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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
7
Mills County law enforcement announce extended Halloween patrols for Friday Saturday and Sunday nights to keep mischief down as observances peak Saturday night.
Motor vehicle registrations included Fords to David D Breitach Malvern Leo A Clark Glenwood Pontiacs to Stephen Waller and Virgil Beukelman Malvern Dora B Allely and Darwin Redman Glenwood Volkswagen to John Taylor Hastings Dodges to Charles A White and C A White Glenwood Oldsmobile to Jeffrey S Amsler Glenwood Buick to Harry Markel Malvern Ford pickups to Donald M Schroeder Malvern Marvin Konfist Glenwood GMC pickups to Gust Carlson Glenwood A L Fisher Pacific Junction One marriage license was issued It went to Michael V Bodwell 20 Omaha and Karen Kadell 20 Henderson Turkey Dinner by BPW Sunday Nov 7 Malvern Community Bldg serving starts 1130 adults 175 children 75c
After more than a year of road work north of town Booth Olson Construction completed paving linking the new slab to Highway 92 west of Treynor. County Engineer Chuck Weber said traffic will open November 6 but shoulders remain unfinished so drivers should proceed with care. Five Mills County residents will attend the Town Welfare Association conference in Des Moines November 5 including Emma Gilson, Mary Burton, Wilma Schultz, Jane Pendarvis, and Marilyn Clark.
Two of five drivers appearing before Justice Ernest Timmerman at Glenwood on charges of improper passing were arrested simultaneously by a highway patrolman. The pair are Ray E. Martin of Bay City Michigan and Irby Graves of Jackson Tennessee. Timmerman noted it may be the first time a patrolman made two arrests at once.
Mills county fair board elected Carl Hurst of Glenwood as president, replacing Austin Bass who declined renomination. New officers named include Edwin Leu vice president Louis J Knop secretary and Arno Asmussen treasurer. The group set Aug 14 for the 1966 fair and announced several director appointments across townships including Malvern Glenwood and Pacific Junction.
Mills County Farm Bureau reelected Eugene Leu as president at the annual meeting in Malvern. Harold Tackett Edwin Leu and Alva Henderson were also reelected along with a women’s committee. Dues rise from 15 to 20 for 1967 drew debate, with supporters citing funds for county work. The group discussed legislative apportionment state tax credits and farm export policy, with several resolutions adopted or debated. Major Don Aistrope seeks council seat as Mansfield and Poort complete terms.
Mills County Historical Society holds its yearly meeting this Friday October 29 at 211 North Chestnut Glenwood at 2 p m. Election of officers will be the main business with other matters of interest to be discussed. Members and friends are urged to attend.
The Interchurch Council urges Malvern residents and nearby communities to worship regularly at their church of choice. The Religion in American Life program aims to deepen personal faith and apply it daily. RIAL is a nationwide inaction program joined by 32 religious groups and about as many service clubs and local business partners through the Advertising Council to encourage finding strength in God.
Mills county towns prepare for November 2 municipal elections with more contested seats than usual. Emerson elects a new mayor, candidates include Frances Harman and others. council races feature multiple contenders. Silver City, Clair Aukland, and Henderson districts list several mayoral and council candidates. Hastings will vote by write-in as no filings arrived before the deadline. Grand jury and a car crash near Henderson are noted in related items.
Richard Goy hosts an annual Hallowe en masquerade with Lambert Barlak and orchestra at the Mal vern Community building. The event features costumes, prizes, refreshments, and a lunch, drawing a large crowd for a top area entertainment. Henderson Methodist ladies announce a turkey and ham n beans dinner on Thursday Nov 4 with a fast table and bazaar.
Col Harold J St Clair head of the Omaha district Army engineers disclosed a flood control plan for the East and West Nishna botna rivers aiming to finish before 1975. Plans call for several dams on tributaries, with nine sites considered though not all feasible. Major site includes West Nishna west fork north of Harlan. other sites near Henderson and Treynor. The 1958 flood caused $2 million in damage and 19 deaths.
Assignments were made for most committees by Malvern's Commercial club to plan the fall celebration on November 20. Officers urged further member additions and set a Tuesday, November 2 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Community building to report progress. Turkey Supper and bake sales are also noted.
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