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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
5
Malvern town council held a special session at R. W. Latsfield’s house trailer to discuss and pass an amendment to the town beer ordinance raising permit costs from 100 to 125 dollars. Minutes and the ordinance appear in this issue. Officials weighed Sunday sales infractions but found insufficient evidence for action.
The 11th annual J. D. McMullin descendants reunion and picnic was held at Emerson park on Sunday June 14. A morning thunder shower passed but did not dampen spirits as a bountiful noon meal and garden party centerpieces preceded a business session with officers elected.
John Waller attended a Central States Motor Carriers association meeting in South Omaria Friday where Interstate Commerce Commission representatives spoke. FCC agents will be in Omaha this week to investigate violations of the National Motor Carrier act, focusing on cutting of rates from filed tariffs.
Mills county Young Republicans meet June 27 at 10 a.m. in the Glenwood courthouse. County Chairman Horace F. Greenwood aims to select debates for the state convention in Des Moines on July 9 and to elect a temporary chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer for the war year. Eligible members include Republicans aged 18 to 21 who are present and qualified.
Malver Community Club members will meet Friday in the basement of the Community Building to select a new president for the third time this year after resignations by former chiefs L. Tieury and V. W. Creuk who moved to other towns. The session will begin at 7 oclock with other business on the agenda.
Mills county 4 H girls head to Ames for four day state convention led by Delpha Donner and Mrs Clinton Parker. Delegates include Marjorie Klindt Joyce Pierson Inez Powles Charlotte Wederquist Harriet Talbott Helen Tucker Edna May Lowrey Helton Hasselquist Lorraine Hodges. Approximately 1300 girls expected with sessions on Oven Products and homemaking speakers from Columbia University Boston and state Farm Bureau officials.
J B Wearin Jr of Malvern earns a bachelor degree from the University of Chicago at the May commencement. He studied law preparatory work after Malvern High and a year at Phillips Exeter. Wearin active in campus life and plans a northern Michigan vacation before returning home. Parents J F Wearin and wife attended the convocation in Chicago.
Malvern will be first in southwest Towa to view the new feature Showbat at the Empress Theater this Thursday through Saturday. Irene Dunne and Allan Jones headline the cast in a film praised for improvements over prior productions and hailed by critics as one of the year’s best.
Readers are advised that from June 22 through September banks' iniuts will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 12 noon with a rate of 3380 ppm. Malvert Trust and Savings Bank.
The contract for paving 47 tiles of secondary coat on the highway running south of town was let to Jade Schia Noscher eet Hanerodt for 7975 dollars. Work is expected to start soon.
About 70 bonus bonds were distributed at the Malvern post office with payments averaging around $600 per veteran. Some received up to twice that amount as funds were mailed to Des Moines for cashing, and officials expect over $50,000 to be distributed in total. Adjutant Tf. C. Slater of the American Legion reported 70 applications filed for veterans, with a few still awaiting submission.
Ward C. Slothaner returned Friday from Davenport where he attended the Grand Lodge sessions. From this district also went Frank Oglevie Emerson lodge, W. B. Astes Randolph lodge, Lowell Elliott Sidney lodge, R. S. Bloedell Tabor lodge, Cable Rover Glenwood lodge, and S. E. Pollitt Silver City lodge. They report a good session.
About one hundred fifty alumni and guests attended Hastings high school's first annual banquet in the Methodist church last Friday. Ladies' Aid provided a fine dinner with long tables, flowers, and colored programs. Donald Anderson led songs and gave an Edgar Guest verse, with toasts by Supt BD Fellows and remarks by Adaline Martin. Ruth Pierce played piano as a class roll call showed most graduates present.
The Rural Young People group met at the Lewis Rodman home with 24 members. Officers elected: Rosemary Rodin president, Shirley Linear vice president, Dorothy Mint secretary, Lewis Rodin treasurer, Mars Henderson jeep reporter. Committees formed and plans for Achievement Day discussed. Several members planned to attend Camp Brewster June 26 weekend. Entertainment by Buhel and Rosy, with cake and wafers served.
