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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
2
Malvern week notes a local visitor arrival and a planned event with the Town Nebraska Light and Power Co. Others discuss travel to Manitou, road conditions from heavy snows, and upcoming notices. Several residents move locations, while a hospital birth and a shop ad appear amid rural life in Hastings region.
The Malvern Leader emphasizes its commitment to full news coverage despite heavy weather. Readers contribute notices about arrivals and departures, travel, illnesses, and local events, aiding the paper in gathering stories during storms.
Mr and Mrs E C Collins hosted dinner for Rev and Mrs I H R Bruechart and Bruechart's sister from Omaha. Mrs John R Clark visited from near Henderson. Ted Bowen did business in Glenwood. Mrs C F Davis and daughter Marticia visited from south of town. White Cloud school closed due to snow blockade and new building near completion. Charles Summers hauled a bob sled through fields to town as roads improve. Char Fey loaded coal and groceries for neighbors.
Mrs. E E Hixon 65 longtime Malvern resident died at her Villisca home Saturday at 1 am after a period of illness Funeral services were held Monday in Villisca and burial was in the Malvern cemetery The widow lived with her family in Malvern nearly 20 years and with daughter Mrs Marold Snow in Villisca the past eight years Survived by nine children Omer Hixon Paxton Maude Jones Harold Vibers Lyle Emerson Glenn Ruth Williamson Dorothy Austin Cyrus and Elizabeth Snow A brief note says Mr and Mrs Jake Biggerstaff left for California and Martin Cunningham commented on a road detour after the funeral burial details
rContinued coverage notes a theater donation by the Em presa Theater for a Gift of Gab showing to raise money for the town park fund. The Junior Chamber hopes to fill the Emerson Theater for two nights with high profile stars like Edmund Lowe, Ruth Etting, Bela Lugosi and many others, while the film satirizes Hollywood through the rise of a radio announcer.
The article recalls King George VI's death at 76 and Edward VIII's accession, noting anticipated continuity in empire policy. It covers U.S. political timing on the bonus issue, Roosevelt's position, and a looming clash with Congress. It also mentions Alfred E Smith's upcoming Liberty League speech and Louisiana politics, amid severe winter weather disrupting commerce and travel.
Federal court meets in Council Bluffs this week with Mills county petit jurors named Hor ton Beam Malvern Raymond Kruse Silver City Albert Bat ten Glenwood and H FE Dan ford Pacific Junction called for Wednesday morning.
Miss Jeanette Luther, a junior soprano, was announced by Professor L E Spring as a new member of the Simpson Conservatory Madrigal Choir. The choir will comprise 24 voices, with Luther already appearing as a soloist in church and high school programs.
Mrs Minnie V Davis of Hawk Springs Wyoming sends a warm note renewing her subscription to The Leader. She reports a pleasant warm winter with abundant feed for sheep and cattle, notes two broken hips, cataracts, and inability to read, but relies on others reading The Leader to her. She extends kind regards to Mills County friends.
Reported church services at First Baptist Fort Worth feature sermons on spiritual growth and steadfast faith. Attendance noted as strong with youth participation highlighted. Presbyterian, Christian Church and gospel programs listed with times, catechism, choir practice, and Christian Endeavor. Verse and scripture emphasis quoted.
Sunday show closing roads, Snow clearing, visits to Oak and Emerson areas. Residents like Schilling, Mahan, Brammeter, Elton, Achenbaugh, and Norton shared visits in Red Oak Henderson Emerson Hastings Tabor and Kirkwood. Families hosted relatives, children celebrated Miss Stears Norton's birthday as snowbound roads eased.
A memorial note recalls a woman known for her uplifting spirit and steadfast optimism despite affliction. Neighbors and friends across the county share memories of her kindness and resilience. Phone personal items to 100, sins ES.
Severe cold closed services last Sunday but Hastings M E Church resumes with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Epworth League opens at 6 30 p m with mission study by Gladys Hites and devotions by George Hiesh. Evening service features Epworth League worship and the poster prize winning picture The Light of the World by Evelyn Resh. Lois Sargent helps with the program. prayer meeting Thursday at L L Greenwalt's home. Irmen Tando, pastor.
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