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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
A jumble of local items notes hazards from birds and animals when driving toward Omaha and a jackrabbit chase that shattered windshields. It mentions a Decoration Day poisoning incident, dairy month prods, a large button collection, and the Soil Conservation office staff list, including Eloise Hertz and Kathryn Swain among others.
A Wednesday afternoon thunderstorm swept Mills County bringing near an inch of rain and hail along with high winds. Damages from hail were reported in eastern Nebraska and parts of the county with wind and hail noted at Strahan. The rain aided dry conditions, helping grass and crops, and the shower reduced heat with cooler temperatures. The rain was expected to ease grasshopper and chinch bug pressures.
W. KR. Bolngloa was recorded by state conservation communities via the state cluster Chamber of Commerce. Commission on palat deals were announced. Leal wees.
W G Short of Emerson builds a full three car railroad set including a locomotive passenger coach and caboose. He crafted molds castings and all machining to create an exact replica and runs a lively exchange with visiting hobbyists about power ration casting and lathe work.
The Malvern area outlines the plan to purchase a new lighter weight farm fire truck with specialized equipment for farm fires. It will carry water, a high pressure pump, hose and related gear, with a committee of three to manage the vehicle during contributions. The Malvern Volunteer Fire department will house the truck, supply trained operators, keep it ready for action, and donate $250 toward the purchase.
Two hundred fifty pheasant chicks arrived in the county this week with 600 total chickens distributed between the Carter farm in Center township and the Dr. Kling property in Malvern. The birds will be kept in tens for weeks then released to suitable cover. Visitors may view from at least ten feet away at the Kline lot where the chicks are on display.
Mulholland's plans a large remodeling sale following a major restocking order. The store intends to move out its big stock and rebuild with enhanced displays and improved equipment.
A combination concert and social is planned for tomorrow evening by the county 4-H band to raise funds for new caps. The band will perform, refreshments will be served, and members invite all to attend the event and support the band’s appearance at Ak-Sar-Hen and Des Moines carrier events.
County equipment will start this week on repairing the black top road south of Malvern. A scarifier was brought in earlier and work begins when labor is available. Crews will remove the black top and lay a sturdier base of gravel and dirt with special attention to drainage. Deep gravel drains will be added near the hilltop and near the fair grounds livestock barn. Traffic will remain on the road to help form a solid bed while the county delays repaving until packing is complete. The department also nears completion on the road south of Strahan and starts on the road east of Malvern.
Three Malvern youths Mary Brewer Anna Mary Frazier and Edna Bingham will travel next week to the Epworth League Institute at Indianola for a week of religious study and activities.
Trustees unite interested to improve South Grove cemetery by planting trees along the outer fence and volunteers to plant as they desire. Road to the cemetery is to be graveled and trustees aim to better its condition with donor involvement.
County residents are invited to attend a Bavate of Ak-Sar-Bey event on June 13 with continued activities through July. The notice mentions organizers including A. Ser-Dea and George 'Waits, urging Melrera and Mills county participants to obtain compile stary tickets and join the celebration.
John W. Morgan died in a Sunday morning car crash after leaving a Waller barn dance. Raymond Briggs fled the scene but was later arrested on manslaughter charges after Morgan’s father alerted authorities. Morgan, 5, survived by a son and widow who died earlier. burial planned in Jameson, Missouri.
Funeral services for Mrs J W Shenefield were held at Mansfield Funeral Home. She died Friday at home south of Malvern after ill health. Born Margaret Maria Steffee in York County Pennsylvania January 20 1852 she married John Wesley Shenefield in 1806 and moved from Ohio to Malvern in 1882. She leaves two sons 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren with many neighbors and friends in attendance.
The Straman Alumni Association will hold a social banquet at the schoolhouse on June 17 at 7 PM. A committee has planned two entertaining programs and invites all alumni to attend for fellowship and updates.
Bystanders along Highway 34 report crowds at the old swimming pool near Glenwood. The Leader photographer captured several swimmers cooling off on a warm day as the dam behind the pool backs up water for the Glenwood Water Works. Nearby Malvern plans a municipal pool opening July 1 to provide a supervised, clean facility for county residents.
Malvern's town council met Monday evening to consider the town's business. Routine matters were discussed and approved before adjournment.
Township checkers started this week on enforcing farmers county wide under the 1939 soil conservation program. Center Township began Friday with Deer Creek and Anderson starting Monday. Lyons and Silver Creek Tuesday. Indian Creek and White Cloud yesterday. Aerial county maps guide compliance and cropping checks, with data to be compiled at the county office. A list of workers per township includes Anderson Ray Plumb and others, Center Claude Witlaus and Dwight Buffington, Deer Creek A John MacGinnis and Henry Kayton, Indian Creek Vernon Crouse and Clyde McLain, Lyons Raymond Warner and Carl Phelps, Oak Fred Kruse and Albert Brandt, Silver Creek Robert Betton and Ralph Maddocks, St Marys Richard Green and Harold McCain, White Cloud Harold McCain and Ray Hilton.
Two Malvern boys attend a government education program sponsored by CMU and supported by national groups. The camp assigns youths to groups representing various governmental values to engage in mock politics and governance. Participants include Hartly Knight and Robert Bligham, welcomed by WR Blagham.
A D French, among Mills County's last Civil War veterans, died last Wednesday night at age 97 after six years bedridden. His funeral was held Sunday at Glenwood Congregational Church with Reverend Dr. Frederick W. Long officiating and assistance from the American Legion and Auxiliary. French lived in Mills County seven years and was born January 14, 1843 in Williamsville, Pennsylvania.
George Foxworthy, a Mills county resident for many years, died at the county farm at age 87. Funeral services were held at 4 o clock this afternoon. He was survived by a widow and several relatives, with friends attending his home in the days prior.
Bargain week promotion from Tennant Shop at Die vildavaenn clearanes wabe offers mid season discounts. Ad copy promises sales on furniture and home items with quotations and price notes to stimulate purchases, reflecting a regional clearance event.
More than 100 girls from county 4-H clubs gathered in Malvern for a day of reports, singing, ceremonies, and demonstrations. Honorary member Mrs Ward Wekel of Wesley Chapel was inducted by Nell Doers of Clever Cooks. Doris Klingaman received a token of appreciation for her service as home demonstration agent. New county officers were installed, including Adie Windt and Hester Ann Wrieldt. Guest Rev William Lee spoke on democracy and citizenship. Awards honored 100 percent attendance and uniformed groups. music and play performances were featured by several clubs.
Sunday programs will be presented at Baptist and Presbyterian churches during morning service. Baptist will feature Sunday school children with a program titled Truul's by the Wayside. Presbyterian will include special music and pieces from the Sunday school department. A special offering will support Sunday school sessions. Services at 11 a.m. replace the regular worship.
The ceremony at Tabor College will feature speakers and graduate processions. Details were obscured by OCR errors but indicate a Friday commencement with mentions of stages, exams, and student participation during the event at the college campus.
The Villisca ceremony marks poet Mia Pather Nelson starting a weeklong role as alabeque of the ewiba peel. The event culminates with a sought reward last day.
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