Valley High School initiates 15 into National Honor Society
Initiation held October 23 at the Carman Swenson home near Clermont. New members Bert Henderson Roger Howard Doris Meinhard Robert Swenson Barbara Anderson Sandra Bilden Merlin Chapman Judy Durr Kathryn Knudtson Joyce Larson Judy Larson Margaret Medberry John Nelson Glenda Wede Patricia Wilson. Helen Burger opened with a Bible verse. The Spirit of the Torch, Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service were presented by Mary K Swenson, Helen Burger, Eller Kneeland, Rebecca Larson and Marilyn Guyer. Mrs. Moore outlined aims. members pledged and received pins and certificates. Kathryn Knudtson elected secretary. Doris Meinhard treasurer. Helen Burger vice president. Mary K Swenson presided over a brief business meeting. The pledge centers on character, leadership, wisdom and service. Membership requires junior or senior status, 90 percent average, and two extracurricular awards, plus faculty approval. Refreshments and games followed.
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National Honor Society of
Valley High School
Carman Swenson
Clermont
Bert Henderson
Roger Howard
Doris Meinhard
Robert Swenson
Barbara Anderson
Sandra Bilden
Merlin Chapman
Judy Durr
Kathryn Knudtson
Joyce Larson
Judy Larson
Margaret Medberry
John Nelson
Glenda Wede
Patricia Wilson
Helen Burger
Mary K Swenson
Eller Kneeland
Rebecca Larson
Marilyn Guyer
M. H. Moore
United States
Valley High Honor Society
Mary K. Swenson
Moore
Valley High News Highlights From Early November
The school marks completion of one fourth of the year on November 1 as nine weeks tests end and report cards arrive on November 6. A senior biology field trip groups study oaks and maples behind the school to tag specimens for spring relocation. A stage play set in a girls boarding house in New York City is planned for November 8 with a 21 girl and nine boy cast, amid new scenery and flats built by juniors. The band room tour of the new building showcases soundproof rooms and a glassed west wall over the hills. Leo Grether directs bands and private lessons. Valley High unveils a popcorn machine trial during a Valley-St. Marys football game, with limited supplies, expected to boost future event profits. Students subscribe to magazines across classes, including Science World, American Observer, Practical English, and Today's Secretary, supporting current events, reading, vocabulary, and secretarial skills. A good grooming contest continues with weekly winners Judy Nims and Nicky Baumgartner. The inquiring reporter gathers student opinions on Valley High, highlighting praise for the gym, lunch room, atmosphere, and class diversity. comments favor the spacious, unified school experience with Elgin.
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New York City
Clermont
Elgin
Howard Sible
Leo Grether
Junior Mission Band Plans Halloween Party In Church Parlors
The Junior Mission Band met in the church parlors last Sunday and planned a Halloween party. Linda White and Virgil Bonjour are named new stamp captains. Dick Everitt and Jim Rinkert serve as football captains for the reading department. Kenny Beiderman and Jimmy Wilker are ushers. Mr and Mrs Oscar Lamphier are visiting in Vinton with daughter Mrs Malani Barnes and family. The Eder party from Oelwein spent the weekend in Volga with Lester Chase and Pete Eder. Mrs Orville Bonjour visited Moser home in Garber last Thursday. The Zuerchers drove to Manchester to visit Mrs Benny Zuercher and new son. Mrs Ray Klingman visits Rochester hospital with husband. Mrs Fred Inkert returns home after Des Moines hospital treatments.
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Jat
Linda White
Virgil Bonjour
Dick Everitt
Jim Rinkert
Reading
Kenny Beiderman
Jimmy ‘Wilker
Oscar Lamphier
Vinton
Malani Barnes
Michael Eder
Gary
Oelwein
Volga
Lester Chase
Pete Eder
Orville Bonjour
Moser
Garber
Lou Zuercher
Manchester
Benny Zuercher
New Son
Ray Klingman
Rochester
Wagner reunion totals 580 years among Anita kin
The Wagner family gathering in Anita included seven members aged 75 to 91. Oldest Chet nears 91, youngest Mrs. Florence Bangham is 75, and one brother Harry, aged 82, was absent. Meanwhile damage at Dana stems from cut wires disabling St. John's Lutheran church, repaired before Sunday services.
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Wagner
Anita
Chet
Florence Bangham
Harry
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dana
Peppermint or Lemon Sweets Pair With Tea
Serve sticks of peppermint or lemon candy with cups of steaming tea. Guests stir, sweeten, and flavor their tea all at once and no spoons to wash. Peppermint or molasses picks are wonderful with hot cocoa.
Can't Resist a Woman's Conquest, Esme Wing Field
A quotation from Esme Wing Field of Stratford extols a woman's determined charm as irresistible to any man, asserting no man is immune to her pursuit. The line reflects a forthright social remark on romantic boldness and gendered dynamics.
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Esme Wingfield-Stratford
Protect Eyes Prem Seip From Shampoo Incident
Preserve eye safety guidance by smearing petroleum jelly around the eye area before shampooing to prevent soap irritation. The tip emphasizes creating a protective barrier and minimizes the chance of soap irritation during washing.
Keeping Exes Eggs Stored Properly in Fridge
Keep eggs with the large ends up to center the yolk and store them in a covered container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent odor transfer.
Lignite consumption set to double in coming years
The country currently consumes about three million tons of lignite annually and experts expect demand to double within a few years amid rising energy needs and planned expansions in mining and power generation.
First Spires Rise on Churches Through Medieval Era
Churches gained spires as four sided roofs with slight elevations evolved. They lengthened gradually and became more ornate, reaching peak development in the Middle Ages.
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David Blockhus
Pam Clothier
David Lamborn
Karol Hyde
Dorothy Schaer
Putz
Your Choice Beef Company
Mile South
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West Union
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John Tillotson
Elgin, Iowa
Fauser Oil Company
Elgin Dial
Susnree
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At-Prion
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Fred. T. Cline Motor CO
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