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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
5
At a January 9 Malvern luncheon area residents formed a county Near East Relief organization. Mrs J H Tatboy and Mr Farquhar presented Armenian relief material and moving pictures. Officers were appointed to coordinate township groups and solicit corn or cash for aid.
An unusual nine day Bible conference opens Sunday January 24 in Malvern with sessions in Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches. Speakers include Rev. J M Wilson and Rev A B Marshall with topics on the Holy Spirit, faith, conversion, and love. All services except one on the 38th are union, inviting the entire community.
The newly elected officers of Silver Grange No 1702 were installed at the Halfour hall last Thursday January 11 with strong attendance and a post dinner business session. Four new members were voted in and two applications received. Mrs Oscar Lawson of Oakland acted as installing officer and listed officers including Master J Parker Overseer Tom White Lecturer Mrs J R Graves and other posts. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1 with initiatory work in two degrees and the regular program.
Mrs J W Dye entertained Saturday afternoon at her Marion Avenue home in honor of Miss Melvin Robbins and a number of her friends. The hostess provided refreshments and the guests enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.
The Baptist Kensington will meet on Thursday January 18 with Mrs Walter Aistropa. Everyone attended the gathering, and the event proceeded as planned with local attendees.
The first Parent Teachers Association meeting since organization was held at Tileh School Thursday evening January. The program led by Dr J A Parsons featured the Junior Mixed Glee Club under Miss Nickals. Supt A F Pottle outlined the PTA purpose and goals stressing parent teacher cooperation to aid pupils and the community. Mrs J W McClymond read on how a parent helps a teacher with tips on child discipline and home habits. A variety of speakers and a Panama Canal lantern slide feature followed, then business included adopting a new constitution, banner planning, and Ruth Ringsaman elected secretary. The third grade earned a banner for most parent attendees.
Mills County Iowa Assessor session in Glenwood on January 12 1923 elected M K Moore as chairman and C F Barns as secretary. The meeting adopted a schedule listing classes and values for livestock vehicles instruments and crops and designated a slate of corporate assessors from local towns and firms for district representation.
At a Malvern Fire Department meeting Chief Engineer P F R Chantry announced the year’s committees to boost department efficiency. Officers include Honorary Chief Engineer W D Wortz, Chief Engineer Chantry, First Assistant J H Bell, and Capt Hose Co Lou Barkus along with foremen and trustees. Committees cover Ways and Means, Social, Inspection and Fire Prevention, Equipment and Apparatus, Press and Printing, Inquiry on Members, Floral, and Finance with named members and supervisors.
Obituary notes Robert Tarvey Pierson born March 20 1841 in Challatin Tennessee died January 10 1925 near Tender son Towns after a long illness. A Civil War veteran he served in the 11th Kentucky Infantry and later the Kentucky State Guards First Lieutenant. He lived much of his life in the White Cloud area and was respected by many. Funeral services were held at Westley Chapel Church with Dr M R Talley and Rev T Marton in charge. interment followed in the Westley Chapel cemetery.
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