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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and places without clear events. It references Silver City, Veopinel Mu Yate, Te we Tape, and various personal names such as Albert Schoening Jr and Heston WH. The passage is incoherent, lacking an identifiable incident, date, or outcome to summarize.
The article describes the funeral for Guy Pettit held last Friday at a Baptist church with funeral rites conducted by local clergy. It notes his survivors including sisters and extended family, and mentions a military veteran attendance and interment at Sli. City cemetery with veterans present. It also covers Kensington Baptist society activities, a town council meeting with Silver City volunteers seeking funds to modernize fire equipment, and seniors’ day at Lincoln with a visit to veterans facilities and colleges.
Neighbors helped at the Schoening farm as workers and volunteers prepared the fields around for an event. Mrs Albert S Schoening Sr hosted a gathering with Mrs Emer Cap burg and others assisting in organizing and manning duties.
One hundred fifteen attended the mother and daughter banquet in the Methodist church basement hosted by the Women’s club. Mrs. George Hall gave thanks, Mrs. Marshall Huneston welcomed, and Mrs. Kenneth McMahon was toastmistress. Neomi Prager sang, Kate Howser gave the mother’s greeting, and Geraldine Rommel delivered the response. Mrs. D. W. Harman of Glenwood spoke. Miss Geraldine Hill presented Mrs. Cocell Van Kirk a plant for being the ablest teacher present. Lou Was Tie was the youngest mother and received a potted plant. seven daughters attended. Tables displayed white linen and spring bouquets, a thin course dinner was served, and the class sang.
The county orders a weed destruction program targeting quack grass perennial sow thistle Canada thistle field bindweed horse nettle and other specified weeds. Over five years, infestations should be controlled or destroyed. Landowners failing to comply will have the weed commissioner act at the landowner's expense. Public notice served by the county auditor and board of supervisors.
Henderson updates cover a Sunday sermon at the Methodist church by Richard Seed of Shenandoah with floral decorations and special music. The report lists school events, local visits, sports results, and multiple community notices including Mother’s Day activities, weddings, hospitalizations, and various town social happenings amid a busy local calendar.
The Board of Supervisors of Mills County Iowa orders all owners and occupants to destroy noxious weeds on lands and along highways by specific deadlines in June July 1941. Each landholder must burn or remove weeds to prevent growth and keep routes safe for travel. Deadlines apply to groups with listed weed types and dates.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday night at the Methodist church with a student program led by Mrs. ROP. Galt and a benediction by Rev. GW Hall. Rebekah Circle met at Mrs. Reno Moore’s home with 12 members. Merry Mixers Circle met at Mrs. Dora Geos’s home. activities included group singing led by Mrs. Shoon Skerritt, piano by HW Plight, and refreshments.
Bids will be received up to May 24 for labor and materials to construct a basement under the Valley View Consolidated School district building. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For specifications refer to Brammeter Henderson.
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets in April 1941. A resolution charges 1794.48 from funds after a December 22 robbery at theTreasurer office and a jury relief for former treasurer’s bondsman. Minutes, adjournment, then a May 1941 meeting releases a lien on property to Julius Bolte’s guardianship in exchange for payment and an assignment.
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