Malvern News Highlights Mills County Fair and Local Updates
Mills County power crews restore lines after outages caused by air conditioner installations in Malvern. Charles Haack and Kathy Leu welcome fairgoers while a printer's error misidentified Donnie on the Premium List cover. Pee Wee league champions head to district play as budget hearings and official financial reports are published for public information.
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Iowa Power & Light Co
Malvern
Charles Haack
Kathy Leu
Mills County
Donnie
Malvern Sports
Pee Wee
Sheriff Warns Minors About Mini Bike Use
Sheriff Edwin Barkus warns of minors under 18 riding mini bikes and motor bikes on public roads. Iowa law places parental responsibility on unauthorized operation. County-wide complaints say bikes are not licensed and riders straying from private property risk parental liability.
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Edwin Barkus
Barkus
Iowa
Department of Public
Barkes
State of
Lights Transfer Ends Malvern Memorial Recreation Board Lease
A motion to transfer the Malvern Memorial Recreation Board lights and property to the Mills County Fair Board ended a 22 year lease. The field lights at the fair ground were erected in 1949 with major support from the American Legion post, Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept, and other groups. The county owns the grounds. the agreement ensured county organizations could use the facilities without discrimination. The Recreation Board reported 2300 dollars in hand. officers include Burdette Spiker as chairman and Maida McClure as secretary. Representatives from both boards attended the Friday meeting.
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Malvern Memorial Recreation Board
Mills County Fair Board
Malvern
Harry Hammons Post
American Legion
The
Legion
Malvern Volunteer Fire Dept
Recreation Board
Fair Board
Fair Association
Burdette Spiker
Maida McClure
Charles Ellison
Charles McChure
Darrell Frederick Sen
Duane ,Sell, Leu
Chilt Boyer
Wilbur Wolfe
Malvern School District trims budget for 1971 72
Malvern Community School district boards a proposed 1971 72 budget reducing costs by about 29000 dollars. Savings stem from fewer teachers due to lower enrollment and closing the old high school building while seventh and eighth grades shift to the new high school. Public hearing set for July 26. A group of about 20 residents urged adding boys baseball and girls softball to the high school program, noting many youth ages 4 to 8 show continued interest into high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community
M. L. Scheffel
4-H Judging Team Work-Out July 21
The first 4-H Livestock Judging Team workout is set for July 21 at 7 30 p m Axtell leads the session on swine with directions to Gordon farm 2 4 miles north east of St Johns Lutheran Hastings Peg Rob Ding reports All 4 H members regardless of age are welcome to attend to learn livestock judging basics Tom Axtell is project leader
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Gordon
AX Tell Farm
St. John's -Litheran Church
Hastings
Tom Axtell
Shenandoah Man Fined for Truck Overload
Dick Smith of Shenandoah was fined $9 and costs after a Wednesday hearing before Justice of Peace John Hall for operating a truck with overload.
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Dick Smith
Shenandoah
Justice of Peace
John Hall
Kay Bruce Guest on CBS The Newcomers July 19
Kay Bruce of Hastings will appear as a special guest on CBS Television Network's The Newcomers, a summer replacement for the Carol Burnett Show. The July 19 episode features her acrobatic dance routine before a Hollywood studio audience, with Garroway and a young pro cast.
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Iowa
Kay Bruce
Hastings
CBS Television
Dave Garroway
Carol Burnett
Kay Wll
Channel 6
Garroway
Chicago
Kay
Hollywood
Malvern School District Approves Drive Repairs and Activity Finances
The Malvern Community School District board approved a contract with Jack Stanley Company to resurface the main drive and south parking area with Renaprime and to build a low retaining wall east of the high school. Superintendent Crink presented the annual activity funds report showing receipts 40 723.91 and expenditures 36 780.12, net improving from 3 041.48 to 7 505.27, with athletics yielding the largest surplus.
