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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
5
All scheduled countering meetings are indefinitely postponed. Final payments on 1995 contracts, totaling about $200,000 for Mills county, will not be made unless special legislation passes Congress. The total office will discontinue all work until new developments arise that may bring further work.
Mills County faces an abrupt end to its Agricultural Adjustment Act program following the Supreme Court ruling that AAA is unconstitutional. J F Wearin chair and the county committee at Iowa State College anticipated the 1936 start. officials offered no clear path forward. The program cut arable acreage by about 20 percent and reduced hog numbers to a multi year low, with AAA benefits totaling 536,153.56 in 1934 and 202,074.20 in 1935, plus over 1 million in corn loans to cooperators.
Dr Earl E Harper elected Simpson college president by the Board of Trustees at a special meeting. He will assume early February after release from Evansville college where he has served since 1927. Dr Harper is a noted college executive with degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan Boston University and the University of Nebraska. Dr John L Hillman retires after 17 years and will teach Bible courses annually.
County Agent Bruce Kilputeivk received a wire reading that his nephew Carl Prauels Krotalager arrived at 8:40 AM weighing 84 pounds. The message mentions Mr aid Mie QO and A, Krotalnger as relations.
The Mills County Allotment committee says all corn-hog meetings are indefinitely postponed following the Supreme Court decision on AAA constitutionality. Secretary Bruce Kilpatrick notes outstanding AAA checks remain valid and should be cashed soon, with a few for wheat and corn-hog benefits still in the county.
Funeral services for Mrs Ev erett Pontow were held Thursday January 2 with a belief service at the Pontow home and the principal service at St Johns Lutheran Church North Hastings conducted by Rev H P Dahl. Music featured piano by Martha Pontow and songs by local ladies. burial followed at East Liberty cemetery. The life sketch notes her birth August 10 1898 in Pottawattamta County Iowa, marriage July 8 1933 to Hyerett Pontow of Hastings, and years on farms near Mineola Malvern and east of Malvern before joining St Johns. She died December 31 1935 at Jennie Edmundson hospital aged 37 years four months and 21 days, leaving her husband eight brothers two sisters and many relatives.
The Pontow family expresses deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and help during the loss and death of Mrs. Everett Pontow and for the flowers sent from Schoening Brothers and Sisters Mrs Albert Pontow and family.
Raymond DeWitt an 18 year old working with a CCC crew south of Malvern died Friday in Mercy hospital Counce Ulutis after sustaining three broken ribs and a fractured skull in the accident. His body was brought to Malvern, embalmed, and sent to his home at Chotopa, Kui for burial.
Nearly 200 boys from Co. 4705 Swifty moved out as 186 boys from Co. 780 moved in. Lt. Ry Holst becomes commanding officer with Lt. James Leech as mess officer and Lt. J. D. McCloskey as surgeon. The staff shifts include transfers from Ames and Boone. Some officers plan to relocate this week. The ECW staff and erosion control projects continue unchanged. Amerson Grooters remains as superintendent's secretary. R. B. Liljedahl is transferred to Shenandoah but stays until ordered to move.
The Annual Older Boys and Girls conference will convene at Glenwood Methodist church on January 20. State workers from Des Moines GO G Herbrecht and Walter Hutton lead discussion groups, Rex G. Dory speaks, morning sessions run with a 26 cent registration, banquet at 35 cents, all events conclude by 8 p.m. All county youths are invited.
Fred Durbin suffered a relapse Tuesday night and remained critically ill for a time. Doctors, led by Dr. Thompson, later said he rallied and is now improving, but he must stay in bed for six weeks with absolute quiet under nurse care. He had hoped to return to work yesterday.
C A Wight advertises 15 head of pure bred Spotted Poland gilts to be sold next Saturday at the Malvern sale barn. Wight has built a strong herd with some of the best young gilts this year. Interested buyers are urged to see his ad on page six.
Malvern's post office nearly reached second class status per year end reports. It would have earned $8600 more business to reach the threshold, while the office posted $7400 in expenses and $8000 in revenue toward the next class.
Assessors and county auditor met at the courthouse Monday with 28 present. Ralph Mayberry was elected president and W C Van Orsdel secretary as the group discussed organization and work plans. Livestock valuations will be advanced slightly this year while other values stay about the same. C F Wilson was absent due to another meeting.
