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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
2
Malvern hosts multiple grand openings and trade promotions that drew wide community interest and strong TV coverage by KMTV. The events attracted a younger business cohort, signaling a shift in the local economy as older firms adapt to intensified competition.
William H. Harbor reviews House progress on bills and resolutions, comparing the 25th day of the 1973 session with 1971. He notes counts of introduced bills, single and double house approvals, and draws conclusions on committee workload and lawmaking pace. He urges public input and cautions against changing laws for vanity or haste.
Deborah Waymire and Mary Hunt from Hastings and Imogene, along with Marsha Kay of Glenwood, are among 80 Midland Lutheran College students with a 4.0 term GPA for the fall term. Dean Larry G. Jones notes 227 students made the dean's list for the first term. Deborah and Mary are seniors while Marsha is a freshman.
Senator Hultman states opposition to forced school district reorganization and to county consolidation. He notes two paths to oppose these measures, urges economical districts with quality education, and reminds existing laws allow voluntary mergers. He reports support for a grain transport resolution and introduces a fiscal year restoration bill for local governments. He spoke in Glenwood at a February dedication and invites constituents to contact him.
Iowa Power and Light will join an $8 million research project to gasify coal into a clean non polluting fuel. The effort aligns with Governor Ray’s sulfur removal plan for Iowa coal and involves a six member industry government team including Westinghouse Public Service Indiana Bechtel AMAX and Reabody Coal Kennecott Copper. Iowa Power seeks association with ten other utilities.
Malvern officials and residents celebrated a strong revival showing that the town can cooperate to rejuvenate Main Street and boost community pride. The piece notes TV exposure from KMTV’s Dave Hamer and Arlo Grafton and urges concrete restoration plans and a business district facelift. It also mentions winter observations and various letters calling for action to protect press freedom amid national debates on shield laws and press councils.
Pupils watched teachers join a Spelldown session in Miss Sonia’s class at Chantry. Miss Jacobsen won top honors over Mrs. Clay as Mayor Jon Kemp presented a trophy. The event showcased spelling tests with words like chrysanthemum and surveillance.
Musical delight arrives Friday evening March 16 when the Chantry Children's Choir under Bill Gilbert performs at Liberty Hall Community Building. A special attraction will be The Great Danes, an Omaha barber shop quartet with strong regional renown.
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