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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
6
Jon Kemp, mayor, proclaims September 17 to 23, 1972 as Constitution Week urging citizens to study the Constitution and honor the rights and duties of American citizenship under the U S Constitution.
This Week in Mills County notes that the authentic prop fire bell from the melodrama Rags to Riches rang in act two. Heavy rains threaten floods north of Mills County and endanger bridges in West Nishna valley as the Leader reports weather and water concerns. Malvern Rotarians hears Preston Grissom 소개 soil survey plan to begin within two weeks with slides from other counties.
Malvern's swim pool bonds were sold at a favorable 4.5 percent yield when Malvern Trust & Savings Bank bid in on Sept. 5. The bank underbid three other bidders Carlton D. Beh Co. of Des Moines Glenwood State Bank and Iowa- Des Moines National, saving the town about $6,000 in interest over the bonds’ life. Official minutes of the meeting appear elsewhere in this issue.
Savory pancakes and sausage will fill Malvern on Friday September 22 as Mills County residents hold a fund raising feed for Democratic candidates.
County Auditor Glenn Johnson announced there will be nine party columns on the ballots used in the November 7 general election. The Democratic, Republican, American Independent, Nomination by Petition, Socialist Workers, Socialist Labor, Communist, Universalist and independent write-in lines are listed with events and speakers at a 5 p.m. community gathering where tickets cost 1.25 dollars or donations are welcomed.
Valley area voters approved selling buildings and property at Strahan and Henderson 151 to 35. They also approved changing to one vote per person 148 to 40, keeping districts but electing directors at large. Bryan Sowers reelected Area I director with 78 votes and Robert Christensen elected Area 5 director with 35 votes to succeed Lynn Costello.
The Alverno area in Mills County Iowa faced coverage on Thursday September 14 1972 as Che Malarin led a community event. The report notes local involvement and the venue in Alverno.
Central Mills county saw more than four inches of rain with higher totals to the north. The weekly readings show a sequence from Wednesday to Tuesday with values including highs around the mid 80s, mid 50s, and rainfall amounts ranging from .26 to 1.80 inches on various days.
The Mills County Farm Bureau women’s committee invites the public to a church music night on Sunday October 1 at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church Malvern. Churches across the county will perform religious selections with choir groups solo duets and instrumental pieces followed by a social hour and lunch.
The Emerson Community club launches its 44th Emerson Fall Festival featuring a Friday parade with political candidates and bands, a SAC Band performance from Offutt Airforce Base, and a Saturday lineup including a teen dance with Wichita Flash, a pancake supper, flea market, and an arts and crafts show with prizes.
Malvern Commercial club launches a Welcome Plan for Newcomers to greet new area residents. Members will deliver packets containing gifts, local information, and emergency contacts to incoming families, each member assigned a month to visit.
A major soil survey project will begin in Mills County as part of a state plan, costing about 135000 with one third funded by the county state and federal governments. The five year field program will map nearly every inch of the county, followed by two years for analysis and publishing. The effort benefits farmers and planners by guiding crop decisions and site characteristics for buildings and zoning.
Four jury cases were slated to start this week in Mills county district court with Judge Harold Martin presiding. Jurors were asked to report Wednesday morning. Each defendant faced a charge of OMVUL. Defendants listed include Stanley Huntsman of Clarinda, Arthur F. Dufrasne of Silver City, Claude Cook of Kansas, and Joseph A. Smith of Pacific Junction.
The Leader Territory reports on school happenings in Malvern and nearby districts. Panther Paw Prints, Malvern's co edited page, is led by Shannon Pierce and Lora Pearce with Steve Palmquist as sponsor.
Heavy rains across the region drove the Nishnabotna and Silver Creek to rise rapidly, flooding Hamburg and threatening area bridges. Debris packed bridges, and observers predicted the river crest near White Cloud by Tuesday. Mills county saw high water complicating silage drying while a corn demonstration plot in Malvern drew attendees.
All newcomers to the Malvern area who have moved in during the past year and Malvern Community teachers are invited to a dessert luncheon reception at 6 30 p m on Sunday September 17 in the United Methodist church fellowship hall. Sponsored by the WSCS a brief program will follow with time for fellowship and acquaintance.
Fourteen drivers were fined by John C. Watson in Glenwood police court with speeding as the major charge. Names and fines include Stanley Abolt Ft. Madison 15 dollars Donald A. Fox Neola 15 dollars Robert E. Keith Red Oak 15 dollars David Hansen Glenwood 10 dollars Judy Davis Clarinda 10 dollars Dayton Johnson Omaha 15 dollars Candy Sue McCain Glenwood 15 dollars Elizabeth Reeves Omaha 15 dollars Marle R. Winn Red Oak 15 dollars Crossing median Gene Zuerlein Lincoln Nebr 10 dollars Registration violation Thomas.
Malvern Community Schools report 444 students enrolled for the current year, up from 438 in 1971 72. The Fall enrollment totals include resident and special education students, with per pupil cost estimated around 1027 dollars based on a 453000 dollar budget approved August 14 1972. The data details class by grade levels and totals.
The Malvern community school district annual election drew 59 votes with Area I selecting Clifford Boyer for director and Area 3 reelecting Albert Washburn. Treasurer Charles Phelps won reelection with 17 of 22 votes across areas. Sunday services feature Rev. Leon Wallace at 11 a.m. with a 12:30 basket dinner and a 2 p.m. program by Mrs. Lillian McElroy.
David Paul Lonnecker of Omaha was bound over to district court on a burglary in the night time charge. He is free on a $1,500 bond. Thompson Co Bluffs and Norris Mecure of Clarinda each fined $10 for traffic violations. Janis Hewett of Glenwood fined $10 for driving without a license.
Hillsdale United Methodist Church announces the 44th Harvest Home and Homecoming service set for Sunday. The event marks the church’s longstanding annual gathering with worship and community activities.
Speaker William H Harbor announced the make up of the Study Committee on Confidentiality of Records. The panel will study information access from computers and files and propose recommendations to the 65th General Assembly to protect record confidentiality. First meeting tentatively set for Sept 22 in Des Moines.
Malvern commercial club opens its 1972 73 season with Glenwood Assistant Chief Virgil Faulkner as guest speaker. He will discuss check forgery and fraud at Val's Cafe dinner Thursday Sept 21 at 6 30 p.m. Faulkner, a former Los Angeles County detective and union uniformed lieutenant, now leads Glenwood Police and runs P J Grocery Market with his wife Joy. The meeting also covers a welcome wagon plan and fair trade community promotions.
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