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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
Sheriff Edwin Barkus repeats a warning to Mills county residents to avoid buying from unknown strangers. He notes 10 charges linked to local contacts and identifies salesmen in Omag ha as manipulating in advance payments and reportedly selling substandard goods. He urges buyers to know who they purchase from.
Mr Vernon and Mrs Miley Schmidt host a turkey cooperative dinner with guests from Glenwood and surrounding towns. Attendees include Arthur Olsen Grace Evans Florence Potter Ethel Mayberry Ralph Mayberry Warren Sawyers Lavern Obrecht Leonard Parker Mary Anna Chris Vohy Jean Mia Frank Chamberlain Donna Strahan Mary Lee Marthe Lee Grace Edith Blackman Larry McMillen and families. Several visitors traveled from Ames and Iowa State University while Charlene Bolte weekdays with a Silver City resident. Snow drifts kept Mrs Vern Miller from reaching work at the First State Bank of Tabor Friday.
The Malvern Leader records visits from families including Qolnrence Myers Dwight Myers Jack Haney Forrest Stephens and others. Mr and Mrs Loyd McMillen Maurice Alberts Maurice Bennett Harold Sinner Norman Sinner Joe Livengood Floyd Kizzier GC Wilson and Charles Wilson were among those visiting across New Year’s and recent Sundays.
Mills County Extension Council officers including Crouch as secretary and Lincoln as president map a long term program. Russell Hvans buys John 8. Cutter Insurance Agency in Shenandoah as families plan to stay local and relatives visit from Whittier. Community events list sewing circle and youth activities at Emerson and Red Oak churches with Sunday services and meetings.
Emerson Mason Chapter 121 D C 8 and Humanity Lodge 278 AF and AM held a joint installation January 2 in the Emerson Masonic temple. Installing officers were Matron Joan Twaddle and Marshal Alberta Barns. chaplain Phylis Moody. organist Lloydene Stage. officers include Janet Spicer Everett Gipe Alice Gipe Frank Cole Florence Patton Darlene Williams Thelma M Blank and Grate M Di Chaptain.
Emerson notes report school closures due to drifting roads and wind. A son, Michael Ree, born to Raymond Seal of Sun Valley Idaho on December 26. Local visits include Heber Hillyer with Carl Phelps family near Glenwood. Firemen battled a stove pipe blaze at R L Grayson home amid community events and a lengthy ceremony with Janet Host, flower presentation, and musical performances. Various social visits and club meetings fill the week with church, Masonic, and Auxiliary activities. Kirk Hascall joins the Air Force and departs to Texas.
Pilling S mith Linda daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Pilling tied a Friday evening wedding with Jarry Smith son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Smith of Zanesville Ohio. Rev Willis Grant officiated in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue wool two piece dress and carried baby pom poms with a detachable corsage. A reception followed at the Piling home. The couple will reside in person.
Marlene Zanders travels to Ames after holidays with Ralph Zanders. She teaches physical education to 400 girls at Ames High School and sponsors a 100‑member GAA club. An after school project runs under her guidance with a student teacher assisting part time.
The Emerson Woman's Belief Corp met with Mrs. Gayle Gravett on Friday afternoon with eight members present. Gravett displayed her mother's collection of around 16 000 buttons across eight panels, all distinct. Refreshments were served. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Anna Westenburg's home. Trent Cole and Miss Barbara Dorn left Sunday for Freeport to visit Dr and Mrs H W Born and family. The Friendship Club met Thursday with Mrs George Jones.
Iowa highway patrol clarifies residency license plate rules and driver licensing. New residents must obtain Iowa licenses immediately, with seasonal workers exempt. Vehicle licenses from Dec 1 to Feb 1 avoid penalties. from March 16 penalties apply. County treasurer may list unregistered vehicles for disposal to collect fees. Vehicles may be stored to avoid annual license costs when not in use.
Mt Vernon residents and guests shared weekend visits with neighbors and relatives in nearby towns. Miss Ferne Alberts unable to reach Hillsdale School due to snow drifts while Linda Haney joined Beverly Blackman for supper. Weather brought colder temps and snow squalls with blocked roads hindering travel.
Mr and Mrs Walter Williams of Pullerton Nebr were honored for their golden wedding anniversary on Dec 27 at the Dallas Ore home of their daughter Maurice Bourns family. Guests included the Bourns Evans Chrisman and Wederquist families. A dinner and singing followed by a three tier cake, movies, and greetings from relatives and friends marked the celebration.
Hillsdale community notes a family milestone as Hillsdale News reports Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Hillsdale moved to Nebraska with longtime church and club involvement. The column records a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend gatherings across Glenwood Tabor and surrounding towns among families including Sawyers Dickerson Wright Jackson Buffington Herron and Clark, detailing local social ties and travel within Oregon Iowa and Nebraska.
The Rural Improvement Club plans its annual all day meeting at Hillsdale Church on January 17 with a cooperative noon dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hilton. An afternoon program is planned, and community members attend various visits and social events in Hillsdale, Malvern, and nearby areas despite icy roads and near blizzard conditions.
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