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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues for an informed citizenry as the U S prepares for a new international role amid war. It warns that no side will easily win and critiques punitive terms, urging Iowa voters to take the upcoming primary seriously while noting a local report of a reactivated tree-lined parking lot easing traffic in Leon.
A first person reminiscence chronicles Sandy a remarkable mixed breed who sired attention and sparked debate about breeding and birth control. After social and romantic entanglements with other dogs and a period of risky influence from spring nights the household decides to liquidate the dog population to prevent an uncontrollable brood. Readers are urged to keep letters brief and direct.
A mixed real estate notice lists Sheriff of Mills County to Lizzie Vohs for 2000 and various easements and parcels, including 0.65 acres in 8-73-41 and 0.089 acres in 12-73-42. Additional grants involve E J Nickerson to Harry Dunn and G E Parenti to Jennie Barkun, with values from 39 to 2000 dollars. The piece shifts to gardening lore and a Memorial Day poem, then to a Republican assessor candidacy in Indian Creek and a note about Grundy county farmers disputing home stead exemptions, citing renewed notices.
Fragment from a poem praising May as a joyous garden month. Mentions May in mythic terms, Lemuria, and the renewal of garden life. Describes women cherishing a small plot, seeds, bulbs, water, and a breakthrough of color and growth.
The Eastern Kingbird, or bee martin, preys on flying insects from perches like fences and poles. It harries crows and hawks, with a queenly defense style. A study of 634 stomachs found 61 bees, mostly drones, and females lay four pale eggs with amber and chestnut spots.
The Wide-Awakes 4-H Club met at Mrs. Walter Harrison's home on May 11 under new leaders Mrs. Lawrence Hall and Mrs. Harrison. Doris Mun singer presided. Members were appointed for the county 4-H Rally Day on July 4, including Margaret Wyant on platform, Marilyn Munsinger on registration, Marjorie McMahill and Doris Munsinger on ushering and hospitality, and Mrs. Wyant for lunch. Miss Jennie Marie Warren assisted with music and project study. The group played Waves of Tory and Cshebogar, reviewed records by Beethoven, Rossini, Schubert, Saint-Saens, and Handel, and planned fair articles for the Home Efficiency program. Plans to recruit new members were made, with a text meeting set for May 26.
A digested note from The Leader recalls June events, including Silver Creek water levels on Monday morning and a town bell removal proposal. Children’s Day is planned for Sunday with Sunday schools involved. Mrs May Whitney Farnham’s piano pupils performed at the Baptist church with praise for teacher and students. The 1915 high school graduation list includes Seaton Robarts Fisher Robbins Durbda Kilgore Axtell Howe and others.
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