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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
1
Rates listed across categories include local reader ads classified ad spaces and obituary notices. The notice references additional display advertising options and a thanks poem section for personal expressions.
The piece argues parables misuse harms truth seekers and cites Roosevelt on a fourth term. It discusses Red Oak youth center plans, juvenile delinquency fears, and possible community recreation with games and church programs. It recalls a failed union youth effort and cites Wendell Willkie urging higher taxes to fund war efforts while noting local spending habits and support for a graded net income tax.
A discussion on income tax burdens favors simplification to ease public complaints while noting income tax fairness for the poor. The piece urges letters to servicemen, highlighting a letter from a relative overseas and the joy a daily note can bring. Malvern volunteer fire department is praised for its democratic, efficient, and selfless operation without salaries.
A local note mentions Jack Frost raising bids at a farm sale to fund a smokes drive, collecting 163 dollars. It also describes Mrs. Slothower's painted Malvern plate, odd valentines at the high school, rumors about Betty Lou Barnard and a blank Civil Service Commission Valentine, plus eggs from 37 hens and a humorous political appeal involving A A Hoope ngarner and Bricker/Hickenlooper supporters.
The District Court of Iowa in Mills County lists Frank N. Gummers and several named defendants including Henry Hawau se, John Hamaker, Richard Tuernan, George Hamaker, John Abba, Balbo, McCormick, Horry Hoop, Jamba Manly, Ellen J. Summers and unknown claimants. It describes a real estate parcel in Mills County including the south half of the southwest quarter of Section 36, Township 7N, Range 4W, and a tract in the northwest quarter of the same section, with a detailed starting point and boundary description. It calls for all persons claiming any right, title, or interest to appear.
Strahan and surrounding this week carry notices of a 29th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Belknap with guests including Eu gene Helknap Clatt Jones and family. Also reported are church events at Strahan Methodist Laymen's Day with H. Kayton leading and other activities in the community including visits, travel, and a Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Emmett Gipe.
The W. & O. met Feb 8 at Mrs. Emme Sowers home with 30 members and guests. Stella Lisle presided. Members were urged to bring waste paper for disposal at the church. next meeting is Feb 28 at Mrs. Ina Lisle’s home, with a pot luck and a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Joe Robbing. Mrs. Dieworth Plumb left for San Francisco to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs W H Maddocks Edna and Wayne were afternoon visitors in Bliver City Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Maddocks Mrs Leni Beemer of Omaha spent a couple of days last week with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Bam Show
Word reached that Iketrim En eign Pratets Ala DaVal has been transferred from Boston to Bussetts Bay where DaVal and Met now reside. Giesd fe, Wastett and Mrs. Francis Alan DaVal of Bussard’s Bay, Mr and Mrs Jay Barnota Dave visited their son Franciy Say in Edmundson hospital. He received blood transfusions for anemia and is slightly improved. Services at East Liberty continue Sundays with roads opening after a winter storm.
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