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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
5
Mills County residents report fossil shells in a WPA quarry bed of shale near the Missouri Bluffs. The shells range up to three inches, with many specimens in dense layers. Weathering and pressure suggest shale may someday become limestone, and the site hints at a moister past in the area.
Mills County notes a franchise election set for this week in Merson. Parallel items include the opening of Boehner municipal pool in Malvern, county conventions in Glenwood, and an alumni banquet in Hastings with local civic groups coordinating events.
The American Legion Auxiliary held their annual election of officers at their regular Friday meeting. Elected for the coming year were President Mrs Harry Nelson first vice president Mrs Earl Hertz second vice president Mrs Harry Stout secretary Mrs J B Ellison treasurer Mrs Grant Chamberlain music mistress Mrs W D McCausland chaplain Mrs Burphook sergeant at arms Mrs BE Hasselquist executive committee Mrs F Be Mulholland Mrs J N Swain Mrs W D Slothower The Fidae program on France was led by Mrs Harley Stevenson assisted by Mrs F M Davison and Mrs George Livingston Clayton Hertz Auxiliary representative to Boys State reported on camp week Refreshments were served by Mrs P D Slothower Mrs J R Scott Mrs George Livingston and Mrs Frank Evans.
Red Oak scouts challenge Malvera scouts to a softball game at the ball park Friday afternoon. Clayton Herta leads Malvera team as captain.
Religious services planned for Paddock Park with a congregational worship hour and instrumental music. If weather permits, a special program including a devotional and communal worship is planned.
Mills county officials joined colleagues at the annual county officers state convention in Sioux City last week. Supervisors F. J. Plumb S. J. Anderson and Allen Watts led the county delegation along with Engineer T. E. Martin, Auditor B. E. Schade, Treasurer Maurice Mayberry and County Farm Superintendent Dewey Van Orsdel as they discussed county governance issues and future trends.
County Republican women held an organization meeting Thursday June 23 at the court house in Glenwood. Elected officers include president Miss Mary Rathke vice president Mrs Glen Skerritt secretary treasurer Mrs HH Beattie membership chair Mrs Roy Robbing program Mrs Kenneth Evans and Mrs Orville Durbin. Stella Taylor of Sharpsburg district vice chairman outlined the purpose to organize and promote Republican electdi. Four future meetings are planned August September and two in October in Glenwood Malvern Emerson and Silver City with exact dates to be announced. All Republican women and interested county residents urged to join.
Democratic and Republican county conventions will be held in Glenwood Saturday at 1 a.m. Both parties expect a full quota of precinct delegates as district and state nominations loom. Delegates to higher conventions will be chosen at these county meetings despite actual nominations occurring later.
Albert J. Burke and Pauline Murphy of Council Bluffs wed June 21. Donald Leu of Hastings and Dorothy Donner of Malvera filed licenses on June 22.
Automobile registrations list several new mobiles including a Liblin Alley Malvern Chevrolet sedan. Joseph Schmitz Glensgood Chevrolet sedan. R G Laird Tabor Plymouth coupe. Norther Nath Gas Co Glenwood Ford pickup.
Engineers and commissioners from the State Highway Department visited Malvern Tuesday to advance study of the Burlington overhead crossing project. No definite conclusions on type or placement were reached at this time.
W. P. McCullough and son will reopen their recreation rooms on Saturday after nearly a year closed to secure a work drive renovation and vo tation. The building housing the pocket billiard tables has been renovated, replastered, and repaired with special seating for bankers and a platform for viewing games.
Plans for the county's second annual music festival were announced for Sunday evening July 17 in Malvern. County choirs will rehearse separately before a single massed rehearsal July 14 at 8 p.m. in the Malvern Community Building. A single chorus will be used, directed by Mary Evelyn Logan and Mrs John Thorson. The program includes hymns, Mozart Gloria in Excelsis, and a choral benediction.
Forrest Kirby found clusters of seed fruit on a potato vine and brought the plant to town. The green seed pods resemble green tomatoes with scattered seeds. Experts note seed fruit is prized by plant geneticists but gardeners should cut up potatoes for seed to ensure true-type potatoes.
Sixty members and guests met at the Guy Breeding home for Malvern Garden Club’s annual luncheon. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Rapp discussed gardening and nursery stock, noting season savings of 75 to 90 percent when buying out of season. Mrs. Rapp spoke on houseplants, while music featured a Vocal solo by Mrs. Weatherhead and a violin piece by Mrs. Gipp.
County officers for the American Legion and Auxiliary were elected at a well attended Emerson meeting. Malvern was prominent with county commander H. C. Slater and adjutant W. R. Hinghim. Mineola's Carl Green became vice commander. Auxiliary leaders include Malvern's Mrs. F. E. Mulholland as president and Emerson's Mrs. John Parker as vice president. Also named were Auxiliary secretary Mrs. Waldo Truax of Glenwood and historian Mrs. Hurb Benton of Malvern. Local Boys State participants Durfey Glenwood Jetke Silver City Hertz Malvern Whisler Emerson shared encampment experiences. County business and organizational matters were reviewed before adjournment.
