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Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

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Council Establishes a Coming Homecoming Award

Senior High Student Council held a regular session with President Bill Ansorge presiding. Scott Ross, junior high council president, attended as a guest. A homecoming parade first place prize plaque was shown and plans to engrave winners annually were discussed. Colloquium plans for Christmas vacation were reviewed and Christmas decorations were assigned to clubs. Absence limits under the constitutional provision were restated.

Senior High Student Council Bill Ansorge Scott Ross Junior High Council

What Theyre Doing In The Classrooms

Miss Martha Kuebler teaches language classes through holiday projects translating Christmas songs. Latin and German classes translate carols, watch Rhine slide films, and study Christmas customs via Germany tapes and a monthly newspaper. In Benny Aknes' speech class students have completed 15 minute interpreti ve recitals on varied topics from death to love, war to turtles. Three 10 minute drama cuttings will showcase characters from plays for the unit.

Martha Kuebler Germany Benny Aknes Edith Luense Marian Everett Margaret Nelson Marjorie Frank Esther Dempster

Carnival funds promote club activities at annual BARK carnival

The 1962 BARK carnival receipts totaled 849.52 with 619.96 from booths and 229.56 by the BARK staff. Clubs will use funds to support activities while BARK finances the year. Royalty were Pat Luense and Ralph Goodman as king and queen with Carol Granquist and Tom Strub as prince and princess. Arrangements were led by Pat Luense and Margaret Schultz, with Harold Martin as advisor.

Pat Luense Ralph Goodman Carol Granquist Tom Strub BARK Margaret Schultz Harold Martin

140 Young Musicians Concert by Cadet and Junior Bands

The Cadet Band of 70 players from Le Mars and Merrill in grades five and six, directed by Mr. Charles Mahaffey, and the Junior Band of 70 seventh and eighth graders from Merrill and Le Mars, directed by Mr. Joe Brice, will perform at Central Auditorium on Wednesday December 18 at 8 p.m. No admission. Roger Wendt will play Mozart Concerto No. 3 with piano. Public invited.

Central Auditorium le Mars and Merrill Charles Mahaffey Roger Wendt Merrill and le Mars Joe Brice

LCHS Vocal Department to Appear on KTIV Show

The Vocal Department of LCHS will perform on Don Stone's KTIV program Sounds of Music on Friday December 15 at 4 35 p m The half hour program directed by Val Moeller and Jacque Frerichs will feature Chorus A cappella and Girls Glee Club Friends and patrons are invited to tune in.

LCHS Don Stone KTIV Sounds of Music Val Moeller Jacqueline Frerichs

Canine Comments Published by Le Mars Community High School

Weekly canine column published in Le Mars Daily Sentinel’s Monday issue, produced by the Le Mars Community High School journalism class. Credits include editor, advisor, photographer, reporters, and staff members.

Echoo le Mars Community High School le Mara Towa le Mars Daily Sentinel Ceeeseemesieenenang Arden Schoep Harris “Mammen F. A. Landreth Judi Lenox Pam Parkinson Susan Ostlund Gretchen Huuff

Clark Pupils Know Christmas is Near

Teachers at Clark note Christmas is approaching as students complete homework projects and prepare assignments. First graders learn telling time and coin values while health and safety topics are covered. Fourth graders present book-week reports and second graders study motion.

Clark Carol Wolfswinkel Marilyn Kilzer Middle West

Snow Ball A Pre Vacation Christmas Dance December 22

The annual Snow Ball, a pre vacation dance, is set for Friday December 22. Eight days remain until Christmas break though some may think it’s already begun. Mid quarter deficiency letters will be mailed this week. A PTA night scene features Dad, son, teacher and principal in a home setting.

B. T Fellows PTA

Preview of Progress Stimulates Students by General Motors

Mr. Jim Cook and Mr. Bob Allan of General Motors presented the Preview of Progress program to senior high students on Thursday. The live show highlighted science and engineering’s role in daily life and outlined career opportunities, featuring a sunmobile, gas turbine, self-spinning suitcase, microwaves, and fast rubber production.

Jim Cook Bob Allan General Motors Company Prgram General Motors Cook Allan

Seventh Eighth Split Doubleheader Gehlen Wins Opener

The seventh grade team coached by Mr. Gerald Brock beat Gehlen 29 24 in the season opener as part of a doubleheader with Gehlen Le Mars eighth graders. Curtis Bryant led scorers with 15, while J Kurth for Gehlen had 14.

Gerald Brock Gehlen Gehlen-Le Mars C. Bryant C. Strathman J. Pearson D. Crayne J. Bowers Brock Curtis Bryant J. Kurth Cherokee

Faculty Adopts Mid-Quarter Progress Report Form

At a junior and senior high faculty meeting Principal Vance Stead proposed a new mid-quarter deficiency notice titled Special Progress Report. The form records date student name subject and teacher, with checks for failing work or needing improvement plus eleven applicable items. It includes space for personal remarks, a conference invitation, and instructions for parents to bring the report to a meeting via the principal’s office.

