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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
3
A call for openness in government argues that all levels from local boards to federal agencies must disclose actions and justify policy to the public. It urges disengagement from Vietnam and stresses rebuilding, aiding struggling nations, and restoring integrity with open meetings and citizen participation.
Local masthead of Malvern Iowa edition lists subscription options for Mills County and nearby towns including Imogene Randolph Tabor and Hontles with prices for various durations. Advertising rates for classifieds and display ads are provided, along with reader locals and card of thanks charges.
Reporter recounts a Missouri trip to Truman Library and attendance at a wedding at Westminster College in Fulton. Describes Winston Churchill Memorial Chapel rebuilt from St Mary Aldermanbury with Wren design, glass, columns, organ, and a Knight family visit, plus local club picnics and weight loss quips.
Ruth Circle of the United Methodist WSCS sponsored a Mobil Pillow Cleaning unit from Sioux City for a one day stand. About 140 pillows were renovated and sponsors anticipate another event next year due to strong interest.
Bessie Edith Brown born October 13 1860 Audubon County Iowa died June 18 1971 at Glen Haven Home Glenwood Indiana She is survived by daughter Dorris Briggs son Jesse J Brown wife Edna all of Glenwood another daughter and son in law June and Boyd Gellers of Salisbury Missouri two granddaughters and two great grandsons Doriha Hufford and John of Omaha Nebraska Marilyn Simpkins and son Douglas of Santa Ana California Funeral services were held at Henderson Christian Church on Monday June 21 officiated by Rev Billy Goodpasture and Rev Charles Presley Casket bearers included IE N Brown T L Straight James Dawson W W Brown James D Straight and Glenn Brown Paul Forristal ushered Music by Jerry Dyson What a Tr nd We have in Jesus and Blessed Assurance Organist Mrs Melvae Christofferson Flowers carried by Mrs Morris Harbor and Mrs Herbert Stephens Tombstone centery at Farm Creek centery.
Marshall Bolte son of Mrs Clar ence Bolte Silver City will join incoming freshmen in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University in September. He attended two day orientation sessions on campus last week focusing on aptitude and placement tests counselor meetings and fall class planning. Students and parents stayed in residence halls and ate in the residence hall food service facilities. Department tours helped students locate classrooms and labs. Evening programs covered fraternity and church orientation activities.
Dorothy Bond Rita Rupen king Malvern Karen Sell Ann Omer Taber Karen Lincoln Pacific Junction named to Peru State College spring Dean's Honor Roll Nebi. Eligibility requires a 7.25 on a 9.00 scale or higher.
The Leader urges readers to check the current advertisements to save money and obtain better value on goods and services. Provides competitive prices and value-focused offers from local merchants.
Charles L. Blackman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Blackman of Malvern, promoted to petty officer third class while stationed at Naval Air Base Meridian Mississippi. Enlisted in August 1969, trained at Great Lakes and Memphis, later assigned to Meridian NAB and named Training Squadron Nine Plane Captain of Kontiy in 1971.
Sgt Keith L Harold of Essex formerly Hastings earned the Silver Star for gallantry on March 24 during combat with the U S airmobile unit in Vietnam. He led a search after a wounded man near a sand bar and silenced enemy fire by dropping fragmentation grenades into a cave, amid heavy danger.
Senior Master Sergeant Gerald W. Willis, son of Mr and Mrs William B Willis of Nahunta Georgia, has graduated from the U S Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Norton AFB California after a year of combat duty in Vietnam. He serves as supply superintendent at Norton and is a 198 graduate of Nahunta high school. Willis studied at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Titan Georgia the University of Maryland European Division in France and the University of Ohio extension center at Bergstrom AFB Texas. His wife Nancy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Ambrose of Henderson.
First Baptist Roy notes services led by Howard Mace and Ina Scarff with Sunday school at 9 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. The 8 p.m. film Windows of the Soul plays with free will offering. Wednesday visitation at 7:30 p.m. Thursday choir canceled until further notice. Communion on July 4 morning worship. St John’s Lutheran welcomes worshipers with service at 9 a.m. and Sunday school plus Bible class at 10 a.m. Reverend Henry Wesenburg presides.
Reverend Clarence Woollard presides with Pastor Floyd Hillyer and lay minister Donna Christensen. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship at 10 a.m. with Exodus. WSCS meets July 7 at the church. Christian School of Missions activities scheduled July 19 to 23 at Storm Lake.
Mrs. Bonnie Mansfield announces worship at 9 a m with Exodus as choir sings S S Supt Karen Stoghill. Sunday school at 10 a m Youth meet at church to travel to Red Oak for swimming bring sack lunch on June 28 at 8 p m Administrative Board in church July 12 at 2 p m WSCS in church meeting moved a week due to Fourth of July note also storm lake trips for interested persons
Friday afternoon a mobile home owned by Mr and Mrs Glen Pevehouse burned near their son Charles Pevehouse in Thrall Texas. Ed and Tim Pevehouse, sons of Charles, heard the explosion and rescued the elderly couple from the blaze. Cause of the explosion was not known.
The Stewart family gathered at Pony Creek for a potluck dinner and reunion. Mrs Gary McNutt led the business meeting and read letters from relatives unable to attend, including Delmar Fierstein Campbell Nebraska Al Blanchard Ormoeda Nebraska Rodney Fierstein Los Gatos California Ivan Alley West Covina California and others. Cliff Stewart was elected secretary treasury for the next reunion and Arthur Freemore was noted as handling duties for the Dean Alley family Las Vegas Nevada and others.
A flurry of June social happenings dominates the page. Eastern Star members meet at the Temple and plan July August休 skip. Local families host baby showers reunions and Father’s Day gatherings at Glenwood Lake Park Arbor Lodge and homes in Glenwood Oakland and Council Bluffs with guests from Perry Des Moines and Omaha. Persistent reports describe hospital transfers, vacations, and attendance at picnics, church groups, and family reunions led by the Schoening and Stewart households among others.
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