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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
5
Mills County residents face weeks of struggle after a severe storm damaged farms and buildings. Shortages of shingles and building materials hinder repairs while crews like Mrs. Fragter and Mrs. Alley manage commercial window work. A family lost meat supplies, and local stores gift twin newborns Vernon Lee and Hearneta Dean with goods and defense stamps.
A sequence of canning lessons runs from May 18 to May 28 with Miss Gannon presenting old and new methods. Demonstrations cover pressure cooker, hot water bath, and freezer locker canning. Sessions run 1:30 to 4:00 PM at Malvern, Mineola, Alders City, Strahan, Glenwood, Emerson, Henderson, and Paclio Junction locations on listed dates.
President James N. Benton of Malvern Rotary Club wielded the gavel to preside over a Tuesday meeting. The program referenced attendance records tied to the club’s outing at the district conference in Coun URa.
Brice Hayes of Strahan neighborhood runs a large Mills County operation with five men including sons Alvin and Bit. He farms 1500 acres, 800 in corn, 366 in small grains, the rest in hay and pasture, uses McCormick Deering Altis Chalmeta and John Deere gear, and keeps 3 tractors and two horse teams. The Hayes brood raises 276 beef cattle, 160 hogs, 40 dairy cows, and Mrs. Hayes owns 200 baby chicks. The family is active in community service and Mr. Hayes sits on the Strahan consolidated school board. they reside 2 1/2 miles west of Strahan School.
Walter D Slothower longtime Green Bay Lumber Co employee resigns to take the manager post at Malvern Gearhart Lumber yard with Green Bay to appoint a replacement by month’s start T H Potter from Harlan Green Bay yard has assisted at Malvern recently to ease the transition.
Al bert Nelson begins building a new residence on the site of his burned house. Most of the original structure will be salvaged and altered into a roughly one and a half story home, with exterior dimensions largely matching the former building.
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for the flowers cards letters and gifts sent at the time of the birth of our child. Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson extend heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness shown during this joyous occasion.
Private funeral services were held April 27 for Mrs Carr ia L Kneeland widow of William Kneeland of Eugene Washington at Veatch Hollingsworth chapel the Rev Norman K Tully officiating She is survived by three sons Harry L of Santa Monica Clair and Hartley in the U S Navy stationed at Pittsburg California two daughters Ruth Kneeland and Mrs J B Stone of Eugene and three grandchildren The Kneelands lived in Malvern for years before moving to Oregon in 1929 Mr Kneeland and sons ran a clothing store locally Baptist Rummage Sale Community building May 16 donations or call numbers listed
Lt. Dudley Conner, who had been stationed in northern Maine for air corps mountain training, arrived home Monday evening for a weeklong furlough. His wife Mrs. Conner traveled to Omaha to meet him, as he had lived with a small group of aviators in remote winter camps practicing dehydration based travel.
The Malvern Public Library announced a $500 bequest from the estate of the late Mrs Marion Black Innea. The board allocated $300 to war bonds and the rest to new books. Librarian Mrs Lillian Campbell reported 14 patrons tied up in April and 68 books loaned, with an average daily circulation of 87.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Parker extend thanks to neighbors Malvern fois and Maesdonia Masonic members for helping clean up storm wreckage. Clinton, Lynn, and families, and Dr Z W Gidley attended the Ai-far-Ren Veterinary Assn in Omaha Monday night.
The Malvern board of education held its Tuesday session announcing resignations from several staff members including Marjoris Weigert Mary Buffington and Doris Parrish. New hires and reassignments followed with committee chair appointments and policy actions on bids and diplomas for the class of 43.
Civilian Defense officials say blackout and daytime alerts will arrive in the county within weeks with all air raid wardens on duty during any alert or blackout. Dr Van Burnen, county CD chairman, notes SF 240 makes obedience to CD regulations mandatory and refusals can incur a misdemeanor with a fine up to 100 dollars or jail. In Malvern, the alert will be signaled by a single long blast from the fire siren.
The Mills County war and price rationing board announces new restrictions on gasoline use. No more special gasoline for visiting, attending funerals, or other nonessential tasks. Armed service members on furlough may receive five gallons.
Plan for the Mills county fair and 1943 rodeo discussed at a Tuesday meeting. Directors outline three night shows including a society horse show and a rodeo across Aug 24 25 26. Bond sales reported with bank totals $66 011.26 and county progress toward a $300 000 goal, premiums raised 33 1 9 percent. tickets set at $1 50 including tax.
Storm debris and widespread damage hit Wesley Chapel and surrounding farms after last Wednesday’s tornado. Homes sustained broken windows and ruined interiors while trees, fences, and monuments fell. Clinton Parker and George Parker suffered structural losses. one resident was stunned by a collapsing barn and another man injured with rib injuries. Farmers report ruined poultry and crops as the community braces for months of restoration.
Shenandoah residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner have rented the Dayley property recently vacated by Mrs. Elalo Waruke. Mr. Turner works at the Wilson Hatchery and Mrs. Turner runs Kathryn's Beauty Shop.
The Malvern public library adds Wendell Willkie's new book One World to its shelves this week. It surveys his U N tour, defense inspections, and talks with leaders including Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek, sparking controversy over its peace program ideas. Also new are Bambi's Children by Felix Salten and Cap'n Eli by Joseph C. Lincoln.
Wilson Edwin Biggerstaff died late Wednesday at the Iowa City hospital at age 69. The Mansfeld ambulance transported the body to Malvern and funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Mansfield Funeral Home. A note of thanks from the grieving family appears in the notice. Mrs Earl Shook and Mrs H A Deardorf attend Yale for the death of their brother-in-law S K Casglow.
The town of Glenwood plans a Delmar Wiley Day on May 21 with a celebration in the public square. A feature program includes dances, speeches, and entertainment while reflecting on Wiley's remarkable escape and survival tales during a six month stay among island natives. Wiley, wounded, treated, and later helped by locals, then traveled with Americans to Guadalcanal and Florida before returning to Glenwood for a 20 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wiley.
Mills County war and price rationing board issued about 400 tire certificates April 29 under a state order to clear requests to that date. Dealers report a critical tire shortage. Grade 2 certificates buy Grade 1 tires, and regular quotas limit future supply.
A Des Moines Negro attorney W Lawrence Oliver represented the plaintiff in Barter v Spodgrass during the April term. Judge Karl Davidson directed a verdict for the defendant after hearing the evidence and pleas, ending the term and dismissing the jury. The panel included W S Bichal Amy Slothower Fern Widows Elsa Jones Minnie Houser G A Byers A P B Mickelwait Helen Nagel Lucille Houser William Gannon Florence Howard and Mrs Ross Stouder.
Malvern chapter of Junior Red Cross collects games for American Red Cross to send to convalescent servicemen and those overseas. Readers with usable games should call May 47 or 18 from 1 39 to 8 45 and a Junior Red Cross member will pick them up. Four boxes will be placed downtown for sale of items at Collins Drug Store. Games must be new or in good repair.
fragmentary OCR text indicates a personal message about visiting friends and neighbors, mentioning a person likely Mrs. Walker.
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