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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1967
Page
4
The Malvern Commercial club pledges March 27 to April 1 for Clean Up Paint Up Week to tackle dirt, trash and unpainted buildings. Citizens, workers, households, businesses, students and groups are urged to join in cleaning streets, yards and public spaces to restore civic pride.
Taxpayers report the 1966 levies are rising slightly with some valuations up and more items added to holdings. School levies will rise in most districts due to a higher teacher salary bill, predicting larger jumps next year. Citizens urge government efficiency and elimination of nonessential spending while seeking broader municipal and state services.
An old Malvern Iowa newspaper payment note lists subscription prices, regions served Mills County Imogene Randolph Tabor and routes and rates for one year six months three months two years plus single copy and advertising rates for classifieds reader locals and card of thanks.
A rambling local note covers CHS Twirp Week antics and a loud band performance prompting a skeptical reaction from Supt. N. P. Conk. A church bulletin typo sparks parody in Teens and Dating while Fresno guest Bob Paulson is mentioned. Letters from Nell and spouse reflect retirement and plans to travel as spring nears.
Strahan mentions attendances at funerals and church visits across Glenwood Pacific Junction Clarinda Hastings Farragut and Council Bluffs. Names include Gerald Maher Mrs. David Angus Bert Howard Alyson Williams Daisy Walker Rezeila Wortman Randy Fugel Mabel White Leo Smith N E Summers and Merritt Wortmar among others.
In Mills County District Court notices announce probate of Pearl E. McLain and appointment of Velma L. Sawyers as executor, with deadlines for filing claims and six month limit from second publication. Separate notice appoints Donald E. Williams administrator for Minnie E. Smith estate with same filing rules and six month deadline.
The Malvern Leader reports a conference committee agreement on a reapportionment plan ratified by both caucuses. The deal envisions sub districting for Senate and House representation, a constitutional amendment, and a future vote, with promises to pass similar measures in 1970 and cut sizes of both chambers. A House filibuster rumor delayed action but the Senate approved the package. The piece ends with a comic analogy about a tired legislator and a misfitted pair of glasses.
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