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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1974
Page
5
Malvern Junior and Senior High presented their annual Christmas program on December 17 starting at 7:30. The High School chorus sang Silent Night by candlelight, followed by the Junior High chorus and the Seventh grade band, with the High School band closing the program.
Iowa Power and Light asked the Iowa State Commerce Commission for higher electric and gas rates. The company has been collecting portions of the increases since 1973 under bond, with the new request adding about 2.078 million dollars annually, roughly 3 percent, and about 75 cents more per month for the average home electric bill. Gas increases would add about 18 cents monthly for homes with gas heat, a 12 percent rise. Hearings proceed in two phases through 1974 with final decision hoped by mid 1974, and any disallowed amounts refunded with interest.
Food costs take a smaller share of disposable income than 20 years ago with 16 percent now versus 23 percent then. Farm income remains below average with last year's net around 5900 dollars, while farm workers earn about three fourths the wage of nonfarm workers. Cotton remains the top fiber in the U S, with consumption far exceeding polyester and other fibers. Pesticide use is linked to maintaining tomato and potato crops, per the AMA journal.
In a reflective holiday piece, Panther Pause urges readers to carry the gift of love beyond Christmas, beyond two weeks of good behavior, and into the New Year, noting that tinsel and toys fade but love endures. It closes with warm wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
JR high boys defeated FM 37 to 15 and girls won 28 to 22 on Dec 14. A Dec 18 game against Farragut was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Jan 15. The note encourages the team to keep its winning spirit.
The statement envisions oranges and grapefruits becoming curiosities while food costs soar, potentially quadrupling across the board. It notes speculative scarcity and price inflation affecting everyday items.
The meal listings show January 2 offering Maid rites green beans orange juice cinnamon rolls and milk. January 3 serves chicken on rice cabbage slaw school made rolls jello and milk. January 4 features meat loaf with mashed potatoes peas apple sauce cake butter and peanut butter sandwiches and milk.
The Freshman girls are making sugar cookies and other cookies for Christmas with teacher Mrs. Salyers approving. They also craft candles, centerpieces, and decorations from foam and boards, creating wreaths and Santas. The group aims for a festive Christmas with their families.
Christmas weekend visits and dinners span Wesley area with numerous families hosting gatherings. Notable mentions include Asell, Lisle, Robbins, McGrew, Maddocks, Wilson, Notson, Resh, Dettering, Axtell, Barnett, and Yates families hosting relatives from Council Bluffs, Omaha, Malvern, and Cedar Creek. Several prominent residents celebrate births, anniversaries, and church activities while former ministers Nesbitt Trucano and families are noted.
Local Malvern news briefs compiled from Thursday’s edition cover community updates, school activities and public notices. Highlights include town events, listings, and brief reports from Malvern and nearby services.
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