Vance Stead

Freshmen Basketball Week for LCHS

Le Mars Freshmen posted a 2-1 week under Coach Ed Downing starting with a 32-24 win over Sioux City East on December 2. Bob Lenox led with nine, Tom Strub eight. frosh defeated South Sioux City 47-36 with Lenox 16 points, Magzvinsky and Strub ten each. fell to Woodrow Wilson 33-32 as Strub and Buhman had eight each. Next game at Cherokee Monday.

LCHS Downing Sioux City East Fresh Frosh South Sioux City le Mars Bob Lenox Norman Magzvinsky Tom Strub Lchs Frosh Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Sioux City Bruce Buhman Bob Pearson Cherokee

Jim Johnson from Daytona Beach Returns as Senior at LCHS

Jim Johnson, a senior from Daytona Beach, has returned to Le Mars High School after spending his first five years here. He majors in English and science related subjects, plays tennis and basketball, works at Le Mars Fruit and Grocery, and plans to attend college though his career path is undecided. His family includes Elmer Johnson, an insurance salesman, and an older sister employed at the courthouse.

Jim le Mars le Mars ‘Fruit and Grocery LCHS Daytona Beach High School Elmer Johnson

Merrill Seventh Wins Season Opener 54 9

Merrill seventh graders under Coach Dennis Frerichs opened the season with a 54 to 9 victory over Westfield. The halftime score was 30 7, Merrill led strongly, and in the second half held Westfield to two free throws while Merrill added 24 points. Jim Strub led with 16 and Phil Strub had 14. Other starters contributed to the win.

Dennis Frerichs Merrill Westfield Merrill Gym Merrill Boys Jim Strub Phil Strub Frerichs

Judy and Deanna Entertain For Retarded Children

Judy Ransom junior and Deanna Wilson entertained at the Plymouth County Association for Retarded Children's meeting held in the high school activity room. A girls quartet canceled due to illness. Judy sang O Holy Night and Im Dreaming of a White Christmas and led the community sing as part of the evening program.

Judy Ransom Plymouth County Association For Retarded Children Judy Deanna Wilson

Merrill Players Named in Lineup With Several Allies

Carl Durr, Rod La Bahn, and Tim Von Tersch anchor the roster with other Merrill players seeing action including Louise Holtz, Rich Kruger, Jim Mattey, Gary Pelton, Gary Nussbaum, Loren Herrington, Franklin Hyles, Tom Mertes, and Dave Rush.

Carl Durr Rod la Bahn Tim von Tersch Merrill Louise Holtz Rich Kruger Jim Mattey Gary Pelton Gary Nussbaum Loren Herrington Franklin Hyles Tom Mertes Dave Rush

Betty Crocker Search for Tomorrow Homemaker tests held

Thirty five senior girls took the Betty Crocker Search for Tomorrow's Homemaker tests Tuesday December 5. The top scorer in each school advances to the state competition with a chance at a $5000 scholarship for the state Homemaker of Tomorrow. Read list names of participants including Betty Anderson Mary Ann Anderson Mildred Carstensen Janet Harms Jean Harms Sharon Jahde Mary Kissing er Geraldine Klemme Wanda Mammen Cathy Ohm Linda Pecks Phylis Plueger Janice Tam men Janice Wills Nancy Wenger Carol Boetger Shelda Cram Pat Detloff Janice Dreeszen Ruth Ewers Judy Figg Rosemary Kock Gloria Lang Shirley Newell Carol Pecks Jane Rigdon Esther Schultz Paula Schelin Barbara Singer Sally Wensel Judy Ives Diane Buss Mary Fran Ketleson Mary Lou Schultz Marilyn Schneider Sandy Schenkelberg.

Betty Crocker Mills Betty A ‘Morrow Betty Anderson Mary Ann: Anderson Mildred Carstensen Janet Harms Jean Harms Sharon Jahde Kissinger Geraldine Klemme Wanda Mammen Cathy Ohm Linda Pecks Phylis Plueger Janice Tammen Janice Wills Nancy Wenger Carol Boetger Shelda Cram Pat Detloff Janice Dreeszen Ruth E

World Clothing Week drives student service across area

EXCHANGES M O C High students join World Clothing Fund World Clothing Week collecting used clothes for U S and overseas. Carroll High FHA hosts a Daddy Date chili supper prepared by girls for their dads. Leeds hosts first inter city student council conference in November at East High. Sheldon High reports King and I success a cooperative arts venture. Gehlen High Le Mars vocal group to present Messiah numbers on Sunday December 17.

M-O.-C. High World Clothing Fund U. S Carroll High FHA Leeds High East High

American boy’s political dream blocked by teacher

A fragmented note contends a boy might become a successful American politician unless a teacher, Miss Harriott, ruins him by teaching that there are two sides to every question. The text also includes a misquoted line about distance to Tipperanus.

B. T Ihy Tor

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