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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
3
Malvern council and fire department should begin a definite study on expanding fire quarters. The current 1924 Community building housing the hall has served well but needs expansion to meet growing equipment needs. Officials and citizens advocate expedient handling of the overdue project.
In this issue an official release on the May 21 wheat referendum warns of government influence in farming. The piece notes fears the plan, if two thirds approve, could extend to all agriculture, with possible near total control over production. It questions whether this helps the country or farmers and urges Congress to act if the plan fails. Marcus Cato signs off.
The Randolph Enterprise celebrates Mrs. Mary Estes for her entertaining Scribblings column earning second place in an Iowa Press Woman sponsored competition. The Leader previously borrowed her column and readers enjoyed it. Also noted a pleasant visit with Mr. E. E. Cole from southeast of Emerson.
A column blends reminiscences of Keystone rural school restored by Mr. Cole with playful name lore from Iowa Armstrong of Ladysmith and Iowa Deardorff. It notes an expanded bird list from 274 Avidae in a 1878 history, including robin, catbird, sparrow, and grebe, plus humor about Latin names and local naturalists spotting goldfinches.
State Representative William J. Scharle argues for annual 60 day sessions to improve government understanding and prevent loss of needed measures. He defends a strict liquor control bill, outlines planned changes to licensing and dram shop rules, notes that most appropriations are set, and predicts debates on tax increases and revenue from hotels and motels as the session extends.
The Assembly faces tax struggles as the Senate approves a tax package opposed by Southwestern Iowa members. If the House and Governor act, veto possibilities loom. The liquor bill, with implied consent and dram shop provisions, heads to the Governor's signature, expanding liquor liability and enforcement. The writer notes a long session with many accomplishments and promises analysis of the 60th General Assembly next week.
The letter discusses proposed state tax changes and their burden on farmers small businessmen and workers. It counters shifting taxes via the Senate package and praises Mills County noting fiscal caution and property tax relief ideas. Willow Slough near Henderson emerges as a top Southwest Iowa fishing and hunting site with planned park upgrades.
Strahan Garden Club held its annual May morning breakfast at Mrs. Kermit Hillyer's home on May 8 with 12 members and two guests. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Dale Meyer and Mrs. Bob Christengen. A brief meeting followed. Guest speaker Mrs. James Beattie reviewed the book It Didn't Think It Would Happen.
Mrs Everett Gipe hosted the .C.D. club with nine members and a guest. Door prize won by Mrs Charles L Wilson. Strahan Methodist Church led by Rev John Lippincott held services and a quarterly conference. Numerous local visits and family events noted, with several residents traveling to Omaha and Council Bluffs for dinners and hospital visits.
Midshipman Roger L. Sowersby of Fullerton Calif returns from Washington DC after interview with Admiral Hyman et Mia and will join Naval Nuclear Power Training School starting Aug 5. He graduates from the University of Southern California June 13 and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swoodda Malvern. The article also notes Mother's Day gatherings and local visits including the Kayton and Vestal families, plus a burial service in Malvern cemetery for Tracy Ann Davis.
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