17 May 1945
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
1
Editorials discuss a shift in farm methods toward soil friendly efficiency, potential government roles, and enhanced education. The Malvern Community Club revival is praised as hopeful, urging it to unite town interests, address housing shortages, financing, and urban appearance.
The writer recalls junior and senior banquets, class plays, and football nights in a bygone era. Memories include a freshman misdirection, Latin class jokes, a Golden Spike Days trip, bobby-socks, a new coach and his wife, yearbook photos, and a Hitler speech classroom moment. The piece invites cherishing youth and the wealth of memories stored for later reflection.
The piece reflects sober World War II victory sentiment contrasting with dangers of extremism and urges vigilance against moral decay. It recalls Germany’s collapse, the Nazi regime’s cruelties, and the need to avoid ends justifying means, followed by community notices of a Christian Aid dinner, graduation addresses by Mrs. Dorothy Houghton, diplomas awarded at Henderson, hospital visits, family news, and local social events across Henderson and Red Oak.
News of Henderson reports Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at noon and evening service at 8 p.m. Bible study Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Sermonette urges following God’s commands toward a heavenly destination while accepting Christ as Savior. Lynderson Art Phedpa sells grocery to Edo Slonger at Randulph. Mrs. Springer hosts Young Mothers Club. Red Cross work and Methodist Aid meetings noted. Alumni banquet at Henderson High School draws 110 graduates. theme The Gay Nineties Review. honor roll trophy presented by Supt. Hornbuckle and alumnus Paul Philips. Cheude Wilson of De Kalb phones regrets not attending.
In Macedonia and nearby towns residents attended church events and visited relatives. Mothers day program at the Christian church honored the oldest and youngest mothers. Local families hosted dinners and guests from Salem and Portland. Teachers and travelers shared brief reports on trips to Peru Nebraska Chicago and Omaha.
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