Malvern gets 700 ibis planted for bank erosion control
In Mills County the east bank near the new Malvern Community building receives 700 ibis as a gift from Mrs Mildred Martin to beautify and stabilize the slope. Supt N P Crink notes many gifts support building and grounds. The town adds a new school band director Fred Fischer and a music program while council minutes hint at calls for broader recreation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Community High
Mildred Martin
N. P. Crink
Fred Fischer
Methodist Ministers Reappointed in Mills County
Ministers serving charges in Mills County were reap pointed to their congregations at the annual conference in Des Moines. Appointments are made annually by the bishop and district superintendent cabinet. Ministers named include Clarence Woulard at Malvern Strahan, Delbert V. Terry at Nishna Valley Parish, E LeRoy Pullman at Pacific Junction, and Ernest E. Basyc at Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Des Moines
Nishna Valley
Paristy
Emerson, Hastings
Henderson
Wesley Chapel
Delbert V
Terry
Silver City
Hillsdale
Pacific Junction
E. LeRoy
Malvern Council Approves Sewer and Street Surfacing Plans
The Malvern town council in its June meeting authorized street resurfacing including the alley north of the parking lot and the fire station approach with Jack Stanley Inc. Also approved a sewer extension 170 feet south from Main and First to serve the Louis Miller place and others. Mayor Hardy received a 73-signature letter requesting summer recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Town Council
Jack Stanley, Inc
Main St
First St
Truman Hardy
Complete Last Pony Creek Impounding Structure Forming 8 Acre Lake
The last water impounding structure in the 19,000 acre Pony Creek Watershed Project has been completed. Referred to by conservationists as site No. 21, this structure is the largest of the series and creates an eight acre lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Creek
Pony Creek Watershed Projects and Local Lake Park Noted
Eighteen new motor vehicle registrations and several marriage licenses are recorded. The Pony Creek Watershed Project, started in 1961, includes a large 83 acre lake with 6 acre adjacent park featuring campgrounds and trails. The project spans Mills and Pottawatomie Counties with county road structures and Soil Conservation Service support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Pony Creek
Mills
Pottawatomie
Mills County
County Conservation Commission
Dutch Gun Club Forth of July Celebration at Malvern
Southwest Iowa’s Dutch Gun Club prepares for the Malvern Forth of July celebration with a record fireworks display, motorbike races, sky divers, helicopter rides, and a patriotic address. Kay Bruce of Hastings headlines with Alexander and the Wainwrights also on the bill. Emcees Bloomer and McManamy, with Bob Rabe providing music, and a teen dance featured during the day. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sky Kings
Iowa
Malvern
Louis Knop
Knop
Kay Bruce
Hastings
Alejandros
Wainwrights
F. E
Mike" Bloomer
McManamy
Bob Rabe
Page Four
Kay Bruce Crowned Miss Southwest Iowa 1972
Kay Bruce 18 of Hastings won Miss Southwest Iowa 1972 in Clarinda on Saturday night. Sponsored by Red Oak Lions Club, she earns a 350 dollar scholarship a gown and travel expenses for the Miss Town Pageant and will appear on network TV during the summer and in the Shenandoah Shentennial parade. First runner up Christina Hall, second Carol Penn, third Janet Reese, fourth Carol Meek, and Darna Baxter named Miss Congeniality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Miss Bruce
Europe
Clarinda
Kay
Davenport
Carol Penn
Red Oak
Janet Reese
Carol Meek
Shenandoah
Darna Baxter
Veritable Arsenal Found Near Glenwood After Neighbor's Death
An Omaha man’s death led to discovery of a concealed arsenal west of Glenwood. The site contained rifles, handguns, dynamite, blasting caps and large quantities of ammunition. Authorities warned against visiting the property as the dynamite is old and unstable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Wilder
Continental Can Company
Manley Wilder
California
James Thomas
Mary Wilder
Jack Wilder
Thomas
Alcohol Tax and Firearms Division
25Th Demolition Squadron
Accident at Highway Exit Ramp Causes Vehicle Damage
A Sunday morning crash one mile south of Pacific Junction caused heavy damage. Donald Ethridge of Springfield Missouri pulled from Highway 44 onto an exit ramp and hit Kathleen Loffer of Plattsmouth, with Ethridge’s car sustaining about 1000 dollars in damage and the Loffer vehicle about 425 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Sheriff's Office
Donald Ethridge
Springfield
Kathleen Loffer
Plattsmouth
Loffer
Mills County Board Accepts Culvert Bid from Stuart Ross
The Mills County Board of Supervisors opened four bids for a 56 inch by 170 foot structural plate pipe culvert. The lowest bid from Stuart M. Ross Company of West Des Moines was accepted at 13 634 dollars for Mule Creek culvert south of Frank Chamberlain's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Board of Superisors
Stuart M. Ross Company
West Des Moines
Overload and overwidth fines handed to four by justices
Lawrence Hopp of Randolph faced a truck overlead penalty with a $24.15 fine and costs imposed by Justice of Peace John Hall. Two trackers, Richard Brown and Imogene, were fined five dollars plus costs for overwidth, and Kenneth Naire of Red Oak was fined twelve dollars plus costs for overload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hopp
Randolph
Justice of Peace
John Hall
Virginia Hall
Richard Brown
Imogene
Kenneth Naire
Red Oak
Two Theft Reports in Pony Creek Area
Two thefts were reported to the sheriff from the Pony Creek area. Thieves entered a dragline by breaking windows and stole tools and equipment used in ridge work. Another theft occurred at a residence owned by Raymond Kathman near Highway 275, with items such as copier tubing wires a sink drain bedding a radio and a clock taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Creek
Sheriff's Office
Charles Weber
Raymond Kathman
St. Joseph
Highway 275
Japanese Teacher to Study Methods at Malvern High
The Malvern Education Association will bring a Japanese English teacher to Malvern next fall to study the American education system. The host family will be Mr. and Mrs. George Mort. The teacher will attend local school activities and learn English at Fordham University before arrival. The program is part of a 1968 initiative by Japan’s Ministry of Education to boost English instruction and mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Education Association
Malvern
George Mort
MEA
Iowa State Education Association
TSEA
Coucil of International Educational Exchange, Inc
New York
Youth For Understanding To Place
Iowa
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Oween Mills County
Malvern-Strahan
Clarence Woollard
Jon Kemp
Community District School Board
Terry Clark
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
Charles Ellison
Plymouth
Bennie LE
Vanderpool
Oldsmobiles
Charlotte O'Dell
Ed Barkus
Robert F. Cowan
Carolyn Brenton
Ford
Richard A. Bichel
Dodie
David F. Neece
Pontiac
Duane Stone
Randall D. Forney
Deborah A. Harmon
Harry Benton
Joy Lice Webster
Tabor
Chevrolet
Jerry J. Vrba
Lloyd FE. Voss
Emerson
Glenwood Florist
Dodge
Emory Kuhl
Ford Truck
Iowa Power and Light
David Lynn Ronefeld
Karen Ann O'Dell
Terra
S. W
Southwest Iowa
Keith Bruce
Nishna Valley Community High School
Terry Clack
Clarinda Herald- Journal
269Th
Savanna
The
Cawadron
Jack B. Wilder
Omaha
Clarinda State Hospital
Mule Creek
Frank Chamberlain
Hall’s
MCHS
Beauty AT Sea
Joni Kelley
Washington, D.C
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