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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
5
A Western town editor confronts a boastful newspaper intruder and deflects a misattribution about a local figure. Meanwhile Malvern high school eleventh football shows strong form as they prepare to host Randolph at the fair grounds tomorrow, drawing eager local fans.
Malvern opened its six man football season with a 19 to 18 win over Thurman at the fair grounds field. A Thurman protest to the state high school athletic association could overturn the result, potentially changing the touchdown to a safety and final score to 10 to 15. The controversy centers on a kickoff play near the goal line and a fourth quarter ruling that allowed a Malvern touchdown. Coach Dale Dyke’s team faced injuries and substitutions but held the lead late. The Orioles host Rendolph in their next game Friday at home.
August liquor sales in Mills County show a modest rise from July, with Glenwood and Avoca stores contributing to a total about $188 higher than July. The August figure remains roughly $400 below August 1948, while overall sales reflect hot dry days influencing consumption.
In district court Judge Charles Roe sentences Raymond Briggs to 30 days in county jail with 10 months parole for leaving the scene of an accident that killed John Morgan in Malvern last spring. The earlier issue misstated a guilty plea to manslaughter.
Mrs Esther Nelson of Malvern outlined accident prevention and first aid before rural teachers at Glenrod court house Saturday. H A Raymond of Cedar Rapids spoke on school heating and ventilation, Capitola Greteman of Carroll on organizing rural teachers for instruction. The course will include three monthly sessions with school visits and a final program showing outcomes.
Herbert Bean of Council Bluffs is jailed on a larceny charge after Sheriff W. B. DeMoss arrested him last week. A tire and wheel matching the stolen item from George Durkee of Pacific Junction was found in Bean's possession. A hearing is set for this morning.
District court continued sessions this week with a possible close by Friday or Saturday. A jury was dismissed after Tuesday morning to reconvene Wednesday. Judgments were granted to Farmers Mutual Hair Insurance Co. against Lowell Patrick and John Walker. Divorces were granted to Amos and Opal Blackledge, Frank and Allie Sargent, Dewayne and Dora Claiborne, and W. E. and Rose Jacobs.
A dated license list shows young adults and couples from Ashland Alvo Stella Henderson and local towns obtaining licenses in mid September. Entrants include Harold Kellogg 21 and Coretta Reuter 18 Alvo with Sep 15. Raymond Gain 36 Traverse City and Elsie Bierman 26 Minola with Sep 16. Willard Farrington 23 and Genevieve Strong 16 Henderson with Sep 18. Phillip Hofman 35 Brazil Ind and Olive Hagen 18 Stella Neb with Sep 18.
Nearly 50 relatives gathered Sunday at the N. W. Wilhelm home near Macedonia for the Wilhelm reunion. A bountiful basket dinner was served. Entertainment consisted of visiting and music. Watermelon and ice cream followed. Five new members joined in the past year: three births and two marriages. Many Wilhelms and relatives listed from nearby towns attended.
Two Omaha teams clashed for the Malvern 1939 softball title with Golden Spikes defeating Omaha Country Club 17 to 1 for the championship and 65 dollars prize money. The event drew modest crowds as ten games were staged, with Van Averys beating Augustanas 6 to 4 in a long 10 inning affair. Local clubs Thurman and Oilers posted pitched wins in close games, while Milligan County’s Plattville loss to the Country Club trimmed the field.
Officials announce an extension on the resealing time limit due to delays in receiving forms. Borrowers filing requests by October 1 have until November 1 to finish storage structure contractions and loan documents. A AAA recount on the 1940 farm plan for wheat notes excess wheat acreage will be classified as wheat if planted beyond allotment, with rye mixtures needing at least 25 percent rye.
McFalls returned this week from a trip in Oklo where they visited sister of Mrs Sherman Jonen and Mrs Mary Blu bricker in Helleway. They also stopped at Cen nerburg Ubyy to see flour Reynvide and Camily. Mr Hoy. uolda was born here and lived heyy for several years. AU Plymouth, C. the McFulls visited Min MeFully at their home place. The house has stood 100 years and the leavels show wear. Mr and Mrs Dwight Morrie of ludlanele were wek vad gusale of Mr and Mrs BW Malpere.
