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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
5
The board discussed education funding and budget changes. Expenditures rise slightly while taxes drop about $1000 due to revised rates. Salaries increased over 10 percent, and a planned bank closure shift impacted finances.
Mills County youths Eu and Howard Baeger return from a 27 day trip covering the northwest United States in a 6 000 mile journey from Council Bluffs to the Pacific coast and back. They saw busy ports in Washington and Oregon and noted gasoline prices rising sharply. They chose routes via Salt Lake City on the outbound leg and through northern states on the return, reaching Council Bluffs with little time between legs.
The Republican district judicial convention held in Council Bluff on Saturday nominated R. J. Awen son of Red Oak, Earl Paters of Clarinds, H H J. Mants of Audubon, and Charles Roe of Carson for the four terms. Ay Murray of Logan named for the short term, Peters and Murray currently serving as judges.
The town endured a prolonged heat wave with the thermometer recording 108 degrees at 4 PM and a session high of 100 degrees earlier. Clouds and a brief afternoon breeze offered little relief as crops wilted and residents faced concerns over the extreme heat through Sunday and into the early part of the week.
Mills County Fair Board and local merchants sponsor a Queen contest with cash and merchandise prizes. Fremont County entrants from several townships compete in precinct contests to crown the Queen at the Fall coronation, with all entrants receiving cash rewards and the chance to be named Princess or Queen.
In a coronation scene at the Statieth Fair, Plan Bieger provides entertainment for the crowner and celebrates the fair queen. The article notes his unusual role and hints he did not normally work in such duties as the photo captures him from left to right.
Republicans from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines for the state convention. Keynoters attacked Democratic policy and sales tax while praising GOP aims. Figures named include Homer Stephens of Clarinda and Lucille Shipley of Adair, with Rathke of Glenwood noted as recipient of succession. Attendees from Malvern included Fred Durbin, Chas Bummers, and W. P. Wortman, traveling with Geo Wilson of Henderson.
Hon. Dan W. Turner of Corning a former state governor and 1920s candidate will speak at the Mills County Fair. Secretary Frank N. Emmer announced Turner’s address for Wednesday August 8. Governor Clyde J. Herring has also been invited but has not set a date.
John Barnes elder son of Mr and Mrs Barnes of Tabor died last week in a farm accident while Bele was haying, when a wagon fork struck him as a horse spooked, the mishap occurring near Wake 1. an WATE boat Fearation pet Ju. The tragedy followed a day of work on the W. W. lyne farm as the family reported.
Mills county's Board of Supervisors traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday to file their third application for FERA funds. The trip followed a Glenwood labor meeting last week that claimed no FERA funds had been allocated. R H Mintle and family also left for an outing at Lake Okoboji.
Grace Brown Turner of Lawrence Kansas, daughter of the late Emerson Brown, came to visit last week with her aunt Mrs W B Guneolly and other relatives. Turner owns a Giles apparel shop in Lawrence.
County Chairman Carl H. Cook Misa Mary Rathke and Miss Mary Logan and Whitney Mililliana Grove scheduled to attend the Republican state convention the following day, with Dee Maines to lead the group to the event Tuesday.
Congressman Otha D Wearin announced from his farm north of Hastings that Amanda J Belt has been designated acting postmaster at Glenwood. Belt a longtime county resident with strong Democratic backing succeeds the term of the previous postmaster and will assume duties soon. Other eligible candidates included William H Flakel and Frank A Nitto, with parties given careful consideration by Washington authorities and Wearin.
County superintendent Amy Hammers traveled to Des Moines to attend the state convention of county superintendents in session Thursday and Friday.
A speaker recalls reaching a hill summit and feeling ecstasy as the land unfolds. The moment reveals earthly beauty and the grandeur of God, lifting souls from darkness to radiant consciousness. The text urges others to seek the mountain’s insight and share the revelation.
Weeklong buildup as workers install wiring and lights around the kittenball diamond at Malvern. Tonight Plymouth meets Cold Storage in the first under the lights, followed by a Plymouth versus Omahs Junior Chamber match, with spectators expected to watch free as fund collections aim to cover lighting and current costs.
The Mills County Fair board hosted a supper for nearly 300 men and women from county communities. Highlights included a program of music and talks with Jack Hurley of Council Bluffs as emcee, performances by Randolph musicians and the Silverettes 4-H club, and remarks by Congressman Wearin and Secretary Symmere praising the upcoming fair.
Reported positive feedback from water users on the aerator project as council members May Gaye Yowng and others met. The water committee announced plans for a thoroughGLiplux survey to ensure wide town coverage, with only minor objections noted and a timeline for completion discussed.
Mills County Wheat Production Association announced annual officer elections by Bruce M. Kilpatrick secretary. Community meetings scheduled July 23 to July 36 at schools and town halls across Lyona Rawles Burt Plattville Emerson Malvern Strahan and other townships to elect a chairman and two community members for a year ending June 30 1986. Directors named include Clark Karr Bummers Salmons Benton Gipe and Graves with the Allotment Committee members listed.
Model makers in Malvern and nearby towns are invited to join a contest at the Mills County Fair. Contact Paul Swoboda Frank Summers or Willard Millikan to enter. Models will be judged by distance flown altitude and endurance.
Randolph M. Watts, a crew member from Randolph working on the federal river project for W. A. Rows Congratulation company at Nebraska City, drowned while wading in the river to cool off before work. He stepped into a deep hole and vanished. His body was recovered at 1 26 p m. The loss leaves a widow and several children.
Pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ponton near Mulvern hosted relatives for Mr. August Lou birthday. A large dinner featured Moon dishes and guests included Alliant Ponts, Alfred Fenway family, Walter Howard and many others sharing a cheerful day.
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