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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
2
The Malvern Leader offers congratulations and condolences to new school district board members. The editorial stresses long hours, tough decisions, balancing teachers staff patrons and taxpayers, and meeting state mandates while pursuing what is best for the pupils amid changing times and public debate.
Thanks are extended to Gordon Axtell of the Malvern Community district and Lynn Costello of Nishna Valley for their years of service. Both were informed, sincere and judicious, dedicating long hours to improve district schools.
A letter to the editor highlights Malvern's virtues and community virtues, urging readers to recognize local values and individual responsibility to improve the town. It notes similar positive civic spirit in other communities and reflects on national pride amid campaign criticism.
A letter to editor thanks The Leader for quality coverage and highlights Malvern’s active community. The author commends Chantry school library volunteers, praises friendly locals, and lauds youth athletes for dedication and potential to shape a better future.
Speaker of the House William H Harbor extols American athletes at the Munich Games. He recalls tears of pride as Old Glory rises and the Star Spangled Banner plays, praising the training and discipline that led to the athletes' standing on the world stage.
Members of the Silver Cloud and Silver Creek Go-Getters H Clubs and families will gather for a 7 p.m. pot luck supper on Saturday September 16 at the Gun Club Picnic Grounds. Installation of the 1972 73 officers follows the meal. If weather fails, the event moves to the green building at the fair grounds. Installation practice is set for 8 on Thursday September 14 in the green building.
Malvern Leader enters the post office at Malvern Iowa 51551 as second class mail matter under the act of Congress of March 3 1879.
A nostalgic column notes three long-standing rural celebrations ending their runs, Henderson Holiday Randolph Fall Festival and Donia Days at Macedonia due to waning interest and modern life. It laments changing times, discusses shifts from harvest work to leisure, and recalls Malvern’s past excitement alongside a dramatic Atlantic storm and a bright lightning display.
Malvern Iowa August 31 1972 town council meeting presents Mayor Kemp and six council members. Norman Nelson of Kirkham Michael briefed on a contract dated August 29 1972 between the town as Owner and South Pacific Pools Inc as Contractor for a municipal swimming pool and bathhouse at Malvern for 79489 dollars. Work to start by September 6 1972 and finish by May 1 1973. Council unanimously authorized mayor and clerk to sign. Meeting adjourned to September 5 at 7 30 p.m.
Malvern Iowa officials held an adjourned meeting September 5 1972 to award the lowest bid for 45 000 in Swimming Pool Bonds. Malvern Trust Savings Bank bid 4 5 percent per year with the council adopting a resolution directing the sale and approving the contract form. The meeting also covered August minutes bills and payrolls and a plan to study a mobile home ordinance.
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