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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
9
At the Henderson Methodist Church a Sunday program by the Vacation Bible School featured student exhibits and corsages for mothers. About 40 pupils attended. 28 diplomas were awarded for perfect attendance. Additional notes cover staff changes, local visits, church events, and community notices including upcoming free Philco event and various social visits.
A Malvern Sunday School gathering drew 68 attendees for a Bible camp closing service led by missionary Paul Johnsen. Numerous families from Oak Oak and surrounding areas joined activities, birthdays celebrated, and daily vacation Bible school ongoing with local families hosting and visiting.
A reflective column blends kitchen chatter and holiday notes on Father’s Day. It recalls simple pleasures, gratitude for health and friends, and a playful poem about love, happiness, and the elusive almighty dollar. Local items mention Vandy Andy Henderson club, Mrs Parker hosting, and Drake and Malvern connections.
Mrs John Rainbow hosted the Wesley Chanel W S C S gathering with about 15 attending at the new home. June 22 church meeting named hostesses Mrs Kevan Parker and Mrs Russell Ascel. devotionals by Fil sie and Evelyn Wilken. program notes include baby Creal Elizabeth born June 19 to Mr and Mrs C W Miller of Omaha. various community notes and school events referenced with local names and dates.
Malvern Iowa council members Pace Neill Adams and Hall present with O'Dell and Zanders absent. Bills approved include Dean Ditmar Ishor general fund 60.00, power and light street lighting 47.06, Bateman labor 4.90, Campbell labor 3.765, Ray Bateman salary 96.56, Glen Enerett salary 98.00, Donald Weak salary 56.00, Yallas Pekxins labor TAO.
A historical ledger lists numerous payments and allocations to labor, merchandise, insurance, and services across General Fund, Water Fund, and Street Construction Fund. Names include Ernest Alley, Kenneth Hedlund, Ray Tateman, and J Beckwith. vendors include Green Bay Shr Co, Nu-Tone Products Co, Missouri Valley Machinery Co, Perry Cloyd, and Interstate Machinery. The document notes an adjournment motion, with Woodford Byington as Town Clerk, and items ranging from paints and greases to repairs, licenses, and fuel.
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