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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
5
Mills County residents face Thanksgiving confusion as states schedule holidays differently. Nebraska colleges observe today while many local schools take vacation on November 28. Stores in Malvern plan to close midday on Thanksgiving, with rural carriers and post office hours altered accordingly.
Malvern high school junior class presents The Black Derby on Friday November 22 at 8 p m in the Community building. Cast includes Ted Bronson Billy Baer Jane Bronson Helen Ann Brevesson Tom Randall Bob Stroud Betty Kay Babs Randerson Mrs Bensow Evelyn Gray Ora Kipper Betty Knight John Lawrence Bingham Mickey Ott and Wimple.
A school event features a junior high choir singing two numbers and a group of first graders performing a gong drama. Admission is 10 cents for children and 26 cents for adults.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Nickols of Shenandoah former residents of Malvern were injured in an automobile crash near Rock Port Saturday. Mrs Nickols suffered a broken pelvic bone and two injured vertebrae while Mr Nickols had minor facial bruises. They were with Dr and Myre J A Ratton of Shenandoah who also sustained severe injuries.
Mrs. W G Uttvits died Monday morning in Shenandoah after long illness and a second stroke. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Shenandoah. Surviving in part are her husband and several Malvern based relatives with many Malvern attendees noted at the service.
The Rural Young People organization held a regular meeting at Greywood Armory on a Wednesday night. Glyde Genung led a discussion on the military draft while nominations were made for new officers and members were urged to attend the next meeting for campaign speeches ahead of the national election.
The community mourns as J. B. Fickel, longtime Mille County resident, dies after a week of illness. Rev. Nesbitt of Coin and Rev. Felt officiate at Thursday services held at the Fickel home in Wesley Chapel. Music by Mrs. Henry Washburn and E. Wilson, with Mrs. Wilson at the piano. Pallbearers include J. F. Wearin Jr., Otha Hyde, Dr. W. M. Hiett, B. H. Benton, Hugh Fickel, and Gerald Fickel of Glenwood.
William Fickel born June 10 1880 in Roseville Iowa came to Iowa in 1873 with family. He built many structures including Tabor college and crafted the pulpit still in use. Survived by wife Ida Wearin two sons Jane M Ward L and daughter Flora Salyers, brothers G B Fickel Hastings and W H Fickel Glenwood, grandchildren Lauraing Breeding Jeannette Arthur Luther Lawrence Jack Fickel Jos Tommy Salyers Danny Fickel and great granddaughter Sandra Breeding. Former Mills County supervisor and last surviving charter member of Hastings Knights of Pythias. Member of Wesley Chapel and noted lifelong church involvement.
Weather recap shows temperatures dipping below zero on one day and reaching the zero mark on another. Moisture measured 0.03 inch on Tuesday and the same on Wednesday as daily data records.
The Red Cross roll call drive is underway with early momentum as volunteers mobilize across regions. Community leaders urge participation to boost fundraising and disaster relief capacity nationwide.
Community leaders across the county organize a Red Cross canvass with a $1 membership option and no upper limit. Mrs. W. M. Hiett heads Malvern efforts with banks, The Leader, and local stores serving as drop points. other chairmen include Mrs. H P Cheney Emer son and Paul Phillips among many.
A list of all delinquent taxes for Mills County appears in this issue starting on page 2. The list includes property descriptions and tax and penalty amounts and notes the totals are smaller this year than in several years past.
Francis Johnson, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau, will address rural farm groups of Mills and Fremont counties at the union harvest home service in Tabor Congregational church Sunday evening Nov 24. Mills county 4-H band opens at 7 30 under Warren Darrah. Future Farmers of America and 4-H leaders honored. guests invited. third year of observance. everyone welcome.
Malvern Methodist Church will observe November 24 with a special sermon by Pastor Geo Hall of Silver City in the morning and a vesper service in the afternoon. Rav Bruce Eshelman of Hastings will assist and special music will be provided. All church families and friends are invited to attend.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint meeting in Emerson at the Methodist church with County Commander Johnny Parker and County President Mrs. John Parker presiding. The program featured parley, prayers, a pledge, memorial moments for Guy, talks by District Commander Dave Barnett, and performances by local members and the Mayflower district president, Myre Roy Flanargat. Refreshments followed by the Mimero unit.
Malvern council in special session last night approved a telephone franchise ordinance to be voted on by residents in a special election December 19. If approved Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. may occupy streets for 25 years, with $31,000 planned upgrades and a dial system. A rate adjustment is planned. A full story appears next week.
Mille county 4 H club members plan a Tuesday banquet in Malvern Community building despite bad roads. Committee work is underway for a large crowd, with meal by Strahan church ladies at 36 cents per plate. Janice Rodman of Glenwood will host a program of speaking music and more. Tickets available at Farm Bureau or from 4 H leaders.
The annual older boys and girls conference gathered at Silver City Methodist Church with attendance up from last year. O G Herbrecht led the event joined by Rev Eshelman Rev Reel and Rev Poss. Morning address by Herbrecht on Strength to the Strong. Officers elected: Marilutye Juelke president Arlo Hurley vice president Navomi Frazier secretary treasurer. A banquet followed with remarks and songs.
Lois Stranathan of Glenwoad was appointed deputy by the board of supervisors last week with a salary of $71 per month. She will manage the office while Recorder Hattie Brown recovers from a broken hip suffered last week.
The district court will open December 3 with Judge John A. Murray presiding at Glenwood. New filings include 26 civil cases and one criminal, State vs Ed Scheof over a steer theft from Ed C. Kruse of Silver City on October 2. Civil filings feature five divorces three foreclosures ten notes and a writ of attachment among other actions.
Mills county roads are blamed as the worst in history but the county has pushed a 17 000 yard rock program on trunk routes. County Engineer Jack Pullan says over 17 000 yards were added while gravel sunk near Highway 242 to Silver City and Highway 24. The state highway commission shipped gravel to Malvern and is hauling it out, with drying weather expected to restore side roads to usability.
Frank Johnson died last Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Strahan home after a brief illness. He was patient throughout and loved ones nearby included his children Herbert Irene and Carl and his longtime companion of 43 years. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Strahan church with Rev Peter Jacobs of Tabor and Rev Bruce Kehelman officiating. Mrs Eshvulman sang and Mrs Robert Kuns played piano. Ushers were Elis Grindle and others. Continued on page 8.
We express sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown, for the sympathy and help given at the time of our wife and mother’s loss.
Veet reewut fins Bou Town presents a four day run at Baiprowys Thyaiy starting next Wednesday. Claudette Col bert Hudy Lamaer Clark Gabro and Boencer Prawny star in a revival of a romance and adventure film in a lively movie tone at the bar.
Malvern community building hosts the Anal Firemen Frolic on December 12 with Freddie Ebener of Omaha leading the big band for dancing. A floor show features Mira Peggy Thoman and 11 dancers, Snooko the Crazy Sailor, a tumbling act, and a noted magician, plus skill games and entertainment. Turkey Day bird giveaways precede the event in the afternoon.
Funeral services were held at the Malvern Methodist church for Mrs. George Nahley who died at her north Malvern home. Rev. E R Stroud led the service with songs by Martin Richardson and a reading of a life sketch noting her long Mills County life, marriage to George Nahley in 1900, and her role as a devoted homemaker and community member. She is survived by her husband, son Merritt, two sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
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