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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
6
Andrew Rohrbaugh Lona Pauls and Mildred Breeding were selected as winners in Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous categories at the Malvern High School declamatory contest held Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. They advance to the Pre-District declamatory contest likely in Glenwood, among twenty five entrants, with praise for the program and the performers.
Two Hastings men Gregg and Ted Bowen were made Master Masons at a well attended meeting in the Silver Urn lodge in Malvern. Guests from Glenwood Hastings and Shaver attended, with an oyster supper and social time following the ceremony. New officers helped present the rite, and the lodge reflected recent active work and plans for more in the season.
Donald Laird, a senior at Girnell College, renowned for his scientific work in Zoology, has been tendered a Yale College fellowship for next year. He has not yet accepted, weighing whether to pursue that field or continue his medical course. The achievement is hailed as a signal honor for a Malvern boy.
The Washington Birthday Lunch by the American Legion Auxiliary drew strong demand with many unable to secure reservations. Held Saturday afternoon at the Community building dining room, the event featured an orchestra and performances by local members. The menu included fruit cocktail, baked ham, escalloped potatoes, Perfection Balad, carrots and peas, rolls, conserve, coffee, and mints.
Mille County Sunday School Association officers map three district conferences in Emerson, Glenwood, and Strahan with afternoon and evening sessions and dinner. Young People lead programs. eastern division meets March 32, western March 18, central March 14, all in church venues, with Malvern hosting the April to finish all-county events.
Will Hald Big Horse and Mule Balen bring Missouri Nightingales to Melvern on Thursday March 2 for a local draft animal display. The event features several well broke draft horses and multiple mules ranging from about five years old and 1400 to 1800 pounds each, with teams and a mixed lineup highlighted by notable pedigrees.
George B. Haworth AAAs field representative visited Malvern last Saturday to recruit members and form a town club with AAA backing. The piece urges alignment with the Iowa Automobile Association Southwestern Iowa and highlights tourism benefits, local information services, and a new service garage offering free emergency aid to members, noting substantial tourist spending and county growth.
The Mills County Farm Bureau hosts a Leap Year Frolic at the Community Building in Malvern on February 28 and March 1. A full family program features readings by Henry Field stars, an orchestra from Council Bluffs, old and new time dances, impersonation contests with many character prizes, and musical performances. Admission is free except for a small gate charge. members are urged to attend with guests.
Mrs Elmer Thomas died after an accident in Omaha November 9 left her paralyzed below the shoulders. She had visited Mali often and was remembered for an unusual personality and pervasive goodwill. Funeral services were held in Omaha at Dundee Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Houston has her ship channel handy to throw contesting delegations into Dallas News.
The Methodist church hosts a union evangelistic campaign led by Dr. Carl Bassett with nightly services drawing growing attendance. Since February 12 crowds from nearby towns fill the pews as conversions occur at each service and the revival continues through Sunday with additional midweek and two Sunday services, featuring sermons on Home, a Trip to Paradise, Hell's Incubators, and Watch Your Step.
Malvern High School defeated Glenwood 28 to 12 at Glenwood on Friday night and then crushed Red Oak 30 to 12 on Saturday. The Malvern squad dominated both games, though several set shots were missed. lineups and officiating noted, with upcoming home game against Tabor mentioned.
The Malvern Dramatic Club will present the three act comedy Applesauce on Friday evening March 23. Rehearsals began Monday under the direction of Mrs Dwight Nickels, with club members listed among the cast.
Iowa loses a national figure as William R. Green resigns from Congress to join the Federal Court of Claims in New York. Green, long head of the Ways and Means Committee, faces retirement from politics and a tough Senate race in the Mille Montgomery district with opponents including Henry Peterson and Wile Stern.
General Manager E V Stopper of the Tabor and Northern Railway reports a paving contract for south from Tabor toward Sidney. About 700 cars of material will be brought in and a side track laid. The work includes replacing old track and ballast to strengthen the roadbed and begin heavy reconstruction. Also notes a social event honoring Mrs J E B Fickel in Malvern with a forty two party and valentine themed decorations. Baylor College Bells, Belton, Texas.
The Ivern Garden Club will meet in the club room of the Community building on February 25. Mie J. J. Wilson is the tender. The afternoon subject is The Ornamental Plant Material of the U.S.A. Roll call will be responded to by Garden Fude sud Foncles.
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