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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
7
Farm Bureau workers begin final drive as half the membership quota is signed up. Harold Anderson, Iowa Farm Bureau public policy director, urged farmers to join for a stronger agricultural voice. The February 14 date anchors a push to complete the quota within a week.
Nishna Valley Community district announces a February 14 bond election for a $696,000 junior and senior high school building. The plan includes nine general classrooms, gym for about 1000, cafetorium, library, shops, laboratories, and expandable design. Site chosen near Highway 34 between Hastings and Emerson. officials note current schools are inadequate and unsafe.
Dr Peffer 60 will return to town in March to jointly oversee Glenwood and Woodward state schools as superintendent. Announcement from Dr James Cromwell notes his retirement in Florida and recent moves. Lavis will continue as assistant superintendent at Glenwood.
Plans for the 1962 Crusade in April were made at the Mills County Chapter of the American Cancer Society meeting in Glenwood. Activities for the drive will be announced soon. Miss Catherine L. Lewer, ACS field representative, spoke on policies and the year around program and showed the Life Story film. Mrs Marvin Harold can arrange a film showing with a doctor guest speaker at 808 Coolidge Street Glenwood.
Glenwood resident William Russell Jackson was fined $300 and costs on an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. District Judge Leroy Johnson imposed the penalty after Jackson was arrested Sunday morning by Patrolman Gary Herrick of the ue wvoy Police.
Dudley Conner faced a $5 fine plus costs in Justice John Hall's court last week over defective equipment on a portable grinder.
Farmers in the Mule Creek Watershed will vote Saturday to fill two directorships in the Mule Creek Watershed Conservancy District. All landowners are qualified. Polls open 1 to 4 30 p m at Mills Conservation District office in Malvern. Directors to fill are Wayne Hilton and the vacancy from the death of Harlold McCain.
A Burlington freight car derailed during switching and crashed into the boiler room, pushing the wall and cracking joists. The Continent Egg Corp plant shut down for repairs while about 100 workers were idled, with operations to resume after two days if possible. Gerald Waisner, plant manager, said the facility would remain closed at least two days. Henningsen's plant temporarily took over output.
The 1962 Easter Seal Campaign chairmen for Mills County are listed with roles. County chairwoman Mrs. Sarah Wingerd, co chairman Mrs. Max Snider, treasurer Mrs. Floyj Hullinger, publicity Mrs. Ora Benedict, Glenwood town chair Duane Barker. Township leaders include Mrs. Arno Asmussen Oak and others across Center Deer Creek Ingraham Pacific Junction Silver Creek and St Marys.
Charles D Costello reports the sale of the late J H Plumb property on Marion avenue to Mr and Mrs J R Hall former Malvern residents now in California. Malvern friends hope to welcome the Halls in Malvern for the summer. Saturday Jan 20 at Pace's store in Malvern by Baptist Kensington starting at 10 am adv.
Henry Schnoor and Holace Richardson present an hour of live music Sunday January 21 on station KFNI Shenandoah at 2 p.m. Guests include Danny Garst Malvern Carolyn Hunt Glenwood, with taped numbers by the Malvern and Glenwood Methodist churches.
Mills county banks report total deposits at a new high of 12 345 809 20 after a gain of 761 969 45. Five banks show year ago totals of 11 583 839 75 and 1960 all time highs. 1961 figures list totals for Malvern Glenwood Mineola Silver City Emerson with loans and discounts dipping from 5 701 078 48 to 5 605 259 33.
County Assessor Harry Markel urged Mills County residents to file for homestead and military exemptions if they recently changed property or taxing districts. Eligible homeowners are advised to visit the assessor's office to complete the exemption filings.
Mills County Sheriff Edwin Barkus said a Villisca man, 41, faces bond set at 15000 on burglary tools and 10000 on breaking and entering. Two other men are held in Mills and Montgomery counties for investigation tied to Mills Montgomery burglaries with Brannan, Barkus said. Charles Bare returns home from Mercy Hospital after weeks of recovery from an auto accident.
Interest grows in Mills County politics as nomination papers appear for treasurer Ruth Parks recorder candidate and county attorney Glen McGee. Filing deadline April 10 primary June 4 general November 6. terms four years for treasurer and recorder two for attorney. two supervisor seats also up for three years.
Miss Deloma Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt of Glenwood will start next Monday as a secretary in the office of Governor Norman Erbe in Des Moines. Her appointment was made possible through the Mills county Republican central committee.
Harry Richardson of Glenwood was elected president and D T McCracken of Randolph re elected secretary treasurer as the Nishna Masonic circle held its organization meeting at Silver City Monday A new schedule of monthly meetings was set for the year Lodges of Emerson Glenwood Malvern Randolph Silver City and Tabor are members Joe Hathaway and Everett Gipe conducted work in the first degree at Monday's meeting.
Workers meet Thursday to finalize plans for annual solicitation supporting Malvern district student loans. Fund established three years ago offers low interest loans to college or trade school students with co-signer and life insurance requirements. Total donations 3598.25. nine students loaned 3870. one loan repaid in full. demand expected before Feb 1 with at least 1260 needed for new applications.
A two meeting program for 4 H and other high school boys and their dads covers clothing, fabrics, style, colors and wardrobe building. It will be taught by Miss Bertlyn Crouse and La Verne Obrecht at Hastings Malvern and Glenwood on January 22 23 24 and February 5 6 7 starting at 730 PM.
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