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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
8
The Leader reviews the Mills County Public Health Nurse report covering four months of work and the PHN’s growing role in rural health services. Basketball winds down next week with the Boys Sectional at Malvern and expectations of record local game totals across regular season and tournaments.
Senator Earl G. Bass of Malvern has been named chairman of the Iowa Senate Social Services Committee, succeeding the late Sen. Charles Sullivan. Bass noted the loss of Sullivan, a highly knowledgeable lawmaker, as the committee holds sway over welfare and social legislation. Lt. Gov. Roger Jepson must decide who will replace Bass.
Two Malvern Central High School students, Nancy Bloe del and Suzanne Summers, earned the Outstanding Performance Award at a one act contest and will take the play to the state competition in February. The award is the highest honor in group competition, reflecting strong reception last week for the play The Leader’s front page story noted the positive reception and exotic elements influencing the show.
Malvern town marshal LeRoy Clabaugh resigned to Mayor Truman Hardy and joins the Denison police force, a 10-man three-shift unit, with higher pay. He came from Boone three months ago and aims to study criminology and pursue a degree. Hardy said applications exist but no local choice yet.
Kathy Leu, Malvern FHA president, runs for State FHA president with running mate Marius Huskush of Tract. She must have held higher office, be recommended by her advisor and administration, and is judged on personality and scholastic ability. Election at Des Moines convention on March 5, with Mrs. Cleta Salyers as escort.
Boone & Associates of Sioux City awarded the low bid for seven inch Portland cement paving from Stonebraker corner two and a half miles west of Henderson, north six miles to highway 92. About one mile of the project runs in Mills County, with the Mills bid at $56,899.56 for that stretch. Pottawattamie portion bid not learned.
A Mills County district court decree awarded Dwight M. Eckel doing business as Eck's Enterprises $28,916.42 against William H. Harbor of Harbor Grain Company. The case centers on wiring and installation for a grain tank and auger equipment, with the appeal filed Tuesday per Clerk Lorraine Strand in the Iowa Supreme Court.
Chantry Children's Choir organized by Bill Gilbert will perform at the Baptist Church on Friday March 12 at 7 30 p m. The 35 member group from grades 3 through 6 will raise funds to buy royal blue dacron vests. Tickets go on sale this weekend with adults 75 cents and students 23 cents. Choir members will sell tickets throughout the community.
Public Health Nurse Mrs. Carolyn Washburn outlines the Mills County program in a four month report. The PHN provides home visiting nursing under a physician plan, with sliding scale fees and federal then county funding. In four months the nurse supervised 188 admissions, served 218 patients, and visited 75 homes, covering maternity, tuberculosis and other conditions.
Mills county reports indicate arson as the cause after four abandoned farm homes burned and one automobile destroyed. Fire Chief Willard Stivers notes the disturbing pattern while Deputy State Fire Marshal Gail Odem assists. Five fires have occurred since last Thursday night,with more expected as investigations continue.
Hastings stockman and former NLFA president Charles Phelps will join a panel on Feeding Cattle for Profit at the Mid America Livestock Forum in Omaha. The event on February 25 at the Omaha Hilton features Gerald Frank IH Beef Processors and Dr. Frank Baker as moderator.
The Mills County Extension Home Economics Committee sponsors two craft idea workshops at the Community Building in Malvern. The Feb 25 session runs 10 am to 3 pm focusing on youth group crafts. the Mar 4 workshop targets adult groups and nursing home residents. Registration is via the County Extension Office at 624-0253.
Friday February 19 marks the annual Heart Fund Coffee Day with Tony's Diner and C Ti Coffee Shop participating. Containers will be provided and coffee money collected goes to the heart fund. This charitable drive invites the public to drink up for a good cause.
Mrs Linda Kay Lowe of Shenandoah was charged with failure to control her vehicle after a 3 am Saturday wreck on a county road near Malvern. Her 1955 Ford was demolished but she and her two children escaped injury after losing control at a T intersection.
The board of supervisors decided Wednesday to embargo heavy driving on county roads starting Feb. 18. The six ton per axle limit remains for about 90 days or until road conditions allow normal traffic, with special permits possible for special reasons.
Three speeding defendants were fined by Justice of Peace John Hall. James Ranney of Cumberland paid $16, Roger Davis of Randolph $4, Jimmie Alredge of Co. Bluffs $7, Francis E B Rubenking of Malvern $8 with costs. James Olson of Salem Oregon paid $43 plus costs for truck overlength.
Malvern Community high starts two new adult education courses. On February 18 in Hastings Larry L Heureux will teach upholstery at his shop. March 1 Mrs Bernard Robinson leads a women self defense class at the MCHS gym with recreation and volleyball options. Call Raburn Benton at 624 8645 for details.
MCHS and Nishna Valley each receive multiple selections on the 1971 All-Corner Conference teams after coaches met in Malvern. First team picks include Kathy Leu Joyce Stephens Becky Albright Terri Brannen Kathy Grindie and Dave Bolieau with others earning second team or honorable mention honors for NV Malvern Nishna Valley Fremont Mills and Pantherette teammates.
Park Board plans afternoon basketball for grades two through six while morning cage sessions end. Ken Michaud notes sessions from 1 to 4 p m will continue, with Stanton’s Steve Bruning named top boys forward on the conference list. Janelle Gruber of Farragut leads the girls second string.
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