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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
6
An interested spectator, G A Spelbring, former Silver City bandleader, visited Malvern to hear local bands, recalling decades of Mills County musical influence. Mrs EH Collins notes a bulb in her home socket since 1915, possibly earlier, surviving over 35 years in the same wiring.
The Southwest Iowa league reorganized Monday in Glenwood with five teams Malvern Glenwood Tabor Treynor and Council Bluffs Schlitz. Emmett Butler of Treynor was named president and Paul Criswell of Glenwood secretary with one more team expected. Play begins May 16 as Malvern and others plan to field a competitive squad drawn from Mills county and local players.
Virgil Green of Omaha is jailed after Judge Harold Davidson fined him 200 dollars plus 16.26 in costs on an OMVI charge from last August. He cannot pay and remains in county jail at 8.33 per day until the fine is paid, after earlier delays while his case moved through the courts.
Corydon residents who ran a Graham Dept store and who have long lived in Malvern announce in this issue that they will open a corner grocery Saturday. Both attended Malvern schools and served in World War II, Sam in the Army and Mrs. Neill in the WACS, and they outline new store policies and hours in the advertisement.
A Malvern Girl Scout troop organized by Mrs M A Scheffel and Mrs N P Crink will hold an investiture ceremony Monday May 14 at 8 p m in the Malvern Community building. Pin recipients include Kay Anderson and peers, with 12 girls to receive pins and new members joining from Des Moines and local families. An advisory board of five women guides the troop and enrollment is open to Malvern girls aged 10 to 14.
Weather summary notes continued rainfall this week with 1.16 inches on Wednesday. Daily readings show highs from 77 to 69 and lows from 50 to 88, including a mistyped sequence for several days. Despite cooler temps overall, rain interfered with field activity.
Ground breaking for a new Mal verh elementary school occurred Friday with actual construction starting on the foundation. Superintendent Pat Hudson said all material delivery dates are set and work should stay on schedule despite earlier rain delays. dirt was moved to the east end to create level playground space.
One of the largest crowds in years attended Hastings high school commencement at the Hastings Community building Tuesday night. Eight seniors received diplomas as Rev. Walter H. Traub of Kountze Memorial Church in Omaha delivered the address. Prayers were by Rev. J. E. Englund of Emerson, and Wendell Lambert, board president, awarded the diplomas.
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor Memorial Day observances with a plan to hold services at the cemetery memorial on Wednesday May 30 at 11 am. Martial music starts at 10 am, line of march forms at 10 30 am from Liberty Memorial building. Committees and officers are named for transportation music firing squad grave decoration flowers and district coordination. Next week the program will be published.
Civic leaders urge property owners to tidy their premises this week to keep the business district neat and safe. Alleys should be cleared of trash and paper, crates, and other debris to reduce fire risk, even though no major fires have occurred recently.
Malvern fifth and sixth graders present a school operetta Friday night directed by Miss Helen Nancy with Mrs. Roy Donner at the piano. The production titled Rumpelstiltzkin follows the fairy tale with Carolyn Dashner as the Miller's daughter, Bill Wortman and Edward Seaton as Rumpelstiltzkin, Gary Parker the narrator, Stanley Waller the Miller, Gary Harschbarger the king, Jerry Blegerstaff the dye and Dessie Ellis the nurse.
Strahan teachers returning next year include Supt Carl L Warner Emil Porter Mrs Bertha Thorson (high school) Mrs Vira Bays (third and fourth grades) and Warren Darrah (grade music). Firemen Notice Malvern Volunteer Fire Department meeting Monday May 14 at 8 p.m. F R Chantry Chief urges good attendance due to vast importance.
Rain delayed but the county's first mass band concert proceeded in the Community building. Glenwood's band starts at 7 30 with Malvern at 8, followed by the county band under Prof. Gordon Hird at 8 30. The five participating schools are Malvern Henderson Emmerson Glenwood and Pacific Junction under Darrah and Brom.
William Baer is named instructor of institutional farm training for G I s at Tabor on May 15. He will oversee 26 farms in Mills and Fremont counties. Baer earned a high school diploma from the School of Animal Husbandry at Ames in March.
Leland Thompson of Glenwood has purchased the Martha Wortz estate two story frame house on Chase Street just east of the Methodist church. The Thompsons plan to move June 1 and convert the house into four apartments with Mrs Sharppack and husband moving from Alleman into one unit. J R Hall represented both sides in the sale. Card of thanks follows for condolences on Spencer Axtell’s death from Mr and Mrs Gordon Axtell.
Pacific Junction schools still need a superintendent and a coach to fill vacancies next year. Patty Taenzler will teach first and second grades, with returning staff Ruth Picker Thelma Smith Joyanna Darting Olga Lincoln and Florine Lee among anticipated personnel.
Pvt Ambrose Doyle of Imo ia is stationed at Fort Hood with the army. He entered service on April 9. His address lists Pvt Ambrose J. Doyle in Company 6 2nd PLT 16th A.E.G. lat Armored Division Fort Hood Texas.
Mills county's board of review met Wednesday to audit County Assessor Marvin Moore's records, noting the current year cost of 6,266.78, well below 1950 and 1948 totals. The estate of Jesse D. B. Phelps of Hastings was valued at 201,498.92 for probate in Mills County District Court, with livestock and machinery major components. Licenses issued by Clerk I. L. Donner included several residents from Council Bluffs and Omaha, with vehicle and personal licenses listed alongside names and ages.
Millis county eighth grade graduation scheduled for about 40 students on May 23. Exercises will be held in the Mal Vern Community building.
Malvern designates Cancer Drive Night with solicitors calling at doors from 8 p m. Citizens may leave porch or window lights on to signal willingness to contribute. Businessmen may contribute at offices Tuesday afternoon May 16. Donations can be mailed to Edgar E Cook Glenwood.
Convincing evidence that it pays to keep licenses current emerged after a collision in Strahan involving Mrs. Kermit Hillyer and Jimmy De Gase. De Gase’s license expired. he was fined five dollars plus two dollars in costs for operating without a license. Sheriff Don Rhoden and highway patrol urged immediate renewal and noted officials in Glenwood each Wednesday to assist renewals.
The Malvern Gun Club sets July 1 as the tentative date for its annual Small Fry Fishing Contest. If plans hold, the pond will stock bullheads in the 24 hours before the event, with the North Pond potentially used for younger anglers and the main pond for older competitors.
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