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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
3
The article reports Mills County terrace work since 1934, noting over a million acres of cropland protected by SCS practices. It explains terracing reduces soil erosion when properly designed and supported by coordinated cropping and land use, while misapplied terraces can worsen runoff and soil loss.
Monthly staff note lists Steffen as aring Wright Associate Editor and Bad Editor. Readers are reminded this publication serves camp and conservation interests with updates on contributors and editorial roles.
An editorial memoir traces a youth's drift through doubt and failure from 1934 to 1928, detailing repeated enlistment in the Civilian Conservation Corps, thwarted college plans, scant pay, and shifting jobs. It portrays how persistence and renewed purpose gradually lift fear of the future.
Lt. KR B Holst led an official trip to Fort Des Moines while Capt Richard Nichola and Senior Sewior G J Donoghue visited the Veterans ramp in Sioux City. Dr and Mrs Robert Tinley hosted weekend visits for Lt and Mrs Holst. Camp Assistant A G Williams recovers at home in Hastings after a major operation. Vic Red Thielhorn, ex office clerk, returned to Malvern for a few days. Alten Hurdal, a tuition scholar candidate, toured the camp. Alton, a scholarship recipient, will work at Ward's store in Sioux City this summer. Cecil Dusky, senior foreman, remains critical after major operation at Lincoln hospital. Col Garrison and Maj Geo A King paid brief visits to the 780.
Camp Supt F OB Brinacombe announced five new project assistants to be designated and appointed by the technical services. The six current camp assistants will be released from service, and two additional selections will be made by the technical service to join the project assistants.
Strip-cropping is a newer measure to reduce erosion and is used in Iowa on small fields. Cooperators in Mills County have 750 acres contoured strip cropped with planned grass buffer strips and a rotation including corn on the contour.
Director Hubert Fechner announced the Civilian Conservation Corps will enroll nearly 86 000 men in 48 states and the District of Columbia starting July 1. Iowa will add about 1 200 recruits across 23 camps, boosting company strength toward 200, with Labor Department and Interior and Agriculture agencies selecting junior applicants and project assistants by experience. Replacement for Co 780 will come from western Iowa counties.
The account links the Fountain of Youth legend to Bimini in the Bahama group where an old woman told Ponce de Leon of the fabled spring in Florida. It suggests the tale arose from a sea spring near the Florida coast, with the Spaniard’s drink believed to grant renewed youth.
The Safety Council of SCS Iowa 6 notes no lost time accidents in its May monthly summary from Tow District headquarters. Across the state 22 lost time injuries occurred last month, with half due to tally of persons, compared to 123 in seven surrounding states. Camp Iowa reports one year with no lost time accidents, aiming to extend the record to July 7.
Fragmented veterans’ notes in a humorous locker room column expose muddled jibes about meals, medical quips, and routine duties. It salutes Robert Fiedler and Raf dal, notes Oakville transfer, and ends with a playful call to end the foolish folly.
State and county selecting agents will during July 1 to 20 enroll 1200 junior and veteran applicants as replacements to fill the Iowa quota for the current enrollment. Camps at maximum capacity 200 across 31 companies. Lt. Holst announces that Incal camp will receive 67 replacements from Co. 775 Shenandoah, re designated as a Kangae organization.
The second annual training conference for educational advisers from the Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota CCC districts will be held in Ames July 5 to 9. Sponsored by Iowa State College and district officials, the event features program assistants C C Gordon and H H Reinfeld, with trade training and visual aids short courses by EB S Baird and H L Kooser. Guest speakers include Col J C Pagram and Dr R W Tailman. Panel discussions will cover camp educational activities and administration. Local representatives Lt R B Holst and Paul G Adams will attend.
The Spanish Riding Academy in Vienna hosts a popular Sunday equestrian performance running for eight months each year, celebrated as Europe’s most picturesque show for two centuries. It draws visitors with traditional dressage displays by skilled riders and ornate horses.
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