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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
9
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The Malvern Leader editorial reflects on Boys State delegate Verlin Bateman's comments about urban delegates dominating political elections, noting rural and small-town influence in Iowa politics. It endorses Dewey as a liberal yet efficient governor and stresses the newspaper's role in serving Mitts county while urging adherence to public accountability and constructive civic development.
Citizens urged government action to create a sizeable local lake for fishing. The letter notes thousands travel for spots and highlights potential recreation value, acknowledging challenges but believing careful planning and broad cooperation could make the project feasible.
Mrs. Tom Bastes hosted a party at her home with guests including Leona Dapenberry and many locals. Shower for Mrs. Fleming to replace tornado losses. Sandra Briley celebrated seventh birthday with friends from Strahan and nearby towns. S. C. D. club met at Mrs. Everett Gipes. Connie Lemonds honored at a surprise birthday party. Debris cleanup after the tornado involved about 160 residents working at the Hillyer farm. Various church, school, and social events prominent including greetings from Strahan Methodist activities and family visits. Several local residents hosted, visited, or traveled to events in Glenwood Shenandoah and Malvern. navy plans and a weekend trip to Chicago noted.
A chaotic camping tale describes a makeshift shelter at Old Bil with cushions stuffed with bricks and junk, a loyal dog Stormy guarding the door, and a night of howling dogs and tangled limbs as the narrator and Old Bil struggle to sleep on a damp slope amid shifting cushions and a bustling dawn.
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