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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
5
The Leader recaps Mills County history with a bank robbery memory at the old building, a man once linked to the crime roaming, and aluminum drives led by county chair J Anderson. It also highlights John Evans farm northeast of Emerson painting 31 buildings with 385 gallons of paint and a wide spray job across the area.
Malvern Fruit and Grocery marks its ninth anniversary with a special sale running through August 2. Owner Max Frank inaugurated the store in 1932 at its current location and has grown a sizable trade over nine years. An expanded advertisement promises housewives and shoppers unusually generous values across many article categories.
Albert Loving, 84, of Mystic and former Mills county resident, died Saturday in Centerville hospital. Burial followed in Mystic cemetery. Survived by his wife, ten daughters and one son. Malvern attendees at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pace, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dye and Josephina, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Weak and Mrs. Gerald Wilcox, with Mrs. Pace and Mrs. Dye at his bedside during illness.
Heat wave hits Milla county as temperatures soar to the century level for the first time this season. A brief wind and rain storm Monday evening left moisture around Melvern and nearby areas with little relief, while the seven day period saw varying rainfall totals near a tenth to eight tenths of an inch.
Hastings invites all ages to a two day Homecoming festival next Thursday and Friday with parades at 2 30 and a carnival. Activities include church programing in the auditorium, community building concerts, boy scouts demonstrations, dances, dinners by the Ladies Aid, and a soft ball game Town vs Country. Local stores crown Miss Hastings in a Friday evening ceremony. Duke Winger and band provide music. Municipal events start at 2 30 each day with races, games, and a large carnival set up for Hastings residents and visitors alike.
Mills County 4-H members met July 16 in Malvern to set plans for the 4-H Achievement Show linked with the Mills County Fair and a forthcoming 4-H health clinic. Exhibits and booths must be ready by 10 am, with Tinkpepeatetk of Glenwood directing setup. Demonstrations are set for Wednesday August 14 under coordinators Argil Bacon and Zelma Fletcher. County officers Janice Rodman, Jeanne Seeger, Lorraine Bryce, and Anna Mae Benedict will assist throughout the show.
The Independents halted a string of losses with an 11-5 win over the Essex town team. Malvern pitcher Jackson fanned six and Knight three, while Erickson of Essex struck out eight. Malvern outhit Essex 19-11 as both teams had two triples. no home runs were hit.
Clean up day at Mills County fair grounds will mobilize a large crew of farmers and business men to clear tall grass and weeds and repair buildings. The effort aims to prepare the grounds for the 1541 fair scheduled for August 12 13 and 14.
Ben Martin named superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School at a board meeting on Monday evening, succeeding Lloyd Short who led the program for eight years. Martin and his family plan a three week vacation to California and he will not assume the post until returning from the trip.
A Mills County youth rally gathered 63 youths at the Malvern Methodist church on Tuesday. Despite heat, attendees joined in hymn singing led by Hayden Walker of Glenwood and listened as Rev. G. F. MacLean Rev. Samuel Lee C. W. Bishop and Mrs. F. A. Wortman outlined the group’s aims. A social with refreshments followed and plans were announced for an all day fall conference.
The annual clearance sale of merchandise is held at the Tennant Shop. Mrs. Alta Tennant, owner, clears simmer stock each season to offer fresh merchandise. In this sale prices cut as much as half of the regular selling price in some items.
In Malvern a health clinic for every 4 H boy and girl in the county will be held Monday morning July 28 at the Malvern Community Club. A physician will conduct examinations for local club members and the program is free of charge thanks to local doctors.
Mills County banks report deposits up nearly 209,600 from a year earlier with total deposits across five institutions reaching 4.4 million. Loans also higher, totaling 1,710,212, indicating a profitable position despite seasonal declines from a March statement. Banks listed include Malvern, Emerson State, Glenwood State, Mineola State, and Silver City State.
