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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
5
A correspondent from the Oaks site notes Mrs Reed’s earlier tenure and reports on a forthcoming event at 8 am in Mutton Me, with a tentative 6 attendee count. The article references her former residence and confirms she is tied to the site through ongoing correspondence.
An incomplete report notes local gatherings led by the Conservation Service and assisted by AAA groups. About 684 attendees across 17 town meetings heard discussions on farm product programs and how these efforts can aid the war, with sessions held in town halls, halls, and other venues.
A funeral notice notes Ernest Alberts and references Aunt and other relatives. The text thanks friends for cards and gifts received while ill. Included are partial names such as Mrs Bari Allensworth and mentions of Malvern and Marjorie.
Funeral services for Alvin Hosier were held with a Lor. Oal Haus Erlast ein matyern. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the notice confirms a memorial event for the individual named Alvin Hosier in Louisiana.
Mr. Clark, a native of Thormen with Nebraskan teaching experience, has been appointed to administrative work at the school. His wife Mrs. Clark may relocate to Malvatn as soon as Hindiv quarters are ready. They have two children, Fen and a younger son, and one daughter in the fourth grade.
Rotarians saw color films from 1943 showing Midwest conservation work. The screening, brought by Z M Breels and Ray W Jones, covered a UT B Department Agriculture picture shot last September on the Hary Bivane farm near Malvern. The club added charter member Davion and elder members to support service aims and named several townships for involvement. Jan and Feb were set for reconditioning efforts as part of the 1643 1944 educational program.
The season on cotton tail and jack rabbits ends March 1 after a poor rabbit hunting party in several years. Estimated rabbit take during 1943 44 was about half of the 46 000 taken previously, with numerous mentions of bagging limits and weather conditions noted.
Weednesday March 1 the day to send cookies cake eggs or fruit to Deardorit’s grocery for the Service Center in Omaha The American Legion Auxiliary urges all members to participate and keep up the good work Sugar and fate can be secured for the baking point
The Matvern Volunteer Fire Department honored two members Pvt. Gack Hering and Sgt. Paul Bwer with year pins for service as others from the department in the armed forces. The ceremony praised the social committee led by C. L. Kunce and Otto Holl and included a program followed by a group visit to the Empress Theater.
A partial fragment expresses appreciation and lasting kindness. The text hints at thoughts on gratitude and enduring sentiment, mentioning months and names in a faded, garbled form.
A damaged OCR item reports on a mid 17th century legal case. It mentions a cross sentence and a parole on January 9, 1643, involving Hicken and others, with references to Madison prison and a map slaughter. The text is garbled but points to a parole outcome in a punitive context.
The Mills County Board of Supervisors voted this week to fund a bounty program targeting foranesn foxes and cubs. Both species have increased sharply in recent years, burdening the county with higher costs.
The county selective service board moved last week to new offices on the second floor of the Glenwood Bank building. Berwyn and Hamilton from Glenwood and Doyal Waterworth of Hastings, plus Raymond Behneckloth of Glenwood, went into the army or navy this week.
Petit jurors for the February term will receive mileage and per diem fees though there will be no jury cases. The term continues three weeks to handle litigation. Grand jurors waived for the county include H O Dreyer Qak two Re B Gidley Deer Greek J R Beteman Reaches Mary A Jones Malvera Frank Roster Bt Maryaj Fred Mertin Hestings G Ingraham.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference public sale dates and advertising for parcels or farm items. The legible parts mention a "public sale," planning hints, and fees or charges avoided, but no clear entities, dates, places, or organized details are recoverable from the readable portion.
Mills County Red Cross plans its annual fund drive to raise 9,650 dollars with county chairman W. H. Rodabaugh announcing town and township quotas. A Glenwood meeting elected officers, reviewed past year activity, and endorsed continued testing, educational TB work, and school programs. The drive includes allocations by subdivision and reports 1947 receipts and disbursements, highlighting war fund support and home service contributions.
Malvern public library remains a popular hub for children and nearby communities. Library records show increasing book usage by kids, prompting the board to add more titles to shelves. New arrivals include Kitten Kat, Country Days, Winter Time, City Friends, Nick and Dick series, The Good Time Book, and Adventure titles from multiple authors, reflecting ongoing growth in children’s collections.
Brice Hays of southeast Malvern purchased the G F Davis farm from Prudential Life Insurance Co for 160000 covering 1106 acres. Hays farms about 1600 acres this year and owns several other Mille county tracts. The deal was facilitated by Carl Morgan of Glenwood who has managed the farm for nine years.
Mrs. Tom Windom, long-time resident of the community, died at her home in South Malvern after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Mansfield Funeral Home led by Reverend G F MacLean. She is survived by her husband and six children.
The Hosier family expresses sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement, signed by Mia Cal, Laurence Myere and Family, and Jess Hosier.
Byington, county War Guidance chairman, reported a 130 percent of quota achievement in the fourth war bond drive. Record figures show county sale at 687000 against a 489000 quota, with vendors continuing efforts and workers commended for help.
An unclear note indicates the park board faced a lease matter with Mr J R K Dahlberg, resident manager, as the board anticipated action. The snippet hints at development aims but lacks full details or concrete outcomes.
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