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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
7
An editorial note reports growing attention to county traffic law enforcement as Night Marshal C. W. Rich strengthens patrols. Citizens previously did not see the problem, but a state paper interview reveals widespread concern and a shift toward stricter speed control in town.
Mills County assessor’s office budget will decrease slightly for the next year after the County Conference Board denied funds for a full reappraisal by the Board of Review. The proposed mill levy increase was rejected and County Assessor Murry Markel’s salary remained unchanged. The Conference Board includes county supervisors, board of education members, and mayors from county towns.
Ole and Hilde prepare for a Dutch Gun Club celebration today with an explosive program by Thewe clowns using old fashioned facilities. The Dutchmen report a record breaking celebration set to unfold with lively acts and high energy entertainment.
The Junior 4-H Camp will be held July 8 and 9 at the Milly County Fair Ground reports Paul Hopp Extension Assistant. The camp is for any 4-H member age 2 and under as of January 1. County officers Cheryl Shaw Rob Washburn Kathy Paul Dave Sell Sherry Greenwood Myron Mor rical Phyllis Axwell Don Haack Mary Beth Costello and Mark Babbitt lead the event with crafts hike nature program party and sports tournament. Participants should contact the Extension office immediately.
The U S Post Office proposes merging Randolph rural route with Malvern and Rio Malvern to save about 4601 annually. The plan, effective August 10 1968, would lengthen routes to 94 47 and 98 10 miles serving 195 and 170 families, with deliveries by 1 20 p m and no patrons changing post office addresses.
Donald B. Johnson of West Branch, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will tour Mills County on Thursday July 11. He will attend a morning coffee at the Edgar Cook home in Glenwood at 8 a.m. and in Malvern on Main Street at 9:30 a.m., with coffee served. The day continues to Fremont County and ends with a 7:30 p.m. coffee at the Harry Paul home near Henderson.
Prowlers who entered the Alan Shelby home west of Malvern stole four rifles, electricity razor, pressure cooker, waffle iron, guns, and 300 pounds of beef and pork while the Shelbys were away from 6:30 to 10. Skelly service station at Emerson was entered the same night through a rear door stealing four tires, oil, a socket set, and spark plugs.
Richard Chaney of Malvern won first and second in the water colors division at the southwest Iowa art show in Red Oak on June 29. The event was sponsored by the Murphy Memorial Hospital auxiliary of Red Oak and drew a large number of entries.
David Newell has been chosen by the Mills County Farm Bureau board of directors to attend the Leadership conference at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center in Madrid. The sponsorship is provided through the county Extension service. Delegates must be 16 or older and have completed their junior year in high school to qualify.
Malvern merchants sponsor a Thursday evening street bingo event on July 11 with free play. Participants can pick up tickets at sponsoring stores, which are donating several prizes for winners. Details will be announced next week.
Citizens meeting after Night Marshal Cliff Rich interview shows mixed support for radar speed enforcement. Rich resigned Sunday amid criticism. mayor also submitted resignation. Council to appoint deputy, with Chief Ellison resigning for health reasons. Sewer extension approved to serve north Malvern including new high school.
Mills County Farm Bureau sponsors Cook-Out King contest at Mills County Fair. Eugene Len, livestock committee chair, says judging begins Wednesday August 7 at 9 am. Invites chambers of commerce and commercial and service organizations to participate.
Dick Goodman of Omaha is appointed manager of the Henningsen Foods plant in Malvern, taking over next Monday from Max Chandler who moves to Kansas City. Goodman has 13 years with the firm in Omaha and broad experience in food processing. Harold Peterson remains assistant manager at Malvern.
Petty Officer Allen J. Hall, fire control technician third class, earned a Navy combat citation from Vice Admiral Bringte for outstanding duty aboard USS Camp (DER-251) from July 1967 to February 1968 during combat operations. He volunteered to push a torn forward gun shield overboard to prevent further damage during a Taiwan Strait storm, demonstrating skill, judgment, and risk to aid the ship’s mission.
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