22 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
1
An editorial ponders Mille county autumn scenes and harvest abundance while noting a quiet election year with few campaign events. It contrasts peaceful fall life with distant wartime battles, urging appreciation of the season and reflection on those affected by the war and war bonds.
The piece notes Thirty Loyalty Month boosts church attendance but only a third of residents attend worship. It calls churches to engage the unconverted and highlights a scrap campaign that left tons of metal unused in the county. Praise is given to F B Pace, Bapt F M Davison, and American Legion workers for mobilizing the drive.
Fort Monmouth radio experts hear a joke about “spliting in the fish bowl” as a captain interrupts. A community concern emerges over public high school romance and open affection among students, with recollections of stiff collars and awkward public displays. A Denison Bulletin item notes a sight-seeing prize winner and quips about car makers and locations.
Local notes include Clinton Parker’s car injury and cast removal last week. Neighbor visits featureMr and Mrs Marvin Wood and Carl Wilson of Mulvern with Mrs Mabel Pierson, plus Claude Wilson of DeKalb visiting relatives. Wesley Chapel W 8 S C 8 elect officers with 36 members present.
A cordial welcome is extended to all at Wewley Chapel Henderson Methodist churches each Sunday. Worship begins at 10 a.m. with church school at 11. Youth fellowship plans a 7:30 p.m. gathering at the parsonage to reorganize.
A regional note records a tepid remark about Peet and Helene from local speakers. The brief item lists two names, with no clear action or outcome. Further context is not provided in the accessible text.
A community gathering in Emerson honored Mrs Dallas Hatfield and Mrs Earl Graham with a potluck at the Baptist church after a park roasts event. Attendees from nearby towns included Graham Ball Hetfield Bingaman Graham Hatfield Perkins Rice Hicke Johnson Graham and others. Church activities listed morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Ladies Aid meetings with names of committee members and honorees. Funeral attendance referenced for Arthur Reis in Grand Island Nebraska and nearby travel of family members for services. Ward Johnson to report for service, with additional travel noted for Lyndey at Bethany Missouri.
The Bether circle of the Methodist W. 5. C. 5. hosted a Wednesday book review and carnival drawing about 17 dollars from a handkerchief booth. Helen Warren played piano, and Mrs. Fred Lockabill reviewed Hartzell Spence’s Get Thee Behind Me. The event featured a carnival with attractions like a monkey cage and a baby show, plus a handkerchief and card display, refreshments, and community notices from local clubs and residents.
School notes report the scrap drive ends this week with a state report due after October 24 to gauge progress. The school with the highest pounds per capita earns the right to name a ship, and both a teacher and a pupil from that school will attend its christening.
Sunday events filled the Hep old Sovern home with guests including Mrs. Helle Batefred and Mrs. Hayden Jones overseeing entertainment by George Jones. Mary Crawford left Tredegay with her sister for Davis City then planned a return. Mrs. Chas Lester Edie hosted in Oakland, Amos Smith had a finger surgery at the coin shelter, and families from Phelps City and Shenandoah visited the Straight home.
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