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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
7
Mills County reports a minor house blaze at the Franklin Green residence Sunday afternoon tackled by Malvern firefighters. A U S weather bureau tornado warning prompted sirens Sunday night though the storm proved mild with little damage. Elsewhere in the county wind damage and up to 1 inch of rain were reported.
Mrs. Louis Leu of Malvern forgot to turn off the stove causing thick smoke. Neighbor Mrs. Howard Netson rushed to help and asked firemen to remove the smoke. A mistaken fire alarm sent trucks to the Leu home while dinner burned and the incident ended as a social misadventure.
The Horseshoe Saddle club presents the Little Britches Rodeo in Hastings this Saturday and Sunday with 1:30 and 7:00 shows on Saturday and 2:00 shows on Sunday. Ages 8 to 17 may enter and 20 events include dronc riding bulldogging calf roping and pole bending. Karen Lyman in Minden can provide information.
Malvern Community School district board met in June to discuss disposal of the old junior high building. The site may be purchased for a future swimming pool with the project pending. Ian Beard approved routine oils.
The Dutch Gun Club prepares its 24th July 5 event in the St. Johns area with the Sky Kings high aerial act and Troup Esqueda cycling troupe. Lt. Gov. Ro ger Jepsen will deliver the patriotic address. Kay Bruce and Bob Rabe provide stage entertainment while Silver Star Shows runs carnival rides and helicopter jumps. Fireworks promise the largest display yet and food stands are coordinated by Orlo Jones.
The 4-H Carnival will be held Saturday June 12 at 3 p.m. in the Mills County Fairgrounds 4-H building Malvern. Proceeds aid the citizenship trip to Washington DC July 8-18. Activities include Cake Walk Sponge Throw Ring Toss Queen Contest Jail Dart Throw Egg Toss Ping Pong Ball Dunking Stool Ducks and Rings Penalty Toss Fish Pond Cream Can and Softballs Animal Gamble and more. A color TV drawing will occur during the event.
The Malvern Park Board sponsors a supervised recreation program for boys and girls from 2nd to 6th grade. It runs weekdays this summer from 1 to 3 p m starting June 14 at the teen center for four months.
A brief severe wind storm Sunday night broke a 10 day heat lull in central Mills County and eased the season's first heat wave. Temperatures rose into the 90s with high humidity making conditions uncomfortable.
Chantry School Children’s Choir directed by Bill Gilbert will perform aboard the Belle of Brownville on Sunday June 13 in Brownville Nebraska. The Brownville Historical Society sponsors Membership Day with free admissions for members from 1 to 5 p.m. and a reception with punch and cookies.
Ruth Circle WSCS of Malvern United Methodist plans a pillow cleaning project at the church June 15. Mrs. Kenneth Scott chairs the event with Fluff n Puff cleaning equipment set up on site from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service deodorizes feathers and cleans ticking while customers watch, raising funds for the circle.
Town council failed to reach a quorum for the regular June meeting as members were unable to attend. Mayor Truman Hardy reports attendees discussed town problems informally before adjourning, with officials returning home after a brief session.
A Sunday evening storm in Mills County caused immediate damage to corn plants. Farmers initially feared blight but later determined the harm was wind related, not a disease.
A Malvern Senior Citizens Center at the Community building was opened with about 50 attendees led by the Malvern Senior Citizens Council. Speakers included Mrs. Gwen Speer and Mrs. Evelyn Clayton, with Rev. Howard Mace and Mrs. Bernice Bower. The meeting sought local input on future center activities and service for those over 45. Prizes and refreshments followed, donated by Malvern merchants.
The Mills county pilot summer recreation project got under way at Boehner Park Malvern with eight to ten youths. Funded by the federal Office of Economic Opportunity with 5000 dollars the program runs at multiple towns including Glenwood Silver City Hastings Henderson Emerson and Pacific Junction. Program director Joan Lindburg leads a staff of Sue Taylor Keith Barber and Rolfe Taylor offering crafts games and group activities for third through eighth graders with rain sites arranged at local facilities.
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