Mrs Eliza Davis mother of C E Davis of Malvern died at her son's Glenwood home on Monday in her late years. She had long resided in Mills county and funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Glenwood with burial at Emerson cemetery beside her husband R L Davis who died March 21 1933. She is survived by two other sons D C of Glenwood and Roy of Emerson.
A brief heat spell peaked with 100 degree readings on Friday. Temperatures then fell, prompting households to use extra blankets at night. By yesterday the heat eased, with little moisture during the period.
Emerson residents head to the town hall today to decide on a 25 year non exclusive franchise for the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. The ordinance allows rate regulation, outlines utility duties, and requires system improvements to ensure reliable service across Emerson.
Malvern's public library will observe shorter hours during July and August. Librarian Mrs. Alice Keckley announces the building will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays only from 2 to 5 30 p m and from 7 to 8 30 p m.
Hiram Vrogman of Bluewing Tom with brother Carl and two companions visited the home of Mire E. Barrett to tend to farming duties but caused unrest and disturbances at the site, raising local concern among residents and authorities.
A beautiful christening service at the Presbyterian church Sunday saw four cousins baptized by Dr. Henry Dale White with Rev. Albert Whiley. The families listed include Alstrom, Gregg, Aly trope, Donner, Blothower, Vanderpool and others. White Yucca arrangements adorned the altar.
State Highway Commission issues bids for second course gravel surfacing on 10.23 miles of Highway 69 in Mills county from Imogene to Highway 34. Names listed include Eric Hall Ralph Hall James Swain Charity Morford with others who stayed to work Reed project.
Fragmented OCR text references gravel drives at Malvern Cemetery with unclear details. The report mentions work on travel paths and a quarry area with misread names and numbers, making details unreliable.
Malvern residents plan a quiet but festive Fourth of July with Empress Theater showing a special feature and a new municipal pool opening for swimming. Golf and other sports draw crowds while Red Oak and Omaha fireworks attract attendees. Malvern banks and some offices close all day with limited exemptions.
The American Legion and Auxiliary of Mill County passed a resolution at Emerson Friday praising The Malvern Leader for an editorial on Boys State. The piece, published June 23, highlighted the program and community service, noting no Leader staff ties to the organizations. Signed by county commander Frank D. Logan and adjutant David N. Harnett.
At a special Monday meeting the Malvern board of education contracted about 99,800 in insurance. The policies were evenly distributed among Malvern agents.
Malvern park commissioners met briefly Friday to finalize plans for opening Boehner Municipal Pool. A few routine bills were approved during the session.
Harold F Boehner once district manager for Shenandoah Town Nebraska Light and Power Co has been promoted to district manager in York Nebraska the companys largest district outside Lincoln He and Mrs Boehner will move to York on July 1 with son Bill remaining in Shenandoah.
Malvern and Southwest guests are announced for the Ak-Sar-Ben Show on July 18 in Omaha. Tickets will be sold at Me Lederatta, Lande Hardware, Salyers Auto Co. and more outlets.
The pump house at the Frank Summers farm burned last week. Neighbors rushed to help pull the blaze under control before it could spread to other structures.
The Boehner municipal pool will open for the summer season this Friday with about 450,000 tons of clear water poured into the Rosther Atunterpal pool. It will be managed by Date Myke and Jamie Swain, with Bee McClard as lifeguard. Daily chlorination and fresh water additions—from 76,000 to 100,000 gallons per day—will keep the water pure and refreshing.
Malvern Park Board sets July price schedule to encourage all to swim. Monthly tickets allow unlimited admissions for one dollar during July, sold by scouts and available to all. Single admission costs ten cents for children 12 and under, towels priced at one cent, swimsuits one dollar. sales tax applies.
The Boehner pool in Malvern, built by the late T. W. Boehner and donated to the town, measures 176 feet by 72 feet and features four floodlights, separate dressing rooms, a sales office, and towels for patrons. The facility uses treated water for ammonia pipe coating at the nearby tea plant and maintains strict chemical tests to keep residual chlorine at safe levels. A three meter diving board and two low boards will be available, with areas for non-swimmers and a shallow wading pool. Lifeguards monitor swimmers and staff are prepared for emergencies.
Thirteen carloads of cattle were shipped from Pacific Junction to Chicago in one of the largest recent shipments. The cattle were loaded in Cop. & Q. cars early Sunday morning. Feeder owners named include C. A. Hayes Malvern two cars Harry Lehravder Tabor three cars W. Gregory Tabor three and Card and ed. Q. Driscoll & Soy Randolph four cars.
Malvern boy Dick Summers joins Troop 84 amid a local ceremony as family members attend. The report notes a crowd and confirmation from troop leaders with plans for upcoming activities this week.
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