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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
6
Mills County weekly notes welcome Senator Vern Lisle and Rep. Wm. H. Harbor as start of Iowa General Assembly. Harbor is new Speaker. Lisle experienced senator. Includes Vietnam views, a serviceman letter, MCHS poll, and local winter scenes. Snow removal by Allan Burdie and potential food stamp cashier plans with Mary Barton.
Lawrence Freeman of Bedford faced two overload charges in Justice of Peace John Hall's court. He was fined $25.66 plus costs after being found responsible for overloading a gas transport. The case highlights municipal handling of vehicle regulation violations.
An adult sewing class has been added to the Malvern education program and will have its initial session this Thursday at 7 30 p m. Marvin McDonald heads the program and Mrs Cleta Salyers, vocational home economics instructor at MCHS, will teach. Additional adults may join without preregistration and should attend the opening session this evening.
Mills county reports weather slowing 1969 motor vehicle license sales. County Treasurer F. M. Robinson notes sales lag as Feb 1 penalty looms and many residents are ordering plates by mail due to poor conditions.
Merlin Tasto reports the Malvern Booster Club will not meet in February because of the basketball schedule. A meeting date for March will be announced later.
Mary Barton Iowa Mills County social services director announces a new USDA food stamp plan starting next Tuesday with 200 applicants and about double that number of people affected. Stamps will first go on sale in Glenwood court house community room, with expansion to other towns in March. Dealers must be authorized to accept stamps. unauthorized use risks losses.
Ermal Dilley of Shenandoah appeared Monday before District Judge R Kent Marlin on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs. Dixie Bird and John Phelps returned to Drake University classes in Des Moines after a Friday break. Winter weather continued with snow ice and cold to the area, freezing roads and closing schools at times. A ground hog supper was planned for Sunday February 2 at Strahan church hosted by MYF with 5 30 to 8 p.m. servings.
County Treasurer FP Robinson reported five cars and three pickups registered last week to individuals and businesses including Malvern Glenwood and Emerson. Two marriage licenses were issued. ages noted for couples. Sheriff notes no accidents since January 15. Mills County Board of Education held its monthly meeting rescheduled due to flu.
Mills County officials sever relations with Southwest Town Progress Inc the six county anti poverty group after funding was cut for SIPL and a proposed closure of the program. The board cited accounting and compliance failures and warned it would revoke SIPI designation if not closed. Rep. Scherle noted OFG termination over rule violations while urging strict enforcement of regulations and safeguarding taxpayer funds.
Malvern High School students seek part time or summer jobs in the Malvern area. Both boys and girls want temporary or permanent work for the school year or summer. Employers may contact Mr. McDonald at 624-8645.
Mrs Charles Herndon of Glenwood is appointed chairwoman of the 1969 Easter Seal Campaign in Mills County. The drive runs March 1 to April 6 Easter Sunday with volunteers aiding the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa Inc all affiliated with the National Easter Seal Society.
Car thieves stole a 1986 Oldsmobile in Omaha and towed it to Mills county where they stripped wheels and tires before setting the vehicle on fire. Sheriff Edwin Barkus said the car was stolen January 23 and abandoned about eight miles northwest of Glenwood.
Bovine Virus diarrhea is a dread cattle ailment spreading across the Midwest. Thousands of dollars have been lost due to BVD. The topic will be discussed Monday evening February 3 at 7 30 p m in the Vee Ag Building. Panel includes Dr Cotter of Tabor state veterinarian Dr James Ahern local veterinarian and Mr Richard Gay local cattle feeder. Questions welcomed.
Brownie Junior and Cadette Scouts begin cookie orders Friday January 31 through February 9 with deliveries March 14. Profits support the new Girl Scout Camp planned in Pony Creek, benefiting Malvern and local troops with Scot'teas, Savannahs, Sandwich Cremes and fudge cookies.
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