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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
3
Hastings Leader notes community updates and subscription notices. Mrs Jack Niday serves as Hastings correspondent collecting news and promoting local interests. Citizens are invited to send subscription information to the designated contact.
Hastings community members plan the annual President's Birthday Party to be held Friday January 27 at the Hastings Community building. A good orchestra will play for dancing and cards, with birthday cake and numerous activities. Committees handle dance refreshments cake check room and ticket sales. advance tickets encouraged. Proceeds to support county funds amid local health concerns and infantile paralysis treatment costs.
The Hastings High School page lists student fears and quirks from the class of 1938 with names like Violet Bailey Norma Zach and Mr Haroff. It also notes two new pupils Doris Gamble and Jack Sargent, and juniors and seniors will study Business Law replacing American Government with Mr Fellows teaching. A six tube radio was purchased by the Class of 1938 as a school gift for broadcasts. Several classes are listed including Algebra IT English I American History Physics and more with perfect attendance honorees listed.
Mr and Mrs Frank DuVal and companions traveled via southern route to Los Angeles visiting Grand Canyon and Boulder Dam. A Christmas wedding at Dr Hill's home united Aslen Davidson. 42 states and visitors from Europe attended Rose Parade and Rose Bowl events. They returned Jan 10 after Christmas in California, Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma before Mills County.
Chas Anderson moved to Denver Colorado about two weeks ago to seek employment. Philip Melody arrived from Denver last week to accompany Mrs Anderson to their new home. The Andersons wed on the H F Clark farm and have many local friends to miss them as they begin a hopeful future.
A Tuesday night auto accident in Champion Hill claimed the life of Alfred Cooper. Harold and Sarah Cooper were injured. Local residents note the tragedy as the community’s deep sorrow. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Benson and daughter of Omaha visited the Rochersperger home for dinner and later spent time with the Alten family. Mrs. Lewis Conrad hosted a teacher friend and spouse. F. G. Kochersperger and Francis Parker made business calls in Yorktown. Mamie Gibson visited the Kochersperger home, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Conrad with daughter dined with the Allen family. Velma Mealin joined a dinner at the Kochersperger residence.
Imogene area notes multiple family illnesses and accidents. The Hughes children suffer illness and injuries, including pneumonia in Shenandoah and a broken leg for Pat from a yard hole. Junior's prior leg injury requires further hospital care in Omaha. Social updates include birthdays, visits, and vehicles. Scarlet fever quarantine affects Bernie Laughlin's home.
Friends report the mother of former teacher Misa Louise Sheldon suffered a severe heart attack at a daughter’s Nebraska City home and was brought home by ambulance. A new barn is under construction on Leonard place bought by Mrs Anne Skahill. The Maher and Gutechnritter families visited Mrs Mather ill with a blood clot at the University hospital in Town City. George Ralph Vanita and Fred cared for grandchildren. Homer Hash buys Marcus paper with Chris Reese joining.
A $20,000 fire leveled a Renwick drug store last week. Originating in the basement, the blaze proved one of the area’s most challenging fires to combat. The report notes severe structural damage and calls for further safety checks.
The item notes that under congressional authority the first regular United States postage stamp appeared on July 1 1647 marking a historic postal milestone.
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