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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
14
A student club meeting featured a dinner at the school and an ASCS office recognition. A Corner tournament and Chantry school special program directed by Bil Gilbert were videotaped for Area XIII IMPACT with Wednesday showing. LeRoy Dick introduced a new student practice system praised for motivation.
Fines of 300 dollars were imposed in several driving related cases in county district court Monday. Judge R Ker Martin presided as drivers including Imogene Rice Fokken, Harry Ixson, and Victor Mghman faced penalties. a mule inadvertent sentence was noted in one case.
Five cars and a pickup registered last week per Treasurer P M Robinson. Registrations include Chevrolets to Melvin Trimmer and Charles Costello of Malvern and Harold E Moore with John KR Poore of Council Bluffs. a Volkswagen to Jimmie D Sybert of Glenwood. a Ford pickup to Michael Ricker. Silver City clerk Lorraine Strand issued marriage licenses for Jonet Dyke 20 and Deborah Ord 19. Roger H Grindle 26 and Diane K Harless 19. Wm Highfield 24 and Sharon Pullen 20. Office hours set 8 a m to noon Saturday January 25 ahead of car license deadline.
Rebecca Angelen of Glenwood was bound over to district court by Justice of Peace Carl Remley for driving with a suspended license. Bond set at $500. Remley noted the license remained under suspension. She drove David F. Neece’s car, who was fined $25 and costs for permitting an unauthorized person to drive.
Marvin McDonald heads the local adult education program and reports a new opportunity to enroll in the MCHS adult sewing class. The course will be offered at no charge and open to adults who call McDonald at the school. Mrs. Cleta Salyers will teach as the vocational home economist instructor.
A week of cold and dreary skies in Mills County featured persistent fog and overcast conditions with limited sunshine. Temperatures stayed mild while moisture fell on several days, contributing to damp, drizzly weather throughout the period.
Marjorie Johnson executes a 10 000 estate suit filed in Mills County district court over a fatal truck accident that killed Russell E. Johnson. Defendants include Jayald Johnson and Charles B. Carlson. The case stems from an incident north of Glenwood while transporting stock to Omaha. Ground Hog Supper noted at Strahan Church by AYP on Feb 2 5 30 to 7 p.m.
The county will begin its food stamp program on February 4 with a single sale in the courthouse community room, expanding to additional locations in March. Mrs. Bary Barton, social services director, noted 189 applications covering 365 people, and George Vogel of the USDA food program will visit Glenwood to assist the launch.
Paclary workmen from Pensylvania flew in last weekend to repair the Melvern Community High School boiler. They worked Saturday and Sunday, replacing a new part by welding it in, finishing Sunday evening. The boiler carries a three year guarantee from the repair date for the school district. A fan motor in the heating system failed after the repair and a new one is being installed under a one year guarantee on all parts except the boiler. The heating system kept the building warm enough to permit regular school operation on Monday.
Mills County ASCS office honored for efficiency at a banquet in Council Bluffs attended by about 252 people. Regional director Mr. Hoffman announced the top regional award, recognizing Mills County personnel led by Margaret Bower and including Jean Nogekable Jean Mason Venita Willard Edith Powles with state office staff present.
The Malvern Commercial club scheduled a broad community planning meeting for Monday February 17 at 6 pm in the Malvern Community building to organize local centennial observances and invite all civic and church groups to participate. President Bill Schroeder named a committee to invite groups and develop interest while noting Hastings will also observe a centennial and cooperation may occur.
Mills County banks report a strong year end with deposits totaling 19,588,693.12, up 11 percent from 1967. The rise follows several years of growth despite farm price pressures and a noted interruption after the Glenwood plant closure in 1966. Loans and discounts edged lower from 1967 levels while ASCS payments and higher wages supported overall stability.
Fred Warren of Council Bluffs was fined $15 and costs by Justice of Peace John Hall for violating a restricted operator license. Other fines include Rogan Spander Clarinda for improper passing $15 Orle D. Jones Omaha for speeding $10 John Lukassen Lincoln for failure to stop at scales $10 and Melvin Zimmerman Bethany Missouri for improper registration $15.
Farmers invited to the next Adult Farmer meeting on Monday January 27 at 7 30 p m in the Malvern Young building. Howard Nelson local fertilizer dealer and LaVerne Obrecht county extension director will discuss fertilizer practices and soil type differences and fertilizer availability.
A Malvern fire crew travels to Tipton Indiana for instruction on a new John Beam fire truck. They will drive the vehicle back to replace the aging Peter Piersch truck, in service over 30 years, with Hedlund O'Dell Shere and Ellison aboard.
Several area students earned a place on the Dean’s List at Iowa State University in Ames this week with a 3.5 grade average required. Named were Jane M. Naylor Emerson John R. Wilson Hastings Mary Evans Doivning Mary Catherine J. Doyle Rav
Chantry school special choir was video taped Wednesday morning for Area XIII use. Ronald Call, project director, said the group will be presented in the 35 an iMPACT project and possibly other schools. Vocal director Sam Gilbert praised for outstanding technique and suggested a workshop to share methods.
Malvern Community High School calendar lists Monday January 27 B team basketball versus Fremont-Mills at 7 p.m. January 28 features an A skating party and a high school basketball game against Hamburg at 7 p.m. Events include B and G activities and a Hamburg conference game.
Farm Bureau Insurance Services reschedules the estate planning meeting for Wednesday evening February 5 at 2 p.m. in the VFW Meeting Room in Tabor. Richard Klotz, Drake Law School graduate and Director of Advanced Underwriting, will conduct the session. Reservations should be confirmed with the local Farm Bureau agent in Malvern.
The Rev. Henry Wesenberg accepts the pastorate at St. John's Lutheran church northeast of Malvern replacing P. G. Becker who moved to Regina Canada last April. Wesenberg and family plan to move soon with installation scheduled Sunday Feb 16.
Sheriff Edwin Barkus continues the investigation into vandalism at the Bass elevator near Strahan earlier this month. Doors were forced open to mix corn and beans and a quantity of isols was taken.
Rev. Dale Golding spoke at the Baptist Church about life and work as a missionary with Far East Broadcasting Co. He showed films from Singapore and the Philippines, followed by a Q A. Sessions resume January 26 at 6 30 p m with new topics and offering taken each Sunday to support school costs and mission work.
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