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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
1
The editorial urges school pupils and parents to support instrumental music as a lifelong outlet for emotion and expression. It notes Roosevelt’s push for government reorganization amid bureaucratic overlap, and discusses the GM labor dispute, arguing it will raise car costs though recognizing mutual reasons on both sides.
The governor promotes a secondary road surfacing plan and invites broad public support, noting that much credit goes to his administration for initiating the project and urging citizens to assist in its implementation.
Fragmentary record recalls past advocacy for a program tied to the Andraids plan and Governor Hammill. It references tax policy shifts, state finances, and prior administrations with optimistic notes for a future outlook in Ourtas OVOP 35 and New Lira.
A jumble of brief items notes a freak snowstorm freezing thousands of mice near Osceeda, a 13 year old's fatal hill slide at Virgil Fudge’s accident, Shirowdoah fire crews battling a blaze, and F liska officials ordering removal of lines as a municipal plant opens. Jefferson sees Greene County hospital construction with a $62,935 contract, a fine for selling iodine, and Sidney residents warning of alleged black magic and missing livestock losses.
The habit of drinking tea coffee and chocolate, adopted in England in the seventeenth century and carried to America, spurred broad popularity of chinaware among the general public.
In a harsh note on raptors behavior, young eagles and buzzards often kill their nest siblings. A strong chick may attack a weaker brother, killing it to become the sole survivor, then the parent returns with prey and acts surprised at one remaining chick.
During the past week the nation focused on a war scare and a major General Motors strike. A Flint riot preceded a governor mediated conference, with National Guard deployments ended as talks began. Roosevelt proposed cabinet expansion and agency reforms, while a kidnap and murder case drew national attention with a large reward. Germany and Italy deepened aid to Franco, probing non intervention. Madrid’s siege continued with coastal rebel actions and port attacks at Valencia and Malaga.
Mrs. A J McGinnis hosted a Monday afternoon party from 2 30 to 4 30 in honor of her daughter Betty Ann s seventh birthday Games were played and refreshments served A green and yellow color scheme appeared in the menu and table decorations Attendees included Mrs Harvey Douglas and son Wayne Mrs Ward Thrapp and son La Vern Mrs H Allensworth and daughter Ardith Ann and sons Richard and Robert Betty Ann received gifts and well wishes from the group, with additional notes of Red Oak visits by family members.
Mt Vernon residents braved slick streets last Tuesday walking to the Ola Johnson sale. Earl Shaw recovering from a recent flu siege and doing satisfactorily. Will Bower and sons Ralph and Glenn visited Omaha Monday. Mrs Chas Walker visited Chas Parks home Tuesday. Chas Parks conducted business in Glenwood Monday.
Fragmentary item lists names and places in Deer Creek and nearby towns. Mentions Morris Fender Gail Eastwood Red Oak Shenandoah Tom McDonald families shopping and visiting, with brief social references and a call to deliver old papers to The Leader office.
A personal reminiscence recalls a first train ride in eight years. The narrator details humorous social misfires, a German CPA fellow passenger sketching furniture, and a charming woman from Burlington. He reflects on delayed conversational responses and the joy of meeting new people, suggesting railroads should advertise such encounters.
A congressman met Secretary Wallace to discuss drought relief, freight relief for drought‑affected counties, and farm conditions in the district. The House Agricultural Committee advanced the Crop Production Loan Bill and the Senate Banking Committee backed a dollar devaluation plan with a large stabilization fund. The congressman seeks hearings on farm tenancy and promotes mortgage rate measures and WPA rural projects. He notes a meeting with Indiana’s Tous Ludlow about war prevention and a peace amendment.
Across the country readers seek a precise summary of war intricacies and the value of a national program aimed at directing policy toward achieving international peace.
A fragmented note traces early practice of presidential mail frankings and the evolving signature habit from Thomas Jefferson era to modern times. It mentions the "penalty envelope" and the shift toward simple inscriptions as part of official mail handling history.
A garbled note claims Shorter Alabama hosts the nation’s longest town by width, with series of towns including Crossborg LaPeace and Shorter referenced in the text though details are unclear.
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