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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
7
Fragmented text mentions Forrest Bloomer hospitalized after an accident and lists school menus for Nishna Valley. Names Ernest and Mrs. Bloomer appear, with unclear references and timing. The fragmentary nature leaves many details uncertain and several sentences appear garbled.
The county treasurer reported new motor vehicle registrations including Buick Genok Adkins Plymouth Nevie V Henderson Fords Terry Silver City Sandra worth Glenwood Chevrolets Kudron Henderson Howard McCurdy Glenwood Ross iider Pacific Junction Pontine Will G Carr Glenwood Works George Loveland Dodge Terry Craig Glenwood Ford aps Ward Hunt Malvern Sam sey Pacific Junction Chevrolet Kup Breeding Benton Maleb International pickup Done ald Graalis Glenwood GMC Chir k Kruse Glenwood Clerk J L Donners office issued a marriage license to Matthew Jamkins 23 and Barbara Barnes 19 both of Council Bluffs School superintendents of Fremont and Mills counties met with County Supt Dwi Fellows for a general discussion of mutual interest including teacher certification and the Fall teachers meeting.
Edgar Cook, a lifelong county resident and Republican, announces his candidacy for county attorney. He previously served from 1959 to WS and again two years ago after a prior term. unlike other offices the county attorney seat lasts two years. James Thomas of the Jenwood law firm also announces his bid.
Malvern Garden Club urged planting of flower boxes and hanging baskets on light posts in cooperation with the town council. The plan, led by Malvern eight years ago, aims to brighten Main Street and nearby areas as spring work progresses with a Memorial Day display anticipated if weather permits.
Nat l Gas Pipeline Co of America honored Red Oak and Emerson compressor station employees for top safety records at a May 6 dinner in Red Oak. Local communications and measurement departments received five year awards for no lost time accidents. Red Oak pipeline dept. earned an award for zero lost time accidents in 1967.
Mills county Young Republicans met May 2 at the Eliot Thomas acreage east of Glenwood. Schroeder of Malvern was named president with Aistrope of Glenwood as vice president Gree of Malvern as secretary and Goos of Silver City as treasurer. Delegates reports covered state conventions in Council Bluffs and Des Moines amid a 29 member group inviting others to join. Also notes on weather and rainfall for the week.
May 9 FFA Awards program Chantry school 7 30 p m May 10 SAC band and chorus concert Community building 2 30 p m May 13 BPW meeting Baptist church 7 p m Regular meeting Malvern firemen May 16 American Legion county meeting National Guard Armory Glenwood Mulvern Commercial club meeting
A vandalism spree toppled nine gravestones at the east Hillsdale cemetery. The report says the acts occurred Saturday night and were discovered Sunday morning by Darrell Hopp who notified cemetery staff. The exact time of the vandalism remains unclear.
Mrs Carolyn Washburn describes attending the 16th Annual Republican Women’s Conference in Washington D C at the Washington Hilton April 24 through 25 with about 2000 attendees from 50 states. She notes hospitality suites, speakers like Gerald Ford and Everett Dirksen, workshops on campaign topics, exhibits, and a Capitol visit with Wm J Scherle plus coverage of a riot area tour. The piece ends inviting reports and thanking Mills County Republican Women.
Malvern voters adopt a tornado warning siren signal after a two minute blast to alert residents. Mayor Donald Alstrope notes the measure at May meeting. Council also recommends liquor license by the drink, addresses old cars in residential areas, hears fire truck rep, votes for extra mercury vapor street lights near the new high school site, and receives a financial report.
The Mills County Tuberculosis and Health Assn reelected all officers at the annual Board of Directors meeting Friday evening. Rev. Hugh Shiveley president, Virginia Summers vice president, Joyce Craig treasurer, Winnie Johnson secretary, and Mrs. Claude Schoening plus Mrs. Richard Barton as community service. A dinner for thirty-two attendees followed the meeting, which featured a new film on TB The Elusive Enemy. Shiveley will attend a state award meeting in Des Moines midweek. Mills County did not meet its fund drive quota for the first time in years, alongside several counties.
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