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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1972
Page
2
The Malvern Leader urges Iowans to clarify which gambling forms to legalize and communicate views to lawmakers. It warns against a state lottery, notes parimutuel betting may surface, and emphasizes taxes tied to government support. It stresses careful public study and input to guide legislative action.
A local editorial criticized former chairman and finance chairman for holding GOP offices while working for the American Independent party during a recent campaign. It notes Mr. Bob Buffington resigned the Sunday before the election and defends its use of the word manipulate while acknowledging Buffington’s request to reprint his resignation letter.
Robert Banner and Bob Buffington resign from Mills County Republican central committee posts. Buffington blames GOP drift toward socialism and Vietnam policy, endorsing American Independent Party. Banner cites 1932 platform similarities to communists and criticizes government growth. Also notes Schmidt-Anderson ticket support. GOODWILL TRUCK TO BE HERE NOV 16 details included.
A Mills county column critiques straight ticket voting and party stigma after the election. It notes Harold Radford, former Glenwood mayor, vs GOP incumbent Henry Washburn in supervisor race, and observes county zoning fears, a Pottawattamie landfill plan, and a Mills County survey urging doctors and a hospital. Virgil Faulkner loses sheriff race to Merle Brown amid party labels. See you along Main Street.
A Glenwood mother praises an honest Malvern man who found and returned her granddaughter Vicky’s lost purse containing four dollars. The note commends honesty, urges marking children’s belongings, and plans to publish in multiple papers to thank the finder.
La Verne Obrecht urges testing now to avoid peak season delays. Everson notes many oat and soybean samples come in daily, with germination rates varying. Testing is advised for seed quality, though home-saved seed can be planted without testing. Town law requires complete test and labeling for seed sold, with costs listed. Information available from Malvern county extension office.
Ike Peppy Pals 4-H Club met at the home of Debbie and Dorene Leu. New officers were installed: President Linda Williamson, Vice President Debbie Leu, Secretary Diana Ricker, Treasurer Donna Ricker, Historian Susan Miller, Reporter Judy Kelley, Recreation Kathy Ricker. A potluck Christmas party was planned and mothers invited. Names were drawn for Christmas.
The Busy Bees hosted the November meeting with a pot luck dinner, games, and records. Officers installed for the coming year include Randy Costello president Walter Angus vice president Scott Hillyer secretary John Sayers treasurer Warren Sayers historian Gregg Hillyer and reporter. Members earning blues on their record books received pins indicating years in 4-H. Marie Hopp showed Mills County slides.
Two Mills county youths Susan Miller and William Angus will visit Omaha for the Farm-City Youth Exchange with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. They will be feted November 16 to 19 with a banquet at Union Stock Yards ballrooms and host family activities. Susan is daughter of Mr and Mrs Creighton Miller of Henderson and student at Malvern Community High. William, son of Mr and Mrs David Angus of southeast of Malvern, attends Nishna Valley High. Susan will guest with Lesa Perry of Westside High in Omaha and William has not yet been assigned.
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