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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
2
The Iowa Senate passed a licensing and inspection bill for centers with more than six children, but critics argue licensing may overreach, raise costs, and miss core issues. They call for real funding, high school and community courses, and subsidies to expand safe centers and reduce waiting lists, especially in rural Mills County.
In an opinion letter addressed to Mr. Graham, James J. Ahern DVM warns Malvern readers about a dog poisoner using strychnine in the Chantry School area. He describes the drug as cruel and slow acting, notes risks to children, and pledges to expose the culprit.
Letter to the editor argues that ill deterioration of Main Street in Malvern and other towns stems from low farm prices and a shift to larger automated farms. It contends farmers must organize to bargain for better prices, while noting owner indifference also contributes to vacant buildings.
Senator Cal Holtman notes floor time for debates on election law reform, corporate farming, land use, and public employees salary increases. He mentions school aid formula passed to the governor, packer bonding, and a prior lien amendment. He provides contact details for constituents in Des Moines Iowa.
The Mills County Board of Supervisors will switch to using 100 percent assessment as the basis for right of way property appraisals starting July 1. Engineer William Stone notes other factors, including isolating land from the track and moving buildings, plus actual moving and fence resetting costs. The county will not provide new materials. owners must supply replacements if they choose to upgrade fences.
Malvern’s first Decoration Day on May W 1884 marked by the Milton Summers GAR post with C W Black commander and officers. Veterans and citizens laid flowers, visited multiple cemeteries, and a flag presentation by the daughter of Milton Summers honored the post.
Official minutes show present directors and staff, approval of prior April meetings, and a detailed list of payments to Malvern Bank Iowa Power Light Co and many vendors. The board discussed roof work, bus condition, summer contracts, resignations, SPACE program status, and upcoming workshops and employee picnic plans.
Excerpts from Tammy Jesse and Gary share recipe snippets for a casserole ham and stuff, steak, and oatmeal cookies with simple steps. A graduation party for Marsha Jackson ends with Kela, eighteen months, the life of the party, to bed. The Iowa Legislature considers a bill banning haircutting at home or by friends, praised by Cal Hultman as a rare voice of reason, lampooned as overly restrictive.
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