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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1975
Page
2
A farmer laments hunting methods after a pasture pony was shot in the days before Christmas. He condemns careless trespass by drivers in cars and campers, warns that such acts revoke hunting privileges, and urges the shooter to reconsider with faith and restraint.
In a closing note as Chief Clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives, the official thanks the media and staff for courtesies shown. He expresses warmth toward the press despite occasional disagreements and hints at unspecified future options before returning to his grain and feed business.
The Mills County Board and Malvern Leader Publishing Corp. reach a settlement after overcharging at 100 percent of the legal rate for proceedings. Pete Graham signs for the publisher and Auditor Johnson notes the error, with a total repayment of 1,981.20 plus interest over installments through 1975.
In a message of civic focus the individual vows continued active involvement in governance despite stepping back from active state duties. They express intent to visit several leaders in coming weeks to discuss issues and extend New Year wishes.
The National Consumer Congress president told the Memphis NFO convention that farmers and city residents must collaborate to build a marketplace with fair returns for producers and fair prices for buyers. Ellen Zawell of Spring Valley admitted leading meat boycott groups and urged direct linkages between farmers and consumer leaders to curb corporate control and rising costs.
The agency delays until January 22, 1975 the deadline for written comments on proposed occupational noise standards. The proposal sets 90 dBA as an eight hour time weighted average with a five dBA doubling rate, but business groups, labor, and EPA seek lower limits and specify concerns.
A reader’s dream about persistent salesmen at two doors turns into a playful scramble over government bureaucracies as local life threads through The Treynor Record. The note praises Gwen Campbell and Tom Gidley for postal support and credits Congressman Bill Scherle’s office for resolving a Second Class permit crisis, highlighting community figures in a compact Main Street snapshot.
Improvements started early in Malvern. The Oct. 9 1888 issue published a Sidewalk Resolution to lay 2 inch plank sidewalks on the east side of Marion Avenue from Charles J. to Academy Block on 10th Street, four feet wide, supported by two 2x6 stringers.
The Jolly Juniors 4-H club held their December meeting at Mineola Legion Hall. Beth Schoening led the flag pledge and the roll call asked what members like most about Christmas. Mary Gradle led tips on the babysitting project and distributed materials for the coming year.
The Mule Creek Watershed Conservancy District in Mills County Iowa schedules an annual election on January 18 1975 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Soil Conservation Service Office in Malvern. A trustee will be chosen from sub district No 2 for a three year term by qualified electors of the district. Floyd Blackman serves as Chairman. Publication appears in The Malvern Leader on January 2 and January 9 1975.
The Mid-America Council will recognize outstanding Cub Scout packs Scout troops and Explorer posts in 1975 under the National President's Unit Award. Lawrence F. Chandler says 17 districts will assist units to set yearly goals including summer programs camping activities advancement training reregistration membership and uniform inspection.
Chandler outlined that earning recognition in 1975 makes the unit leader a Leader of Distinction and eligible for a certificate from the National President and Chief Scout Executive. Some 1610 Scouting units in the area will get commitment sheets with sign-up planned from January through April.
Chris Ellison reports the MCHS Christmas program on Thursday December 19 featured a candle light procession the high school chorus with junior high singing and the band closing the evening a very enjoyable event
Doris Hison notes Pep Club girls served at the Rotary Dinner on Wednesday the 18. Honored servers were Sheri O'Dell Chris Ellison Sandy Jones Judy Kelly Glenda Clark and Becky Rush. Malvern Chorus members sang several numbers after the meal.
Iowa Rural Rehabilitation Corporation offers a $1500 loan for rural high school graduates who seek further education. Administered by the Department of Social Services, the program started January 1973 and has aided 105 individuals, with 90 now attending colleges or universities. The current offer has been expanded to.
The Iowa Department of Social Services outlines eligibility for a student aid program within 50 miles of Iowa. Qualifications include US citizenship and high school graduation, with income thresholds guiding loan amounts up to 1500 dollars and interest paid by H.E.W. for in college and 12 months after graduation. Deferments apply for military service Peace Corps or Vista.
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