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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
3
In Mills County the issue of liquor by the drink dominates debate while candidates Harbor Lisle and Hoxie resist change. Despite a state monopoly, liquor by the drink is sold illegally in several counties, highlighting enforcement vs legal reform as a political question alongside broader tax concerns.
The Mills countians, on an Extension tour to Lincoln Nebraska, toured Antelope Park and the zoo. A large primate drank from a fountain and sprayed water at spectators through his teeth and bars, prompting the crowd to scatter. The incident sparked curiosity about religious questions from Sunday school and a note on a Volkswagen.
Subscriptions payable in advance for the Malvern Post Office list rates across Mills County and Imogene Randolph Tabor routes. One year six months three months and two year options priced at $3.51, $2.00, $1.25, with regional rates shown. Advertising rates include display per column view 63c, reader locals per line, classified ads per line first insertion 15 cents, subsequent insertions 10 cents, minimum 0. The notice lists card of thanks and other small print details.
A local column recalls King Tutankhamen’s tomb discovery by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, notes the curse lore, and praises the Joslyn Museum Omaha exhibit featuring alabaster busts jewelry seals alabaster vases and linen gloves while urging readers to view the items during their stay.
Mt Vernon and nearby households record Sunday visits weekday travel to Kansas City for the 50th Boy Scout Roundup with about 14000 attendees. Families including Bells Basses Wooten Haney and Kingery host relatives from Council Bluffs Glenwood Denver and Omaha with birthdays and a wiener roast. Linda Haney marked her eleventh birthday with family dinners and upcoming celebrations planned.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Fieselman and guests William Fieselman and Mrs Lloyd Knight of Denver attended a Sunday cooperative dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Bierman near Glenwood. About thirty nine family members shared the day. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Robert Schroeder and Marilyn Sinner.
Social and family updates from Malvern Iowa recount visits to and from residents, church and school connections, travel to Lincoln and Council Bluffs, hospital news on Emma Parker, and a lightning scare at the Wayne Blackman farm. Several gatherings at homes and community events are noted, with a period voice typical of small town columns.
Official publication for Hastings Iowa announces a special election on May 17 1902 to approve an ordinance granting Iowa Power and Light Company a twenty five year electric franchise in Hastings. Voting place is the Town Hall Hastings with ballots marked Yes or No. The notice includes procedural details and dates.
The Busy Boosters 4 H club met at Leo Smith home on April 16 with nine members two leaders and one visitor Russell Carlson present. David Laughlin and Dale Sandquist were nominated to go to camp. Leo Smith was the alternate for camp. Dale Sandquist was chosen for the senior grooming contest Jerry Mabary for the intermediate grooming and Leo Laughlin for the junior grooming. A lunch was served by Mrs Smith.
Willing Workers met at Charl Utterback's April 9. Charl demonstrated pattern alteration and Vicki Glynn showed how to pin on a pattern. The group discussed a talent show in honor of mothers with each girl to present something at the May meeting. Charl and her mother served refreshments. Sandra Hays, reporter.
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