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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
5
Mills County Fair directors announced plans for an all home event with Mills County entries in racing and livestock. The three day event runs Tuesday through Thursday with ten cent admission the first day and twenty five cents the other days. Season tickets reduce to one dollar before opening day and include an automobile pass.
Ruth Walker of Margary earned honorable mention in a Cornell college short story contest for her work Pepper and Peppers Mint. The recognition reflects her literary merit amid many applicants from among Demon readers.
A Malvern construction crew began improvements to telephone lines on a Tunaday evening. The project includes installing several aerial wires along the town street. Crews work through dusk to upgrade communication infrastructure in the area.
Sunday morning skies over Nebraska turned copper as a dust storm from Kansas and possibly Oklahoma swept the state. Experts estimate the dust, valued at $10 a ton for soil and mineral use, left about $26,000,000 worth in Nebraska if 10 grams per square yard settled.
Town council gathered in Mayor Whitfield's office Monday evening to discuss the municipality's economy after enduring one of the sharpest fiscal crises in the town's history during the preceding month.
Rev. L. R. Bobbitt of the Baptist church will discuss the Creedless or Federated Church at the community service in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. With interest in church mergers for economic reasons, the talk is expected to offer new views on this religious development.
Brice M. Kilpatrick, recently elected senior rural agent for Mills County, begins his Farm Bureau duties with community outreach. A farmer’s son and Iowa State College graduate, he brings 4-H, corn borer defense, and farm-management experience. He aims to continue Rosenfeld’s work and boost farmer cooperation and 4-H club programs. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenfeld and their son left for Harlan after the announcement.
A mass meeting of Dry forces in Mille County will prepare for the state convention. The chairman and secretary for the convention will be elected at this meeting. One judge and two clerks from each of the twenty three precincts will be appointed by the chairman and convention secretary. The 11 o'clock session will be preceded by a Dep meeting at 10 am. Large delegations from each precinct are urged to attend.
The Parent Teacher Association meeting set for May has been postponed to May. The program remains the same with musical numbers by school and other musicians, solos, quartets, choruses, and instrumental pieces.
County Seat reports for the year ending April 1 show Hattie Brown issued 67 trappers licenses in Mille County, a smaller tally than the previous year. The document notes fewer hunting licenses issued and highlights a reduced level of local activity compared with prior periods.
Mills county district court adjourned for vacation as Judge Earl Peters left to assist in war duties. Grand jury finished deliberations with several indictments including Allen Jones for breaking and entering and larceny, J Rodawry for intrigues, L. K. Anthony for carrying concealed weapons, and Kety C. Hammer for child theft. Amick pled guilty to assault with intent to commit murder and was sentenced. Amick and Love sentenced for robbery and sent to Fort Madison.
County Treasurer Otto Judkina received from the state a draft for 834,000 from road funds taxes and bonds. He paid out 17000 in coupons the same day and expects all debts to be settled this week.
County Superintendent Mary W. Rathke oversees the final eighth grade exams to be held this Thursday and Friday in Glenwood. Graduation exercises are planned in July with Congresswoman Etha Wearin secured as speaker.
Three additional vehicles were licensed in the county as reported by County Treasurer. Names listed include Ps.ne Wright of Glenwood, Ghey: OURS, and Glensand. Cheyra oo y Gcherer, Pagitis, and June Hons Plymouta a Eat are noted in the licensing roundup.
Judge C. Bradley faces questions over a law delaying mortgage fate dates to 1985 while an uprising spreads from Le Mars to Crawford and Shelby counties. Governor Clyde Herring orders martial law and National Guard troops close civil courts. Col. Glenn Raynes leads troops seeking leaders, with over 100 arrests as trials are set to proceed.
The Henderson farm home three miles southeast of Silver City burned Saturday afternoon when struck by lightning. The family managed to call for help but the fire gained headway, making extinction impossible. Silver City Fire Department and neighbors arrived and saved some furniture. the house was owned by an insurer with unknown total damage.
County Coroner G W Myara presided at Glenwood on Tuesday afternoon over the inquest into the death of Schrieber whose body was found in the yard at his daughter Mrs Fred Goodring’s home south of Glenwood. The jury Chas Dick Carl Morgan and John Van Eaton found death due to natural causes with no blame.
Seniors busy days ahead for the Matrar High School senior class. Planned events include a senior junior breakfast with date to be decided, a senior play Martha by the Day on May 16, a junior senior banquet May 19, baccalaureate service and class exercises May 26, and commencement May 24.
Mervin Dave Colvin a 17 year old Hastings youth was severely injured in a motor accident on Highway 34 northeast of Hantinga last Thursday evening. He rode with Vernon Johnson to Omaha and attempted to cross pavement near a return trip stop. Colvin collided with a car driven by J Nealey of Omaha, suffering a pierced shoulder broken bone a broken left leg and other injuries. He was rushed to Emerson then Murphy Memorial Hospital Red Oak in critical condition.
A boy from near Hastings, son of James and Mrs Colvin, was struck by a car while his father plowed a field a mile north and half a mile east of Hastings. He lived near Emarta his whole life, was popular, muscular, and helped on the farm. He had three brothers Eldon Junior and Jack and five sisters Thelma Gearline Ruth Mrs Marla Dobbs and Mrs Lois Lamb. Hospital reports noted improved heart action but critical condition remained.
James Benton of Malvern Grinnell college sophomore has been appointed librarian of Lane Hall one of the college dormitories. Hall libraries are an innovation by the new council of House President which recently took office.
A full day session in Glenwood gathered temperance supporters from Milla county to discuss the upcoming election on repealing Prohibitory Amendment. The All town Prohibition Emergency committee organized, naming delegates to defeat repeal and elect a dry delegation to the constitutional convention. National organizer Jeannette Haslam Mann of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union aided the effort, outlining key points of the election bill.
Four candidates compete for the county superintendent seat in the May 9 election to succeed Mary W. Rathke. Rathke seeks another term after a strong record, with Amy Hammers, Malvern Schools teacher, among the announced contenders.
The article notes M. M. Culver as well qualified for the Tabor schools superintendent role. He brings avural venue CF TOReDIA and extensive teaching experience. A three year term is set, with a convention board drawing delegates from town, consolidated, and township schools plus independent boards.
Glenwood hosts the seventh district convention of the American Legion and Auxiliaries on Wednesday in May. Governor Clyde Herring will address the evening session after an auxiliary morning program in the armory led by Mrs. P. A. Lainson. Legion golfers meet at the Country Club in the morning. the convention continues with roll call and post reports in the council room.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a food sale at Mansfield's store Saturday afternoon, May 8, beginning at 1:30. Members are urged to help. those delivering donations may contact Mrs. Bulgar Perdew, Mr. Po Fright, or Mrs. Alhory Nob for pickup or dropoff.
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