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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
5
Mills County lumber dealers report a boom as more than 259 corn cribs are planned this fall due to grain price uncertainty amid the European war. Farmers reseal 1938 corn instead of government storage, boosting demand for lumber and triggering a brief local shortage before deliveries normalize.
A WPA project sponsored by Mills County Fair Association and funded by Malvern Community Club terminated Friday after funding ran out. About 20 workers rebuilt west barns, erected bleachers, grandstand, fences, and toilets, planted over 70 acres, and improved drainage and erosion. Further work awaits matching funds or new sponsors.
The Henderson community mourns the death of Mrs. W. B. Wheeler at Clarkson hospital in Omaha. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Henderson with burial in Council Bluffs. Mrs. Wheeler had lived in Henderson for years, helping in the family drug store and leaving many friends.
Charles Gipe of Strahan was badly burned last Thursday when gasoline used to tin a tractor tank spilled on a hot exhaust pipe and ignited. His helper Roy Bradstull helped fight the blaze as the stubble field caught fire. Gipe discovered his burns after the fire ended. his trousers, shoe strings, and eyelashes were burned. Dr Kerridge treated him and noted gradual healing.
A historical notice from Hanover of Henderson announces the sale of land at 77 dollars per acre. The parcel totals 139 acres and is linked to Mr. Sewers and Falkland holdings, marking a noted first record in this area.
The county courthouse will be open for business on Saturday afternoons after a three month period of Saturday noon closure. The change took effect last Saturday and is expected to continue through winter.
The county treasurer announces penalties will begin October 1 for unpaid taxes and warns residents still owing to pay within the next few days to avoid extra charges.
The district court adjourned until the next term after a jury trial in the September term. The case of Fitet Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago versus A H Beebee settled in favor of the defendant after jurors deliberated for over 15 hours, breaking for noon and not reaching a verdict until late morning.
Mills county high schools enter the county ball tournament sponsored by the School Masters club. Games start this afternoon at Bass Memorial Field in Emerson Hastings. The Emerson Strahan winner advances to the finals on Saturday at 2 p m with the victor advancing to the district tournament October 6 and 7.
Malvern Boy Scouts honored their scout master Rev C A Calkins Thursday evening with a pot luck supper in the Community building. About 70 attended and heard a candle lighting investiture by Troop 84, with the 12 points of the Scout Law demonstrated. Mrs R W Mansfield and fathers spoke, praising Rev Calkins work, while a gift was presented to the Calkinses by Bud and Rev Calkins.
The Southwest Iowa Pioneers' association will hold its 1989 annual reunion in Shenandoah on October 6. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and a full program will continue through the evening.
Construction began last week in Malvern as White Eagle Oil Co. broke ground for a new super service station on the lot north of the Robert Boehner residence. The existing station two blocks north will be removed when the overhead center area is converted. A six man crew is on the project.
Malvern blanks Randolph 34 to 0 as six man teams clash on the fair grounds. Johnson starts the scoring, Knight and Robinson add touchdowns, and a late safety seals the shutout with Malvern's backups preserving the win. Randolph offered little resistance.
Dr Henry Dale White will preach his final sermon at Malvern Presbyterian Church this Sunday before joining Dundee Presbyterian Church as assistant pastor. He has led Malvern for ten years, taught at Omaha Theological Institute, and remains a noted speaker beloved by parishioners. The service marks Malvern’s universal communion observance with other churches as Jesus words “and He took the cup and gave thanks” form the sermon text. Dundee bulletin notes White’s years as a missionary in Siam and his mission zeal, which, along with his devotion to youth, will aid his new ministry.
Arthur Trively purchased the Harry Wilson Produce Station on Tuesday and took possession at once. Mr. Wilson is now employed at the county soil conservator office.
Representatives from Cowale Fur Co of Dea Moines will display latest fur creations for the season at the Tennant Shop today. A Gossard Co representative will present new modes next Wednesday. A cordial invitation extends to all in the territory to attend.
Malvernians endure a cool spell as temperatures dip after a hot stretch. Rain attempts on Saturday and Monday yielded minimal moisture with only a trace to 0.1 inch. If rain fails before Sunday, the month risks a record low rainfall while daily highs and lows show a variable pattern through Thursday to Tuesday.
Harry and Frank Hilton announce a dispersion sale on November 3 at the Piper sale barn featuring 65 head of cattle including 17 cows, 4 bulls, 22 calves, and 12 heifers. The herd, built over four decades from Sterefords, was sired by Shorty Domino and Maples Ranchard 23rd. Poor pasture forces the move.
