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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
3
A Mills County editorial urges humane action as stray dogs increase each spring. It notes lack of funds for pounds, no local Humane Society, and calls for countywide solutions to curb starving and sick canines while easing law enforcement burden.
A string of dated paragraphs offers reflections on weather, politics, culture and ethics. It quotes a radio report about Omaha during a tornado warning, critiques Secretary Kissinger, jokes about Dr. Organ, Mona Lisa myths, and the Vietnam era’s refugee burden while closing with a signoff to see readers along Main Street.
Editorial and area opinions from the Malvern Leader discuss local governance, policy impacts, and community concerns. Writers critique town decisions, weigh public spending, and highlight civic engagement issues shaping the region.
Sen Cal Hultman condemns a committee for rushing a controversial bill not yet introduced or drafted. He cites lack of public notice, opposition to open government breaches, and past attempts to push unassigned bills. He notes a recent unemployment compensation bill he opposed and warns of future costs to small employers.
A columnist analyzes USDA projections under the Farm Bill, predicting lower future grain prices due to bumper crops and demand slack. It notes corn wheat and soybean price paths, contrasts with current prices, cites Secretary Butz's veto stance as inflationary, and argues farmers must organize to set prices.
County extension director LaVerne C. Obrecht warns that the first alfalfa weevil eggs have hatched signaling potential severe damage in southern Iowa alfalfa. Farmers should inspect top growth. spray when 25 percent of tips show feeding. Applications labeled by Iowa State University Extension include Furadan Imidan Lannate malathion supracide and Alfatox. methyl or ethyl parathion and Gathion require commercial applicators.
Mills County single parents gather at Holy Rosary Church Glenwood at 8 30 p m with Rev Dick Viney as discussion leader Babysitting available and all area single parents invited
Mills County Assessor Alice Shipley reports that forty property owners have filed forty seven petitions for review of property tax assessments in the county. The board of review will meet during May and hearings for oral arguments have been scheduled throughout the month.
The Leader outlined Tabor and Northern Railway activity in 1892, carrying 10 222 paying passengers with fares totaling 3487. August saw 1606 riders and April 70, while freight dominated and specials linked Malvern and Tabor College events. The line aided growth until the 1930s decline. An 1894 smallpox scare prompted Dr Schagg to visit Tabor via the T N locomotive for diagnosis and vaccination.
Mrs. Katharyn Iwanowski, a naturalized American who survived both Nazi and Communist tyranny, speaks at Glenwood High School Cafetorium on May 14 at 8 p.m. Her talk titled Shortages And Rationing Memories of Russia argues shortages signal Communist success and urges Americans to recognize rising tyranny while praising American liberty.
Eliot Warren a Glenwood attorney with a long career and military service died after a life in law politics and civic work He practiced at Gilliland & Thomas and later at Thomas McGee & Thomas He served as Mills County Attorney and held ranks from major to Lt Colonel in the Army He is survived by his wife Dorothea two sons a stepson four grandchildren and a sister Funeral services were held May 6 at Raynor Lett and Kent Funeral Home with military graveside rites in Glenwood Cemetery
The Mills County Democratic Central Committee will meet Monday at the Otha Wearin farm office Hastings at 8 p.m. A representative from Tom Harkin's office is expected to attend. All Democrats and interested citizens are welcome.
Eliot H. W. Thomas born May 5 1909 in Randolph son of David and Lola Thomas died May 3 1975 at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs. He attended Randolph Public schools Randolph High School class of 1926 played football worked in family drug store later at Kemper Military Academy and Doane College in Crete Neb. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserves and taught at Steele City Neb for a year in 1931.
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