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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
5
A Des Moines Register designed series argues rapid town changes signal future patterns for Mills County. It notes population declines, shifting trade centers, and the need for school reorganization based on current population trends rather than geographic centers. Epictetus quote closes the piece.
Subscriptions payable in advance for various durations appear for Malvern Mills County Iowa towns Red Oak Imogene Randolph Tabor and routes elsewhere in the United States One year six months three months and two years rates shown Advertising rates include display per column inch reader locals per line and classified ads per line First insertion and subsequent insertion costs noted plus minimum charges Courtesy notices and thanks lines listed amid the ad block
Youths in Brown County enjoy a busy summer recreation program with about 70 American Legion baseball participants from nearby communities. Red Cross water safety activities at Glenwood and Red Oak pools draw growing interest, camping for scouts is under way, and Camp Malwood centers girls scouting. Families are urged to balance activity with quiet time and outdoor leisure as Goethe inspires with a homespun motto.
J E Anderson recalls a half century ago at Lead when a brief meeting with Carrie Chapman Catt turned into a comic escape as she snatched a cigarette from his lips. The note shifts to praise for nature’s bounty with walleye let, roses, and strawberries sent by local supporters, ending with thanks for these gifts.
The Malvern Board of Education meeting on June 10, 1958 approved numerous payments including salaries for W. D. Baer, Robert Bates, Dorothy Churchman, N. P. Crink, Vera Cronkhite, Bernice Dalrymple, and others. The minutes record present members President Wortman and Directors Bass, Beckwith, Hertz, Stevens with no absences.
The Malvern Leader reports the Malvern School Board moved to buy 30 typing tables and chairs for about 1635, 30 metal typing book holders for about 39, an eraser cleaner for about 50, and an IBM electric typewriter. It also approved vacational summer swimming program support with bus transport to Glenwood, and employed Clair Jones and Clarence Myers as school custodians at monthly salaries of 288 and 270.83 respectively, effective June 1, 1958 to June 1, 1959, with one week summer vacation. The board adjourned to summer meetings at the high school if air conditioned.
Mr and Mrs Carl Phelps celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with open house June 29 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 pm relatives and friends invited. In Hillsdale area families and neighbors share visits including Arleigh and Roger Shepard, Ten Jackson, Guy Wolfe and Len Sell hosting Sunday gatherings. church events at Hillsdale and numerous local calls mark a busy community weekend.
Sealed bids due July 1 1958 by Mills County Auditor Glenwood IA for listed construction work. Proposals require certified check 300 and bond within 15 days of bid acceptance. Plans and forms available at the Auditor’s office. County may reject any or all bids or waive technicalities. Bidders must be on Iowa State Highway Commission qualified list. One 102 inch structural plate culvert with visor specified. June 17 1958. Agnes Livengood County Auditor.
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