F J Plumb was named chairman of the MES county board as Otha HR Hyde retires and Ed Anderson joins the board. Anderson also serves as county farm superintendent. The board revalued county farm and jail property and moved the auditor’s front counter to improve access to the board room during sessions.
The Mills counties faced nervous trading as the Supreme Court ruling on constitutional status unsettled markets. William Kahl topped shipments at 9.25 per hog while Lee Aistrupe Tabor earned about 9.20. Several locals later received the packers high of 10.60, including Floyd Turker Clarence Hales Edward Gilbert Archie Scott Melvin Vern Silver Chir and Mel Skinner.
First fire of the year broke out at 3 a.m. Friday at George Lloyd’s service station. Lloyd spotted the blaze and called the fire department which quickly gained control. Fire started from a stuck motor on the air compressor. Building suffered heavy damage with gutted rooms and ruined stock. Fire and householder awakenings set a new record for long phone signal time.
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan an all county meeting in the Malvern Community Building this evening. District officers are expected to attend and a varied program has been arranged for the event.
Mrs Wood Vestal received word that M I McFarland died Wednesday morning at his home near Bruneth without 8 o clock. The late Mr McFarland was a well known elder in the community and will likely be brought back for burial.
Cattle feeders of Milla county finalize plans for a meeting at the community building next Tuesday starting at photy anim. A committee of feeders includes WJAL Bibreein Sitven Cie Th hadeson Cleiwaint and Tenia Hiehienwoed with the group.
The Empresa theater reopened last night after a weeklong break, now under new owners Ma. and Mrs. Francis Trace. Renovations include cushion seating, upgraded projectors and sound, a bigger screen, and other changes. Showings will run seven nights a week with Wednesday bare gain and a Thursday event, starting with a first run feature Thanks a Million starring Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak.
Waller leased the plant of the Malvern Cleaners from J. M. Hiedelberger and took possession January 2. Hopkins reports continued efficient operation for the area. Jack Long of Hamburg handles mechanical work with extensive experience in cleaning and tailoring. Mr. Eichelberger has joined Kanee & Nelson as salesman.
W C Davis announces a farm sale next Tuesday at the farm five miles southwest of Malvern. The catalog lists eight cattle, twelve horses, and miscellaneous farm supplies. Proceeds help settle Davis's Cre farm assets as he closes out.
A religious ministers group gathered Monday in Chicago for a welfare oriented meeting. Key attendees included church leaders and associated faith figures discussing community welfare and coordinated aid efforts.
Around 300 attendees filled Malvern Community Center for a youth event. Abert McGill introduced speakers including Cadaned and Theonstatrat, with notable praise for program goals. Officials emphasized support for youth initiatives, arts, and community engagement during the evening.
I R Bruechart accepted a call to pastor Belvidere Baptist Church after a Sunday sermon that pleased the assembled Baptists. He and Mrs Bruechart will reside in Malvern after finishing current seminary work and expect no immediate children.
Plans underway for a birthday ball in the community hall with entertainment and a dance. Proceeds to infantile paralysis efforts and a share to the Warm Springs Foundation. Committee chairs include Mrs M B Campbell and Vernon Bobbitt with ongoing planning and a next meeting set for Friday night.
A Burlington passenger agent story describes a Tuesday incident involving a female traveler and a moment of notice about a rail line crossing. The report hints at a theft or misdeed during a patrol and mentions a list of names and actions tied to a Tuesday event.
Malverniana notes a record fire loss for the year 1935 with the period total under $10. Secretary Frank Austin of the Velugteri Department remarks the year’s fires resulted in few observably costly incidents, while many small blazes strained resources. The record stands as the state’s lowest annual loss for that year, despite several notable fires.
In Glenwood and Malvern the first newborns of the year arrived with parents listed and times noted. A daughter Clara Marlena to Ralph and Zanders. a daughter Dixie to Frank and Zanders. a daughter to Ralph Milsap. hospital location in Council Bluffs and other details given amid corrections and prize notes for the contest.
The Tper Gauge received two more new cars last week including three Dodges and Plymouths placed in the garage ready for sale, expanding inventory for potential buyers.
All members of Malvern's newly organized Junior Chamber of Commerce are expected to attend the meeting at the Community building Tuesday evening. Ulis session Lio Group's new constitution will be presented for consideration and other matters will be taken up.
New CCCamp and ECW staff officials attended a Community Club event at Malvern Tuesday honoring leaders who had arrived earlier. Attendees included officials, with remarks noting service and dedication as part of the community gathering.
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