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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
3
Classified notice indicating Chew Maluein Leader Stop and time limits entered in the Malvern Iowa post office. Advertising rates listed include display per column inch 49 cents and classified ads with 60 cent minimum per insertion. Second-class mail matter notice references Act of Congress March 3, 1879.
Editorial cites Theodore Roosevelt on daring and victory, lauds Malvern’s low fire loss and insurance rates due to volunteer fire department work, notes inspections improve premises, and urges civic cooperation. Critiques President Truman's graft response, questions Attorney General McGrath actions, warns citizens to demand honest government and vigilance.
Iowa Farm Bureau president Howard Hill spoke in Malvern urging moral purpose and unity between farms and towns. He warned against reliance on power to enforce order, cautioned about restrictive trade, and promoted freer trade to raise living standards while criticizing OPS waste and hidden taxes on utility users. Mills county reports its first traffic death of 195% with a driver attempting to pass a transport, urging safe speeds and strict lane discipline.
In Mc Allen Texas 90 degrees on Christmas Day and 84 on New Year’s. locals expect more visitors and warm weather. C A Ford of Emerson tours San Juan with Chamber of Commerce arranging entertainments. Martha Circle at Methodist church improvised dinner service during a power outage by candlelight until transformer replacement restored electricity. Silver City couple wed in Council Bluffs. Local social notices list dinners, visits, and family events including births and hospital stays across nearby towns.
The Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges held joint installations on Thursday night. Rebekah officers installed included Noble Graund and several others, with past grand and conductor roles noted. An Odd Fellows lineup followed with Dwight Keith as Noble Grand and Walter Fender as Warden among attendees. A district deputy president and numerous members were listed, with about 30 present. Community events included a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Dewey Cummins moving to New Hampton, a Young Adult class party electing officers for a club, and a pink and wine shower for Mrs Dale Marcum attended by about 20 guests. Additional social notes covered local dinners, Sunday visits, and the Bit Cross Hane Nursing class planning.
The Masons and Eastern Star Lodges held a joint installation Friday at the Masonic Hall. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Mary Skerritt and Worshipful Master Marvin Goos, with numerous names listed for marshal, secretary, treasurer, conductress, and other posts. Also noted are social visits and community events with local families attending and a PTA box social.
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