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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
8
A brief note credits Christensen and Maurice for arranging a readers’ photo feature. Lawrence Gysenwartz Nielsen is highlighted this year and his picture appears in the ace as a sign of appreciation.
Marcia Kinnick reflects on Christmas as more than lights and gifts, emphasizing the birth of Jesus and God’s love. The piece notes town decorations, shopping rushes, family moments, caroling, and renewed hope for the New Year, ending with a Christian acrostic tribute.
The high school will undergo a new appearance with changes in seating and storage. The Board of Education approved improvements in April and orders for tables lockers and chairs were placed. Lockers arrived mid spring and chairs and tables are ready for use. The renovation will occur during the Christmas vacation with several days needed for installation. Some old desks may be purchased at a sale Friday and Saturday December 30 and 31 for 25 cents to help move the old seating.
The Bayard Redettes traveled to Lake City Saturday night and lost both games to the Eaglettes 83 to 36. Rhonda Bucklin led the Redettes with 15 points while McClellan and Bucklin led rebounds as Lake City showed height and experience from last year’s state tournament.
The senior class is busy with fundraisers to support a trip to Chicago. They sponsor Friday candy sales and promote four colored ink pen sets for $1 at home basketball games. In the new year they plan to sell Bayard News subscriptions.
Glory and anticipation fill BHS as December 22 ends the year with class parties, gifts, a basketball challenge by the senior boys, a small sponsor program after lunch, and a screening of The Mouse That Roared. Students finish at 2:30 with holiday wishes and the start of a long break.
Bayard high school vocal department plans a December 22 caroling evening led by Miss Shirley Stewart. After touring local sidewalks the group will go to Dennis Eddy's home for refreshments funded by the girls and pop money from the boys. Mrs Eddy provided the venue.
Students are assigned a designated canvassing area and will earn a sizable profit on each sale. For renewals or new subscriptions to the Bayard News, contact a senior class member who will ensure service.
The Bayard News calendar lists December 22 early dismissal, December 27 28 basketball at Coon Rapids, January 3 classes resume with a 3 pm assembly, January 6 and 7 basketball games. Also notes a Christmas tournament support message and a local “Did You Know” story about Bayard High School mice audience at a concert night.
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