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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
5
Mills County weekly notes describe Malvern’s fire siren returning to the water tower after workers from the Iowa Power & Light Co moved it to improve audibility. Farm sales remain strong with high prices for livestock and equipment amid good weather and several galas drawing sizable crowds.
Malvern's Baptist church has called Rev. William Baker of Corwith to serve as pastor, with his family moving into the recently purchased parsonage two blocks west of the church. Baker plans to begin about March 1, joining a church that has kept Sunday School and activities active during a six month vacancy and offers strong growth potential.
Malvern school pupils presented a January physical education program in the Community building. Instructors Ester Nelson for the girls and Ray G. FP MacLean for the boys led drills and games. The program featured boxing bouts, calisthenics, and group activities, with the boys performing Steal the Bacon amid enthusiastic crowd reaction.
Malvern schools Superintendent Charles Clark announced Malvern will host the 1945 sectional basketball tournament in the Malvern Community building March 1 through 3. The event features top teams including the Abraham Lincoln quintet from Council Bluffs, regarded as one of the best in the state, drawing eager fans. Clark released the news after Lyle Quinn of the Town high school athletic association called.
Malvern night marshal Ray Bateman made four arrests Friday night for assorted charges including intoxication and resisting an officer. Virgil Stockton, James Campbell, Robert Williamson, Harvey Campbell, and Othel Holden were taken into custody. Campbell, Williamson, and Holden were bound over to the grand jury. Stockton and Holden posted bonds and await trials.
Hastings firemen announce a benefit dance at the Hastings Community building next Wednesday evening. Warren Darrah and his orchestra will provide music as the hosts aim to make the event an outstanding, enjoyable night for attendees.
Mrs. J N Summers announced last week that St Jamie received the oak leaf cluster, marking his third major commendation after the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The award highlights his valor and service with the U S armed forces.
The Malvern Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting for owners and officers on Tuesday January 23 in the Woman's Club room of the Malvern Community building at 2 p.m. Sexton bids will be received at that time. Waste paper drive urged. call G N Jones to pick up in Malvern.
Bank deposits across six local banks total $6,459,148.14 as of December 30, up from earlier months. Loans reached $1,094,25.49 by December 20, with U.S. bonds and securities about four million dollars held. Major institutions listed include Emerson State, Silver City State, Malvern Trust and Savings, Glenwood State, Mineola State, and Henderson branch of Council Bluffs State.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Mary Benton farm to husk 1206 bushels of corn for Benton who has been confined to bed. Women prepared dinner with 16 pies and other items as thanks for the help.
Everett Hatheld son of MV and Mrs. Hay Mattletd of Male Very entered service to September 1942. He served three months at Porty Aleo in 1943 before returning to the United States for training at Ft. Ten Hing, Ga, then served in Germany. Pvt. Thomas H. Hatfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hatfield, entered service May 1944, trained at Camp Babingon, Ark, went overseas November 1944 and is now in Italy.
Mills county farmers are urged to attend a countywide meeting in the Malvern Community building on Tuesday, June 2, to discuss the 1945 War Production program. State AAA fieldman Hawks and Dr. Marolid Gunderson of the Town Agricultural Extension Service will outline strategies, available services, price supports, and subsidies to help reach 1945 production goals and conserve soil resources. The session will stress individual farmer efforts and cooperative action to boost food, fiber, and other needs with available fertilizer, machinery, and labor.
Fragmented public notice describes a Saturday consignment sale with names like Edwit Co and Breneman Elas. An apparent schedule or listings mention Moh HOR Combs and Cramer in connection with the event. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mills County farmers will hear TVA fieldman W. M. Landers discuss conservation from a long term agricultural program. He shares final afternoon with Dr. F. J. Daley of the University of Nebraska on crop residues. Institute runs Feb 7 8 and 9 in Mills County with booths and prizes.
Andy Derkhimer notes several Malvern area property deals in recent days. The Baptist church bought the Mrs. J. L. Donner house now used as a parsonage by Orville Starr. R. W. Salyers bought the former Baptist parsonage. Blanche Emerick purchased the Tom Caudell home and sold Peaceville acreage to Ed Miller. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Danford of Henderson bought the Ward Fickel house near the school. Most deals allow possession by March 1 or earlier.
A light snowfall of about half an inch occurred Wednesday, coating icy sidewalks and streets and making travel treacherous. The weather has remained cloudy and cold throughout the past week. First Lieutenant Harold R. Wilkins, son of Mr and Mrs H W WilKing of Malvern, has recently at-
The Mills County Soil Conservation District releases its annual report written by J. F. Wearly Jr. highlighting progress across 644 farms visited by technicians, 40 public meetings, 28 group demonstrations, 34 miles of terraces, 874.2 county total, and 3 400 acres contoured. It cites farm plans written, and a regional soil program with the Southwest Town association and state highway projects improving erosion control and terracing.
Lt. Wilking enlisted in 1942 at Santa Ana and was commissioned in 1943 at Stockton Field. He served at Hamilton Field and Homestead in Florida and in the China-India Wing overseas, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and the Presidential Citation. He and his family live in Tabor, and his brother Sgt. Franklyn T. Viking serves with the forces.
Dale and Harlan Sehramim of Malvern aided by a Jerpe Commission Co check to Eldora this week. They boosted the amount from 6.88 to 26.83 and cashed it in Red Oak. Dale was on parole from Elders boys school for a robbery charge and charged with violating parole. Harlan appeared before Judge Chae Rowe in juvenile court at Thuredey.
Leonard Hammes of Omaha a Benson junior won the Nebraska High School Accident Prevention essay contest for Conservation of Manpower Through Accident Prevention earning a $200 war bond after earlier taking a $25 Omaha city prize. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Hammes of 2539 No 55th St Omaha formerly of Malvern Mrs Hammes formerly Cleo Nickels long time Malvern music teacher.
We thank friends and neighbors for coming to shuck our corn on Tuesday and for the ladies who contributed and helped serve the dinner. Mr and Mrs Max Benton express appreciation for the community support and kindness.
Mills County reports a 1944 corn yield near the six million bushel target with an average around 100 bushels per acre in floodplain and lowland areas. Contour planting and crop rotation with oats and clover boosted results, while conservation measures trimmed idle land and explored future gains.
Mrs. Dorothy Maher expresses sincere gratitude for cards letters and gifts received during her hospital stay. She says the kindness was deeply appreciated and meant a great deal.
The Silver Uri Masonic lodge schedules a Friday evening meeting at the lodge hall. Past masters will present the third degree work and conduct lodge rituals with the aid of the organization's officers.
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