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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
4
Town and county cemetery funds face rising costs as endowments fail to keep pace. Cemeteries seek a county tax with allocations to meet basic upkeep, allowing adjustments by cemetery needs and possibly changing site laws to permit the plan. Local managers urge action before financial pressures worsen.
Dr Jr Beckwith and Bud Hertz celebrate birthdays with unconventional flair as a carnival of party items decorates the office and waiting room. Balloons, a blonde manikin head, and festive coffee shop chatter mark the scene in this lighthearted, hometown chronicle.
The Malvern Leader, Mills County, runs from Che Malvern with editor F A Wortman at the helm. Subscriptions are payable in advance with rates listed for Mills County and Imogene routes, and for wider U S mailing.
A local tale recounts a mysterious birthday party and a severed head headed into humorous rumors. Night Marshall Rich spots two figures with flashlights in Dr Beckwiths office while Bud Horse is seen in his car amid claims of lawful entry. The story recalls Myrtle Hietzs millinery head used in past erections and Dr B s father John finding the head in his bed during a birthday celebration.
Pear Editor urges continuation of town soft water service noting 167 homes subscribed and facing potential $300 unit costs, asking residents to contact the mayor or councilmen or send letters. Also mentions various local social visits and family mentions amid a fragmented, readable OCR page.
Beverly Wilson correspondence covers community visits and social events in Malvern Glenwood Shenandoah and nearby towns. It lists attendees at the Sprig Fling dinner parties birthdays clubs and family visits with several residents traveling to Des Moines Davenport Omaha and Melbourne for activities.
Residents cope as electricity failure leaves homes cooling. Families rely on gas stoves and ovens for warmth, while a trailer family shelters in a basement with their baby chicks. Water and dish tasks become difficult, and sewing machines stop working.
Public notices warn Mills county voters of May 18 1966 election for the merged Area XIII education board. Nomination papers due 20 to 45 days before filing with county superintendent of schools in Council Bluffs. Also Malvern town prepares a special election on June 14 1966 to decide granting Northwestern Bell Telephone Company rights to use town streets for a 25 year telecom system under an ordinance.
Monday Mrs Clarence Rush began a coursa at the Omaelitz School of Practical Nursing. Airman 1st Class Robert L Turner left for Elgin Air Force Base in Florida after visiting his parents Mrs Ben Wilson Mrs Marion Wilson Clement Rowe Ned Turner Russell Asell and Glen Sowers at the Annual District meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service in Atlantic See you next week same time same station.
Ken G Wilhelm, field representative of the Omaha Social Security Office, will hold a clinic at the Glenwood courthouse each Wednesday in April at 9 30 a m to assist with claims for retirement disability survivors and health insurance benefits. He advises checking with the Social Security office before turning 65 and notes that medicare enrollment and possible annual cash benefits may be available.
IN GRAHAM STRAIGHT SHOOT ers met March 10 at the Silver City Methodist church. Sixteen members answered roll call with "My Favorite Sandwich." Guests included Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Obrecht and Miss Wilma Schultz from extension staff and many parents. A short business meeting preceded a lesson on Food Nutrients by Calvin Hoegh. Dave Albertson demonstrated cutting a round from beef carcass and a pork carcass section. Lunch was served by Rodney Hunt Jim McCollester Dale Schoening Harry Kivlin and Don Burgoin Ann Bolte, reporter.
The Malvern Iowa Town Council met March 7 1986 with Mayor Turner and six council members present. Minutes of prior meetings were read and approved with March 2 corrections noting Briggs Chevrolet bid of 2228.52. February financial report presented and bills totaling 329.58 91.30 5 12.50 70.92 etc were allowed for various funds including utilities street fire and general funds.
Council discussed Bankers Life accident and life policy for town employees with a $18.30 monthly premium split as $8.09 town and $10.21 per employee. Ordinance No. 154 granting Northwestern Bell a 25 year telecom franchise was introduced and set for readings with a special election planned for April 14 1966. The town also decided election logistics and approved cigarette permit for Ruby L. Smith and authorized construction contract for Malvern Fire Station work.
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