Several farmers report an chicken theft epidemic in the county during the past few days. At the Fickel farm north of Hastings about 60 or 70 birds were taken Saturday night. A. L. Lenhardt lives nearby. Deputy Sheriff Cooney investigated but has no definite suspects or information yet.
County treasurer C D Alstrepe warns that truck operators who have not bought their licenses for the second half year face a daily penalty starting August 1. The measure aims to enforce timely licensing and revenue collection.
Andrew W. Thornell, 59, of Sidney, appointed district judge by Gov. Geo. Wilton, succeeding Whitney Gilliland of Glenwood who resigned. Thornell, son of the late A. B. Thornell, has farm interests with three Fremont County farms under his supervision.
The Iowa State Fair marks a silver jubilee for the Baby Beef and Beef shows with 25 years since the first event. Nearly 6000 baby calves compete for premiums totaling 4650 dollars, selected from 11,000 on feed, honoring Bunymers amid a reunion of exhibitors.
Funeral services were held at the Pacific Junction Methodist church for J C Spidell 13 old resident of Pacific Junction who died Saturday after illness. He was born at Bartlett and worked at the post office and as mail carrier. Surviving are his wife three daughters and four sons with spouses in Creston Omala Nodaway Aurora Woodstock and at home. New car licenses list George Masters Glenwood Warren Darpyle Tabor Chevrolet.
Newly elected Mills County commissioners opened a session at Malvern Community Building with about 18 leaders from local groups. Attendees discussed current land use, noting 36 000 acres of contour corn, 100 miles of terraces, 121 conservation agreements, 62 farm plans, and 80 percent of land owned by women. They listed objectives like contour cultivation, terraces, water conservation, reforestation, crop rotation, and education, and proposed approaches linking economics, erosion control, woodland and wildlife programs, watershed action, and terracing cost sharing.
A Malvern gym campaign blends a Sunday 3 p m swimming demonstration for beginners and intermediates at the pool with life saving drills and diving contests. Races follow midweek with separate free style classes for boys and girls of various ages. Aluminum collection drive kicks off county wide led by J Anderson.
Mrs John Colwell, 65, died at Edmundson Hospital last Friday after a brief illness. Services were held Sunday in Glenwood with Rev J Reel of the Glenwood Christian church officiating. Born in Michigan, she lived in Peoria before moving with her family to Iowa. Survived by husband four sons Arch Council Bluffs Bill Minneapolis Mareld Bert Glenwood. four grandchildren. one and a half sisters Mrs Hiram Carter of Glenwood.
Mills County 4 H plans a pageant on Tuesday featuring the crowning of the 4 H Health King and Queen with Milas Jenife Marie Warren as home demonstration agent. The evening includes a rural chorus, a Mills County 4 H band, a Mag exercise, and songs from American countries plus a parade of colorful nags.
The Milla county Farm Bureau and families plan the annual picnic at Glenwood Lake Park next Wednesday July 30. A program of speaking and entertainment is planned with Rathke as final speaker. Cold drinks will be provided by the committee.
Members of the Malvurn Volunteer Fire Department will meet at the fire hall this Friday at 8 p.m. for a farewell party for Lloyd Short who leaves for Denver. All members are urged to be present.
A three member committee, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and chaired by Harry Mayhew, will investigate 40 year purchase program applications in Md County. Members Tram Turner Mast Benedict Curl Shieolu Teel and Suelion will examine character, experience, fertility, earning capacity, and price. Recommendations will be made to the FSA on which applicants are likely to succeed, subject to funds.
The W. 8, C. 8. of Strulan Methodist Church invite all to an ice cream social on Friday, July 24. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the church and feature varied Ice cream flavors and socializing in a community gathering.
An American Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for Friday afternoon at the Community building. The social committee includes Mrs. Byrdge Chamberlain, Mrs. May Slothewer, and Mrs. Mildred Bunton.
A reunion is planned for Sunday August 20 at the Estes School site previously known as Leawane TV. All former students farmers and patrons are invited and urged to attend. A basket supper will be provided.
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