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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
2
Omaha spent nearly half a million to remove snow from one of the century’s worst Midlands storms. Malverne plowed streets continuously with volunteers and city crews to keep Main Street near normal by Saturday noon. Acknowledges Erv Crouch, Rick Myers, Verlin Hardy, Clair Jones and others who helped win the Big Snow Battle.
The latest word on lottery advertising in newspapers and mailings states a firm NO. Congress authorized state sponsored lotteries to advertise locally but did not extend legality to bingo raffles or any drawing requiring purchase or presence to win, including ads in publications via the U.S. mails.
Virginia Congressman William Wampler, top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, condemns dairy and meat import surges aimed at suppressing farm prices. He cites USDA actions and a proposed parity milk price bill vetoed by President Ford, warning of higher consumer costs and broader inflation risk.
The 1974 Census of Agriculture by the Bureau of the Census seeks up to date farm data for 1969. LaVerne C. Obrecht urges full cooperation from all farm and ranch operators to ensure accurate changes are captured. Reports mailed around Jan 1 should be returned promptly. Data are confidential and used to form county and state totals for nationwide comparisons. In 1969 Mills County counted 468 farms with 761 reporting $2,500+ in sales and 156 reporting $40,000+. total farm sales reached $26,586,430 averaging $30,629 per farm.
Sheriff Merle Brown faced a busy Friday as bulk truck fertilizer spill near Hastings prompted a response from Environmental Quality and Civil Defense. A floater pump recovered most of the liquid with little damage. Later a disturbance at Ponderosa Cafe led to vandalism. suspects fled. A Kansas City parole violator driving into Iowa on I-29 was arrested after radio tips. No arrests in the vandalism case.
Mills County Advisory Committee to the Southwest Iowa Commission on Aging met at Mills County State Bank to plan a congregate meal program for seniors. Barbara Buffington reported arrangements to use Malvern Village meeting room as the meal site and that a sponsor is sought to prepare the meal. The program offers one meal daily or three to five days weekly for those over 60 at 65 cents per meal, with social activities planned after. Marjorie Harbert noted progress in obtaining transportation funds for the region.
A columnist surveys January blues and roving social trivia from Main Street including Mrs. Rockefeller touring the Vice President s official residence and a playful Las Vegas theft tale in which a four year old loses 18000 play money. The piece also applauds Ottumwa Mayor Hugh Stufflebeam s humorous title and signs off with a friendly greeting.
Sheriff Merle Brown investigated five crashes from January 6 to January 13. A 1966 Chevrolet owned by Gary Winchel and a 1971 GMC truck belonging to David Baker collided four miles east of Glenwood, $350 damage, no injuries. Genelle Sieck's car hit mailboxes, $400 damage, no injuries. James H Courtier's car left the road, struck a wire fence, no injuries. A GMC pickup hit a telephone pole and burned, injured Michael R. McCollum, taken to Dr Fryzek and released. Dale Linn's Ford truck struck Jerry Haner's parked Volkswagen, $200 damage, no injuries.
Stephen Schneider of Omaha was fined 30 dollars and costs for speeding. Max Harman of Pacific Junction also faced 30 dollars and costs for speeding. Mike McCollum of Bartlett received one day in county jail for public intoxication. Myron Finchem of Red Oak was bound over to district court on 500 dollars bail, released on own recognizance.
Dr. James Cook Extension Horticulture Specialist for the Council Bluffs Area will discuss growing and propagating house plants. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Malvern Community building and includes a Q&A. Barbara Buffington will follow with a slide presentation on decorating with plants.
About 8,000 people packed Silver City on July 4 and 5 1892 for a major celebration and racing event. A Wabash special bound for Malvernians left without stopping at 8:30 am but returned after unloading passengers to pick up about 200 locals, ensuring many could join the festivities.
Lyle W. Borg argues secondary roads in Iowa face funding shortfalls as costs rise 42 percent in a year while fuel tax revenue falls 7 percent and federal aid shrinks. A survey shows 46 percent of 29,978 bridges must be closed or posted. Replacing bridges could cost 800 million dollars, with 252 million needed to standardize major farm to market routes. The piece urges fair road use tax allocations and reassessment of rural road needs.
Doyle Wolverton extension livestock specialist will present swine management information at Glenwood State Bank Courtesy Room on January 20, 1975 at 7 30 p m. LaVerne Obrecht notes ISU and Mills County Extension Council sponsor this program. Topics include nutrition care of the sow and litter and management tips. Audience questions will be answered.
In Gle Mills County two couples received licenses: Donald M. Good aged 18 of Hastings and Dixie V. Ebling 18 of Emerson. Wess Allen Hunt 19 of Glenwood and Toni Jean Usher 18 of Glenwood. New car licenses listed for Hastings Glenwood Malvern Pacific Junction and nearby towns with owners and vehicle makes.
Theil reports Northwestern Bell in Iowa added 49,000 phones to reach 1,325,000 in 230 communities, with over 700 million planned construction for five years. Investment reached 787.5 million, including buried cables, pole removals, new buildings, and upgrades to data and WATS services. Data sets grew 27 percent to 2,800 as rates began to rise pending regulatory hearings.
The Busy Boosters 4-H Club met at the home of Mike and Tom McDonald where three new members joined and new officers were installed. Weigh day was discussed and a gift exchange followed lunch served by Mrs. McDonald. Mike McDonald, reporter.
A Iowa Mills county bank reports its condition with averages for deposits and loans over the 15 days ending call date. Signed by Vice President Allan C. Burdie and Cashier F E Mulholland, attested before Notary Mary Rozmajzl. Directors E W Burdie and Dixie K Burdie certify the document on January 13 1975 with commission expires 1976.
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