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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
2
Sen. Cal Hultman voices concern about Senate process after House File 863 on higher education passed. He cites bypassed committee work, rushed caucus action, and delays adopting joint rules. He criticized an election reform change and warned the DSS budget could drive final adjournment with pay raises and IPERS looming.
In early 1974 the American Bakers Association warned of $1 loaves if wheat prices rose, backed an export embargo. Ford cut a 94 million bushel sale to Russia and created a grain export monitor. By 1975 bread costs climbed to 37.4 cents while wheat value in bread fell to 4.4 cents. Major bakers posted strong profits in 1974. The cost breakdown shows bakers capturing over half of the 37.4 cent loaf, with 20.4 cents.
An open letter from Rev Dick Viney of Malvern urges community action against a dog poisoner. He endorses Dr Ahern and pledges $10 toward a fund, hoping 49 or 99 others match to total $500 or $1,000 as a reward for leading to arrest and conviction.
The Malvern Public Library will host a summer story hour for children from June 1 to July 16. Librarian Ann Beckwith notes the daily sessions at 1 p.m. for ages three through ten.
Malvern's rescue unit answered a single call this week. Paramedics responded to a residence in Strahan Community owned by Lyle Haner Jr. and transported Mr. Haner to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs for overdose treatment.
A Malvern tribute story recalls decades of women serving as flower ladies at veterans graves. The piece celebrates tradition, community memory, and family involvement across generations, noting Maida McClure and Charlotte Mort among long-serving volunteers. It ends with a note on future generations and the value of rooted customs.
In 1975 Holly Benton a Malvern fifth grader won the DAR essay prize on Thomas Jefferson. The piece highlights Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence and a three term president who supported rights education and the Louisiana Purchase. It notes his Shadwell Virginia birth Monticello home and university founding.
John D. Paddock recounts in Brief History of Malvern thatMrs Thomas Kayton of Strahan found three 10 cent pieces in a chicken gizzard around 1880. The Republican Leader editor advertised accepting chickens for subscriptions, a barter practice similar to today’s payment pace.
A study of health care needs in Southwest Town counties will start the first week of June. About 500 area households will be randomly selected to complete a questionnaire conducted with the University of Iowa College of Medicine and Red Oak Area Citizens Action Committee.
Malvern Vocational Agriculture instructor Tom Greedy presented the chapter scholarship pin to John Skerritt and the leadership pin to Perry Sinner at the recent awards assembly. The pins honor membership activity and character building. Melonie Blackburn received a trophy and jacket as this year's chapter sweetheart.
Principal Mike Graham announced Honor Students and Perfect Attendance Awards for 1974-75 at a Saturday morning assembly for grades 7-12. 7th grade recipients include Stefanie Ahern Scott Miller Anne Leipold Teri Fickel LeAnn Crouch Gary Ayers and Terry Chown. 10th grade honoree Bruce Barker.
Roberta Horn Don Jones and Kent Zanders head a ceremony honoring top five awards across grades Freshmen Karen Kruse Deborah Lentz Jim Miller Donna Ricker and Stuart Stenger Sophomores Bruce Barber Susan Crouch Iva Jean Miller Tim Mulholland Kent Zanders Juniors Gloria Durham Judy Kelley Julie Swoboda Kitty Warnke Joel Waymire Seniors Sue Anne Baer Desi Kline Sheri O'Dell Dale Ponton and John Skerritt Mr Graham says a full list of additional awards will follow.
Jack E. Sell of rural Malvern earned a place on Tarkio College Dean's List after the Winter Term. Eligibility requires a 3.0 GPA or higher and at least 12 credit hours in the term.
Dennis H. Meyer, son of Rev. and Mrs. Harry H. Meyer, received a Bachelor of Arts as part of Valparaiso University’s 101st commencement in Valparaiso Indiana on May 18. Dr. Edgar C. Reinke, retiring VU foreign languages professor, spoke and received the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Teaching award. Dennis plans to enter the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary in the fall.
Sue Anne Baer daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Baer Malvern has been awarded a Special Competitive Scholarship at Morningside College for 1975 76. Award cites academic excellence in high school and active involvement in school church and community. Morningside founded 1894 offers 19 departments and five undergraduate degrees plus a Master of Arts in Teaching. Enrollment 1300 from 26 states and 9 foreign countries.
Malvern School District directors meet by call with all present. They authorize the president to sign the 1975 76 contract with Terry Hutchings as high school teacher and coach at 10600 salary, with district paying up to 420 for family health insurance for 1975 76. motion passes. Secretary Woodford R. Byington records adjournment.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission publishes notice that Towa Power and Light seeks a franchise to build and operate an 8000 volt single phase transmission line in Mills County at approximately two tenths of a mile along the east line of Section Eight. Objections must be filed in triplicate within 20 days after the second publication.
Ben Smith died Wednesday morning at the Edmundson in Council Bluffs after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are pending at Mansfield Funeral Home in Malvern.
The Malvern Iowa town council plans to consider vacating West 10th Street from West 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue and selling the street to abutting property owners. A public hearing and ordinance action are set for June 17, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Objections may be filed or presented by interested parties.
In Mills County Iowa Walter Van Mason deceased probate number 6699 Jean Mason appointed executor. Any action to set aside must be brought within one year from second publication. Creditors must file claims within six months of second publication or be barred. Malvern and Glenwood Iowa details included.
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