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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
3
The column riffs on daylight saving time facing limited support and questionable energy savings, notes winter daylight drawbacks for schools, and laments snowplow neglect on Treynor’s Main Street. It recalls Will Rogers and political humor amid economic woes, closing with political irony about voters’ short memories.
Starting Tuesday Jan 22 local news in Treynor will be reported by Mrs. Junior Mass during the absence of Mrs. Thelma Tiacrks who will be on vacation for several weeks. The notice mentions a home security kit stored at the Treynor Bank available for area residents to check out. It urges careful use and timely return. It also notes efforts to promote tree planting and RECP agreements, with program details to follow after a regional meeting. West Pott.
Treynor Town and Country announces an electric pencil engraver plus decals and brochures to help protect homes from burglaries. The engraver will mark all items of value in homes and workshops to aid police in protecting residents and securing valuables.
In a period of dust storms and gangsters, the days of political malaise are recalled. Will Rogers stands out as the enduring figure, with a cautionary note on the social climate as friends part ways after shared gatherings.
Kenneth Miller of ASCS says the new 1974 Rural Environmental Conservation Program will be explained at a mid-January regional conference for ASCS officials from nine West Central states. The meeting follows the USDA announcement of RECP operation and funding figures, including a $90 million program benefiting West Phattawatta county residents.
The Treynor State Bank posted strong gains in 1973 with total deposits up $348,258 and loans up $240,232 from the previous year. The bank also increased municipal bonds and U S Agency bonds holdings while remaining an independent bank serving a town under 1,000 population.
The regular meeting of the Treynor Town & Country Club will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday in the Treynor town hall meeting room. Newly elected officers will preside and all members are urged to attend.
County residents should await the detailed program announcement and eligible applicants must contact the county ASCS office to apply for conservation cost-sharing. ASCS will administer cost-share agreements through its former-elected committee system in close cooperation with other USDA agencies.
Treynor Fire Chief Bill Bryant answers Alan Hall’s letter regarding a past publication. The note cites the newspaper’s earlier feature titled The Way It Was and defends the portrayal of Julius Saar amid the Koh juma Heatling segment, clarifying recent events.
Treynor High School students in discussion and speech classes conducted a telephone survey during Energy Crisis Week, totaling 298 responses from local and area families. The report covers attitudes to a crisis, conservation actions, car ownership, gas pricing preferences, driving frequency, and heating types with detailed counts and quotes.
The Malvern Leader of Malvern Iowa announces publication on Thursday January 17 1974 with local news briefs and community notices.
Wattamie Republican women were represented by Mrs. Stan ley Longmeyer and Mrs. David Young both of Underwood. The next meeting of this group will be held on January 24.
Debbie King, reporter for the Garner Bluejackets 4‑H Club, thanks the Leader Record for presenting the Reporter’s Award at the County 4‑H Awards Night on December 27 for work on the club’s record book.
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