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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
5
Mils county farmers have more than 80 000 acres of corn planted according to County Extension Director Dick Goos and District Conservationist Ray W Jones. Goos expects little more corn due to late season while 89 000 acres marks over 20 percent decline from last year.
Mills county court house will close next Thursday June 21 if all county officers attend the annual county officers training school in Des Moines. The closure follows legislative changes affecting county offices taxes and related duties.
The Southwest Iowa League summer schedule lists pairings by date. Key matchups include Glenwood, Treynor, Malvern, Schlitz, and Tabor playing at various sites from June 10 through August 5, with several rainouts noted and multiple rematches across weeks. Specific dates cover June 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, August 2, and 5, with venues including Glenwood, Treynor, Malvern, Schlitz, and Tabor.
Glenwood Lions club will sponsor a Sunday fishing contest at Glenwood lake the fourth annual event. Only cane poles allowed to prevent danger from rods. Lake stocked with 3500 bullheads Friday. no fishing until 1 30 p m Sunday. Prizes in three age groups plus additional awards for notable catches and early entries.
Monday cattle trade at Omaha and major markets showed lighter volume with feedlots cautious amid OPS price limits. Steers and yearlings mainly $32.50 to $35.50, top $38. short-feds down to $27.50, heavy western steers around $33. Stockers steady with Colorado heifers about $36.28, other stockers $33.50, yearling steers to $26. Hog prices mixed with 180 to 360 lb at $19, pens 25 to 26 cents higher. fat lambs steady to 50 cents lower with spring lambs around $35 to $35.25.
Dry ingredients for murtins and coffee cake can be mixed ahead and stored in a covered container labeled. When ready, add liquid ingredients and bake as desired.
The town schedules weekly Saturday night band concerts in the business district directed by James Sandin. The Tabor council budgets 15 for each concert and approved a Jeep purchase to replace the Water department pickup. Residents request street resurfacing with rock, but funds are insufficient despite many letters to the council.
A double ring wedding performed by Father Kelly at St John s church Plattsmouth Neb Kathryn Rhodes became the bride of James Sandin Attendants included Patricia Tischel of St Paul Minn and Wallace Cleveland of Council Bluffs The couple held a reception at St John s hall then left for Niagara Falls and will return to Tabor next week They will reside in the Rommel apartment Mrs Sandin resumes teaching at Tabor High School this fall while Mr Sandin becomes band director and head of instrumental music in Tabor schools
Preliminary plans were discussed last Friday evening at the Town Teaver and Light company office for forming a Business Women's club. A gran of business women attended the meeting to discuss formation and future activities.
Invitation from Sidney accepted and garden club events described. Includes hostess lines at Mrs. Fred Focht home with Miss Mabel McCormick and Mrs. TN Barbour. Business meeting led by Mrs. J N Barbour, roll call, program on flowers and baskets, and plans for a picnic. Several members and guests mentioned with local names and addresses.
A holiday party tip explains securing a corsage to the bare shoulder using cellophane tape. It notes the same method can fasten the corsage to the wrist for wearability and convenience during festive gatherings.
Final operations underway for the Good Samaritan Rest Home for the aged in Tabor with a Monday July 2 opening. Rev. Pat Worcester to supervise and state approvals completed. The two story building with 29 rooms and steam heat will welcome all denominations and offer first class care in a Christian atmosphere. Formal applications and reasonable fees will follow.
Mills County high school seniors were hosted by Mills County Rural Youth on Tuesday evening June 5 at the Malvern Community building. An original skit a radio program titled Wint or Tasert featured Earl Nansel as announcer and Bill Jurgens as master of ceremonies. Contestants Nancy Harold Glenwood Larry DuVal Tabor Maxine Griffin and Jerry Anderson Malvern earned Lulu Lily Lollipops and Chewing Gin for correct answers. Wayne Back played accordion with Beth Mayberry Charlene Nelson and Bill Jur Jenska assisting.
The Glenwear chapter of the D A R met Tuesday at the Brick Inn for a luncheon and business meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Pearl McMahon, Mrs. Laura Caldwell, Mrs. D M Kline and Mrs. Frank Rommel. Nelle Bogart led the regular business session after which officers for the new year were installed.
Mr and Mrs L N Barbour marked their 37th wedding anniversary on Sunday by visiting Shenandoah with Mrs Edna Rhode and Misses Bess Hopkins and Mabel McCormick to view a peony display at the church.
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