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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
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The piece weighs Denmark and Danish wartime status against Norway and neutrals, noting uncertain conditions under German protection and a shift toward constructive 4-H work in Mills County. It links soil conservation, erosion control, and cooperative policies to wartime disruption, urging focus on local issues and democratic participation amid global conflict.
Wesley Chapel and Henderson Methodist Churches report smooth progress of the union Vacation Bible School with enrollment above expectations. Closing exercises set for Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Christian church as a union Children's Day program. No Epworth League Sunday night. Ladies Aid to meet June 19 at Mrs. Helen McGrew's. May breakfast hosted by Foreign and Home Missionary societies at Mrs. Roy Robbins's country home featured marimba solos, devotions, and lessons on British women and Christianity.
Aid Met May 29 at Mrs Otis Allensworth home with many members and guests. Luncheon served by hostess and mother. Next meeting moved to June 14 at Mrs Dallas McGrew. Members urged to wear wedding dresses for program. Several local visits and social notices follow including 4 H rally honors, graduates, and travel to Boys State. Additional items mention 4 H band, Corning visitors, and a beauty shop work announcement.
In Glenwood last week townsfolk worried over the appearance of a libelous political card in the county attorney race. The card named an unnamed former county attorney and accused one candidate without identification. Printers whose work was used were suspected until evidence showed the card was printed outside the county. Local officials urged censorship while candidates vowed legal action. The episode sparked talk of dirty politics and speculation of various foreign or sabotage plots, but cooler heads attributed it to a misguided zealot.
A statewide soil conservation field day will be held at Greenfield fair grounds Thursday June 6. The program opens at 11 a m with EB A Norton of the Soil Conservation Service in Washington speaking on One Soft and National Defense. Local talks will describe Adair county farmers unified program, followed by a farm tour and a noon picnic lunch. A display of soil conservation machinery will be shown, marking Soil Conservation Week proclaimed by Governor Wilson for June 3. Many Mills County farmers plan to attend.
The Leader notes the cherry crop will soon be in market. Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson welcome a daughter born Tuesday morning. A D Davis team frightened by a Wabash train ran away but was stopped before damage. A girl jumped from a buggy near Miss Jrick’s and was caught by Joe Deardart at Q crossing. Malvern Chautauqua committee says preparations are complete for Aug 12 to 20. Wayside east of Hastings racing postponed to June 17. Tahor College holds 48th commencement June 11 in the afternoon.
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