07 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
1
The article celebrates Mills County 4-H clubs totaling 876 members across 26 clubs. It credits the 4-H program with improving farming practices and home making methods, elevating living standards, providing constructive recreation, and highlighting dedicated club leaders and award nights.
A county extension director after nine years, Dick Goos, leaves his post with broad goodwill and best wishes for future success. The article notes that the job requires personal popularity, effective program leadership, and a heart to serve farmers and citizens, praising Goos and expressing confidence in Harlan Stratten as his successor.
Mills county reports seven handicapped residents among 1778 Iowa voc rehab beneficiaries in 1954 56 with 22 more in training. The system aims to train for suitable work, reducing relief reliance and boosting independence and tax savings. The article lauds its effectiveness and urges continued support.
Editor and publisher F A Wortman notes Malvern mailing details and post office classification under federal act of 1879. The notice confirms the paper’s entry as a second class mail matter and relates to Malvern.
St. John’s Lutheran of Mineola dedicated a new church building Sunday. It is the first strictly modern design in Mills County and cost $170,000. The project was a monumental effort, and the congregation is praised for meeting the challenge and embracing advanced architecture.
The Leader apologizes for confusing births between the Hardy and Shere families after a son was reported in error. Dr Scheffel welcomed a son, and a fire at the Tisdale church amid national Elder Week prompted fire crews to respond as congregants recall a long-standing duck dinner and community dinners.
Clerk I L Donner of Malvern faced ire from non resident couples as he recalled issuing licenses at odd hours. A recent Omaha pair faced a custody dispute after a groom’s father accused misstatement on age and consent, leading to a bond and a pending annulment. The incident spotlit Donner’s late night service and the age consent complexities in Iowa law.
In an extensive study of school needs and facilities for central and eastern Mills county, the citizens steering committee asked A. B. Grimes of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction to inspect six high school plants under consideration. The inspections were completed recently by the special sub committee on buildings.
A detailed Emerson school report describes an uneven one acre site with limited play space and aging facilities. The 1898 wood building, later expanded, features a gym, limited lighting, worn windows, and undersized basement toilets. Recommendations include reconfiguring space to add classrooms, improve basements, and consolidate grades for K through 8 in a reorganized district.
Mills County COFN reports from Extension Director Harlan Stratton. The piece notes calf supply, U S livestock reports, Iowa calf crop slight rise, and near planting season urging seed treatment and precise seeding to save costs. It mentions new farrowing stall plans, metal crates, and an upcoming 4 H cake decorating project led by Mrs Mark er.
The author proposes combining grades in one building or adding a new grade school, recommends not extending the old site, and urges long term planning with a new elementary facility near the auditorium gymnasium. If used for high school, suggests a new lunch room and floor plan changes, and contemplates a separate site with four to five acres if Emerson houses many children.
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