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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
6
Motorists in Mills County face a 1 to 2 a m restriction in the business district to aid street cleaning as town council posts new signs. In Hastings, delivery of The Leader was delayed when a mail sack was moved by a bus driver after post office hours, causing a circuitous trip to Council Bluffs before returning.
Sheriff Bob Moore responded to two highway crashes early Wednesday. Ray Nielson’s 48 De Soto suburban sedan left the grade near the Nishna bridge on Highway 34, demolishing the car but injuring no passengers. On Highway 2765, Max Dalrymple’s Schroeder cattle truck rolled off Pony creek hill, scattering cattle and wrecking the truck. neither driver nor cattle were hurt.
The Glenswood Saddle Horse Association plans a two day event under lights at the county seat grounds June 22 and 23. No admission or entry fees, funded by local sponsors, with mounts from ponies to five gaited horses, harness and exhibition acts. Inter county events include potato races with teams from Oakland and Cass County against Glenwood. The club offers liberal awards and expects many entries.
Mrs Nora McCord widow of the latePBC McCord and former mayor of Malvern died Wednesday afternoon after a three week illness with two weeks in hospital. Death was due to complications from diabetes. Survived by two sons William LaVern and Ivan, five grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday at Manafield Funeral Home.
Roger Landis Paul Duff Jerry Stourdill Paul Hixson and Otis Conyers departed Wednesday with Stewart Hall bound for Clark Nebraska where they will be employed for a few weeks stripping bluegrass field work in a labor detail with ongoing assignment and supervision.
County Extension Director Dick Goos inspects corn on the Albert Craig farm south of Malvern as authorities monitor corn borer egg masses. Entomologist Earl Raun advises spraying or dusting with DDT once 50 egg masses per 100 plants appear, with higher material when dusting. Goos plans corn borer schools to teach farmers field checks and egg mass detection.
The Town-Des Moines conference announced appointments for Millis county churches. Rev. Clare Boos moves from Emerson-Hastings to Humeston, Rev. J. S. Englund shifts to Emerson-Hastings, and Rev. Peter Trucano remains at Wesley Chapel-Henderson after a revised transfer plan. Several others relocate within Randolph-Tabor, Malvern, Glenwood, and nearby charges while Rev. O. E. Cooley becomes district superintendent.
Miss Lois Gearhart graduated from Brownell Hall Omaha in an 11 o'clock ceremony last Friday receiving her degree. Her parents Mr and Mrs FH L Gearhart Mr and Mrs Howard Gearhart and Mr and Mrs Weldon Gearhart of Silver City attended the ceremony. The Gearharts also attended Brownell Sunday and baccalaureate Sunday the two Sundays before commencement. The Maye Fete held Saturday before the exercises was also attended by the Gearharts. Miss Lois plans to remain at home this summer.
Wilber Hower of Chicago, former Malvern resident, buys the Legion Drive In from the Harry Hammons post. He will take possession July 1 and aims to continue service in a similar manner. The Donts plan to reopen in Dro Shonka building July 1 with recreation and dancing space and continue lunches, sandwiches, coffee, ice cream, and soft drinks."]
The Dutch Gu o club of north of town hosts a free July 4 celebration at the Mills County fair grounds. A trap shoot at 4 pm leads to 5 pm entertainment featuring clowns Chuck Cornell and Harold Climke barber shop quartet soprano vocalist and Malvern high school band. Admission is free and prizes are given via donation tickets sold by members. The finale is a mammoth fireworks display with multiple set pieces and large aerial effects.
Three new memorial books were placed on the Malvern library shelf this week. Readers can find Ries of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader, and At Snug Harbor by Alta Hale Seymour.
County superintendant Ady Hammers plans travel to Spirit Lake next week for the annual school of instruction for county superintendents. Dwight Anderson and Amy White, Art Lee Hiley, Glenwood and Ernestine Neill, Malvern named among those invited. The ad lists attendees and local auto dealers. proceeds from the June 5 ice cream event fund home-made treats at the church lawn. Public invited. patronage appreciated.
Malvern's vacation Bible school ends its two week session Friday with a 10 30 a m picnic after a church service rehearsal and a noon picnic dinner Pupils and teachers attend a worship program at 8 p m at the Baptist church featuring art and craft exhibits and a student program The school averaged 101 attendees and offered instruction in religion recreation art crafts and music
Prominent Mills County resident Francis Wiliam Choate 81 died at his Glenwood home after a brief illness. Services were held at Raynor Chapel. Born in Glenwood he worked in mercantile and freight business in South Dakota before farm work with his father. He ran Glenwood Opinion and Mills County Tribune with his son Wayne, served as publisher, mayor Sears, and deacon in the church. Survived by wife Caroline, son Leonarto, and daughter-in-law Ja eel Choate.
Forty four pupils from Zelina o nant Pleteher and Mrs. Fleetcher’s classes participated in a piano recital at the Gletayoud high school auditorium on Monday evening. The group ranged from beginners to accomplished pianists, with several adding a professional note to the performance. Participants hailed from Malvern Strahan Glenwood Hastings and Silver City. Due to the previous night’s schedule, seven gifted pupils could not participate.
Temperatures ranged from 55 to 92 degrees over the week with 2.5 percent rainfall. Forecasters expect continued warmth in the area as the pattern remains mild and dry.
Milita county 4 H girls held their rally day at the Malvern Community building. Officers named Charlene Bryant president Naomi Chamberlain vice president Joan Mills secretary Paris Kahl treasurer and Elva Merritt historian. Dr M Kline of Malvern was made an honorary member. Joan Mills won best grooming and was highlighted as the top representative in the reviews.
Local sponsors promote a community banquet in Silver City with food and socializing for families. An event chair from Glen Lam of Mince-Gouis Willepatch announces admission price and aims to welcome attendees without special invitations.
Town moves into phase two of renewals for 1940 48 licenses numbers under 500000. Drivers with birthdays on or after July 1 can renew within a 30 day window before their birthday. Renewals will be processed Wednesdays from May through August. About 700000 new pink permits are in use statewide.
Malvern library announces summer hours with limited weekday service from 2 to 6 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. The schedule runs through the season, with adjustments by staff for holidays and program needs.
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