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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
A Strahan businessman, HB Norris, struck four year old Frederick Holstein in Council Bluffs on Hast Broadway as the boy crossed the street. The child died almost instantly. Norris expressed deep regret, and an inquest was pending at the time of the report.
Mr and Mrs Harry Brown arrived home Tuesday from Algona where they visited parents. Unbeknownst to them Mrs A R Herrick planned a reception. About thirty five friends gathered in the evening for a big dinner and a royal good time.
Mr and Mrs Charley Wearin arrived from California to visit relatives in the county. Mr and Mrs Henry Wearin and their daughter Edna also came from Carleton Nebraska. A reunion occurred Tuesday at the Wearin home north of Hastings with sister Mrs A B Washburn, Mr Washburn and son Henry, and wife joining for a long-remembered day featuring a noon dinner.
Malvern dominated a Sunday game at Malvern fairgrounds as McCory pitched five hits allowed and strong defense sealed a one sided win for the locals. Tabor offered solid pitching but could not counter the Malvern offense despite a small late threat and a mocking long center field catch by Harry Barkus.
Arthur Charles Trively of Malvern Iowa and Miss Mabel A Brown of Jonesboro Tennessee wed at 430 PM Wednesday June 29 1921 at the Congregational church parsonage in Glenwood Rev Thomas Evans officiating Their witnesses were Mr and Mrs Otto W Menschel of Benton the bride's sister
The bride wore a cream gown with lace over messanlne and a black picture hat while the groom appeared in black. Both are favored Christian youngsters, well educated, and prepared for marriage. They receive many gifts and good wishes from friends and will reside in Malvern where the groom works for the National Refining Company.
Higgins Brothers feature a striking window display comparing 1920 prices with 1921 values. One pane shows a sack of sugar worth 45 dollars in 1920, while the other lists how many such articles could be bought this year, illustrating a lower cost of living and prompting readers to study the ad for contrast.
Council Bluffs boosters arrived in Malvern last Wednesday after noon in a 30-car, 100-man procession. Decorated cars and red capped men distributed stick candy to children and roses for women. A crowd gathered on First avenue as Mayor White greeted them and the 168th band performed. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a program of music and speeches, including 97-year-old Uncle Henry DeLong. The visit aimed to foster goodwill and regional brotherhood across southwest Iowa.
Leave for Okoboji with Mrs X A Imel, Lawrence, Miss Melvin Robbins, Gladys Smith, and others. A Malvern party heads to Lake Okoboji for a two week vacation. Rey, Mrs M A Gable and daughters Enid Rowena join from Bedford. The Salyers Kayton group also departs for lakes with plans for fish and same cottage as last year.
After two dry weeks the community saw two soaking rains in a week. An early Saturday shower and a windy downpour soaked the ground, bending corn in spots. Another rain from Sunday night through Monday morning spoiled Fourth of July plans but was welcomed for crops.
Dr Malcolm Campbell left Malvern in mid June for a western trip. He tours southern California staying with Mrs Barnes at Pomona and attends a house party hosted by Mr and Mrs Comer of Long Beach. He travels by auto with Harry Kneeland to San Diego then plans a July 20 return to Malvern.
A special American Legion meeting will be held at the Club rooms in Malvern this Thursday evening. All members and ex service men are urged to attend.
Miss Gladys Scotten of Northboro started Monday evening as stenographer at the Mills County Farm Bureau office, replacing Miss Irene Brady who held the position for the past month. Scotten is highly recommended and expected to be a valuable asset to the office.
Burlington railroad aims to raise coal and grain car readiness as service must hit 100 percent when traffic starts. E. P. Bracken, vice president in charge of operations, says the line will employ 1,600 car repairers effective July 1 to speed maintenance before the rush.
A merry picnic at Glenwood Lake Park Friday evening marked the first reunion of Malvern High School class of 1920. All but two members attended. attendees enjoyed a picnic lunch, swimming, games, visiting and singing for an unusually happy gathering.
Despite many local supporters, Betty Dacrett did not win the main Omaha Bee subscription prize. She earned second place in the district, receiving $200 to invest in a building and loan, a repayment for her efforts. Congratulations are extended despite not securing the top award.
