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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1966
Page
8
JoAnne Way reports several cats wanted after offering one for free in the Leader want ad. The paper notes a taker soon after publication and many calls since. An obituary to Mrs. Mabel Bradley mentions Mills county 4H club program start.
The treasurer's office listed eighteen registrations including Fords to Emery C DeWitt Malvern and Emmett M Straight Emerson Pon tiacs to Lakin Implement Co Emerson T T Leasing Co and Tom McBroom Glenwood Chryslers to Robert Blunt Hastings Oldsmobile to J H Kruse Silver City and multiple others including Chevrolets to Arthur P Elkins Emerson Thomas D McMahon Silver City Plymouth to Fred W Picker Glenwood and Volkswagens to Galen Hopkinson Pacific Junction GMC to Carl Hurst Glenwood Ford pickup to Frank J Woksa Council Bluffs and Chevrolet pickups to Newberry F Wright Emerson T T Leasing Co care of Glenwood Packing Co Glenwood Eldon Smith Glenwood GMC pickup to Fred W Biermann Glenwood. Marriage licenses reported by the clerk's office this past week included Richard W Brown 21 and Lana McKee 20 both of Emergon Leslie Peterson 22 Sioux Rapids and Sherry Wurst 20. Attending a meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday when the agricultural tax exemption was discussed were County Auditor Glenn Johnson and Deputies Elizabeth Henderson and Barbara Chambers and County Assessor Harry Markel.
Malvern Community High School unveils an expanded vocational agriculture plan led by Principal A H Nothem. New single semester pre vocational exploratory courses let students sample trades and pursue post high school training at a regional vocational school planned for 1987. Existing courses like welding wiring and carpentry remain, with Paul Hopp and George Mort guiding new offerings.
Mrs Richard Maiers of Glenwood Mills county vice chairman Democratic Central Committee said today that Democratic township and precinct caucuses will be held Monday March 28 1966 at 7 pm A list of townships and meeting places will be announced next week.
Judith Crouse 18 of Stanton sustained a broken collarbone in a crash at the junction of highways 34 and 41 north of Malvern about 5 am Friday. Her 1958 Chevrolet damaged about 1000 dollars. She was fined 10 dollars and costs for losing control. deputy sheriff filed the charge.
Mills county sales tax receipts for the third quarter of 1965 rose 25.6 percent from 1964. Malvern led with a 9 percent gain, Glenwood up 7.7 percent, Tremont area up 5 percent, and Sidney and smaller towns showing strong improvement. Data provided to estimate total business by multiplying by 50.
Highway patrol enforcement over the weekend in Mills County led to fines up to 30 dollars in justice of the peace courts. Offenders include Thomas Lee Watson Glenwood Morris Gay Livestock Exchange Omaha Gary Wade Wood Glenwood Collin Oliver Car Ken The truck involved was a semi from Clay Genter Nebraska hauling fertilizer, which struck a hydrant and posts but following witness Marvin Ponton helped stop the vehicle at the state scale corner. The driver claimed unfamiliarity with the area and thought he backed into a ditch. the hydrant's sturdy construction prevented water loss.
The East Liberty Cemetery Association schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday March 22 at 8 p m in the secretary Lentz Powles office in Malvern. Officers lot owners and other interested persons are invited to attend.
Most Malvern teachers have signed contracts to return next year per Principal A H No Shem. New hires include Gerald Strecker Falls City Neb math and Letha Bayes Hastings junior high. Staff resignations from Nothem Reynolds Buckelman Salyers Pishbaugh Boyden reported.
A new snap ring hydrant saved Malvern from losing its water Friday night after a truck sheared off a hydrant near Third Ave and the water plant. Town water commissioner Paul Winters credited the modern design for preventing a total shutoff. Several drivers faced fines in Justice Hall's court for traffic and vehicle violations, including Kro nagey, Emerson, and others.
Three veterinarians Dr James Ahern of Malvern Dr C J Blank of Emerson and Dr W L Vanderlinden of Henderson announce a limited partnership to improve area animal health services. Each will operate from his own office but will cover for each other when out of town.
Southwest Iowa tourism leaders from 19 counties met in Red Oak to plan a county booklet. They will print 100000 leaflets listing attractions with one third for county distribution and rest by the Iowa Development Commission. Mills County reps Gene Gilson and Otha D. Wearin compile attractions including museums and local sites. Funding will come from county fundraisers with a minimum of 100 per county. Also corrected: Dr James Ahern phone number is 624-8187.
The Malvern chapter of FFA is conducting its annual seed germination service for local farmers as a free community program. Tests are for seed viability only and are not valid for seed sales. To participate, deliver a seed sample to any FFA member or to Paul Hopp at the Malvern vocational agriculture building.
Iowa politician Bill Scherle of Henderson announced he will not pursue the GOP nomination for Congress in the seventh district this year. He will instead run for reelection to the Iowa General Assembly representing Fremont and Mills counties, seeking unity behind the GOP nominee for November. Scherle, finishing three terms in the state legislature, has built a reputation as a fierce fighter for his favored issues.
County officials urged to pursue Dutch elm disease control with plans for dormant DDT or methoxychlor sprays. Entomologist warns Bidrin as a systemic insecticide may harm small or protected elms. protect valuable trees with dormant spray and schedule applications now.
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