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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
1
The editorial advocates John J. Lewis for Russian talks, questions building costs in 1903 versus today, recalls Mills County Fair horse racing revival, praises the Hoover plan for government efficiency, and notes reaction to a Mills County corn yield estimate while acknowledging possible errors amid yield variation.
A farmer notes reduced corn yield per acre despite more land, reporting 45 bushels per acre. Observers foresee crop fairs and a potential easing of the corn surplus as cattle feeding rises across the state, suggesting more livestock could improve national food supply and reduce surplus.
The Leader notes Marblehead Massachusetts celebrated tercentenary and recalls a two day visit to Harold and Mrs. Breeding. The piece describes coastal scenery, old town lanes, Lafayette’s visit, marblehead cemetery epitaphs, and Mrs. Breeding’s seascape painting amid a warm hometown hospitality scene.
Tom Atteberry died at his home Saturday after several months illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Raynor funeral home with burial in Silver City cemetery. The community column also covers local events including an I O O F hall meeting, a farewell party for Milton Jordenging, social visits, birthday celebrations, church notices, and club activities featuring many neighbors and familiar names.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs John Hettinger and the Chas Vandas family who plan a Tampa winter. Gail Backman flies to Stockton CA to stay with father and aunt. Cliffson siblings visited Olaf Coffey. Mrs Clipson ill. Mrs Ed McClure of Council Bluffs visited Market home. Jane Gearhart in Omaha with sister Roberta Olson. Wesleyan students Katherine Skerritt Patricia Christensen and Shirley Ruby stayed with Ralph Skerritt. Rebekahs urged to attend an I O O F party November 18 to entertain Hastings and Glenwood lodges. James Hendrix wintering with daughter and son in law.
A fragment notes Mrs Browning and a reference to Omaha over a week spent at his residence. The readable text hints at a social or literary mention tied to a location in Omaha, with no clear dates or full context available.
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