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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
6
A local tobacco salesman reports Malvern residents are quitting at a higher rate per capita than on his route. Cigarette sales fell as much as 60 percent, pipe sales lagged, and cigars held steady.
The Rev. Hugh Shiveley pastor of Malvern First Baptist will speak at a community men’s supper next Wednesday Feb 5 at the Methodist church. An oyster stew chili supper by E W Burdie and assistants is free with a voluntary offering. Guests should notify Kenneth Scott or LaVerne Obrecht by Feb 3. Shiveley will show slides from Nigeria Africa and share experiences. Supper begins at 6:30 p m.
Donald E. Overman of Page county sues the administrators of Frances Buch estate. The trial was continued due to a stroke suffered by attorney George Hurley mayor of Harlan, who was leading the case. Jury panel had been drawn. judge dismissed the session.
Marriage licenses issued in the last week include Joseph Moore aged 21 of McClelland and Janet McGee aged 18 of Henderson, and Harry T. Pearce aged 21 and Kathryn Scott aged 18, both of Malvern. New registrations list Ford for Leo Clark of Glenwood, Chevrolets for Elsie G. Taylor of Silver City, Darrell Bayes of Emerson, and George T. Mead of Glenwood, Oldsmobile for Harold Deitehler of Glenwood, Cadillac for Louis Kaiman of Glenwood, and an International truck for Schultz Bros. Implement Co. of Malvern.
Nine truckers appeared in the past week before Justice John Hall on charges including improper registration. Names and locations include Paul French Bedford 25 and costs. David Williams Lakewood Fila 15 and costs. L E Pickinpaugh Omaha James Young Fort Smith Ark 10 and costs. Leyton Brown Big Springs Tex 10 costs. Ira Peters Omaha 20 and costs. David Gaskin Ocala Pla 11 and costs. J E Tillman Benton Ark 25 and costs. Lawrence Adair Malvern 11 40 and costs. Gerald Conrey Carroll 23 28 and costs.
Malvern firemen were summoned to a blaze on the Calvin Fisher farm northeast of Glenwood. Strong winds fanned the fire and threatened nearby structures, but crews brought it under control with no serious loss.
The Mills county Farm Bureau budget committee met on January 24 at the Farm Bureau office in Malvern to draft the 1964 budget. Members include Alva Henderson as chairman Julius Buch Edwin Leu Orville Tackett and Mrs Wayne Blackman.
Mills county voters see a slate of Republican incumbents seeking re election as terms expire this year Sheriff Edwin Barkus Clerk L Donner Auditor Glenn Johnson and County Attorney Glen McGee file for another four year or two year term The board of supervisors posts will include C Lincoln and D N McGrew both four year terms Filing deadline is April 7
Area districts within district 13 will send math majors and minors to eight weekly sessions starting February 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mills area high schools under state instruction department sponsorship. Dr. Russell McCreight and Mrs. Dorcas Cavett of the University of Nebraska will teach, guiding in service training for elementary teachers to implement the new math concept across schools in Mills, Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Fremont, Page, Harrison, and Cass counties.
A juvenile group allegedly caused disturbances Friday night in Malvern. Bogs splashed Fred Robinson and C. M. Wilson homes, barbed wire rolled from Malvern Lumber Co. yard, rocks hit Lynn McNulty home, a rope across Marion avenue damaged two cars, and a fuel oil valve was shut off at Wilson Clothing store. Marshal C. W. Rich said the investigation is ongoing.
Southwest Town school administrators and boards will gather in Nishna Valley February 10 to hear Paul Johnston, state superintendent of public instruction, present plans for school improvement. Johnston briefed the interim committee and now seeks to share ideas with individual schools during the 7:30 to 9:32 p.m. session.
Miss Fern Rold, American Baptist missionary to Assam, will be guest speaker at Malvern Baptist Church Sunday February 2 at 7 30 p m. She taught in a mission girls school in the Tura Mil l area among the Naga tribe once famed for head hunting. Rold, a native Iowan now living in Harlan, will share experiences and display Assam native costumes and art. The public is welcome.
Charlotte Mount Idy's Charlie Weaver headlines the Hollywood and TV cast for the 1964 John Deere Day at the Empress theater Malvern at 1 p m next Monday February 3. The program features new John Deere farm equipment with demonstrations and an open house by Breeding and Benton dealers. Lunch is free and farmers are invited to bring families and arrange on farm demonstrations. Ben Breeding promotes the new 110 Lawn and Garden Tractor as a key attraction for both farm and town use.
Henderson Methodist men host their annual groundhog supper at the church on Saturday February 1 starting at 5 40 p m with a free will offering.
County Auditor Glenn Johnson filed to the state tax commission a Mills County valuation summary showing a total taxable value of 35,220,464 for real personal and corporate property excluding moneys and credits. The levy would raise 2,237,498.36 before special assessments and city charges, with rural districts paying 1,710,489.82 and cities 503,262.94 plus credits. The report notes 3,559,581 bushels of corn assessed yielding 889.69 county tax.
Malvern volunteer firemen reelected chief Tom Gidley for his ninth term along with treasurer Jim Benton and secretary Lentz Powles at their January meeting. New officers include Charles Ellison as assistant chief Robert Poort as captain Jim Ford and Charles Wilson as first and second assistants. Trustees Kislis Graves Doug Sanders and Ralph Scott. The Tist anniversary dinner for members and wives is planned for February 21, served by the MCHS junior class, date subject to change.
Community club members anticipate a big event as they cut wood for a festival barbecue. The town’s pages highlight Mills Co farmer concerns over brucellosis, Silver City financial details, Henderson Lions entertaining wives, and a Leader plan for reapportionment. Two Malvern sources offer golf instruction.
Glenwood facility suffered extensive damage Thursday morning when a spark from welding ignited a flash fire. Fire brought under control with no injuries reported. building and equipment were damaged.
Two reports of theft were filed with Sheriff Edwin Barkus last week. Ed Albrech reported 50 bales of hay stolen from his Glenwood area farm. A tool house near the Missouri River owned by Ernie Schoening was found to have missing tools on Tuesday.
A Technicolor release presents Hawthorne tales Dr. Heidegger's Experiment Rappaccini's Daughter and The House of the Seven Gables with Vincent Price in the top horror role. Cast includes Sebastian Cabot Brett Halsey Beverly Garland and Joyce Taylor. Also shows Wonderful To Be Young a Paramount feature.
Conservationist Keith Glandon notes beavers are active in Mule Creek, altering the stream with multiple dam sites. SCS crews used a dragline to clear out the route to prevent high water from washing dam material and blockages.
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