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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
A reflective verse contrasts the outward virtue of some men with hidden flaws. The speaker struggles to separate holy perception from mortal fault, acknowledging that divine status and human sin intertwine in discernment.
An unusually well attended Mills County Tourney held in the Community Building last week showcased friendly, vigorous competition. Strahan captured the championship. Benderson endured a sportsmanlike loss as Bath teams stood out among the contenders. The success relied as much on crowd spirit and sportsmanship as on gameplay, with the 1929 crowd proving richly supportive.
In this county heavy snowfall has left roads impassable for long periods. Deep drifts and ice curb township routes, forcing hand shoveling. Several communities are buying a snow plow capable of clearing drifts quickly, suggesting countywide cooperation to prevent future disruptions.
A Malvern spring festival proposed by local women's clubs could mirror the success of last September's fall festival. The article notes changes in spring styles, suggests exhibits from autos to gardens and home decor, and argues festivals boost business and community spirit for the broader area.
Backers across the region press for a new two year teachers college at Tabor using old campus facilities to ease Cedar Falls congestion. Lawmakers hear favorable sentiment as southwest Iowa's needs are highlighted with emphasis on access for local students and reduced travel to distant state schools. The proposal aims to provide early training paths and eventually expand to full college work if desired.
A 1929 cheering crowd at the Mills county basketball tournament signals a popular feminine favorite. Supt W W Mossberry’s team wins the county title and aims for sectionals, while the piece jokes about editor tribulations, political weather, and a long anecdote about Dr J A Paragne guiding an early morning trip through snow.
Excerpts reveal editorials from Qudden Graphic and Harlan Republican praising or critiquing capital punishment and war profiteering. Ada Bonner LeBoeuf and Dr. Thomas Dreher were hanged in Franklin, Louisiana, while Will Irwin discusses Soviet agents in South America and public discourse on crime and policy.
Des Moines notes discuss bills before the 1929 Iowa General Assembly including a major secondary road measure proposed by Senator Bergman. The article covers budget director searches, conservation board appointments, and road bond litigation over a 100 million dollar issue.
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