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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
7
Would be thieves hid in the Glenwood high school building before it was locked for the night. They broke into an office but nothing was stolen upon early check. Sheriff Edwin Barkus reported the incident Wednesday lingering in the inquiry.
Oldsmobile registrations listed for several towns including Silver City and Imogene with owners named such as George H. Carlson and Kenneth McMahon. A marriage license was issued to Douglas Neal Myers and Sharon Sue Leipold. Assessing in Mills county towns is complete in Tabor Hastings Silver City and Pacific Junction. County officials and school directors planned an informal gathering at the courthouse and discussed district alignment due April 1. Equipment updates include a 15 ton truck crane, a dump truck, and a concrete bridge project slated for February 23 south of Glenwood.
Sheriff Edwin Barkus was notified on Friday of the theft of 32 head of six week old pigs from the N.F.P. Drink farm southeast of Malvern. They were taken from a pen beside the road.
The Leader and the Glenwood Opinion Tribune publish the district’s 25 year achievements summary along with several pictures. The feature includes a photo of deep plowing on the Kiser farm beside the Missouri river plain showing flood aftermath and a quarter century district record.
Malvern firemen will shift their anniversary celebration to February 23 from the 22nd, with a dinner for firemen and wives at the Gold Crown Inn in Red Oak. The organizing committee will check reservations this week. Truckers Appear Here: five drivers charged with Iowa violations by state checkers and fined in Malvern, including two for over loads.
A Mills County board resolution orders County Engineer Charles K. Weber to enforce a 10 ton embargo on all county roads as winter ends and spring arrives. The action updates a prior 14,000 pound limit and reflects seasonal road conditions.
Al H Nothem long time Malvern high school principal has announced he will lead the department of undergraduate education at St Bonaventure University New York. He expects to complete his doctorate in administration this spring at the University of Nebraska and will begin work in July moving with his family to western New York state near Buffalo where the university sits in the Allegheny foothills.
Supt. Lewis Doubleday reported a base salary rise from 4600 to 5000 for new teachers with a bachelor degree and a 500 raise for current Nishna Valley staff. Sick leave max doubles to 90 days. Administrative salaries up 500. Two new teachers needed next year for elementary P E science and economics math. Government becomes full year. Margeret Ann Nauman resigns.
Edel Knight was named chairman of the 1966 Heart Fund campaign in Malvern by Rev. Arthur Marston. The drive runs through February in Malvern and across 8500 American communities. Local Scouts will conduct a house to house drive Saturday morning, with Keith Glandon as vice chairman.
Five Manawa youths were jailed in Mills County on $5,000 bonds for breaking and entering Ord's Grocery in Silver City. Richard Pranks, 19, Thomas Matteson, 19, Terry Franks, 22, and Robert Prime, 25, held. Burl Mutum, 28, released on $1,000 bond. Arrests by Pottawattamie and Council Bluffs officers followed a Feb. 12 break-in. a car license number led to loot sacks found inside and outside the store after entry via plate glass.
Helen Marshall of Silver City was named Mills County's seventh justice of the peace for Ingraham township to serve the unexpired term ending January 1, 1967. The appointment came from the county board of supervisors after council recommendation from Silver City. other JPs include Ernest Timmerman Carl Remley Lola Bouquette Don Ogle John Hall and Virginia Hall. Francis Harmon vacated Emerson JP post after mayoral election.
Glenwood men Loel Grant Larson and Maurice Porter paid fines of 15 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace as reported by Justice of Peace Ernest Merman. The cases were unrelated. A separate incident at Don's Tavern led to charges against Cornell Binis man Harold Smith and Pacific Junction resident Chas Prazier for disturbing the peace after a window was broken.
The final session of the Mills County Extension Council livestock short course will be held February 24 at 9 30 a m in the Malvern Community building. LaVerne Obrecht reports the session on marketing of farm products with emphasis on livestock. Marvin Skadberg and Gene Futrell of Iowa State University will discuss futures markets and marketing methods including central marketing direct selling grade and yield with basic principles. Contact Mills County Extension Service in Malvern for reservations.
Malvern Iowa February 10 1966 council repealed ordinance 150 banning minors from taverns replacing it with a stricter rule while authorizing a new chlorinator and creator for the town tower and issuing funds for street equipment including an oil tank hot oil distributor and roller. The changes stem from concerns over minor activity at taverns and equipment wear. Mayor Mervin Turner signed the measure with Town Clerk Byington confirming.
Strong for America themed Cub Scout banquet last Thursday at the Community building. Curtis Trimmer earned the Webelos Award. Edward Peyehouse Jay Robbins Karl Lamb Allan Burdie also received honors. Den officers announced for next year. T E Salyers introduced committee members and key leaders.
Mills County Fans Bureau schedules a February 24 membership victory and new member welcome event at 6 30 p m in the Malvern Community building basement. Old members bring a dish to share for a smorgasbord style supper. C W McManamy will give a guest speech, with George Peter on organ and Bailey's orchestra providing dancing. Members must notify by February 22 of group attendance.
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