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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
4
The article argues for a new transportation mode for the elderly, proposing an electric cart similar to a golf cart for safe local travel. It suggests a licensing system with lower competence standards, cites independence and safety, and notes the value of humility inspired by a Beecher quote.
Mills county faces definite Dutch Elm disease diagnosis prompting citizens to reassess tree protection. County Extension Director LaVerne Obrecht discusses saving elms despite pruning and spraying challenges on older, large trees. Malvern town government studies the issue and offers substantial help to residents in preserving elms.
The Malvern community faces a busy fall with a vote on the fire station addition on September 20, another October town council term change election, and the November municipal elections. A nearby soil district race drew few ballots while school elections showed weak turnout. Farmers face an ASCS election on September 19. The piece notes pride in park upkeep and weed control, thanking the board for trimming and photos showing improvements.
A large gathering at Riverview Park in Omaha featured a picnic and daylong fellowship with numerous Vernon and surrounding families from Glenwood Hamburg and Pacific Junction. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Schroeder and many relatives while birthday celebrations for Mrs Christianson were noted and family visits to Mercy Hospital noted.
Mills county faces Dutch elm disease with a Glenwood elm losing shade. Extension director LaVerrie Obrecht outlines steps: census trees, sanitation by burning dead wood, maintenance of living trees, and fall or early spring spraying with DDT or methoxychlor to protect specimens. Fall spraying favored for thorough coverage and lower cost, with caution to avoid water sources. muddies of birds depend on spray choices.
The Malvern Leader notes options for replacing Dutch elm infected trees with species such as Ash Hackberry locust Linden and Rosewood. It warns Sycamore Oak and Maples face diseases and frost problems and mentions conifers as alternatives. It invites contact with Mills County Extension Service for more information or programs.
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