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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
An editorial notes the current quiet in Europe masks underlying tensions. It cautions that those seeking peace may become complacent as the peril of war remains latent, citing Time Magazine’s study on war background as a warning.
The item surveys liquor control needs in Mills County after several tragedies blamed on alcohol, critiques government rearmament neglect, and references a proposed educational liquor program. It also parodies the 40 hour work week and reflects on a literary piece about poetry and public life.
A collage of vintage items references Good Old Days notes from The Leader Ti, school board sale notices for two small buildings, Johnstown aid collections, an 1889 item about a hose purchase, and a 1939 Silver City sale notice. It blends local reminiscence with civic notices and bids, naming Boehner family ties, school district actions, and auction terms.
Local Junior Chamber of Commerce event at Legion Park, Red Oak, July 28 offers three and five gaited pleasure, western, and pony classes for owners from southwest Town. Separately, Union County hosts seismograph crew from Phillips Petroleum exploring western Union County geology to locate prime drilling sites. Sted OA area candidates won 14 test placements at University of Town taat week. Eloise Heckert unofficially named crown Princess after taking first in Latin I and placing in three other events.
Wesley Chapel notes show Ralph Adams and Rosa Adams traveling to Lamont to visit Milo Adams and remain for weeks. Rev. Nesbitt and Allen head to Indianola for institute. Sowers nephews visited grandparents Jim and Kenneth Sowers. Parker family updates include Clinton Parker Jr returning from Ames and relatives in Holdridge Omaha and Washington, D.C. trips. Fickel family members seen in Des Moines and Holdridge region.
A week of mixed reactions followed the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Buffalo Washington New York and Hyde Park. While officials welcomed the tour as a sign of closer Anglo American ties a minority of isolationists warned Britain still owes war debts.
Mansfield News Letter notes its long service in Mills County over 25 years, offering a philosophy of personal attention and reverence in funeral care. It mentions Sally Rand and balloons, humorously linking to government and military use while noting budget constraints. Texas area is cited for context.
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