An inspection tour of corn test plots in Mills county is scheduled for Friday. Key stops include C. E. Williams farm four miles north of Tabor on U S highway 276 and Geo Douglas farm two miles west of Emerson on Highway 34. Fifty hybrids and four open pollinated varieties are planted in five replications, with Douglas plots open 9 am to noon and Williams plots 2 pm to 5 pm. Visitors are also invited to stop at W E Agan farm near Glenwood to inspect about 46 hybrids and a four fertilizer test.
Strahan High School's baseball team overwhelmed Hastings with a 23-6 victory. In a wild second inning all nine Strahan batters scored two runs each while Strahan racked up 26 hits and 26 stolen bases as the pitcher struggled.
Three Malvern families will relocate to new residences by October first. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs O S Davis moved into the apartment above their store in the building they recently bought. The Davis family’s former house will be occupied by the Joseph Hansen family while the A B Platt family moves into the Hanges home, recently purchased by Mr Platt.
Three Purple Heart medals will be awarded Sunday afternoon at 3 p m on the new Griswold high school athletic field. Ralph A. Archer Guy Dalt and Dalj Davila of the testblu fentry in World War I will receive the honors. Major General W A Tipley of Coun ea Bluse will present the awards.
Mills county farmers and wives begin selecting township officers for the AAA organization. Township meetings will set dates and places, with county elections to follow. First year wives of producers invited to participate. More parity payments arrive with 160 checks totaling 15,061, bringing corn and wheat parity to about 81,000 across 1,769 payments.
Dr and Mrs J W Baer and Mr and Mrs FL R Chantey returned Tuesday from a motor trip through the west They toured Yellowstone Park and called on J R McClymond and the WPD Wilsons at Edgar Mont On the way back through South Dakota they stayed one night in Vermillion and met Mr and Mrs Clifford Wynna former Malvern residents who had bought the local theater The trip's only bad weather was the final day with several hours of snow making driving unpleasant
Charles Johnson, Malvern High School quarterback, will miss practice this week after sustaining a left wrist fracture during Monday workouts. Doctors expect he can return to play after one to two weeks of rest.
A Methodist Circle hosted a farewell for Rev and Mrs Calkins after five years as Malvern pastors. Joyd Short led games and singing. Rev Gletth W South praised their cooperation with other churches. A lavender yellow friendship quilt with 210 embroidered names was presented. The couple depart to Plocquantville after luncheon in the League room.
Malvern Methodists prepare for the arrival of Rev. Ivan R. Stroud and his wife Mrs. Stroud and son Robert. Stroud will deliver his first sermon on Sunday at the church following a basket supper and reception. He comes from Redfield after five years there and has prior pastorates in Farragut and the Red Oak circuit. Robert enters the sophomore class at Malvern High School this week.
Dog breeders will view Poland China boars of outstanding bloodlines Friday Oct 18 as C A Wight holds his 4th annual sale at Henderson in the Hendrix building starting at 1 p m. He offers 40 spotted and spring boars sired by Edward Burgon and Master Improver from noted pork lineages. Burgon attracted attention at Mills County fair with a 1000-bulk pen. Wight has developed a productive Henderson farm herd. sale overseen by J A Tulcott, W H Cramer and Chas Naylor.
Members of the Fairview Country Club competed in the annual intra club tournament last week with six flights formed after qualifying scores. The event continues this week until the club championship is decided, with the fleet flight winner claiming the trophy.
The county issued statistical reports on welfare payments for August with an average of 19.78 per recipient for 297 aged persons totaling 6876 dollars. Four blind residents received aid averaging 24.25 dollars to total 87 dollars. Sixty nine names appear on the relief list for the month.
A 110-man crew arrived in Mills county this week for Standard Oil Company’s pipeline project. Construction details include route prep, welding in three passes, and testing under high pressure. The line runs from Kansas City to Council Bluffs, with capacity up to 45 000 barrels daily.
Malvern Hotariang will hear Leon F. Montagne this noon as the service representative of Rotary International visits the club. The meeting will be held at the Walter Aistrops home at 12 o clock today.
Lawrence Fickel of Wesley Chapel vicinity pledges Alpha Tau Omega at Simpson College. The groomed pledge joins the fraternity as part of the campus social Greek life this week.
Forester School district No 2 authorizes 9100 in bonds to build a new school house. Election last Friday drew 44 voters. 1 15 line carried. WPA project expected delays as construction waits for WPA clearance. New building to stand four miles from Highway 34 on tidy land with two rooms and basic facilities.
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