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Malvern Community School District Board
Jack Stanley Company
N. P. Crink
Cowboys to Saddle Up for Henderson Firemen Rodeo
The Henderson Firemen present their 34th annual rodeo July 23 24 and 25 starting at 8 30 nightly on the grounds north of Henderson. Produced by Art Fritcher the event draws top Midwest cowboys and features a fast-paced program with all major rodeo events. Firemen handle tickets parking and related logistics as expectations run high for a premier rodeo show of the season.
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Henderson
Midwest
Fretcher
Deo
Fletcher
Bosco
Emerson Fall Festival Plans Announced for Aug 23 24
Emerson Festival returns for its 42nd year with a big parade on August 23 followed by festivities August 24. The event features a drawing for a 1971 Plymouth Duster, carnival by T A G Amusements Arcadia, watermelon, pancake and sausage cookout, and 6:30 p.m. dinner at Emerson Baptist Church on July 21 social.
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Emerson
Boyd Nuckolls
T.A.G. Amusements’ of
Arcadia
Emerson Baptist Church
Mills County Fair plans advance for August dates
Mills County Extension office in Malvern announces final planning for the 1971 Mills County Fair with August 2 opening. Livestock entries are due by July 26 at the Extension office. Judges for Baby Beef Horses Swine Dairy Poultry Market Rabbits and other categories are named. A Senior Citizens Department with seven handicraft and seven art classes is added. Premium lists are distributed and interested exhibitors may contact Carl Hurst or Louis Knop. A heat wave eased to cooler weather with a brief shower noted. The Malvern Senior Citizens Center hosts a birthday party July 15 at 2 p.m. All members and interested persons are invited.
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Mills County Extension Office
Malvern
Earl Mobley
Elmer Patterson
Allen Williams
David McAlpin
Homer Prince
Bob Wallace
Franklin Stemple
Gene Hilton
Harold Seipold
Louise Leu
Grace Leipold
Wayne Lincoln
David Angus
Wayne Hilton
Robert Hopp
Carl Hurst
Glenwood
Louis Knop
The
Malvern Senior Citizens. Center
Who Will Be Queen of Mills County Fair Contest
Officials seek an attractive civic minded young woman to reign Aug 25 and compete in Des Moines Miss Town State Fair Queen contest. Candidates must be 16 to 21, unmarried, resident or mainly active in the county, and a club member. Entry deadline July 20. Judges grade beauty charm poise personality leadership talent and overall appearance. Committee members listed with Extension Office contact in Malvern.
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Des Moines
County Fair
Rose Marie Shaw
Emerson
Duane Sell
Glenwood
George Peterson
Lea Boi Jeau
Henderson
Donnie Schroeder
Malvern
Premium Lists for 1971 Fair Available Countywide
Kathy Leu Hastings and Charles Haat Macedonia present the 171 wis County Fair Premium Lists distributed this weekend. The lists outline 4-H FFA and open class exhibitor classes, premiums, rules, awards, and fair organization details. Copies are at Mills County Extension Office area banks and other locations.
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Kathy’ Leu Hastings
Charles Haat Macedonia
Wis County Fair
District Governor Visits Malvern Rotary Club
Malvern Rotarians hosted the district governor Tuesday at Uby's Coffee Shop. Jack Weaver of Fall City Nebraska spoke on his experiences at the Australia based international convention and proposed ideas to boost program and membership. Mrs Weaver joined him as guests were treated to a buffet supper by Mrs Rick Smith, wife of the club president.
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Malvern
Uby's
Jack Weaver
Fall City
Nebr
Weaver
Australia
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Jin. J. Mills County
F. M. Robinson
County Board of Supervisors
Malvern Community School
Malvern Trust & Savings Bank
Emerson State Bank
Fair Ground
F. BE
T. E. Shonka
Charles Wilson
Supt
W. R. Byington
Shenandoah Ani
CBS
Supty
Comer
Art Fritcher
Impressario
Emerson Festival
Munday AG
Ill County
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