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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
A garbled list of local events, visits, and greetings traces social life in Ames. Parents, retirees, and families gather for meals, hospital visits, and church events, with many names and places like Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Drake University appearing amid birthday remembrances and travel notices.
Clenrge Wederquist and several hosts entertained 14 Mt. Vernon women at a Sunday afternoon tea at Mrs. Bower Yhoreday’s home. Gifts were given to the guest of honor. Refreshments included white cake, chocolate sundaes, wafers and dee fo.
Wesley Chapel notes recount the May 28 parsonage meeting with six young men serving and attendees including Terry and Krist Allensworth and Nesbitt, Parker, Harber. Miss Melly Pat of Hollywood shared on Chinese fe and missionary work. Memorial services were held May 22 and May 30 in Henderson. Upcoming events include Lord's Supper on June 11, a church membership reception, a pageant The Unexpected Angel at 6 o'clock, and Vacation School ending June 9 with a pool outing at Rett Dale. parents to provide transport and supervision at noon departure.
Sunday school class at the Conrad home hosted a beef steak fry with many attendees including Earl and Doris Bishop and Luther Coy from Ohio. The report lists numerous names and places, noting a children's day service, a weiner roast at Cooper’s Grove, and a late note about Alfred Girkin’s mother’s death in England on May 16.
American Legion Auxiliary leaders announce 40900 young men aged 17 to 24 can attend basic courses at Citizens Military Training Camps with advanced options to 29. Government funded, camps emphasize athletics health and citizenship. Auxiliary seeks expansion to 40000 per summer and urges Congress for more funding. Information and apps available through principals, superintendents, or local Military Training Camps Association representatives.
A list of locally licensed vehicles shows entries for Glenwood and nearby towns. Cars include Chevrolets and Fords from dealers and owners such as Lester Kiger and Fred M. Edwards, with models like coupe and touring versions.
The word harem comes from Arabic heram meaning unlawful or forbidden, contrasting halal for lawful. Turks altered haram to harem adding alits Lik meaning place, naming the Mohammedan house area for women as their sanctuary.
A Glenwood armory program marked the annual eighth grade promotion of 75 rural pupils. Principal awards recognized perfect attendance, scholarship leaders Flora Johnson and a tie for second between Margy Jackson and Doria Stochill, plus a long list of honor roll graduates and numerous schools and students named.
About 98 attendees gathered for the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power cooking school held at the company offices. Prizes were awarded to those who correctly estimated the cost of a nine day cooking course for the housing project. Demonstrations showcased cooking with electric equipment and the promise of value in modern appliances.
Hillsdale residents recall a class skating party at the Glenwood rink with 61 on the floor. Social notices include marriage announcements for Ergot Selles to Deltha Haack in Salt Lake City and other gatherings at the Buffington and Culver households. A Children’s Day program is planned at the church, with numerous visits and dinners among local families in Hillsdale and neighboring towns.
A D French a longtime Glenwood resident and Civil War veteran who served in the 89th Illinois and was the regiment’s last survivor died in Glenwood after a life of public service. He married Anna Patterson Burdel in 1867 and had five children. He worked as telegraph operator, county treasurer, and banker before retiring, traveling widely and engaging in religious work. Funeral services featured American Legion and G A R honor guards with music and a firing squad. He is survived by his wife, two children, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.
The young people’s club held its first dance since organization on Thursday night with over 50 attendees. Dudley Conner led as president with Malcolm Juelke as vice president. the evening featured a skit The Fatal Quest and music by Dorothy Galliher. A next meeting includes a June 16 picnic and annual dues are 7 60 a month.
Burlington Route updates timetable: no evening eastbound service as No 30 is discontinued. Rider impact noted. ongoing schedule adjustments affect departures from main stations.
Fragmentary text discusses Orsi fore herbals, cry, knighthood and actual chivalry. It notes existence of chivalric requirement and oral element without full context or clear conclusion.
Nine members of Malvern's Boy Scout Troop No. 4 depart Sunday for a one week camp at Sioux City. The site lies in wooded bluffs along the Missouri River offering recreation and scouting study. Activities include swimming games hikes archery and craftsman ship with trained leaders guiding merit badge work and advancement. Scouts: John Slothower George Talbot Lawrence Frazier Harvey Hasselquist Billy Cardwell Kenneth Evans Malcolm Campbell Edel Knight Billy Gaer Dale Dyke.
Over 100 members of the Wilson family attended the annual reunion at Oakland Park. A noon picnic dinner was served followed by a short business meeting and election of Clarence Boles as president and Leong Bentley as secretary for next year. The Oakland gathering adjourned at the Welch home where motion pictures of the reunion were shown. Attendees from Malvern included Lloyd Landis Clem and families, Blanche Wilson, and Galen Boles families.
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