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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
5
Readers asked about the extra boy in the Malvern high school basketball team picture. The unidentified second from the end in the back row is Sell, and the paper apologizes for the oversight.
The Rev. J. Milton Strong was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian church with an evening service. Rev. H. J. Needing presided, scripture read by Lester C. Hall, sermon by Rev. A. E. Nelson. Special music by Mrs. Max Benton and Mrs. Chas. D. Costello. Charges given by Rev. Dicken and Rev. Mateh. Social hour followed in the basement hosted by the Westminster Guild.
School elections set for March first. County election filings due by noon February 28 for nomination petitions. Voters and candidates should prepare papers and deadlines as published by the county election office.
Mrs. Floyd Gorman thanks friends and neighbors for flowers cards and letters during her illness expressing deep gratitude for the sympathy and support received from the community.
Reports from Iowa State College in Ames note two new honors for John Slothower of Malvers. He is named a member of the Memorial Union student board of directors and appointed chairman of campus activities on the Welsha publicity committee.
Washington D C February 44 Representative Ben F Jensen 38 member of the 102 man Joint Legislative Committee voted to cut all billion golfers off the President's budget The committee vote was 60 in favor 32 against The budget bill is being reported to the House expected to vote this week Jensen named chairman of Government Corporations subcommittee and vice chair of Interior subcommittees He introduced his first bill in the 80th Congress 1967 bills introduced in six weeks proposing to aid disabled veterans by expanding automobile provisions to include those with loss of use of legs or arms
Mr and Mrs John Beals celebrated their golden wedding anniversary February 14 at their daughter Mrs Vaughn Hoover s home. They were married in Jonesborough Tennessee in 1897. A formal dinner was served by daughters in law and relatives. Guests included numerous Beals relatives from Malvern Red Oak Council Bluffs Oakland and Emerson with a distant Omaha telephoned greeting.
About 70 members debated road signs beauty parlors and house numbers at the Malvern Commercial Club meeting. Two concrete results emerged a tentative school site suggestion and a council study of a house numbering plan. A committee said a beauty shop is likely to open soon pleasing local women.
The Presbyterian church will host the World Day of Prayer service at 2 p m on Friday February 21. All churches cooperate in this union of the women’s groups under the Council of Church Women of America. Plan to attend this meeting.
Junior class hosts bake sale at Mansfields starting 11 a m. Proceeds support class activities and Sunday dinner needs. Items include cakes cookies and pies with homemade treats ready for pickup.
The Boy Scouts met February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Community building with nineteen members present. Gordon Olsen directed first aid study. After games, the meeting adjourned as Janes Malony notes. Members discussed street lighting, leaving show windows lit later, and coordinating with the night watch to turn lights off. Road signs, street improvement, housing and related issues prompted spirited discussion.
The Malvern Leader announces a photo event with William Mondshane of Minneapolis to photograph Malvern business professionals and farmers. The session runs from 10 30 to 11 30 a m next Thursday February 7. Prints will be available after proofs and prices are reviewed, with no obligation to buy. Group or family photos may be possible but won't be part of the free photo event.
Louis J. Knop reports Mills County March of Dimes contributions at 1182.92 dollars with Malvern leading at 260.86 and Glenwood close behind at 268.73. Rural and school groups, merchants, and local clubs donated across many towns including Mineola, Emerson, Hastings, and Pacific Junction, with individual gifts totaling 330.91. Report notes some final reports pending and ongoing fundraising in the county.
Early returns show Mills County dog licenses totaling 544 with 19 females. The disparity in male and female licenses is attributed to the higher female fee. County records also reveal a $60,499 state homestead exemption credit for 1947. Local officials report a busy weekend due to language and rubber-check offenses, with several fines and jail terms handed down. The county board of education met at Glenwood and adopted a new history text, The Rise of Our Free Nation.
County Farm Bureau members, larger than any 20 year tie, plan a victory party Friday night in the Malvern Community building at 8 p.m. The event features dancing, a free lunch, refreshments, and a gala atmosphere. Ingusburs and families are invited to attend.
Record from the Iowa Power & Light sub station notes 3 inches of snow fell from 7 p.m. Wednesday to early Thursday amid somewhat colder predictions. The week's low reached 13 above at Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs S J Rew celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russel Myers with an open house on February 9 drawing 90 guests. Out of town guests came from Shenandoah Farragut Tabor Malvern Henderson Glenwood Randolph and Council Bluffs. They were married near Silver City in 1897. He came from England in 1884. They have two daughters Gertrude West Griswold and Veda Myers Silver City and a son Sidney Rew on the west coast who sent greetings. a family dinner followed at noon.
Community building patrons welcome 228 new folding chairs with padded seats and backs. The noiseless, comfortable chairs replace old wooden ones, and were ordered almost two years ago, marking a significant upgrade for the facility.
Frances Swoboda a junior at Cornetl accompanied a junior soloist in a half recital Wednesday evening. The soprano Frances Kacerovsky sang 12 selections and two duets with the baritone who performed the other half.
Company I, third battalion, 168th infantry, Iowa National Guard, commanded by 1st Lt. Verria C. Hubbell of Malvern, activated with federal recognition Tuesday at the Glenwood armory. Lt. Col. Jack R. Gage of Dew Moynes the inspecting officer. The company has three officers and 32 men now, with authorization for seven officers and 188 men. Officers include Lt. Hubbell, Lt. Gilbert H. Brown, Lt. Russ Garrett, and others. Citations: Col. Chauncey H. Cart, Lt. Col. Mae A. Pahner, Capt. Dan Winslow, and Lt. Col. Harold Spurgia attended the ceremony.
Mrs Allely is one of 100 women from 100 Nebraska and western Iowa counties honored at Omaha Recognition Day. Mayor Lehman welcomed attendees, a Swift & Co. luncheon followed, then a plant tour. The banquet crowned homemaker honorees with merit certificates. A Mill County farm leader fosters the Rural program. 4-H and Farm Bureau participation noted.
The 27th annual Iowa Legionnaires conference gathered over 600 registrants at L. A. Hall. Leaders including Charlea Costello and Felix Naa attended with J. EB. Ellieen and others on Sunday and Monday for sessions on state Legion projects and group discussions.
I express sincere appreciation for the flowers letters cards and visits which helped so much while I was in the hospital from Mrs T E McClure.
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