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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
1
Mills Count Speck Knight, longtime contributor to The Leader, took time off during maneuvers at Camp Claiborne to pick cotton and sent a sample to the office. He notes the heat and rain caused postponements, including the Malvern district Boy Scout bean feed.
Malvern gridsters under Coach Dale Dyke defeated Farragut 33 to 0 in Farragut. Talbott Adams and Zandera scored early as Malvern built a 14 0 lead. Brewer added two passes for points, extending the advantage to 27 0 and then 33 0 by the third quarter.
Producers seeking to shell and store corn loaned as ear corn must notify the county AAA committee for inspection. Inspectors determine eligibility to shell, required quantity under the mortgage, bin suitability, and whether moisture and grade meet standards before shelled corn is placed in storage and reported.
William M. Estes, longtime Mille County resident born 1876 near Estes Fain, died Monday after a heart attack at 1 p.m. in Glenwood. Funeral at Thaynor Funeral Home. Estes served on the Mille County Board of Supervisors, chaired the Old Age Assistance board, and held FSA and AAA roles. Survived by wife Mrs. Estes and children Wm. Clay, Mrs. Fred Hopp, LaVern, brother Richard, sister Margaret, and eight grandchildren.
Richard Stivers of Tabor purchased the Standard Oil bulk station here last week, taking over immediately. The bulk plant had been operated by Lawrence Read. Stivers, previously in the insurance business in Tabor and deputy Mills County treasurer, and his wife have leased the J. R. Cardwell house and now reside there.
H L Gearhart expanded his holdings by purchasing the Greenwood Lumber Yard in Silver City last week, completing the deal Thursday. He will invoice the yard this week and his son Weldon will run the business. The Gearharts plan to move to Silver City this week, occupants of the Maurice Ke Hon house. The yard had been run since 1901 by G A Spellering, originated in the early 1880s by the late C G Greenwood.
Mrs. Ben Dittus, AAA home nutritionist, says at least 33 rural Mills County schools will serve hot lunches this year. Funds may come from the Surplus Commodities Corp with WPA aid. Some lunches must be paid for and school cooperation is needed. Dittus notes malnutrition among rural pupils and that many only have small noon meals.
This week and last saw many Malvern families relocate to new homes or towns. Notable moves include the Stivers family from Glenwood to the J.B. Cardwell house, L J Shay into the Ed Collins home, and the Collinses leaving for Nebraska City. Additional moves involve the Miller family to Corning for new business, the Schramm family to Manafield-Steele apartments, and the Underwoods returning to their former home in Baward Neb. Others relocate within Malvern to new addresses, including the Newmans, Weidners, Walkers, Rices, and Hices, reflecting a busy moving period in the community.
County treasurer rush for second half taxes amid short-staffed office. Deputy Treasurer A J Benton, a first lieutenant in the U S Army reserve, heads to Fort Benning Ga to begin duty Oct 5. County officials report on licenses divorces and clerk reports for the quarter showing activity in real estate, chattels, and miscellaneous receipts.
Lavern Alberts extends thanks for cards candy gifts and flowers received while in the hospital.
J G Yuille 85 of Carlton Missouri died Tuesday afternoon when a pipe segment fell in a ditch and crushed his head during gas pipeline work near Hue crossings on Highway 4 west of Malvern. He died at Red Oak where he lay awaiting burial at Victor. Survived by his widow and a son.
County officials order inspection of all sealed corn stored on farms and other locations this month. Regular corn sealers will inspect on farms while others will inspect government stored corn as directed by the AAA office.
Soil District begins a September survey of soils and slope for Mitts county conservation. A mapping team under Richaird Keller will cover approximately 1000 acres selected by commissioners to aid aerial map use and future soil type data for erosion control and land stewardship.
Hasselquist moved her beauty shop location this week to rooms over the AAA offices, relocating from the Sraallos store. The space had housed the Faye Jew Bounty Shop years earlier and was secured with new equipment and plans for further developments.
Cleaney corn has been ordered in Mills County AAA and, once it arrives, all government corn in the county will be cleaned. With 441 steel bins storing the corn, the operation will take time. The cleaned corn from China will be bunched together and sold to the highest bidder after completion of the job.
Lieutenant Commander J J Tunney U S Naval Reserve will interview applicants for appointment as Chief Boatswain's Mate Class V 6 U in the Naval Reserve at the Navy Recruiting Station Des Moines October 3 and 4 from 9 a m to 5 p m. Applicants must hold a degree in Physical Education from a approved college. Tunney known as Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight title in 1926 and retired in 1928.
Mills County 4-H members prepare for the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha as cattle swine and horse entries compete. The event showcases top youngsters from the Midwest with many entries from Mills County and other states. Highlights include a Hollywood act by Victor McLagin and Bob Hawk quiz challenges with large cash prizes nightly.
Funeral services were held in Hollywood California for 81 year old Mrs Carrie Van Orsdel a former Malvern resident and sister of Mrs L W Miller Mrs Agnes Slothower and Mrs Mary Wearin.
Devere Wright notes large maneuvers in the south and soldiers returning to Camp Claiborne. A letter from Will Platte, La describes cool Digle nights, longing for warm showers, insect worries, and experiences with long convoys. Promotion news for Power and mess hall efforts receive praise along with humorous anecdotes about bread slicing and truck duty.
Early Saturday morning a car driven by Mrs W C White rear ended a truck driven by Dick Winslow on a dirt road east of the county farm. Injured are Mrs W C White and her son Melvin Bustart, and Mrs Be White of Omaha. Mrs White suffered rib and facial injuries. Melvin sustained a broken nose.
A Monday evening meeting discussed improving Mills county nutrition amid undernourishment found during 4 H health exams. Temporary officers were tasked to form a permanent committee and locate officers. Officials plan storage and publicity for using garden vegetables to balance diets.
Fred J Teechau a Mineola farmer died Saturday after a stay at Morey hospital Services were held Saturday afternoon at St Johns Lutheran in Mineola for the late farmer He is survived by his wife Martha five daughters a son and one brother Carl Fisher of Council Bluffs was listed among survivors
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