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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
4
The Hastings church ladies hosted a bright Hallowe en party with decorations booths and a program. Crystal Resh won the backward family prize while contests like button sewing and nail driving entertained attendees. Net proceeds totaled 40 dollars as families and guests visited afterward.
A Polk City couple credits Konjola with curing stomach trouble and dizziness after using three bottles. The husband, 75, and wife, 12 years younger, report renewed health and relief from years of indigestion and gas. Sold in Malvern and nearby towns through select druggists.
The faculty play Million Dollar Heir was staged on Wednesday Oct 29 and Saturday Nov 1, drawing a large crowd and totaling about 55 in proceeds. Hastings teams travel to Wales on Nov 4 for the season opener. The first and second boys techma drive a game is set for Nov 7 at Emerson, and the boys and girls host Stennett on Nov 14 at Hastings.
The Hastites M E Church reports strong church services on November 9 with lively youth League efforts and a well received Ladies Aid Halloween program. Next Sunday adults will discuss Jesus Estimate of the Kingdom and Paul the Pastor of Antioch. A Sunday School Rally at Wesley Chapel drew a cordial welcome. The Ladies Aid plans a monthly community party on November 12. Dr and Mrs Edgar Christy traveled to Lincoln for a football game and visited Roberta, returning Sunday evening.
A Sunday gathering of Nellie Henderson’s family and friends hosted by Hastings, with baskets and a noon dinner. Attendees included Hendersons from Omaha, Irvington, Glenwood, Council Bluffs, Malvern, Red Oak, and Sidney. A North Grove Cemetery meeting, family visits, and Messiah practice were noted along with local civic at Des Moines campaign wrap and college trip details.
Hastings Hallowe eners celebrated a quiet Friday night except Hastings where elves and gnomes held a busy vigil. They staged husking wagons near Priest's Drag store, hung a drum atop the town pole, and arranged outbuildings and junk along Main Street with careful effort.
G C Greenwalt Republican of Des Moines former Hastings resident was elected Secretary of State by a large majority on Tuesday. His main opponent was Flora Cotton Etter Democrat of Sigourney. Nearby social mentions include visits among local residents and brief family trips to Omaha and Plattsmouth with several local names noted.
The Ladies Cemetery association held a lunch and food sale at the church basement with good attendance. About $150 was cleared. Various residents received gifts including a cedar chest, a quilt, and pillows. Other local social visits and family gatherings are noted in Mineola and nearby areas.
An advertisement in the Leader promotes a pair of items described as on the fence ready for purchase. The note emphasizes value and urgency for readers seeking affordable options.
News from Strahan Consolidated School notes new pupil Mildred Hubbel in seventh grade. Wilma Bradley was absent Thursday as the fifth and sixth grades and visitors joined Hallowe'en activities. Two plays were performed, A Hallowe'en Party and The Witches Cauldron, with readings by Marjorie Lanehlin, Erma Whitehill, and Wilma Bradley. Refreshments and games followed the program, and attendees reportedly had a good time.
Last Friday the fifth and sixth graders enjoyed a program by the seventh and eighth grades in the Thai room. Afterward the younger students returned to their room for a party. Amy Cully Josephine Dye Milton Wilson Richard Turner and Keith Molnerry led the games while Warren Clutes Meredith Pollitt Wayne Nims Geraldine Bell Mae Bryant and Helen Laughnin handed out popcorn apples and candy. A homemade mask contest was held with Geraldine Bell winning first Mae Bryant second and Meredith Pollitt third.
The room welcomed Charles and Clarence Tubbel as two new pupils. A Halloween party Friday afternoon featured va Tiona games and stunts with popcorn, candy, and apples. Lois White has six books on her shelf, while Bobby Dingham has five.
A humorous contest held Friday October thirty first drew a large crowd. Ten speakers competed with Ruth Naylor winning first prize for The Crossword Puzzle, Margaret Angus second for Miss Dorothy Entertain, and Earl Bass third with Blue Eyed Shicka Prefer Blondes. Supt Paul of Pacific Junction served as judge.
Readable fragments describe a Halloween party in a classroom with popcorn balls apples and gingerbread. Dale Laughlin won first prize for pinning the tail on the cat, Everett Leeper and Walter Bingham also won prizes, while several students were absent. A school bus caught fire Thursday evening causing damage and total loss of the body.
A high school tarmac incident delayed an evening route when a school bus engine caught fire while being fueled. No injuries reported as staff and students were warned to stay clear and emergency crews responded quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Strahan Methodist Church will observe Armistice Day Sunday November 9 with special features in both morning worship and church school. The sermon topic is Creating Christian Conscience on World Peace as peace loving citizens are invited to affirm convictions and discuss the great adventure of World Peace.
The Ladies' Union will serve a large old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner at Strahan on Thursday November 27 at noon. Invited guests include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Martin and daughter Helen, Ruth Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gipe and daughter Marjorie, and Earl and Ada Rose Bars, who traveled to Omaha Sunday to attend a practice session of The Messiah to be performed in Omaha on December 16.
The Herndon Cafe plans a long term lease of the Carter building at the square corner, remodeling for a larger, well lit dining room with modern equipment and fountain service. The opening is planned for November 15, making it one of the best equipped eating places in southwest Iowa.
Aimed at preventing dangerous use, Thoxine is pitched as a doctor prescribed remedy for children's coughs and sore throats. It claims relief in 16 minutes without harmful drugs, boasting a pleasant taste and double action. Available in 36¢ 60¢ and $1 bottles via Callins Drug Store and others with a money back guarantee.
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