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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
7
The article notes communities in Malvern and surrounding areas observing a weekend with local businesses and banks closing. It mentions a generally quiet Saturday night with few pranksters, some street signs damaged and instances of toilet paper left near homes, and reports about Trick or Treat activities with fewer groups than in prior years.
The community Masquerade party at Vern featured Jonal Gay Halloween, with many attendees in costumes and uncostumed guests enjoying the evening. Proceeds supported the Richard Goy Memorial, and the event will return next Oct with Bartak Orchestra likely to perform. Ellison and Sherri O’Dell appeared on Des Moines TV studios taping for Bill Riley Talent Program.
Some education classes are still available at Malnity High School with openings Monday. Benton, the school bus coordinator, noted several slots remain for adults and individuals seeking courses or personalized instruction led by a designated leader.
The week brought cold and light precipitation with brief snow on Tuesday clearing to drizzle. Daily records show temperatures in the low fifties during midweek, dipping to the thirties at night, with weekend readings around the upper forties to mid thirties and stray precipitation totals.
Mills County residents face water quality concerns as bacteria and nitrate levels in samples test unsafe. County Extension Director LaVerne C Obrecht announces a program Monday at 8 p m in Emerson Baptist Church with Iowa State University engineers Ted Willrich and Stewart Melvin to discuss pollution sources feedlot runoff and public health questions.
It is time to send the Leader service addresses for service members so readers can prepare for the Christmas rush. With 49 days until St Nick, early mailing to service people helps ensure cards letters and gifts arrive on time. The Leader will publish a running list as in former years.
Persons interested in reactivating the Mills Co Assn for Mental Retardation were scheduled to meet at Lake View Manor in Glenwood. The association, once active in aiding mentally retarded children, has been dormant for years. Henry Warner of the Iowa Assn for Retarded Children was to show a progress film and outline current county programs.
Off year election returns in Mills County show Republicans prevailing with strong margins. Congressman Scherle carries the 7th district with a near 3 to 1 advantage. Gov. Ray wins a tight statewide contest helped by Mills County. Senator Bass defeats Adams in several counties with large margins, while Harbor and other county offices are reported as easily won. A special enrollment period for Blue Cross Blue Shield health care is announced for Farm Bureau members November 6 to 30 with in-office assistance on select dates. A church supper and bazaar are set for Henderson United Methodist on November 5.
Mills County sheriff logs a silent week with no reportable crashes and no marriage licenses issued for a second consecutive week. Vehicle registrations show only two new cars, including Plymouth, Copperstone, Malvern, and Charlotte E. Decker entries across several towns. UNICEF drive by Malvern seniors and juniors grossed about 87,560 with post-collection refreshments at the Methodist church hosted by local families and WSCS members.
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce a Veteran’s Day dinner at the Malvern Community building on Tuesday November 10 at 6 30 p m with light supper. All members urged to attend per Auxiliary president Mrs Smith. Election notes show Mills County voting patterns with low turnout and mixed results across local races and amendments.
Mrs. Tom Murray, resident west of Glenwood, reported to Sheriff Edwin Barkus that Halloween pranksters entered her home via an unlocked door. They punched windows, damaged furnishings, removed lamp shades, trampled them, and broke the television set.
Justice of Jeffery Baron in Clorinda imposed fines totaling 20 dollars on Eddie Johnson of Red Oak 12 dollars on Lawrence Gohlinghorst of Tabor and 28.70 dollars on Robert Hawkins of Randolph for speeding and related charges with additional coats and over load penalties noted.
Twenty five new tires were stolen during a break in at the Skylark service station located north of Glenwood. Entry to the station was gained on Tuesday night.
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