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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
9
In Malvern Librarian Ann Beckwith notes children read 923 books, surpassing earlier figures. The issue details primary election mechanics, 16 precinct polling sites, and transportation to polls via phone numbers 8447 and 8558. It also highlights Mills County youths in the Governors Youth Opportunity Program and a photo feature on the project.
The Henderson Rodeo runs Friday to Sunday at the rodeo grounds north of Henderson. It marks the 37th annual event sponsored by the Henderson firemen with Art Fritcher as producer. Programs begin at 8:30 p.m. grand entry, followed by contests including bareback riding saddle bronc Brahma bull bulldogging calf roping and women’s barrel racing plus a trained Brahma bull Bosco as entertainment.
Mills county updates 16 polling places and a new Tabor precinct caused by reapportionment of the 97th and 98th House districts. Voters will use Tabor (Fremont county) polls but cast Mills county ballots with changes noted for Strahan and Henderson. Precincts listed include Henderson Ingraham Silver City Mineola Oak St Marys Eureka Pacific Junction Plattsmouth Lyons Glenwood Malvern Hastings Emerson Strahan Rawles Tabor.
A busy Sunday in Malvern saw three emergency departments respond to calls. Mrs. Max Crum and later Mrs. Emory Martin were transported to a Council Bluffs hospital. Fire crews tackled a minor yard blaze at the Finchem residence as sirens briefly malfunctioned. Marshal Kling pursued an intruder at J and N Fertilizer Co. after a 12:30 p.m. discovery, and Trooper Chuck Vail along with local officials aided the investigation. The rescue siren was silenced multiple times as lightning sparked alarms. County Auditor Glen Johnson noted absentee voting hours through July 29 and a rising ballot count of 65.
The 1972 Nishna Valley Community School District census shows 719 residents under 21, with 403 boys and 316 girls. In the 5-19 age range 316 boys vs 218 girls, a 60 to 40 ratio, with most ages favoring boys except a few. Population declined since 1970 but census larger overall. Mrs. Letha Bayes, Malvern teacher, attended a 173-student learning disabilities workshop at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville focusing on recognition and correction of learning disorders.
Mills county welcomed a substantial shower Sunday night with more than 1% inches of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Temperatures for the week were generally high with daily readings showing variable highs and lows across Wednesday through Tuesday, including measurable rainfall on several days.
About 21 locals met Tuesday night in Malvern to discuss financing a light musical comedy From Rags to Riches to raise funds for safer fire exits in the Malvern Community building. Bill Gilbert led the talk, noting current exits only from the front and stage doors and proposing a staged production to fund improvements with profits.
John Lewis of Red Oak reported a Friday burglary of his camper parked near the mouth of Keg Creek on the Missouri River. Loss included a $15 tackle box, a $30 Garcia reel and two $15 Zebco reels, with additional small items. The theft was discovered the same day by Sheriff Ed Barkus.
A 15 foot square section of the Bedford building collapsed last Thursday near the Glenwood armory. Henry Pennell, in a second floor apartment, was not hurt by the fall. An elderly woman, mother of Mrs. Aaron, living in the building, sustained arm cuts in the crash.
The August 1 Iowa primary features five Republican county races plus district and state contests and two Democratic races. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 16 precincts. Key county board of supervisors races include Wilbert Bond facing Walter Marshall and Arno Miller. Bond farms near Silver City after four years on the board. Marshall is a 26 year county farmer and former Watkins Drainage District member. Miller is a farmer and Nishna Valley School board member. Henry W. Washburn of Hastings seeks re election to the board with a challenger emerging.
A local primer explains who may vote in the Mills County primary next Tuesday and how to vote. It covers ballot options Democratic Republican and American Independent, no party registration, and the steps to vote from polling place to sealed ballot. It notes loitering and electioneering are forbidden within 100 feet of polling places to ensure secrecy.
Plans for the 1972 Mills County Agricultural Fair set August 7 9 and 10 feature the long running beef barbecue funded by ticket sales and merchants. Exhibits must be in by noon August 7 with 4 H and FFA entries due July 31. Judges cover 4 H departments including Home Economics Fruit and Vegetables Photography Swine Sheep Dairy Beef Horses Poultry Rabbits and more. Dress Revue Educational Presentations August 2 and a horse shoe pitching contest join kid’s parade and Fair Queen contest. Commercial exhibits and booth space are arranged under Carl Hurst supervision. Premiums total 3850. Obrecht urges county fair participation.
A vandal or group moved a rubble car onto the Burlington main line north of the abandoned depot, derailing the train is feared. Council Bluffs investigator Hans Neilson and Malvern City Marshal Benny Kling pursue leads amid reports of growing youth prank activity and possible curfew enforcement.
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