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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
3
Imogene area reports a two year old boy, Eddie Lee Laughlin, injured when he turned on a safety wringer and drew his hand to the elbow. He suffered a swollen arm with no broken bones. Local hospital care noted, and family details accompany a broader roundup of area notices and hospital updates.
County Agent John H Long reports prospects for serious chineh bug damage are low as rainfall in June and July aided control. Only about 12 barrels of creasure used versus 359 barrels at this time last year. Some damage occurred but overall impact remains negligible. potential second hatch may occur this fall. Meanwhile a freight train in Northwood spilled sixty five cedar poles, 46 feet long, but caused no injuries or lasting damage.
1941 fair premium books issued to multiple 4 H girls clubs for Aug 12 to 14. Mrs Ray Hilton leads the committee with Miss Jennie Marie Watren assisting. Each club may enter 25 items across 17 exhibit classes including racks, boards, laundry goods, school materials, club booths, and conservation posters. Aimed for blue red white ribbon awards. top pieces advance to the state fair.
The 1940 Iowa Christmas seal sale totaled 122177.91 dollars, the highest in state history, surpassing 1930’s 110427.92. County results varied with Mills County contributing 624.67, 3.5 seals sold per person nationally, and the campaign reporting record low tuberculosis deaths and improved treatment and early-detection programs statewide.
A seasonal guide from horticulturists at Iowa State College on lawn care advises keeping grass two to four inches high in summer, leaving clippings to enrich humus, and adjusting cutting height gradually. It recommends watering in late afternoon or evening with thorough soakings, noting shallow roots suffer from frequent light sprinkling and surface drying.
The Hastings Methodist Church invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 15 a m with religious poster talks by Mrs Bruce Eshelman and a display believed to please. The church seeks support for its religious education program and requests volunteers to paint exterior windows. A storm damaged a nearby tenant house and tree damage is reported as crews work to finish repairs next week.
Mrs Guy Wolfe hosted a W S C 8 meeting with 25 members and guests enjoying games and contests. A friendship quilt honoring Mrs Lester Anthony for 14 years of service was presented. Proceeds from selling hens at the meeting will fund church painting. Next gathering is an all day event at Mrs Pat Mickelwalt’s home on Aug 7 with a pot luck lunch and Red Cross relief talk. Community club to meet at the church Friday evening. Visiting relatives from Johnson City NL and nearby towns joined family events and dinners.
The Hastings Independent School District board in Mills County Iowa will meet July 30 1942 at 8 am at Community Ride. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1941 to June 30 1942. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing. Ferne Wallahan district secretary.
The Town council of Hastings Mille County Iowa will meet July 31 1943 at 8 p m at the Community Building. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting April 1 1943. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement, past and expected, will be available at the hearing. Ralph Hites, Town Clerk, State?
Glenwood residents Mr and Mrs H M Logan and daughter Mary visited the Georges Howard home Friday. Edmondson Hospital treated Charles Davies for appendicitis with satisfactory early recovery. Audubon couple Mr and Mrs Walter Ellery joined weekend guests at the Guy Wolfe home. Several families attended Clinton Sell's funeral in Council Bluffs. Birthday picnics marked celebrations for Mr Williams and K T Powers at Gilwood Lake Park. Various relatives and friends traveled to Corn ing and Omaha for visits and a Joslyn Memorial recital. The Snodgrasses plan California vacation after Sunday dinner with Resasoner family. A large group joined the Williams family at a Silver City area picnic. Additional Sunday visits occurred in the Rowe and Williame households.
Mrs Ollie Wolfe of Glenwood and Mrs Rolla Wood with daughter Nancy visited Lawrence Richmont in Los Angeles on Monday. In Des Moines OC Lawrence Richmont hosted by Gay Wolfe and Kenneth McMahon guests. Creston hosts Kenneth McMahon and Pag McMahin. Roy Schade and family visited relatives in Minden Sunday. Fred Reasoner and Carol DeLashmutt were Nebraska City visitors Saturday.
A three hour musical production titled Muse on Wings will headline the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 29. It features Broadway chorus stars and famous performers with a large open air stage, five episodes, and elaborate scenery. Cast includes Ann Ashely and Milt Britton orchestra with Vernon Ames dancers and Radio City maestro Nirske. Open air circus and patriotic fireworks will augment nightly grandstand programs amid a pro defense display. Darlene LaGrange of Grinnell won a nationwide dress design contest. Old papers, big bundle, be at The Leader office.
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