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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
1
Editorial notes inflation hedges trigger prices as demand rises, calls for heavier taxes and wartime policies to curb inflation, while warning of accidents as youth enter farms. It also highlights curfew proposals in Glenwood and Atlantic amid rising juvenile delinquency and wartime conditions shaping youth behavior.
A long, fragmented column recalls a 1911 probate notice, unpaid certificates, and a skipped bill tied to a land sale. It also clips items from the Los Angeles Times about postwar pensions, a radio quiz with John Longstreet, and quirky notes on tax, red tape, and type lice demonstrations in a printing office.
The piece mixes a personal note on mothers with a sharp critique of mid century federal administration. It contrasts affectionate memories of the speaker’s mother with lament over annual Mother’s Day services. It then attacks the OPA and the Henderson-Brown transition, citing inflated payrolls and bureaucratic inefficiency. It questions the long term effectiveness of government spending and legal staff versus streamlined reform. It ends with a skeptical view of reorganized agencies under Leon Henderson and Preniss Brown.
Gladys Smith known as a city girl now serves in Britain s Land Army carrying chaff from threshers as the YWCA runs hostels to support girls feeding England s army The wartime effort is aided by the American YWCA through the World Emergency and War Victims Fund as the appeal for funds continues.
Silver City reports a well attended Mother-Daughter Victory buffet at the Methodist church with about 146 plates served. Mrs. Elizabeth McMahan presided as toast mistress. speeches honored mothers and daughters. a vocal quartet performed. May Day program featured The Magic May Basket and May Queen crowning. Mabel Marr named queen with Rugene Chapman as maid of honor. Delights included a spring decor and a menu of chicken salad, scalloped potatoes, hot rolls, butter, salads, pickles, cake, and coffee. Three women received potted plants for oldest mother, youngest mother, and most daughters.
The senior class of 1943 held a baccalaureate service Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Methodist church. Rev. Glenn W. South gave the invocation and benediction. A mixed quartet sang over the service, and Rev. I R Magers delivered the address on Personal Responsibility in the School of Life. The commencement exercises are set for Thursday in the high school gym with Ted Driftmier of Omaha to deliver the address. James McElree was admitted to Edmundson hospital for observation. his condition is unchanged. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rommel of Omaha moved into their Silver City home Friday. Bert Briley returned to work at Union Pacific station in Councy Bluffa.
Mrs Lethy Jones entertained Hapital Kensington Wednesday at her home with Mrs Pearl Pratt assisting. Eleven members attended the Fall hymn program by Fanny Crosby, as Mrs Tia Waller reviewed Crosby's life. After a brief business meeting lunch was served. Mrs Georgia Hettinger to entertain Kenvington May 86 with temperance program by Mr Jerry Boucher.
East Liberty residents Mr and Mrs Ivap Jackson and Marsy visited Omaha. Saturday guests were Mr and Mrs W H Maddocks at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank PyYal. Mrs Floyd Thompson, recently with her parents Mr and Mrs Dele McClure, left for California to rejoin her husband at an army camp. Mr and Mrs J B Henderson hosted Friday visitors Mr and Mrs M H Latchaw and Mrs Ross. In Wesley Chapel area J B Henderson made a business trip to Red Osk Tuesday then Mrs Henderson joined him to visit Mr and Mrs Dim Adams.
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