Malvern households are asked to list rooms or apartments to rent to a crew of about 100 workers from the Standard Oil pipe line project. The Community Club is helping locate accommodations as crews will soon operate in Shenandoah vicinity and reach Malvern. Call The Leader office at No. 100 today with available spaces.
Excitement filled the Sunday meet at the fair grounds as riders contested tourist races balloon busting and time trials. Winners included Reppart Saux City Larson Onisha Hanson Corneil Bluffs Teeppart Tibbing Tibbin and Robbins among others. over fifty motorcycles attended with full classes and a roadster duel closing the show.
Fifteen Malvern area youths plan college study this fall choosing mostly Iowa and Nebraska schools. Notable destinations include the University of Iowa for pharmacy, languages, and pre law with several students from the area, plus Iowa State College for mechanical engineering and Doane College for liberal arts. Other names include Lincoln Marybeth Nelson and Ed Wearin from Leland Stanford University among the diverse list of colleges and programs.
George T. Livingston district manager for the National Refining Co was transferred to Pulls City Nebraska last week He and wife moved after three years in the territory The family joined local units of the American Legion and Auxiliary at church They left for their new home Tuesday morning National Refining Cyban combined the intervised Red Oak divisions with Dale Puy of Red Oak in charge.
The Iowa Dairy Industry Commission announces a milk drive opening Sept 28 to raise daily consumption among families. The plan includes newspaper ads and bottle collars, with guidance for households to order at least a quart per day and a pint per child, plus posters for stores and signs for restaurants. A parallel butter campaign will promote flavor and health value.
Yellowstone Park pictures were shown at Mulvert Rotary by W A Caldwell who recently returned. The rehab meeting will be held Thursday at noon with Montague of Rotary International attending along with Shonke Studeler and other guests from Chappell Kearney Woodward West Lugech and Cheney.
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Temperatures ran to near 10M amid one of the hottest periods, then cooled as nights dropped. Diurnal variation reached as much as 40 degrees between day and night. No rain fell through the week, and data notes include scattered readings from Thursday to Wednesday with inconsistencies in the record.
A county meeting examined the 1940 farm program with focus on wheat acreage, soil conservation, and cash payments. Secretary Henry A. Wallace outlined aims to balance production with demand, safeguard farmers interests, and boost soil fertility. Provisions include payments of 18 to 22 cents per bushel for wheat, up to 20 dollars per farm for program participation, and incentives for tree planting and forest cover.
Slarmned spectators near the school house heard a crash when three cars collided at Main street corner. Jick Wilson driving south to a Verroinline coupe began a left turn as the crash occurred. Bad Chirk drove north in a WL sedan followed by a pickup. All drivers and several occupants were injured. Disorderly traffic notes followed. a Tuesday court appearance was tentatively set but later postponed.
Fragmented notice announces season tickets for football with references to purchase, seating options, and contact details. The readable segments suggest a university or program offering season access and pricing guidance. Names, dates, or locations are not clearly readable in the surviving text.
Mills County ministers received annual appointments as the Iowa Des Moines conference concluded at Turlington. Primary changes moved Rev. Claude A. Calkins from Malvern to Pleasantville Eden and Rev. Stroud from Realdeld to Malvern. several transfers followed. Calkins, active in community work, leaves a strong boy scout troop and refined facilities at the local church. A farewell party is planned for Rev and Mrs Calkins.
Mills county coroner Frank H. Raynor of Glenwood was freed Wednesday on $10,000 bond after a preliminary hearing in Council Bluffs on a manslaughter charge from an accident that killed Mr and Mrs Edward Brewer and their daughter Shirley near Commod Bluff. The bond, sworn by surety Lawrence G. Rodman, was approved by the county clerk and Raynor was moved from Edmundson hospital. Funeral services for the Brew er Huntly were held Friday at Salon Evangelical Church.
Obscure text reports the death of an individual with unclear identifiers in Glenwood and nearby locations. The fragmentary lines mention county, residence, and scattered names, rendering the full context uncertain.
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