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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
8
A dramatic weather swing hits the week as temperatures plunge after a warm Sabbath. Geese retreat northward, wind from Nebraska drives blizzard conditions. Mills County roads see vehicles pulled from drifts. accidents mount and events are postponed. Schools close as bus travel stalls amid drifting snow. March flow roars.
Malvern and Glenwood Rotarians hosted a steak dinner Tuesday at Malvern High School attracting about 120 guests. Guest speaker Carl Hamilton, Iowa State University vice president for information and development, discussed ISU’s evolving role in society and projected impact of new programs on the world food situation. LaVerne Obrecht was pictured among attendees.
In a special Malvern Community Schools session Tuesday, Lowell Bonnema resigned as three year science teacher to teach at Laurens next year. Principal Ron White and all elementary and high school staff signed new contracts. Resource room posts filled by Bonnie Mansfield and Keren McCarten. Former Omaha Mayor Eugene Leahy named May 19 commencement speaker.
The 1975 ACP program aims to encourage enduring soil and water conservation on U S farms with 190 million dollars, fully financing 1974 Rural Environmental Conservation Program long-term agreements. It offers annual and long-term cost sharing 50 to 75 percent, contracts spanning 3 to 10 years, based on approved conservation farm plans, with USDA agencies providing planning, technical, and educational support through local districts and national groups.
Mills County Sheriff and officers entered the jail on March 18 with shotguns to search for a small caliber weapon allegedly smuggled by visitors for an escape. A .22 pistol and 22 shells were found under blankets. Barrett, Lybarger, and Howell face district court on conspiracy to escape. bonds set at $10,000 each. Donald and Phyllis Barrett charged with aiding a felon to escape and released after posting $10,000 bonds.
Two Sunday performances of Handel's Messiah drew capacity crowds at First Baptist Malvern and United Methodist Macedonia. A chorus of singers from Carson Emerson Glenwood Hastings Henderson Macedonia Malvern Randolph Silver City Taber, directed by Tracy Ryan, with Bill Gilbert organizing and playing organ. JoAnna Perkins accompanied. a string quartet from Omaha Glenwood Malvern Red Oak joined. Soloists included Marge Winchester Emerson Eileen Smith Glenwood Charles Raney Macedonia Robert Raine Malvern and David Nolte Emerson. Donations and sponsor gifts funded the event.
Weather forced the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to be cancelled last Monday and no replacement date is set. A future notice will be published in advance of any rescheduled visit.
Bad weather forced postponement of Malvern high school Benefit Chili Supper. New date set for Thursday April 3 in the high school lobby from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Sponsored by the junior class the event raises funds for Randy Miller and family with a 1 dollar price plus a donation to his medical fund.
Malvern Community School District will dismiss Thursday March 27 at 1 30 p m for Easter Vacation and reopen April 1 at 8 20 a m due to boiler and snow days. Supt Jones says board will decide April 14 how the remaining two days will be made up as districts must aim for 180 instructional days.
Nishna Valley senior guard Marija Carlsen earns honorable mention on the All-Southwest Town girls basketball team as World-Herald and Council Bluffs Nonpareil recognize her. She plays for Blackhawkette under coach Rob Erickson, daughter of Gilbert and family from Emerson.
Malvern community Good Friday service at 7 30 p m on Friday March 28 at the First Baptist church will be led by Rev Lloyd Bedsworth and Rev Dick Viney pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches Youth from both congregations will perform two short dramas The Nursing Home and The Great One The choir will sing Were You There and Cross of Jesus Rev Viney will close with a devotion Everyone is welcome to attend.
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