June entries show Carl Orman Riggle of Concordia Kansas with Hazel Dell Cain of Henderson on June 21. Floyd M. Wadsley from Early Iowa weds Orla M. Newell of Hastings on June 23. Harl F. Peterson of Omaha weds Ruth Atbor also of Omaha on June 26. John Richard Fisher of Paul and Elsie Polstan of Malvern are listed for June.
Malvern lacked a single town celebration this year yet hosted patriotism through multiple events around Emerson Silver City and Tabor. Crowds enjoyed band concerts picnics and dances despite scattered rain while families from Malvern visited Wayside Lake Glenwood Lake and Emerson for gatherings and a long westward trip to Long Beach.
Mrs J R McClymond entertained the Little Light Bearers at the Methodist church on Friday afternoon. The under eight group, youngest branch of the Women's Foreign Missionary society, enjoyed games, stories, and songs on the lawn before light refreshments.
Glenwood Epworth League members visiting Malvern League led a program of song and speeches. They announced the Council Bluffs District Epworth League Institute will be held in Glenwood July 26 to 31 at Lake Park with full lake property privileges for institutors.
The Hansons of Hum bolt and guests from Long Beach Cal spent time in Glenwood and vicinity last week visiting family. Mrs. Hanson, formerly Miss Othel Kelley, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kelley of Glenwood, was remembered by many. They visited N Kelley of Hillsdale and the home of J N Sawyers.
Report claiming a league pitcher was hired by Malvern is false. Verne McCord of McCord & Son pitched both games against Walnut and Tabor, delivering the quality of ball expected from a professional. He is Malvern’s own pitcher, and the town is proud of his work.
Word was received that the body of Joe Kilmartin, an overseas soldier from Malvern, will arrive tomorrow and be buried Sunday in the Catholic cemetery at Imogene. Funeral arrangements are to be announced, with service likely on Sunday, July 10.
The Baptist Kensington will meet with Mrs. W. L. Summers southeast of town on Thursday July 14.
A batch of real estate transfers is recorded from Mills County Iowa. Transfers include Sarah Dunagan to Frank Bacon west of Delaware, Amos Dean to Sarah Butler in Glenwood, Marion Evans to Kenneth Evans, Katie Stidt to E J Stidt, J L Graham to L W Triplett, M A Buffington to A B Steiner, Knight to Emma G and part e44, N W Colling administrator to T D Philips, Malvern Cemetery Trustees to Charles M Jones, H M Wedmore to Mrs Mayme Wedmore, William Jesschen to J J Whalen and A Mayberry to B L Awl. Amounts range from $1 to $8,000 with various lots and tracts listed across Henderson, Emerson, Pacific Junction, and Malvern areas.
Merchants in Malvern Iowa sign an agreement to close their stores each evening at 6 oclock from Monday July 11 until October 1 1921 with exceptions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Names include H R Landis The Mulholland Co J E Randerson Co Manefiela McKown P C McCord Son and Fred Hall.
Two Red Oak youths John Fortune and Merrill Hawkins were badly injured in a Friday night car crash near Corning. Hawkins suffered three fractured ribs and a broken arm while Fortune had a broken hip. Taylor Kendall also sustained severe injuries as the car went off an embankment near a new bridge said to be inadequately marked. Their friends express sorrow over the accident.
Mrs. L W Miller hosted the Malvern union for the June meeting. The Fielden Rule in Action was discussed. Jennie Cassiday’s story was read and noted for her flower mission. Text cards to 1640 inmates were approved after flower fund deductions. A constitutional preamble amendment was endorsed for local Iowa unions. A temperance writing prize for Malvern youths was announced. Mrs. Chas Williams, Secy.
A 25 to 30 member gathering in Hastings on June 29 organized the Public Health Association of Mills County. A constitutional committee of Miss Mary Rathke Mrs Shirley Lincoln and Mr George Masters was named to draft by laws and constitution. Tuberculosis committee already exists and more committees are expected. Home nursing certificates are listed with local secretaries.
Notice states Edna Harmen is not liable for future debts contracted by Harry Harman and warns others not to sell her merchandise or charge to her account. Dated July 2, H24.
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