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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
2
The Malvern Leader argues that regulation is rising across laws from traffic to health and safety rules. It notes federal zoning proposals threaten centralized planning, urges local citizen involvement for orderly growth, and calls for better sanitation and building planning in Mills County’s evolving rural areas.
A public notice urges Republican precinct caucuses be held in a public place such as a school or municipal building rather than a private home. The aim is wider participation and to emphasize caucuses as essential civic processes open to all citizens.
William H. Harbor notes optimism from college students in the Young Voters Advisory Board. They seek action on proposals, though many items miss priority guidelines. An election reform bill would reduce residency to 30 days and designate the county auditor as election commissioner. A 2 cent per gallon lubrication contract for 1972 was approved for Searle Petroleum Co. of Council Bluffs.
The Mills County American Legion and Auxiliary hold a Spring meeting set for Friday March 17 at 7 30 p m in the Silver City Legion Hall.
Florence May Eacrett Darland wife of Don Leo Darland was born March 26 1889 in Neligh Nebraska. She moved to Mills County Iowa and taught school before marrying in 1916. The family farmed in Hastings Sidney Shenandoah and raised seven children with many grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 11 at United Methodist church Shenandoah with Hackett Funeral Home directing.
In Glenwood this week John C. Watson police court saw fines paid for speeding and several lesser charges. Patrick Omera and Gregory Weis faced minor penalties for school bus infringement and no license, while Eldon Thomas and Robert Coons paid for unattended vehicle strikes and muffler violations. Mary Estes and Joe Mosbrucker each settled for improper start and speeding. Keith McGinnis Ralph Smith and others paid several fines, all modest amounts.
Iowa State Senate debates and passes measures on majority rights set at 19 with voting age 18 by federal statute, raises female marriage age to 19, and extends ETV funding to unserved areas. Bills on safety inspections for amusement rides, elective system overhaul, and judicial reform move through committees, with no action on HF 291. Farragut Girls Basketball Team earns strong State Tournament showing. 4-H visitors from Fremont County and Norge guest Hilde Tutturen attend.
Red Cross Bloodmobile drew sixty two donors to Malvern on March 7 with several new donors joining the gallon club and a new three gallon member. Volunteers and helpers from Farm Bureau Women’s committee, nurses Jessie Wearin and Mary Robbins, and numerous local residents assisted, with thanks expressed for broad cooperation enabling the operation.
News from the county seat notes three marriage licenses issued by Clerk Lorraine Strand to couples in Glenwood Malvern and Red Oak including Richard C Clipson II and Christine Howser and Arthur Michael Farwell and Patricia Denise Tighe. Dr F S Wilson 73 died March 7 in Omaha after a brief illness, a Malvern native who practiced dentistry in the Bluffs and Glenwood, with memberships in dental and philatelic societies and service in WWI and WWII. He leaves wife Edith two sons and extended family.
The Clarinda Production Credit Association advanced about 36.6 million dollars to 714 farmers during 1971, a record volume up 3.75 percent from 1970. Manager Clark J. Crawford told stockholders at the Clarinda meeting on March 9 that loan demand reflects expanding farm operations, mechanization and new technology. He said agriculture will have credit in the future with interest near current, lower levels around 7 percent for short term credits. Some 510 stockholders attended. Otha D. Wearin was association president.
The Iowa Senate Schools committee delayed HF 291, saving Mills county taxpayers at least 25,862 dollars in 1973 by not eliminating county boards of education. Governor Ray spoke on economy and agriculture as two directors were elected to the county board. The Clarinda PCA offers loans to farmers in surrounding counties.
The Frank Linoin family joined Mr and Mrs Clayton Hakenson and family in Co Bluffs for Sunday dinner and helped celebrate Mrs Hakenson and her son Bryan's birthdays. Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Stewart and Bob included Mr and Mrs Earl Matthews of Tabor and Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart of Glenwood for Mrs Matthews birthday observed Tuesday.
Mrs Florence Patton spent the weekend with sister Mrs Arthur Allensworth in Henderson. Good Will Club met at Mrs Richard Frazee’s home. Mr and Mrs Marshal Cooper and family from Missouri Valley were visitors of his mother Mrs Harold Cooper. Don Evans returned from a Florida vacation. John Walker is in Murphy Memorial hospital after a heart attack. Mr and Mrs Stanley Zyla of Omaha welcomed daughter Jenifer Lynne born March 6, joining two sisters and a brother. Mrs Zyla is the former Marilyn Mart of Emerson. Mr and Mrs John Davis of Des Moines visited Mrs Tom Brown. Mrs Sam Taylor of Hastings called Thursday. Mrs Mathilda DeBolt visited her son Roy DeBolt and family at Stanton Friday to Sunday. Her Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Earl DeBolt and son of Red Oak and Mr and Mrs Dale DeBolt and daughters of Malvern. Mrs Everett Lunn returned after visiting daughter in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Robert Mejia and daughters of Harlan visited with Mrs Everett Lunn.
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