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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1967
Page
7
A town bulb at a Malvern service site burned out and was replaced, with NFC members noting delivery of soybeans under the 8rd period wide contract. The text mentions a blood mobile visit by the Red Cross next Monday, stressing the need for 35 pints of blood for operations, and a rare heart surgery development by a local surgeon.
Supt. N. P. Crink reports no school Friday or this week and no classes Monday for Malvern Community system. School resumes Tuesday. Supt. Lewis Doubleday says Nishna Valley follows the same vacation schedule.
Several thefts were reported to the sheriff including a pickup battery and miscellaneous tire and wheel from a trailer. Jack Cowardin of Pacific Junction reported two shotguns stolen from his residence. Sherrill Dashner of Pacific Junction reported a tractor rain gauge theft. Bedding, two tables, two rods and reels were stolen from eight cabins at Mintle's Landing on the Missouri River near Pacific Junction. Mr and Mrs Charles Castello returned after a three day Iowa Agency Management Training meeting in Iowa City and visited their daughter Jan, a University of Iowa freshman.
Malvern FFA chapter will run seed germination tests for local farmers this year. For seeds to germinate contact Taul Hopp or the Vor. Ag. Dep, or FIA members Lawrence Turner Phillip Shenefield Ed Sands Ken Stewart Larry Zanders or Keith Swangon.
In Malvern 37 girls are enrolled in Girl Scouting. Brownie Troop No. 13 has 14 members, Junior Tyroop No. 4 has 19, and Cadette Troop No. 102 has four. The Business and Professional Women sponsor a fund drive during National Girl Scout Week to support Nishnabotna Council and its year round work in staff, training, public information, and program services.
Mills County reports from last Thursday show air patrols catching a large number of speed violators. Justice of the Peace Ernest Timmerman of Glenwood says most fined for speeding were spotted from the air. Other defendants include James Bavis Omaha Sonia E Keyral Neb William G Osborn Albany Mo and several Glenwood residents with fines ranging from 10 to 26 dollars plus costs for speeding and improper passing.
The Mills county records show recent vehicle registrations for Ford to Harold C Cooper and Emmerson, Chevrolets to Hazel G McCain and others, plus pickups to Don Ald Bishop and Donald O Rourke. A marriage license was issued to Kenneth Sorensen and Edith Asheer. County engineer comments on rain and road buck holes as drought persists with bids planned for two engineering department vehicles.
An anonymous donor gave 1000 dollars to the Student Loan Fund of the Malvern Community school area last week. Fund officers say the gift comes as directors review loan applications for the coming year. The fund, among the first in the area, provides low interest loans to graduates pursuing college or trade school after MCHS.
Malvern Low Rent Housing Authority officials Earl Bass and Mrs. Max Dashner traveled to Chicago with Robert Viasnik of Leo Daly to discuss the 20 unit low rent project. They met with regional HHA staff to study the schematic, landscaping, and planning. Two more meetings are set, including one on May 22. Construction hinges on final approvals, with the site at the east edge of Malvern on Don Needs residence property.
Four Glenwood residents faced beer drinking charges in Justice of Peace Virginia Hall's court this past week. Thomas Honig George Teegarden Kenneth Booth and Raymond Lee each paid 25 dollars plus costs after Highway Patrolman Robert Evans arrested them on the highway. Russell Helberg of Red Oak Machine Company was fined 55 dollars and costs for truck overload and 5 dollars and costs for improper registration in Justice of Peace John Hall's court. Renry Schnoor will present another radio program featuring local talent on KFNF March 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Rube of Omaha have purchased Don's Tavern in Malvern from Mr and Mrs Don Needs. They will take possession April 1. Easter breakfast is planned at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning March 26 with a free will offering.
Two Mills County open heart surgery cases raise donor demand as Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Malvern Community Building March 20 from noon to 6 pm. Children from Malvern and Tabor, including Diana White, await procedures. 35 pints per case are needed and replaced in the blood bank.
Area churches join in Holy Week services from March 22 to 24 across Malvern three churches. On Wednesday at 7 30 p m the Presbyterian church hosts Rev John Lippincott as speaker. Thursday 7 30 p m the Baptist church hosts Rev Hugh Shiveley for a communion service. Good Friday 2 p m the Methodist church hosts a cooperative service with meditations on the Seven Sayings From the Cross led by speakers from Hillsdale East Liberty and Hastings Methodist churches.
Harry Hammon Post No. 520 to meet Monday March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Community building. Initiation of the Post's first Viet Nam veteran Al Binay to be led by Seventh District Commander with other important business on the agenda. Good attendance expected.
Emergency crews reported using more than 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fires. The high-volume effort reflected the blaze’s intensity and spread, with responders prioritizing rapid containment and public safety.
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