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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
7
In May, 118 Mills County youths will graduate from eight high schools in the county. The 12 years of schooling cost roughly 286,035 dollars to taxpayers and parents. The ceremony marks hoped for futures and community effort toward educational opportunities.
The Rev J B Englund pastor of the Methodist church will deliver the baccalaureate address Sunday evening. Ray Clark of Radio Station will give the commencement address Tuesday evening. Superintendent Gen J Malony will present the class: Lorraine Hockabout, Tonna Lee Scott, Florine Harold, James Bowen. Wendell F E Lambert board president will award diplomas. Class motto Today We End Tomorrow We Begin.
Emerson high school plans a junior senior banquet on May 12 at the Methodist church in Emerson. Baccalaureate is May 14 at the Baptist church with Rev J Englund delivering the message. Commencement is May 18 in the school gym with Dr W T Thompson of Omaha University. The year ends May 19. Graduates include Sylvia Whisler Edward Taylor Betty Turrouges Fred Edie Joan Scott Sharlene Wlackell Heatley Grace Kellenbarger Marilyn Eastwood Stewart Rinports Bonnie Snodgrass.
Henderson High School plans graduation activities on May 17 including eighth grade and senior ceremonies. The program lists numerous graduates such as Jerry Livers Darrell Park, Richard Al-Isiswarth, Virginia McKinney, Darlene Carson, Patricia Springer, Carmella Curren, Barbara Ueown, Roberta Roeder, and Eugene Winchester among others. The May 17 events feature faculty and honorary recognitions as part of the graduation program.
In Mills County on Monday, President Truman plans a four stop Iowa tour. A local farm in the southwest corner shows a new drainage system by Jerry Verba for Fred P. Wingington of Schuyler Nebraska. It features a 230 acre operation with a Wig turbine pump moving about 2000 gallons per minute to keep land rid of flood water into the Missouri. The project includes extensive ditches a sump pit and a wide drainage setup with costs around 2800 dollars.
Kids from the county aged 16 and under join Malvern Gun Club for the third annual fishing contest at Sonson Pond in Malvern from 2 to 3 pm next Sunday May 7. Thirteen major prizes including rod and reel dominate the event with extra honors for largest fish. Every entrant receives a prize and a pop. a free theater ticket awaits non transferable use by June 30.
Strahan consolidates a graduating class of five. The baccalaureate service is set for Sunday evening May 14 at the Methodist Church with Rev Nobel Blackman delivering the sermon. Dr R S Flamm a Drake University education professor will give the commencement address.
End of term activities for eighth grade seniors include a junior senior talent show May 12 at Paxton in Gina la, a memorial service April 21 at Methorial Church in Silver City, and commencements May 28 in the school auditorium. The graduating class features Donna Rae Vlim er, Ida Kirlin, Charlene Bryant, Deloris Adkins, Liddull Mayes, James Boyer, Ellsworth Jones se, Ronald Hansen, Wierd, and Derald Jon.
The text argues that while voting theory supports strong government foundations, practice falls short as only 17 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in 1946 and 22 percent in another 1946 reference. It notes low participation undermines democratic legitimacy and calls for reform.
Malvern high confirms graduation events with commencements May 24 and baccalaureate May 1. Activities include Junior-senior banquet May 6, prom May 17, breakfast May 14, band concert May 18, and Eighth Brudé graduation May 26. Names listed: Rosalie Alberts Harold Adams Lorraine Bird Lulee Cowardin Joyce Craig Maida Fox Paul Hixson Lois Hunt James Malony Therai Mickelson Lois Muore C. A. Nasel Joenne Flatt Mary Lou Ranne Florence Wederquist Paul Windur Douglas Zanders.
Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Westings Methodist Church for Mrs Jon Clover Greeson who died May 2 in Santa Fe New Mexico.
A fragmentary clipping notes Conrad being ordained as a minister on May 4. The text is garbled with unclear surrounding details, but confirms the ordination event and date.
Schultz Bros partners invite local participants to join a field demonstration next Monday to view the new International tractor. The event includes display of plows harrows and associated gear at Malvern area shops. Local attendees are urged to visit for spring purchase details and complete dining options.
Mews from the county seat notes a few Democratic candidates filing for county offices by the coming Saturday while Sheriff and County Attorney seats have available nominees. Glenwood lists Deaocratic candidate Hert Colwell for State Representative. Romance lingers with spring, licenses issued to Robert Mosites and Alice Berreron, eighth grade exams scheduled for many rural pupils, and Evermain School completing a year, with most rural schools set to finish next week. A long list of locales and names appears, including Mulvern Ford Johnson and more as community notes and notices.
Malvern will revamp Main Street lighting after a deal with Iowa Power and Light. Eight mercury vapor lamps will blanket the business district, with 21 060 lumen output each, plus 260 watt bulbs on First Ave and a new center overhead lamp per block. Widespread upgrades extend from Turlington Overhead to Little Creek Bridge, with additional fixtures south of the Wabash crosstie to boost efficiency. The changes aim to reduce operating costs and increase tax savings, under a new town administration and in collaboration with Iowa Power & Light.
A local Republican caucus is planned at Benton’s city hall. Organizers invite residents to participate in selecting delegates and discussing party goals for the upcoming election cycle.
The Malvern Volunteer Fire department convenes Monday May 8 to discuss the fault lines of the Conapunin building basement project and related safety measures.
Beckwith was added to the library board at the city meeting. The appointment brings new leadership to the library near downtown.
The article notes warm sunny conditions with uncomfortable humidity. It reports past Saturday’s rainfall of 47 units and traces of calm, affecting early spring crops. Temperature readings for the past week are listed, including mixed highs and lows across several days, though many figures are unclear.
The Malvern Rotary Club voted to sponsor a summer play program for local children. Committee members indicated strong community support and outlined plans to organize activities, leadership, and events to provide recreation and enjoyment throughout the season.
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A district court in Milla County on Wednesday issued a temporary injunction at the request of a plant, restraining picketing and threats surrounding a factory. Judge Harold Davidson ruled to curb demonstrations at the site, ordering workers and supporters to cease activities that could endanger safety and disrupt operations. The action followed petitions by local labor groups and involved accusations of intimidation near the plant entrance.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Henderson faculty completion event with names such as Mabry Ndlhit and Artest J. The passage lists several staff and coaching mentions amid garbled phrases, implying a university faculty completion ceremony or acknowledgment.
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