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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
5
Reading like a captured local bulletin, the report recalls visits to a Taeda office by soldiers including Pvt Alan Natit and Pvt John Imber from Camp McCain. It mentions Des Moines WAC Twelka Marr Levine, checks sent by Claude B Wilson, and a famed 84 pound fish memory tied to Sgt Devars.
The Grays celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a quiet weekend observance. Daughters and many friends called to offer greetings, sending cards and gifts. a longtime neighbor from Council Bluffs recalled their early days there. Family members from Pacific Junction, Oakland, Carfon, and other nearby towns joined in the celebration as the couple, married July 4, 1893 in Port Madison County, reflected on decades of friendship and family.
A July 4 truck crash near Wellsburg Kentucky injured Chas Reed and family, with a vehicle rear ending a car driven by Reed causing collision in a cornfield. Reed children and girl sustained broken bones and were hospitalized after the wreck. Fred M. Pohl of Wathens Kentucky owned the truck driven by Mr. Bummers.
Reported text describes park board actions adding a sidewalk along the parking area at Paddock Park and a walk through the center of the park near the dancer circle. It notes pedestrian movement along Main Street to the Community building and mentions residents George Bhort and Mr. Bio in relation to these improvements.
Readable fragments hint at a coded phrase or puzzle about Balhag. The garbled text suggests a multilingual or scrambled clue with partial words and alien formatting, lacking clear names or dates.
A May report from Milla county auditors shows war bond buyers ahead, with Grat five months noting advance by end of April. State rankings place them 24th in a midyear tally, reflecting early progress though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A reported incident describes an explosion labeled as a Mong blast triggering an all-clear signal from an R-whorter device. The event mentions elves and a fire response, with emphasis on verification of safety and area clearance. Further details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
Omaha University will present courses in methods of teaching art next week in Glen. Professors from the university, including experts in art education, will lead sessions for teachers and students seeking to expand their art instruction skills.
Community notes honor local service members wives and families. A letter from Africa describes Hart Jones meeting Bgt. Stewart Hall and Arab children who beg for water. The account recalls wartime hardships and the dangers soldiers faced, with brief remarks on homefront life.
Joy Mickelwait dies at guard encampment after spinal meningitis. He died at 1:36 p.m. Friday and was taken to Veterans Hospital. Funeral services were held at Glenwood cemetery with full military honors, led by the Glenwood guard unit and American Legion post. Survived by wife and daughter, Hilliard Darting of Omaha. two brothers. Burial with military rites.
Taxpayers gain voice in budget talks as counties and districts publish estimates. Hearings run July 1 to August 15 with scope to object to proposed expenditures and seek reductions. Appeals to the State Appeal Board require at least three taxpayers and carry no filing fees.
Ralph Hanscom took over the Malvern Green Bay Lumber Co yard last week replacing A B Blaley who returned to the Neola yard. Hanscom previously ran the Rjestinga yard for several years and has wide acquaintance in Mills County. Tom Grosse and Mrs Will Stout of Tabor visited Albert Nelson at his Home Monday.
The report describes pleasant June weather in Mills County with farmers busy in fields as early harvests begin. It notes gentle temperatures and calm nights, while daily data snapshots show ongoing farm activity and favorable conditions for wheat gathering.
Mrs. Lloyd Mulholland plans an auction of household furnishings next Tuesday July 13 as she returns from California with Mr. Mulholland. The sale will feature several new home appliances along with household furniture and will be attended by Mrs. Walter Mulholland and Mrs. Nell Wooda.
Captain T. HM. Ghonka spoke to Rotarians at a club meeting on training in an Independent unit. He described commando drills as among the army’s most challenging and noted his personal participation in various programs. Guest was his father B. F. Shonka of Chappell, Neb. A club picnic at the Wortman yard is planned for the next meeting Tuesday, with wives and guests invited.
Dean Jackson of Giggwood learns his son Don has earned a commission and becomes a journeyman in the UV Navy. Don served in July 46 at Tus: 900, Aris, preparing to take a role in a trilogue. He authored Archer Pilgrim a Mills County novel. Cpl Eugene Walker enroute to California halted in Malvern for a brief visit with kin earlier this week.
R. W. Salyers was reelected secretary of the Malvern Independent School District at a special board meeting. The secretary’s salary was set at 100 dollars per year. The board also approved the secretary and treasurer reports.
Mille County names a War Meat Committee led by Chas Crogan of Council Bluffs to review approve or reject farm slaughter permits and to make recommendations to local butchers. Members include Trail Turner Catemen Mrs Dora Beckwith FP Wortman Malvern Grover Mickelwait Wa Bisak Glenwood Dr L O Blan and Horse Greenwood.
Fragmentary OCR notes show livestock topics and loan figures including cattle and hog farming terms, listed names like J. We Rawr and T. AW. Gidley, with figures such as 98,000 and 85 dollars. The text is garbled, but suggests a rural market update with loans, breeding, prices, and local traders.
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