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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
5
The article outlines Mills County tax receipts for the year, detailing county and state shares from gasoline and other taxes. It cites totals: county paid about 100,000 in rates, plus federal tax, yielding a grand total near 60,674.86 for county obligations. It notes monthly receipts through January to May, with figures showing county and state allocations and a looming November tax collection.
Residents gathered at a church led by Wil Maddocks to review funding for the East Liberty road repair. About $423.10 of the $800 goal was raised, with optimism for completing the project and proposing timely access from the Wall Street area to Jonaseg.
The community club will elect president secretary treasurer and other officers. A program will be planned, and members are asked to reserve the date and attend the meeting as the group works to continue past efforts.
The annual installation of officers for Manonic lodge and chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star took place Friday evening in Malvern with Mrs. 8 J Anderson as installing officer and Mrs. Bar McCormick as marshal. Margaret Cunningham invested her daughter Margaret Butte in dance and song, while Mrs Le An Talbott sang in alto. Dr W M Histt led the service from memory, delivering lectures and directions, as Wu Warner became Worshipful Master and W P Wertman the marshal. Guests from Masonic and Star chapters attended, each receiving a token, followed by refreshments and entertainment in the Community building.
County chairman reports completion of a two day instructional school for township sign up committees. Attendees include extension service representatives and local officers from Neola to Bellman. Three men from each township will attend, then hold sign up meetings and form a permanent township committee to oversee the program.
A bantam hen on the Alfred Lea farm in Mille County hatched a brood of two chicks. Walter Winchell named the hen Jan for the Blessed Byenty, and the hen promptly began feeding her two hungry chicks, showcasing a lively family scene on a winter morning.
Malvern town officials convene for the year’s opening council session to discuss Vito Ute business and agenda items. The meeting covers local governance matters and potential early year actions for the town.
Readable text lists multiple auction notices near Malvern with sellers and locations. Names include G Batata W W Andurs L A Tal bott Majestic Bale Bara Hawey Vani Oridel Kilna estate and others. Dates show January and 19% era auctions near Etrahan Emereon and farm sales 4% miles north of Malvern.
In regular session the Malvern Board of Education examined the ongoing CWA redecorating of the school building and considered hiring full time assistance for painters and workers to finish before school reopens next Monday. Upstairs and most main floor rooms have been redecorated during the vacation.
The county took on a wintry look as three nights of snow fell Thursday after a sleet storm Wednesday. Snow shaded Iowa landscapes, but moisture remained light with up to three inches melting to about a half inch. Temperatures remained cool but above zero all week.
Funeral services for Mya Lewis Thomas who died at a Chicago hospital were held Monday afternoon at Mansfeld Memorial Home. The Reverend R. Gueeler conducted the service with Mrs L A Talbott and Mrs F R Chantry singing. Burial followed at Malvern Cemetery with pallbearers L A Talbott Frank Hertz Karl Hertz Ray Jones Carl Paulson and El Springer. A brief obituary sketch noted Thelma Stephens was born June 25 1909 in Wilmington North Carolina and later lived in Kansas City. She married on January 15 1985.
The First Baptist Church held its all day meeting to elect officers for the Sunday school and church. Named for the Sunday school were Mrs. Grant Chamberlain superintendent and other posts filled by McNally Trively Hall McNulty Wise and McIntyre among others. Church officers elected included Mrs. Trively clerk and Mrs. McNulty assistant with Mrs. Wise pianist and Dr Kilne treasurer. Frank Chamberlain and Wise led committees for welfare and music.
In March the county seat notes a new law from the current Texas legislature trod by Ry Braece. It mentions delinquent items and obligations to be published in March under the new rules.
The Board of Supervisors named Ry Young as custodian for the courthouse and grounds in Glenwood, succeeding N C Reasoner after three years. Dewey Van Oraden was appointed steward of the county farm to begin March 2, replacing T Caley. Other reappointments included A J Barkhimmer and E S Goodrich as overseers of the poor, with all county office deputies and T B R Martin the county engineer reappointed.
Vacation ended Monday morning after a three and a half week break starting December 20 for Malvarn public schools. Pupils voiced relief at the end, and local mothers welcomed the return to normal school activity. During holidays CWA painters and workers cleaned and redecorated most rooms in the school building. They will resume work in the Community building next week.
The regular monthly meeting of Sliver Urn Lodge No 284 A F and A M will be held in the lodge room this Thursday evening. A good attendance is desired. W O Warner W M
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Obituary notes Esther Grace Winslow Cox born June 14 1912 Glenwood died January 7 1934 at age 20 with funeral held in Malvern attended by family from Glenwood Hastings and Omaha. Survived by husband Ralph Cox daughter Roselee Ann parents Lute C Winslow siblings and in laws. pallbearers listed.
The B E Kline estate will hold a farming sale on January 28 at the farm 3 miles southwest of Malvert. The catalog includes four lot closing out from the estate with farm machinery in good condition plus hogs and cows. Readers are advised to see the notice next week for full particulars.
Beauteous Jean Harlow promotes her new film Bombshell at the Empresse theater next Sunday and Monday, opposite Rosy Loa Treacy who plays a high powered press figure. Harlow's star image and public relations loom large amid Hollywood chatter.
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