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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
6
Mills County readers learn of Kloko area store closings and a 55 year Hastings market wind down. 4H swine exhibitors plan Omaha market trip to study pork yields while local hunters report a busy pheasant season. We note fall warmth, a World War I era khaki shirt tale, and tributes to Chet Gee, late documentary writer director.
Dewey Jones, 20, Dallas, fined $7.50 for driving without a chauffeur license after two trucks sideswiped on highway 34 about a mile west of the 41 junction Tuesday morning. LaVern Clark, 20, Hastings, was the other driver.
Clerk I. L. Donner issued two marriage licenses to James D. Lusch and Arlene Thompson of Plattsmouth and Ronald Bower of Des Moines with Chrystie Erickson of Red Oak. Eleven new car registrations noted this week, listing makes such as Chevrolets and Fords across several towns and owners including Edward Schoening and LeRoy Magers.
Mis County Fair officials met Tuesday in Malvern to launch 1956 plans. Dennis Downing and Gail Shellburg were named to attend the state convention in Des Moines, with alternates Charles Wilson and Walter Ling. The board also arranged hosting duties for the Southwest Iowa Fair association fall meeting in Glenwood.
Fog caused moisture on pavement making the curve near Glenwood slick. Danny D. Hullinger 19 of Pacific Junction explains the 2 a.m. crash. his car escaped injury with $430 damage after missing the underpass curve. A second driver Estel E. Saffell 26 of Osceola lost control of a semi 7:45 p.m. Friday, rolling it onto its side inflicting about $5,000 damage and killing several hogs. Some hogs escaped, triggering an animal roundup through the night with 2–3 still missing. The note also includes a hospital thank you message to neighbors and friends.
Two Glenwood youths Ronald North eight and Donna North thirteen were struck by a car at the Glenwood post office corner. Ruth E Picker forty four of Glenwood was driving east from Vine street when sun glare prevented her from seeing the children. Both youngsters were treated by a Glenwood doctor for bruises and shock.
The season's first real snowfall caused hazardous driving on Tuesday night and early Wednesday. At about 5:45 a.m. on Highway 275 one car driven by John H. Wooten and another by Wayne A. Thompson collided after hitting a snow drift. no injuries were reported. The mercury fell to 4 degrees, and Mills County residents welcomed moisture and fresh air from the snow.
Malvern firemen promote sales for their annual Firemen’s Frolic set for December 1 at the Malvern Community Building. The event funds the department’s community service program and features a National Stage Show led by Preston Love and Orchestra with five acts plus emcee Jimmy Murphy. The program includes The Ralabanows, Betty Gorham, Earl Morgan, and more, followed by a dance, basement carnival entertainment, and a refreshment stand.
Legion post and unit observed Veterans Day with a 7 o clock pot luck supper at Liberty Memorial building. Gerald Bower P L Stone and Kenneth Allensworth led serving duties. A program by high school students directed by Ruth Picker followed. Two awards honored Robert Paulson for junior baseball leadership with a jacket embroidered Legion emblem and J E Ellison with a 1956 Legion pin for outstanding membership drive work.
A series of GOC training sessions started Thursday November 17 at 8 p.m. in the Malvern Community Building basement. The effort aims to recruit many more volunteers as the GOC tower construction proceeds. An officer from the Omaha Filter Center will conduct the meetings.
Mills county residents faced 4 above temperatures this week as a late storm brought two to three inches of snow and strong winds resembling an old fashioned blizzard. The weekend forecast calls for warmer days but more snow with daily highs and lows ranging from the 40s to mid 50s amid unsettled weather.
Five township extension council elections concluded with Silver Creek choosing Edward Harmon Oak selecting Dennis Downing Indian Creek electing Lewis Clark Deer Creek backing Dean McLain and Anderson selecting Mrs. Ben Wilson. Remaining contests include St. Marys Lyons and Glenwood.
Mrs. R. W. Salyers reported at a Mills county conference meeting in Malvern that 15 of 19 Mills recommendations were adopted by the state governor's conference in Des Moines. The state body opposed federal aid for schools and urged reorganizing small districts into larger units for administrative efficiency. The adopted ideas will go to the national conference in Washington for consideration.
The Malvern Leader will be printed a day earlier next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. News and advertising matter must be handled earlier. the Leader office will close for the day in line with local businesses.
Malvern firemen at a department fire fighting school were interrupted by an alarm. One truck rushed out to a fire in the Ray Trively car caused by a cigarette lighter. The vehicle was near the station and the blaze was quickly contained before returning to class. Sale dates in Malvern include Tuesday Nov 29 for Harold Rafferty estate southeast of Silver City and Monday Dec 5 for Art Larson cast of Hastings.
Burdette Spiker announced the Spiker Produce station has installed an automatic egg grading machine. The device weighs eggs by an electric trip, intended as a time saving for patrons. A separate item notes a Mills County rural teachers meeting at Supt Amy Hammers office to discuss methods in primary reading.
The Henningsen Co plans to open an egg drying plant and seeks bids from contractors on steel reinforcements to raise the ceiling in a main floor room of the Continent building. Max Chandler of Mellisa, Texas, to manage the plant.
The Mills County 4-H Achievement Award night is scheduled for Saturday November 26 at 7 30 p m in the Malvern Community building auditorium. Mills County 41ers will be honored for outstanding 4 H work over the past year as certificates and seals are awarded to members with five or more years in club work.
Malvern Wostness and Professional Women’s club sponsor an illustrated talk by Merbert Pike of Whiting on December 5. Pike, a farmer who toured Russia last summer, speaks as 10,000 Miles Through Reyo. Tickets are on sale by BPW members to fund a new resuscitator for the community, housed and manned by the Malvern fire department.
Malvern High School held its annual Parents Night as part of Education Week. Supt Crink and Principal Nothem outlined curricula and class plans while parents reviewed the schedule cards and followed a full day of classes. The event fostered discussion and many improvement suggestions, with refreshments served at the end.
Henderson teen Twila Brammeter, a junior at Simpson College, stars in the college choir directed by Professor Hadley Crawford. The 78 member group plans a March 18 1956 tour to Council Bluffs Davenport and Muscatine with a radio recording for Iowa stations and further campus appearances. Nearby food sale notices at Mansfield’s Store Wesley Chapel and Matatieli’s store advertise events on November 19.
Mrs W B Hayes and Mrs R L Campbell lead a week of final plans to deliver Christmas seals in White Cloud and Malvern areas. Some 3 000 letters go to county residents as funds for tuberculosis work. County seal chairman is Mrs Paul Sulhoff of Glenwood. Bazaar and chicken pie supper at Silver City Methodist Church on Saturday November 18 at 8 30 p m proceeds used for community health efforts.
The National barn organization plans a major Mills County gathering in Malvern on Saturday evening. It will be the first town meeting in months, with Dick Moore of Station and other local figures delivering remarks on machinery and community projects. Attendees expect talks on prices and local farming concerns.
Malvern interchurch council hosts a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday November 24 at 7 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Rev Glenn Enuitert of the Baptist church will speak. Music by an interchurch junior choir and a high school group. A feature will be a Mistuah of Thanks and baskets of food for those in need. Attendees asked to bring fruit, vegetables, or other items to be packed for delivery. All are invited.
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