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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
2
A Des Moines Register notice notes Malvern will lose its liquor store as states close less profitable shops to fund new stores in larger towns. The writer decries centralized services, warns small towns lose voices, and urges defending equal state benefits for rural residents.
A fragmentary reflection on American ideals, public desire for laws, and the 1970s sense of economic strain. The text evokes Watergate era doubt, questions about gas supply, and contrasts with Teddy Roosevelt era vigor, citing a Commission survey of public desires.
Iowa's personal income totaled 12.9 million with growth above the national average in many sectors. Per capita income rose to 4218 dollars, while statewide gains outpaced national rates in manufacturing and services. The report also notes international price comparisons and a commentary on political notoriety. Owen Bolte reports on the 1973 Town 4-H Conservation Workshop at Madrid's Iowa 4-H Camping Center, outlining aims and five study areas soils insects wildlife forests and plants.
A fragmentary account of a nuclear power plant tour last Friday includes comments on a mostly female group being tested, a TV news interview, an unexpected pregnancy, jokes about inflation and Uncle Sam, and local notes about a dairy farm bell sounds and community leaders.
Two Mills County youths Teresa Richards Emerson and Ernest Bloomer will attend the 1973 State Leadership Conference at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center from July 23 to 26. The event aims to develop leadership skills, group roles, and community identity among delegates aged 16 and older. Marie Hopp notes the program fosters self awareness and group effectiveness, with Harlan Geiger as conference chairman.
The Fant Basy Booster 4-H club met at leader Alfred Anderson's home on Thursday July 12. Roll call asks why they should have good manners. Three members moved: Gary, Billy, and Steve Rountree. Scott Barton becomes reporter for Billy Rountree. Mrs. Anderson served a delicious lunch afterward. Tom McDonald Sub reporter.
The Mills County Chronicle lists new car registrations from Malvern Glenwood and Hastings area towns and records fines paid in the Engle Court. It notes one marriage license issued to Thurman Carmody and Joy Sadonia, plus numerous nonresident fines for speeding no fuel permits and overloads with $5 court costs. The Assessor's office announces an exam date August 21 at Mills County courthouse.
Kennedy College in Wahoo announced the Patriottes women’s basketball team will return to Asia for the second leg of their trip. The contingent left Hawaii July 13 and Hong Kong awaits, after an Omaha start on June 11 for a 21 day eight game tour in China. Record stood 2-6 with clinics by both teams and the U S All-Star squad.
A 4 H dog project club met last Thursday at the fairgrounds show ring. Photos of members for Dog World were taken by Marie Hopp. Vernelle Hedlund and Lisa Blank spoke on world dog breeds and dog health. Today at 4 p m a picnic at the Extension Office in Malvern to Waubonsie is planned with a project meeting to follow on grooming and dog habits.
The Mills County Board of Health formed an Advisory Committee in March to push home health services. Members include Bonnie Bolte chairwoman Mary Barton Carolyn Washburn and Barbara Buffington. Endorsing agencies include the Health Board Supervisors Social Services and the Health Planning Council. The plan aims to qualify the office as a Home Health Agency with Medicare and Medicaid payments for homebound patients after hospitalization to shorten hospital stays.
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