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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
6
The nationally sanctioned Little Britches Rodeo in Hastings showcased 140 young cowboys and cowgirls of Mills County Horse Shoe Saddle Club. Winners advance to the national finals in Littleton Colorado this fall with Bronco Bustin and rodeo action thrilling spectators.
Two more rural Hastings families donated 500 dollars each to the Malvern Rescue Unit vehicle fund, lifting the total to 3061.62. Chief Karl Hertz notes a long path remains to reach 35000 dollars, with hope for a federal grant and asset sales offsetting costs, while rural areas within the unit’s territory are especially needed since no tax support is available.
A benefit fish fry and dance to fund Malvern’s new rescue unit vehicle will be held Saturday July 2. Dinner runs 6 to 8 30 pm at Liberty Memorial Community building with dancing by Smitty and the Rhythm Wranglers at 9 pm. Cost 5 for supper and dance, 1 50 for children under 12. preschoolers free. Contact Mary Lou Clark or Roger Johnson to donate.
The Malvern Community School Concert Band performs its first summer concert tonight at 8 p.m. on the Library lawn. Director Tracy Ryan expects an enthusiastic audience.
Shari Richter and Phil Steiner represent Mills County 4-H at a week long COOP Leadership Camp on the William and Jewell College campus in Liberty Missouri. Sponsored by Farm Service Co op of Council Bluffs and Silver City they will study leadership principles and meet other 4 H members from several states. Darrell Godfrey, a former Mills County 4 H member, assists as Farmland Industries staff.
The Malvern Rescue Unit responded to a two-vehicle crash at an intersection involving Karen Umbenhower and Kim Frederickson. Frederickson had no injuries while Umbenhower was treated and released. Both cars were heavily damaged. Additional calls included Warren Darrah and Ralph Wilcoxon, who were taken to Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.
Nishna Valley Community School launches the Right to Read summer program placing 400 library books in Henderson Emerson Hastings Methodist churches for children up to sixth grade. Runs June 27 to August 1 with checkout Mondays and Thursdays 9 to 11 am. Van pickup August 4.
Nomination papers for Malvern Community School District board open July 11 with an August 4 deadline. W R Byington, board secretary on Main Street, distributes forms. election set for September 13 with terms for Mrs Trudy Hansen and Treasurer Charles Phelps up for re election. The 1977 Iowa school election calendar lists key dates including absent voter ballots and registration deadlines.
A jury trial began Tuesday in Millis County District Court in the State of Iowa versus Delaine Smith. Smith faces breaking and entering charges tied to the theft of household goods from the Bill Scherle residence in Henderson. Two other men faced charges. Jay Barns pleaded guilty and Brian Keith Hudson pleads not guilty with a speedy trial waiver. Jurors listed include Ruth Schuster and Delores Forney among Glenwood residents. The trial is slated to continue Wednesday before Judge Harold L. Martin in Hamburg.
Puppeteer Dave Castle will perform with two wooden puppets as emcee for both afternoon and evening shows at the 30th annual Dutch Gun club July 4th Celebration. The event also features motor cycle races with a Wheelie Contest and other attractions. The Leader will publish a full schedule next week for Mills county families.
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