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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1961
Page
6
Mills County treasurer F. M. Robinson reports stronger tax remittance in February, about 12 000 more than February 1960, while taxes have risen overall. Sheriff Edwin Backus notes a drop to 23 traffic accidents in February, four fewer than last year.
Darrell L. R. Erxleben of Papillion Nebraska charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated bound over to the grand jury by Justice of Peace Carl Remley He posted 500 bond and was released Erxleben was arrested by Glenwood police and the highway patrol
The Malvern Band Mothers club shifts from Sunday dinners to a supper on Saturday March 4 at the Community building starting 5 30 p m The proceeds fund new uniforms upkeep of old ones and the instructor s summer wages.
Oscar Elroy Davis of Villisca was fined $10 and costs by Justice Ernest Timmerman for failing to keep his truck under control. His vehicle struck the underpass west of Malvern, Iowa.
Mills county residents are urged to cooperate with a two week feed grain acreage survey announced by H H A McCain ASC chairman. Farmers must report 1959 and 1960 acreages of corn grain sorghum barley and oats to county ASC representatives who will visit farms.
Three vehicle cases heard by Justice of Peace John Hall resulted in fines. Marcus Buckley of Valley Nebraska paid $10 and costs for a trailer tandem overweight by 1,000 pounds. Robert Montgomery of Oregon Mon. and Harry E. Foster of Liberal Kansas were fined $10 and costs for lacking reciprocity cards.
Carl Woodill a student at Town State University at Ames received his Master of Science in electrical engineering Saturday morning He is an instructor at the University and working toward a Doctor degree His parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Woodfill and Bob Mrs Morris Woodfill Mrs Rose Braz ilion and Mrs Zeno Bass attended the graduation ceremonies Friday afternoon was the travel time for the family
Mrs J C Allely of Hastings will travel by train Sunday with 96 Iowa F B women from Mills County on the third biennial tour to the nation’s capital. The group arrives Monday and spends Tuesday with Congressmen and senators, followed by a banquet. Wednesday includes Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery visits, with the last day at the Department of Agriculture offices before returning to Omaha Thursday night.
Treasurer F. M. Robinson recorded seven new motor vehicle registrations to residents in Henderson Glenwood Malvern Mineola Emerson Jamison and Glenwood. Three marriage licenses were issued by Clerk J. L. Donner for couples from Glasgow Jamison Hibbing Glenwood and Red Oak. Mills board of supervisors planned to attend the district county officers meeting Thursday at Mt. Ayr.
Mansfield furniture store rearranges displays with sewing department moved to a separate area formerly used for linoleum and breakfast sets. The display areas for lino and breakfast items shift forward, an elevated sewing display will be created, and yard goods will be shown more prominently to aid shoppers.
Red Cross mobile visit to Malvern drew 34 donors yielding 90 pints with 4 rejects. Thirty first timers and four under 21 joined 13 new donors and 30 walk-ins from nearby areas. Mrs. Betty Evans led volunteers in arranging the event and thanked all who helped.
One hundred seventy five homemakers from all county sections attended an extension family living lesson on home nursing and first aid at the Malvern Community building. Demonstrations on first aid were led by Mrs. Clifford Baldozier and Mrs. Glen Robbins, with care of a bed patient supervised by Mrs. Harry Markel and Mrs. Marion Wilson. Miss Wilma Schultz reported strong attendance at the display and booth on occupational therapy directed by Miss Judy Starr. Albert Baiten demonstrated the resuscitator and noted emergency services from Glenwood Malvern and Emerson fire departments. Films on mouth to mouth resuscitation farm safety and blood processing were shown. A baby sitting service was available during the afternoon while mothers toured exhibits on first aid kits and related equipment. Committee members hosting the day included Alya Munderson Clifford Sehveninz Everett Gipe Ray Powers Milo Blazek Emerson Mrs. Clarence Burgvin Silver City Mrs. R. W. Green Council Bluffs Ht. 1 Willard Wright Pacific Junction and Duane Sell Glenwood.
Mills county gains 23265 from a proposal to raise the city share of road use funds to 15 percent, while most southwest Iowa counties lose. The change would cut statewide county allocations by nearly one million dollars, with Polk and Des Moines receiving the larger sums. Representative Scherle explained the effects at a Mills county supervisors meeting, noting his regional concerns and a special bridge project boosting Mills city funds. Rep. McElroy of Fremont county added that Fremont would lose substantially.
The Strahan WSCS plans a fare welcome pot luck supper at Strahan church on Sunday March 12 at 6 p m to greet new residents and bid farewell to those leaving.
Dr J R Beckwith reports the current Malvern Community Student Loan Fund drive total now 1088, bringing assets to 3527 with 158 members. Two of eight requests totaling 3890 were approved at the Feb 27 meeting. donors include 114 community individuals and organizations. Contributions urged to secretary Mrs I L Donner, payable to the fund. The fund’s future usefulness depends on ongoing gifts as repayments come after graduates enter work.
District Judge Kent Martin sentenced three youths for breaking and entering the Phillips lumber yard at Henderson on Feb 4. Charles Chambers received 10 years in Anamosa's reformatory, while his brother Kenneth Chambers and Everett Colter were each sentenced to one year then paroled. A fourth suspect, a 17 year old Griswold boy, awaits juvenile court action.
Robert D. Baker of Glenwood told officers he was tired from long hours at work and apparently fell asleep, causing an accident two miles north of Glenwood on Highway 275 at the R. J. Allen driveway. The Pontiac sustained top and side damage valued around $600, sheriff's report states.
Mills County bids for diesel fuel and gasoline supply for the county road department are scheduled for Tuesday after a prior bid rejection due to a misunderstanding. Engineer Troy Rhody notes the setting will determine the contract award.
Sheriff Edwin Barkus said four Council Bluffs youths, including Kenneth Ronk 18 and Trancis Long 19, admitted to thefts in Mills County. Two younger suspects, all held on charges of breaking and entering, confessed to break-ins at Kier's store in Strahan and at an oil station and tavern in Hastings.
Silver City High seniors have chosen You're Telling Me for their class play. The production is directed by Daniel Tuma and will be presented Friday, April 7.
Mrs. Violy Gurman thanks friends neighbors and relatives for help moving and for the lovely dinner they brought. She expresses appreciation for the kindness and support received during the event.
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