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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
4
A local architect argues that gradual changes can renew the town. He cites inexpensive improvements like paint, planters, lanterns, flower boxes, and window boxes as practical, community friendly steps to brighten storefronts and the central business district.
Scouts from boy and girl troops cleaned the Malvern business area on Sunday. They raked and scooped dirt and trash, swept walks and gutters, washed windows, and made the community more attractive. Store owners are urged to wash their walks each morning to sustain progress toward a clean, welcoming Lawn.
Local social calendar includes visits from Mrs Jimi Gell in Vestevue Nebr, noted gatherings with the Haney and Myers families in Glenwood, and several birthdays celebrated with family in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Weather hints of spring arrive as winds shift, with fishermen planning to hit Silver Creek on March 15 and local garden and yard cleanup underway.
Mrs. Forrest Bloomer Ernest and Codtacil Bluts are recovering in the Eximindst hospital. Mr Bloomer sits up with a broken wrist and is near walking with support. Ann Blooms and Mrs Ernest White visited. Captain Gary Parker and family arrived from Okinawa. Parker's son will visit Burlington before deciding on a permanent location.
East Liberty residents share social visits and church messages. Dora Cave of Onyahi visited relatives Gold Windie and Varry. Josie Lotts and Buket Shafer called in Malvern with Romer and Joe Mayberry. Grace Rommel’s sickness noted. Lyle Williams family and Keith Wilcox in Glenwood after visiting Dav Benedict in Davin who has returned from three years in Viet Nam.
Mrs Theron Mickelson hosted an after school party for her son David with 16 boys enjoying games lunch and cake on his eighth birthday. A meeting occurred at the Mickelson home Saturday afternoon. Various guests from Omaha and nearby towns attended dinners and afternoons with families. The piece notes numerous social calls and visits including Spirit Lake near Monte Looschen and visits by the Finchem and Redlin families plus extended family gatherings in Des Moines and near Tabor. A call to support Vietnam era US Savings Bonds closes the item.
Fragmentary notes discuss 1872 events listed as days of the week for months, with references to Charley Stephens, a 1964 comparison, and hopes for a UK calendar. Mentions Murel 28 swim results for women and Albert Schweitzer’s birth in three years from Feb 1, plus Ralph Parker’s recent stoppage of scuffing at turn.
The Malvern Leader recalls farming days with early spring harvests and hard work. A year ago a Malvernian reported a deadly incident at Lim quarry camp where attackers fired on guards. two assailants were killed after a construction crew member and Ed Corbett drove them off.
Fourteen members answered roll call at the March 4 H club gathering held at Bill Baer’s home. President Randal Barber led a project discussion, plans to paint trees on the fairground were approved, and a committee was formed to report on tree planting at the next meeting. Keith Birher demonstrated meat production, Doug Bower spoke on hog management, and Mrs. Baer provided a satisfying repast. The next meeting is set for April 4 at David Newell’s home. the Beller Grooming Contest is scheduled for that session.
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