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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
6
This week in Mills County reports delays at Malvern Post Office for holiday observance and mail handling disruptions. Malvern High School campus notices mention a reunion planning and a delayed event. community news includes local activities and schedules.
George HL Van Meter of Malvern was seriously injured when his pickup overturned at an underpass east of Glenwood. He was taken to Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg with a broken left collarbone and possible additional injuries. The 196 Chevrolet pickup sustained major damage. A second truck driver near Totyom was involved in a separate incident with about $4 damage to their vehicle.
Two Council Bluffs men were arrested by Conservation Officer Chris Hein for gun violations. They appeared before Justice of Peace Cut Reniley at Glenwood and received fines of 25 dollars plus costs each. West was charged with carrying a loaded and assembled firearm. his companion William B. Jackson faced charges of carrying a pistol without a permit.
The state dispatched about 217 875 dollars in equalization funds to Mills county schools, aiding Glenwood Malvern Nishina Valley and three districts after a delayed distribution. Dwight Fellows received warrants from the State Department of Public Instruction as funds arrived on the first of the month.
Malvern Village, a new low rent housing facility under construction for a year, will officially open December 1. It has 20 apartments with bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bath and closets. Eight modified units rent from 40 dollars, full bedrooms from 45 dollars, utilities included except telephone, plus use of the community building with laundry, office and room for meetings or meals. Grounds have been sodded, finishing work to finish early. Applications invited from qualified residents within income limits. The facility aims to provide a comfortable living area for occupants.
The Emerson event honors Everett C. Gipe named Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF and AM. A banquet at 6 15 p m at the Emerson Baptist church precedes introductions of current and former Grand Lodge officers at the Masonic temple.
Mills County Extension Council elections are scheduled to elect township representatives for two year terms. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. with pot luck suppers, followed by voting at 8 p.m. in several townships on specified dates at local meeting places. Kelley urges all qualified residents to attend.
Mills County Extension staff attended the Iowa State University Extension Conference October 28 30 with LaVerne C Obrecht County Extension Director receiving a certificate for 10 years of service to the United States Department of Agriculture The event theme was Effective Communications and covered visualizing speaking writing and other communication channels with speakers from universities and industry Extension Home Economist Barbara Buffington and Extension Ass't 4H Youth also attended the conference The staff attended the business sessions and activities of the conference.
Mills County voters cast a strong Republican showing in the primary with large majorities for Nixon and local GOP candidates. Only Gov. Harold Hughes drew noticeable support in the U S Senate race. No Democrats filed for county offices, making the primary effectively the election.
Congressman William J. Bill Scherle led Mills County with 3602 votes followed by James Thomas 3567 and Glenn W. Johnson 3544 in a quiet 1908 election. Lorraine Strand wins Clerk role and will have a deputy though details unsettled as ballots came in late.
Local Red Cross drive set to begin next Tuesday with house-to-house contacts by women’s groups from three Malvern churches. Goal is broad support for disaster relief and blood bank services, summer swim safety, and assistance to servicemen, continuing after past flood relief efforts.
Clerk I L Donner’s office records a marriage license for Donald Vanderpool 21 Hastings and Glor ia Fort 21 Emerson. Tax records show new vehicle registrations including Volkswagens to Gaynel Beck Malvern and Clyde Gillespie Glenwood Oldsmobile to Marie Schoening Malvern Ford to Gerald Yowell Emerson Dodge to Lyle Asell Hastings Buick to Denniie Buffington Glenwood Chevrolet to Mildred Maness Glenwood Foard pickups to Arleigh Shepard Glenwood and Robert Poore Jeronier Council Bluffs Chevrolet pickups to Clifford D Scott and Millard Heaton Malvern GMC pickup to Nancy Murray Glenwood
An Iowa State University extension association meeting notes Obrecht was appointed to serve on the professional improvement committee, signaling a focus on advancing members' standards and training within the organization.
Nishna Valley High School seeks donations to fund new band uniforms after a successful revival under Le Roy Dick. Donors may contact Leroy Dick at NV high school Hastings or local supporters Mrs. Roger Shaw Emerson Mrs. Fred Edie Mrs. Vern Ebling Henderson Mrs. Harry Paul Don Godfrey Imogene Floyd Hillyer for contributions to replace old black and gold attire.
Rep. Wm. Harbor sails into the race for Speaker following a 5832 to 2904 reelection victory in Mills and Fremont counties over Corby Fichter Sr. Harbor, a Henderson veteran from the Gen Assembly, enjoys broad statewide support as Seventh district Republicans plan a conference on Nov. 28 to decide their backing. Harbor cites eight Assembly terms and wide legislative links as qualifications.
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