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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
4
Strahan Consolidated School opened Monday under Superintendent Ben Coxon with a capable teaching corps. Enrollment signals strong interest in education, with high school 62 and grades 118 totaling 180 students, plus five alumni returning for postgraduate work. More school news next week.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Alva Hartley’s home to celebrate Adris Hartley’s birthday. A fine dinner followed baskets, cards, games, and music by Louis and Raymond Achenbach. Attendees included Everett Retheford and family, Pollitt family, Willige family, Collier families, Lon Retheford, Louise and Philip Tracy, Achenbachs, and many others.
Mrs Robert Shauls entertained eight or more guests last Friday with all but two expected attendees. A delicious lunch of homemade ice cream, cake, and iced tea followed, served by her daughters Helen and Norma. A pleasant social time was enjoyed by all.
Mrs E G Wereravist and Mrs Flora Young hosted the Ladies Union at the church for a Wednesday afternoon session. The president was absent, with Mrs Cunningham presiding. Guessing games shaped the social program, and refreshments of cake apricots with whipped cream and coffee were served.
Walter Hilton hosts a watermelon feed Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Walter Slston and guests including Mr and Mrs Edd Gilbert and daughters F E Howard and Arline Clifford Rommel Mr and Mrs Ira Thom ig Mrs Marion Larsson Mr and Mrs Edwin Howard and Francis In My and Mia Charles Ruse and family and Charles Lonal aker.
Mrs Alice Davies entertained the R L club at Glenwood Lake park on Wednesday. A program arranged by Mrs Margaret Howard featured readings and talks on home fires keeping, parental education, mental hygiene, and child behavior. Refreshments included orange ices and cakes. Numerous relatives and guests stayed with local families over the weekend.
A large blaze last Friday destroyed a barn on the Wm. Lute farm north of Malvern with the Lutz family away. Firemen battled another barn fire on the same property as they returned from a state fair inspection, but no origin could be determined.
In a concise notice a set of premium bounty books is prepared for ready distribution. The fragment hints at a group of men organizing the delivery, with an emphasis on readiness and distribution plans.
Residents recount a second blaze at Wil Luts home as fire crews from Malvern Avenue respond quickly. Neighbors gather to offer aid after a string of destructive fires, leaving most of the day’s belongings ruined and prompting heavy inquiries into the incidents.
East Liberty Church publishes weekly scripture from Psalms 90 to 104 and urges members to support World Service with at least one dollar. Upcoming Sunday service features Herman aubject on Marks of the Perfect Life and a church school lesson How to be Friend. Local visits include Olibert Wilhelm family near Treynor and several Malvern and Glenwood residents visiting relatives and attending events.
W H Maddocks and family visited Harry and Mrs Maddocks in a nearby hospital after an early morning auto accident left Mr Maddocks with a broken rib and Mrs Maddocks with facial cuts requiring stitches. They were brought home later to Blver City and are reported resting and thankful no worse injuries occurred.
M H Latchaw five suffered a serious accident at home last Wednesday when he stepped on a nail that penetrated his foot to the bone. He was brought to Mercy hospital in Connellsville for prompt treatment and returned home by Saturday. His condition is improving and he is expected to stay quiet at home as he recovers.
Local sports note describes Favret golfers and the Fairview Country Club hosting its annual tournament. Qualifying rounds began Sunday with contestants required to submit scores by next Sunday. Prizes will be awarded for winners and consolation places after all qualifying scores are in. An entry fee of 600 is charged, reduced from prior years.
Henderson defeats Malvern 7 to 5 in a dramatic final of the two day Henderson tournament securing the title. Staiple, a former University of Iowa athlete, dazzled with an intricate delivery while Hoover and Windom pitched for Malvern. Earlier Malvern beat Silver City 10 to 0, Henderson beat Quick 11 to 7, and Quick edged Silver City 10 to 7 in the consolation.
In a crowded scene at the park, the Boosters beat the All Stars 13 to 3 amid a busy schedule. Plymouth routed the Offers 30 to 4, while Merchants edged Firemen 8 to 7 and Plymouth defeated Boosters 6 to 5 as players McCullough and Mulholland led the crowd watch.
A hard hitting fray ended with the Dutchmen losing as Sunday Mills County returned heat and tension. The game featured heavy collisions and notable plays from Mills County, sealing a narrow defeat for the Dutchmen in a tense matchup.
District Court notice from Mills County Iowa outlines the Iowa State Savings Bank Malvern plan to sell described real estate in Fremont County to Millard Blezak for 1400 dollars with 150 dollar down payment, court approval required by March 1 1934, objections due by then, and details of taxes and abstract to be provided. The public notice also notes continued operation of the Malvern pool with low overhead despite reduced patronage as fall arrives.
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