Nanparedi Hilneavy Mills County couple marks fifty years of marriage at their Malvern home. Lee G. Adams and Rosa Henderson hosted over 60 guests for a noon dinner and an open house from two to six. More than 125 visitors came, with punch and wafers served and cigars for the men. The couple wed January 16, 1886 at Walnut Grove Nebraska and moved to Mills County two years later. They have three children Milo C Adams Ralph B Adams and Lela Latchaw plus three grandchildren. Relatives from Keota Red Oak Omaha and Cedar Rapids attended. Seven guests who attended the original ceremony 30 years ago were present. Mr and Mrs Adams were praised as fine hosts and well preserved. A poem was read and a brief toast noted.
Pacife Junction residents enjoyed an evening of local entertainment at the Plattsville Farm Bureau gathering. The Harmony Twins and a vocal solo by Rev Petit provided music, followed by a fashion show on women’s dress and a performance by the Wrivetons Palties featuring colorful costumes. A bouquet of flowers concluded the event as members applauded the program and future plans.
Sunday celebration honors Mr. and Mrs. Gs Adkins at a garden wedding anniversary. The event marks multiple family milestones including brothers and relatives from Temgoods Chen Cedar Rapids Vancouver Red Oak and Drayton. The record notes a rare cluster of wedding anniversaries within one family.
New park equipment and a shelter have been added, including an octagonal-roof shelter with seating. A large sand pile is nearly ready and a shrinking fountain will be installed this week. Evelyn, the supervisor, adjusted age groups for morning and afternoon sessions and an honor roll for sportsmanship was established.
Hastings 4 H club held its regular meeting at the Rev do Fo Pande home in Hastings. New officers elected include Win Phelps president Corit Williams vice president Keith Kunt secretary treasurer Charles Phelps reporter. A program committee of Win Phelps Dwight Kelley and Paul Plumb was chosen to plan events for the year and will meet before the next meeting on July 13.
In Mills County, a farmer named Jes Hlutchings presented potato samples last week amid reports of early planting. Observers noted the crop’s potential despite odd spellings and unclear details, with locals watching for the harvest to unfold this season.
In a brief note the issuer promotes season tickets for use at the local swimming pool. The offer highlights access during peak weeks and provides pricing details and purchasing instructions for residents. No individuals, organizations, or dates are clearly identified in the legible text.
The region endures a scorching spell with high temperatures and scattered showers. A heat wave prompts warnings as the mercury climbs, with forecasts predicting continued heat through Monday and possible evening storms.
Farmers in Mills County report widespread grasshopper damage with infestations south of Glenwood northwest of Glenwood and between Hastings and Mills. County Agent Longstreet notes hoppers move unpredictably. bran bait supplied to infested fields cuts losses. Cooperation and timely application of bran aid cost shares. Rocky Mountain grasshoppers threaten alfalfa wheat and corn.
Malvern boy scouts attended a lecture in Council Bluffs funded by the Junbee Chamber of Commerce which collected admission fees and arranged for transportation. The talk by Capt. Orvil Anderson held the group’s attention as they then joined an overnight camporee at Fairmount track in Council Bluffs.
Bizarre garbled OCR text appears to describe overhead contracts to be let on June 23. Mentions locations and entities loosely, with unclear names and numbers. Core facts and proper nouns are unreadable, preventing precise summarization.
Committees for the 4-H Club Achievement Show are listed with many names across programs such as Horse Show Chicken Show and Pig clubs. Officers include No McGrow president Ray Hilton vice president Penn Jackson treasurer J Fy Wi Mirth secretary and several directors. The assembly notes larger participation than previous years and outlines responsibilities across programs and publicity.
A smoldering canvas fire near Pred Eatste shire was started by a fighter cigarette toss around 1140 ppm. Arthur McCullough and Carl Paulson noticed the blaze, acted quickly, and extinguished it. No injuries reported. The site is set for a planned spring renewal.
Legion and Auxiliary units will gather Friday evening at Bowie Hall to elect officers. All Legionnaires and Auxiliary members are urged to attend and participate in county affairs.
The Silverette 4-H Club met Saturday with their leader Mrs Woo. Notes indicate a busy session addressing club activities and future plans. Members discussed upcoming events and responsibilities, with emphasis on participation and project progress.
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