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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
5
A fragmented report notes December business slowdowns and rising egg prices impacting trade while Malvern sees more building activity than last year. A new downtown hangings project and a Mansfield residence addition are mentioned as notable developments.
Jere Test won honors at the 49Fr club convention in Iowa. Awards included top recognition in the horse judging contest. Returns show strong performance and notable placement amid a busy exhibition program.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and roles for an Anguol election including treasurer superintendent and various officers. Several unreadable segments obscure full titles and entities. The legible items list Mr Ray Be Guge and Mrs Glen Ole among others with unclear duties and a note of a Mrs Wy sym P nyilla Wilson.
The item recounts a traditional New Year greeting and ritual observed by residents, mentioning Mr Eacrett and a local figure named Mastert O. It describes social courtesies, greetings, and the custom of visiting houses in the afternoon, with notes on timing and historical persistence across years.
A concisely formed remark from a congressman expresses support for President Roosevelt and his general policies. The speaker notes doubt about immediate impact but expects strong personal attention to boosting prices for boot and pork to level with corn. The statement hints at ongoing investigation in the matter.
Joe Weavin has been discharged to convalesce at his home northeast of Malurn after five abdominal operations for tumors. He is reported to be improving and is now recovering at home.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Frank Shook on Thursday December 28 after hospitalization and an additional operation. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p m in the Methodist church with Rev L B Ripsey officiating. A large crowd attended and flowers honored the deceased. Burial followed in Emerson cemetery. Pallbearers included Wilbur Morrison William Castor Frank Porter Lawrence Lavollette Harold Smith and Albert Edie. Also mentioned is the obituary tribute to Ginger, daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Ginger of Shenandoah, born Cedar Rapids Webra November 81 1894.
A public gathering at Hayt Mby erty church drew over 60 residents to push for gravel road work along Highway 84. Ben Guyer chaired the committee to promote the project, with Wils Madducks and Herpes Nar as leaders, seeking private funds and OWA labor.
Mrs. Samuel Masters dies at home in Glenwood after long illness aged over eighty four. A resident of Mounts Grove area for many years, she remained active and alert, attended a family dinner holiday gathering, and passed away Thursday morning with son George and others nearby.
A sale notice lists Chas L Ratlain and son Ceol of Heat Deer Creek arranging a on mile south of Strae sale next Thursday Jan 13. Moore eighty acre farm recently bought by Mr Balletn north of him will be moved in spring. Lot of stock, machinery, dairy cows offered. operations to be smaller. Read ad in this issue.
Malvern public schools extend vacation by one week amid ongoing discussions about a new semester schedule. Officials cite weather disruptions and the desire to ensure students catch up on coursework as primary reasons.
Despite feudist political tendencies Mille County experienced an exceptionally dry year with total precipitation about 6 inches below average. Frank Aleier ranks the eight months as mostly below average, shaping a clear drought pattern for the period.
At the Mille County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Malvern Inez Friday 31, 3B. F. Anderton elected to head the organization for the coming year. Henry Buch, retiring president, served two years. Officers include Rudolph Happ vice president and county chairmen for Home projects and 4-H clubs. Directors range across townships with names such as Anderson, Clark, Van Oradel, McLain, Phelps, and Rohosping. Reports highlighted county chairmen, winners of demonstrations, a trip report to Chicago, and remarks by W Huntley of Des Moines. A community gathering ended with musical performances and a benediction.
Ayoh Manouy of Glenwond is named in a local notice about a dispute over displayed money and missed payments. The fragment hints at a civil matter involving Master mone and Mies, with no clear outcome.
Reported appointment targets Mrs June M Fickel of Mills County as a key figure in the National Democratic Committee under Postmaster General Farley who chairs the national organization. The proposal highlights her past party work and readiness for major duties.
More than 876 youths and 76 adults packed the Malvern Empress Theater for The Malvern Leader Eupreen Theater New Year Show. Children from across the county watched Little Orphan Annie with Mitat Green in the title role while Our Gang provided a brisk comedy.
Neleon J Hall well known Mille county farmer and Hastings area resident died after a bull attack at his barn lot Thursday evening. He crawled out but died next morning at a hospital. Funeral held at Hastings Methodist church with Odd Fellows honor guard. Survived by wife Myra Amith Hall and son Floyd. several siblings and many friends.
A heartfelt message from friends and neighbors expresses gratitude for thoughtful kindness shown during the time of the tragic death of Guy. It thanks those who offered support, sympathy, and assistance.
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