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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
5
A Mills County and Montgomery district candidate questionnaire, with letters and candidate statements from Frank W. Choate and Rachel Delphi, discusses taxation, government spending, and legislative economy. Choate emphasizes farm tax relief and restrained public expenditures, while Delphi profiles her background and schooling as context for policy views.
A fragmented notice references G. Kibeard and Commander Harry Hammons of Boet No. 620. The legible portion urges attendance at a ceremony or gathering connected to a vetetati dedication and a medical or auxiliary unit. Further specifics are unreadable.
Rural Mills School holds commencement exercises with Agnee Ramuelson state superintendent delivering the address on the theme of scholarship. Twenty graduates receive Rehorarehip awards for averages of 90 or above, as the program lists choir members and performers from Mousie Rural School and local tunes.
Pastor Henry D White of Malvern Presbyterian attends the annual Assembly of Presbyterian churches of the United States in Reaver. He plans to be away from Malvern until June as the meeting shapes church policies and programs.
In a quoted address Mrs Davia Shealay advocates economy in public expenditure and government efficiency. She urges thoughtful reform, warning against excessive legislation while pledging to serve the people and posterity through prudent, intelligent policy. The speech highlights farmers as drivers of progress.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a tariff or treaty context with terms unclear. It references a state, seat, and potential payment or rate figures, but no complete names, dates, places, or actions are recoverable from the readable text.
Dr Paul Calhoun spoke to Malvern high school seniors Friday in the Community center auditorium. He urged frontiers of economic equality and spiritual development, challenging materialism of the past decade and stressing service to fellow citizens as the class received diplomas led by top scholars Kathryn Walker and Percy Atkinson. Superintendent Kincaid and President Chantry presided as the mixed chorus sang. Weather: frequent precipitations with temperatures near normal.
A farmer living southeast of Emer near the Mile county line, age forty two, born on his farm and now its operator, claims legislative experience as a Montgomery County Representative and seeks the State Senate seat. He notes external forces have driven calls to reduce state and local native accommodations, citing his candidacy and platform.
County Auditor A Schade reports printed ballots for the Republican and Democratic parties for the June primary. About 1,000 Republican and 2,000 Democratic ballots prepared. some shortages noted as county printers adjust orders. Additional copies may be issued upon request at The Glatwood Opinion-Tribune.
Four Chevrolets were registered this week as a new high year record. Buyers included Bens ings L.G. Repworth Glanwood W. L. Ev ana Paolo Junction and L. A. Wallace of Lincoln Nebraska. County Treasurer Otto Judking notes the surge in new car registrations boosting annual totals.
A marriage license was issued last Friday under Iowa five day waiting period rules. The third license of the month went to Clarence A. Oolke and Lela Fae Rantirow, both residents of Omaha.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Poppy Day sale on Saturday May 2. Members will visit business houses and street corners to collect donations for the cause. Headquarters are in front of Mansfield Furniture Store with a large display window advertising Poppy Day. Chairman Mrs Edger Perdew leads the committee with assistants Mrs Albert Nelson Mrs W D McCausland Mrs James Swain Mrs S J Anderson and Mr H J Benton.
A fragmented note argues legislation should be formed and adopted in the interest of those who fund it rather than favoring what the writer calls jobbery interests that contest state hours. The text advocates a payor-centered approach and critiques alleged swarms of unspecified jobbery.
Harvey Hastings urges voters to weigh candidates carefully and support those who will reduce government costs and bring government closer to the people. He argues the local and state tax question 48 is the era’s key issue and calls for principled tax reductions based on private sector practice.
Malvern will host the sixth annual Farmers Merchants Bankers banquet on Thursday evening June 16. Committees named include Banquet F S Mulholland and Fred Durbin. Tickets and Arrangements George Rosenfeld. Entertainment and Program J Randerson J W Beckwith and Allen Wortman. The event draws about 600 people and has alternated between Malvern and Glenwood.
Milo Reno of Des Moines, a fluent speaker for the State Farmers Union, spoke at the Malvern Community building before about 100 people. He argued the economic need is the core issue, not politics, and urged an economic solution while noting the Farmers Holiday plan might be only psychologically effective without actual execution.
A compact pledge promises to end high taxes and increase fairness by repealing unfair rules and boosting aid to the needy. The speaker asserts a firm stand for rights and an eventual victory with public support.
D E Whitfield, mayor of Malvern, replies to a questionnaire urging notable budget cuts. He supports repealing the Hillett Bill, drastic reductions in state and county spending, abolition of minimum wage laws, and shifting auditing to a county board. He also backs salary reductions for state and county officials and public welfare funding limits.
Malvern firemen report two fires this week with three near misses. assistance came from neighbor departments. Last Thursday they fought a Marion Black residence window fire during paint cleaning, quickly extinguished. The previous Wednesday a chimney fire at Carol Perkinhom's was also put out without difficulty.
Community call to donate for furnishing bath houses and beaches at the new Malvern pool site. Board of Park Commissioners seeks contributions to fund equipment with donations published in The Leader. Funds forwarded to Park Board as received for immediate use in completing the pool facilities.
The Democrats of Milla county meet in the courthouse on Wednesday June 1 at 6 oclock. Several Congressional candidates will speak and others will attend. The public is invited.
A reader from Red Oak Montgomery County advocates tax reduction and local self governance, arguing state interference should be minimized. He cites budget concerns, the value of each school district handling local affairs, and preference for Iowa farm prosperity over distant federal spending. He profiles himself as a long-time Red Oak resident, businessman, and World War I veteran seeking public office.
Malvern residents and nearby neighbors will gather Monday afternoon for Decoration Day ceremonies. A program of speeches and music will proceed at the Community building, then a short service at Malvern cemetery with each soldier’s grave decorated. Flowers are requested from local residents to furnish the floral display, to be brought to the basement of the Community building Monday morning. The program includes color advancement, a Gettysburg Address, and a Benediction, with a list of local Civil War and World War veterans honored in the cemetery.
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