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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1961
Page
4
The piece notes Gov Erbe's drive against obscene material and reports two Malvern schoolboys in their teens caught attempting to sell peep sight pictures to classmates. Both were disciplined, sent home, and suspended three days after the first sale.
The Malvern Leader discusses recent street fair incidents where youths bought questionable merchandise from neighboring towns. Authorities note policing carnivals is hard, urging business and civic groups to prevent such items. School officials acted promptly, and the punishment impacted peers, underscoring the need for careful vendor oversight. Demosthenes quote closes the editorial.
The Malvern Garden Club plans a spring beautification project along Highway 41. Work is to proceed through the Highway Commission with a short delay for clearance. The effort emphasizes local action and community support to impress visitors and benefit the area.
The American Legion auxiliary met February 8 at the Legion hall with 18 members. Hosts were Mrs. Neva Hafer Ona and Grace McNay. They donated to the March of Dimes and will host a March 17 birthday party at Sefton hall with a 6 30 potluck for Legionnaires and families.
Mr and Mrs Bob Weller joined Mr and Mrs Jim Springer and family for Sunday dinner in Omaha a courtesy to Mrs Springer on her birthday The birthday cake was decorated by her mother Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Marvin Pullman and Dick with Mr and Mrs Marvin Fulton and Mr and Mrs Merle Simmons and son Mark of Council Bluffs Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Carl Whisler of Omaha with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Wilkins
Mr and Mrs Lester Henderson sold their farm and buy in Glenwood and will move soon. East Liberty neighbors held a farewell with cash gifts and games. Attendees included Arch Clay Edna Velma Mayberry Goodell Alexander and others. W G Wilkins family visited Hambure. Vern Wilkins is a hospital patient after surgery. Events included a Masonic Star school visit and wedding of Sharon Thomas Hastie. Various local residents hosted meals and visits. F W Anderson attended mobilization dedication in Glenwood.
Rebekah Circle gathered Tuesday afternoon February 7 at Mrs A P Jones home with Mrs Harley Atteberry presiding. Present were Right members and guest Mrs Irwin Huffaker. A dollar each was donated to the Polio and Heart funds, a JOOP Mason City letter noted Mrs Katy Peterson 8 to adopt. Bingo provided entertainment and prizes. Mrs Reno Moore to host March 7 with Edna Weller as co host.
A miscella neous bridal shower honoring Maureen Brown of Council Bluffs featured take away bingo and Valentine decorations. Guests included Mesdames Chris Dittman Wallace Green Victor Green Nels Schoening Alvin Fox Nick Teehau Ella Teehau and others from Council Bluffs Omaha Shelby Neola Mineola Silver City and Malvern.
About 65 people attended a turkey supper at the Legion hall hosted by the Mills County Conservation club and their families. Chris Hein, state conservation officer from Glenwood, screened wildlife films after the meal.
The Methodist area in Silver City will observe a Works Day of Prayer on Friday February 27 at 2 p.m. The Bap- tist church cooperates in the service. A class on Basic Christian Beliefs will meet at 3 p.m. following the service.
The notice spans Ash Wednesday February 15 and urges prayer devotion and growth in faith. It records numerous social visits from Omaha Council Bluffs Elliott Valley and Seattle and lists gatherings of church groups and clubs including the Silver City Women’s Society and 0. I. 0. club with refreshments and prizes. It also notes the 4 H Mother Daughter Tea in Malvern and lists attendees from Loyal Lassies groups and local families along with wedding attendance at Mineola.
Racial relations were observed at the Methodist church on Sunday February 12 with a special offering for Rust College. The Commission on Evangelism promotes Fill-a-Pew Sunday February 19 and captains were named to contact families and individuals for pew filling.
The Ingraham Straight Shooters 4H club met February 9 at Silver City Methodist Church with 17 members and their fathers as guests. Fathers listed include Jack Burgoin Don Burgoin George Miller Wayne Stewart Albert McColles ter Earl Maddocks Jr Eurel Anderson Ralph Stewart Marvin Goos Clarence Burgoin Keith Hopp Carl Malcolm Harrison Sell and Dwight Keith. Also present were Bob Malcolm associate leader and LaVerne Obrecht county extension director. Members pledged a cash donation to the church kitchen. Neil Goos was named as a candidate for a county office. Demonstrations were given by Bill and Bob Burgoin. Mr Obrecht discussed record books and program emphasis for the year.
Malvern time notes social visits with Mr and Mrs Rew Burgoin hosting a supper for the Hunts on their wedding anniversary. The Barnes couple from Hancock joined the Swarts for a Wednesday supper. Band concert attendance and Omaha visitors highlighted a busy social week with Mrs C Q Johnson hosting Frank Follett and others.
Silver City Baptist Church holds Sunday worship at 10 prepare 7 p m choir practice on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m Frank Anderson listed. Silver City Methodist Church led by Merle W Burres minister includes Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m youth group Temptation of Jesus Youth Fellowship at 7 p m choir on Thursdays 7 30 p m John Swarts director World Day of Prayer Friday Feb 17 at 2 p m Basic Christian Beliefs Friday at 7 30 p m Church Membership Class Saturday Feb 25 at 10 a m Observation School at Harlan Saturday Feb 26 8 46 a m 3 80 p m Thursday Feb 23 Woman's Society of Christian Service 2 p m.
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