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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
1
The piece reflects on past high school news and shifts in student summer activities, notes a need for productive work over mere money, and urges serious voting in the upcoming Republican primary. It highlights local political interest, barber shortages, and economic concerns affecting Mills County and Fairmont.
An anonymous postcard poem mocks the idea of lengthy, burdensome work while a local high school baccalaureate service features a female glee club performance after Reverend Maclean's sermon. The army reportedly shifts to a “feminine” cap and WACs claim the smartest uniform as women seek service roles.
The piece contrasts historic barber practices with modern grooming. It notes men once enjoyed full treatments including haircut, shave, shampoo and scent, while women did cosmetics at home. It laments the shift to brief haircuts for men and richer styling for women, portraying a nostalgic public image.
Memorial services scheduled for May 28 at the Hastings Methodist Church with the American Legion in charge of cemetery rites after the church service at 10 AM. Special music and a sermon by the pastor are planned. other local notices include births, visits, and community events across Hastings and nearby towns.
Ernie Pyle writes from England about strict U S Army saluting, uniform standards, and British wartime tweakings. He notes improved food, more people, and a city less dreary since 1942, with English politeness intact. He recalls meeting Arthur McCollum and the loss of his son Ross on a mission, and he reflects on morale, displacement, and the shared strain of war in Britain and among American troops.
Local notes report Tijogene Van Brakes and Albert Addy, Lew Harman, and Ed Brown recovering after injuries. Residents, students, and family members are mentioned with travels, school events, baptisms, and a recent beneficial rain. Chaplain services, local visits, and farewells are noted along with a baccalaureate service and furloughs from camps.
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