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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
5
Mills County farmers push through planting of 95900 acres of corn aided mainly by tractors. Rev Gorton MacLean of Malvern Presbyterian clarifies he is not related to the Scottish farmer who captured a Nazi leader near Glasgow.
Wheat farmers in Mills county will vote on a national policy referendum to determine whether to adopt marketing quotas. Local polling places will be run by three farmers per community who will post notices and ensure secret ballots. If two thirds approve, the quota becomes effective nationwide, with results tallied locally and sent to Washington.
Mills count?ons bought less fire water in April than in March according to State Liquor Control Commission reports. State stores at Glenwood and Malvern show declines, while state totals fall. Malvern and Glenwood figures are listed, with overall state gallons up 11 042.40 from April 1940.
Myra Pitzer expresses gratitude for flowers and cards received during hospital stay. She notes the kindness was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Stella Mulholland, president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit, announces Mrs. Lottie Nelson as general chairman for Poppy Day on May 24. Across Iowa and the nation, units will distribute veteran made poppies to aid rehabilitation of World War dead and veterans, with 85 veterans paid for poppies made at Des Moines VA facility.
The Daily Vacation Bible School will begin Monday morning, June, and run for two weeks through June 18. The Malvern Ministerial Association coordinates with capable teachers and church groups to provide the program for all ages, with all churches expected to participate in the festival and education activities.
About 50 rural eighth graders will be advanced to high school status at the annual rural eighth grade commencement in Glenwood on June 3. The program will be announced later by County Superintendent Amy Hammers.
Malvern firefighters were dispatched Friday evening to the Jon Haden farm on Highway 34 where a hay stack caught fire. They managed to save part of the hay. Nearby visitors Mr and Mrs L A Hall of Grand Island Nebraska spent Saturday in the Alfred Hall home.
Malvern will observe Memorial Day with a morning program and daylong activities. Committees named Friday evening plan a patriotic tribute to fallen soldiers buried in Malvern and nearby cemeteries. Scouts will act as ushers in the Community building. main speaker is John DeWitt, Griswold attorney and ex serviceman.
Mahers business men propose a new car parking scheme in central Madre Street. The plan, presented by Obbel Holden of the Rinelal service station, envisions diagonal two block parking and a single curb at the block junction to reduce curbside dawdle and pedestrian crossings near the Empress Theater. If the corners prove feasible, the city will implement the proposal to improve traffic flow and pedestrian ease downtown.
Services conducted by Rev. Neal Bonner at the Kings church for Carl Dale Fletcher who died at Oskdale hospital last Thursday afternoon. Pallbearers were Lawrence Hillhouse Lyle Fillhouse John King Morris King Francis Study and Raymond Wyant. Music by the Faith Home quartet Miss Marie Young Miss Josie Fattig John Damon and James F Rosentrater. flower girls Margaret Hillhouse Geneva Leeper Mrs Ray Hill Opal Bartles Reena Buartles Lola Caghill Alverta Hillhouse and Marjory Howery. Born June 16 1517 he died after 10 months and 22 days. Survived by father and mother Mr and Mrs Charley Hatcher Bartlett ten brothers and sisters Mrs Zealle Miller Mrs Eva Clarke Charley Hatcher Jr all of Council Bluffs Mrs Goldie Narron Glenwood Blner Harry Merlin Marvin Harold and Ancil at home one half brother Dirk Leeper of Colorado grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Leeper of Thiur man and several nieces and nephews.
The Glenwood lake opening was moved up from June and will occur today with the lake well stocked. County anglers expect good catches as they cast for fish under favorable conditions.
A newspaper note reports a new high for heat this year reached on Wednesday as temperatures soared after rain on Tuesday. The week saw no rainfall and the heat added to public discomfort with daily readings ranging from the 20s to the mid 70s across the period.
Like-A-Dream captured the purple ribbon in the $500 five-gaited championship stake at the Columbia home show. The event ran Thursday through Saturday in Bleplens College arena with top stables from the south southwest Chicago and Providence entering. James joined friends Mr and Mrs H J Baruch and Miss Jean Puller of Kansas City in Columbia for the event.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will hold a food sale on Saturday May 17 at Mansfelds. The event starts at 11 a.m. and proceeds support the church activities. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy baked goods and refreshments.
The senior class play Where's Grandma will be at Malvern Community Building Friday at 8 p.m. The cast includes Grandma and Betty Lou Barkus Gretchen Blake Carolyn Yall Bob Hlake Philip Hansen Jack Worley Lucy Klay Marjorie Bwoboda Arline Truesdale Carol Worley Goldie Cozud Midnight Gene Rubinking Dahlia and Bette Iuttheld. Miss Ruth Woods directs.
Bone 60 head of Wisconsin dairy cattle to be offered at Malvern auction May 24 as Paul W Rolfsmeier brings in another shipment. The previous Marvel offering drew strong sales and was praised as one of the best ever sold in the area. Cattle will be at the Viner Bale Barn.
Emerson 19041 Mills county schools end their 140th year this week as Malvern and other towns prepare graduation and commencements. Services in Malvern Sunday feature Bishop Rev. bow and speaker Harry Voss of Council Bluffs. Commencement speakers include Dean Wise at Tabor College and Ray Bo Myers at Stayer City. graduates from Hastings and Red Oak participate in evening ceremonies.
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