the Community building basement. First ward six delegates, second ward three for the county meet. County convention February 21 at 4 pm in Glenwood courthouse to name 11 delegates to the state convention in Des Mathes February 28 at 10 am. District caucuses meet the same day in Des Mathes at 10 am to name district delegates.
Market notes from Malvern show Nab wheat at 84 cents, corn at 68 cents, oats at 28 cents. The Cold Stove listing includes sweet corn at 16 cents, heavy hens at 1 shilling, loghorn beef at 8 pence, barley at 8 pence, bays at the line, hogs at 10 pounds 10 shillings top.
Malvern voters face coordinated elections in March with two board of education seats up, five town offices including mayor and park commissioners, and a new absent voter ballot rule. Nominations close Feb 25 for school posts and Mar 14 for town offices. absent voter applications run Feb 18 to Mar 7. No candidates have announced intentions yet.
Funeral services for Charles M. Shere were held Friday at 2 pm at Mansfield Funeral Home with Rev J R Rhindt and Elder J M Zook officiating. Burial followed in Malvern cemetery, pallbearers were his brothers and brothers in law. Shere died after pneumonia following illness at Malvern Cold Storage, aged 58. He was married to Melya Hardy and had four children. his death prompted a large community turnout and prayers for his family.
Postponed sale notice for Glen Seeger due to stormy weather. Advertises upcoming sale details and conveyance of items, with references to dates and participants.
A county effort by Allan Alberta Wiltur Bower and Dr T M Shonka plowed through snow drifts to reach the Fred Zanders home where a newborn girl named Alice Wabnerta brought welcome joy. The roadside trek involved a Caterpillar tractor and ether aided assistance as they battled harsh weather to reach the doorstep before New Year.
The fire destroyed the three mile north Emerson home of Charles Carson on Tuesday forenoon after discovery about 10 30. Neighbors faced snow drifts to salvage what they could while insurance will cover only part of the losses. The Carsons are staying with neighbor Claude Davis as they arrange a new home.
Congressman Hubert Utterback announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for United States senator from Iowa. A former judge, he has served five terms in Congress and is a strong vote getter. Heering and Whiting have already entered the race.
The American Legion Auxiliary Benefit Card Party will be held in the community building Saturday Dec 22 at 2 o clock. There will be prizes for each table beside door prizes. Proceeds go to welfare and community service. Reservations with Mrs I Be Mulhalland or Mrs Hen Hen Hive.
A Tuesday evening gathering of the Junior Chamber proceeded with community concerns on display. Neuve Kilpatrick spoke about planning for the future, and other members discussed local duties and projects while attendees listened.
The county endured the worst winter blizzard of the season last week isolating communities and halting activity for two days. Deep drifts blocked roads and highways while temperatures plunged from Friday into Sunday. a pump was installed to protect the town’s water supply and several roads were cleared by residents and volunteers.
Mills county residents join CCC campers in feeding and protecting local birds including quail and pheasants. About twelve farms receive grain screenings from Malvern Milling Co and A. B. Kilmartin with State Fish and Game support. Campers add grit and build cover while farmers report cooperation and feed delivery twice weekly.
An amid readable notice reports the opening of an electrical repair shop in town. The unnamed proprietor, Hod Hoss, advertises radio wiring and service offerings with contact details partially legible amid the damaged text.
A birth is reported for Mr and Mrs June Fickel in Washington. Another line mentions Mr wid Mas J. TR Behere and a garbled note of a telegram from Mor and Mie Jagie Mrelet, with references to locations, a lot of unreadable text, and a potential open day event.
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