Valley Students Win Multiple Firsts at Corner Science Fair
Luann Bowen reports Valley students dominated the Corner Conference Science Fair held March 22 at Far Ragut. Across four divisions, two first place and three second place awards per division were earned, with NV garnering six Superior and eight Excellent ratings along with several Honorable Mentions. Special awards went to Walter Angus for Mosquitos Investigating the Extent of Disease Carriers and others for notable projects on physics, water filtering, aeroembolism, yeast carbon dioxide production, and human reaction time.
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Farragut
Fvo
Walter Angus
Randy Hurt
Ence
Linda Costello
Gary Smith
Jo- Ann Kudron
Debbie Sandquist
Ann Phillips
Booster Club and School Track Meet Schedule Note
NN Weekly Bulletin lists events from April including Booster Club meeting April 1, Track Dual South Page April 1, Tri State Relays April 8, 4 H Jamboree April 5, Spelling Bee at Glenwood Jr High School April 5 7 40 p m, Cardinal Relays at Clarinda April 6, Glenwood Dual High School Jy High April 8 9 Good Friday no school
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Booster Club
Spelling Bee
Glenwood Jr
Cardinal
Clarinda
Glenwood
Jy. High
Bluejays Band Concert Impresses Small Town Audience
The Bluejays from Town Western Community College at Clarinda directed by Nelson Crowe performed a band concert on Thursday March 26. The 25 member ensemble included former NV student Denise Hendrix. They played Broadway tunes including Slaughter on 10th Avenue with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Delbert Smith and were thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Connie Good
Bluejays
Clarinda
Nelson Crowe
Denise Hendrix
Broadway
Slaughter
10Th Avendé
Willy
Delbert Smith
Notice postpones NN news stories to next week's issue
Space constraints force several NN news items to be held for the next edition. Readers are advised to expect these postponed stories in the following week’s paper.
Senior of the Week Mike Jensen Profile
Mike Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen, Emerson, is named Senior of the Week. Born June 26, 1953, he pursues senior math physics government economics English literature and P E. He favors blue 69 Mercury theme tunes from the Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape John Wayne Watching sports and the saying Get off my back. His advice to future students is Be friendly and don’t let things worry you. He plans to attend college somewhere and make a lot of money.
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Mike Jensen
Chris Jensen
Emerson
Tiune
Tor
Mike
Blue
Mercury
John Wayne
Anyone for a Lightbulb with NHS fund drive
Phylis Struble notes that the Nishna Valley National Honor Society plans to raise funds by selling lightbulbs and batteries to support projects and upcoming events. They anticipate installing new members and probationaries and may attend a Des Moines legislature session to learn about state government.
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Nishna Valley
National Honor. Society
National Honor Society
NHS
Des Moines
Biology Classes in Special Study
Two high school biology classes begin an independent study of invertebrates under Mr. Morgan. Students select team leaders and are split into equal groups to progress at their own pace with labs as ready. They have studied sponges and cnidarians and worms, with four groups remaining. Cooperation and a desire to learn are emphasized.
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Morgan
Nishna Valley Jr Senior Prom and Banquet Date Set
The Nishna Valley juniors announce the prom and banquet set for April 23 at the Gold Crown Inn in Red Oak. Serving begins at 7 p.m. with a dance to follow, promising an evening of fun and excitement seniors won’t forget.
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Nishna Valley
Spring Fever Epidemic Report Sparks Daydream Tales
A whimsical item by Carol Perkins describes an annual “Spring Fever” sweeping the country starting March 20. The illness triggers long daydreams and wandering thoughts as victims wait for recovery, with no scare intent but a lighthearted take on seasonal mood.
NN Lunch Menu Apr 5 6 7 Dinner Line
The menu lists meals for April 5 to 7 with items like pizzaburger corn yellow cake milk beef noodles mashed potatoes cabbage salad apricots peanut butter sandwich juice baked beans fruit roll rolls bread butter ham salad sandwich celery salad cookie and more, reflecting a school lunch schedule.
National Honor Society Induction Planned in UN Cafetorium
By Bianka Curtis April 15 the National Honor Society will hold its induction ceremony in the UN cafetorium. Sophomores voted into the organization by the faculty will become probationary members and must keep their grades at B or above. The juniors will become full members with refreshments served after the service.
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Bianka Curtis
National Honor Society
Four-H club meets at Keith Barber home March fifteenth
Diane Shaw reports Silven Creek-Go-Getters 4-H held a regular meeting at Keith Barber's house on March 15 with 11 members and 2 leaders. Roll call named a livestock breed. They reviewed their money making project, planned record books, and members learned assembly and entry. Three educational talks were given by Steve Beattie on crossbreeding beef and dairy, Glen Dickersbach on importing livestock, and Keith Barber on the Law of Averages. Mrs Barber served lunch.
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Silven Creek
Glen Dickersbach
Keith Barber
Cheerleading Tryouts For 1971 72 School Year
Girls in grades 4 through 11 voted March 25 to select ten cheerleaders after tryouts. Each candidate performed a single cheer and a group cheer with tumbling elements. Inductees announced at the athletic banquet include Barb Rucker Connie Edie Marty Gravett Mary Steiner Vel Hudson Margo Fender Julie McMullen Kathy Boon Beth McKern Teresa Richards.
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Joleen
Barb Rucker
Connie Edie
Marty Gravett
Mary Steiner
Vel Hudson
Margo Fender
Julie McMullen
Kathy ‘Boon
Beth McKern
Teresa Richards
Busy Bees 4H Club Meets At Irvin Home
The Busy Bees 4H club met at Arlene Irvin’s home with 12 members and 3 leaders. President Harvy Hillyer led the session with roll call and small talks on new foods, clothing trends, and demonstrations by De Anna Fritz, Arlene Irvin, and others.
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Arlene Irvin
Luann, Bowen
Carol Bowen
Harvy Hillyer
Deanna Fritz
Harve Hillyer
Hastings Jr. Feeders March Meeting at Dolan Home
Hastings Jr. Feeders held its March gathering at Robert Dolan’s home with 10 members and 2 leaders in attendance. Jim Williamson led the business meeting. Bruce Bryant spoke on Livestock Breeds and Their Origin, Robert Dolan on animal registration, Steven Williamson on What is a Purebred, and Jim Williamson on Crossbreeding beef and dairy. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dolan. Steven Williamson, Reporter.
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Hastings Jr. Feeders
Robert Dolan
Jim Williamson
Bruce Bryant
Steven Williamson
Silver Clouds 4H Club Meets at Forney Home
Silver Clouds 4H club met March 20 at 2 p m at Bev and Barb Forney home. Roll call featured a dish presentation. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. An environment activity includes a May 8 clean up day. Presentations covered table setting cues garnishes salads proper table settings and good and bad manners. A table setting contest followed with refreshments served.
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Silver Clouds
Bev
Barb Forney
Treasuer
Kristy Henderson
Marshella Blackburn
Mrs. Henderson
Sinner
Local social notes from Peaceville to Glenwood
Mrs. Leonard Parker and friends attended multiple visits and gatherings across Peaceville Bellvue Glenwood and Hastings including a silver wedding observance for Wayne Blackman and open house for the Blackman family Sunday. Several families such as the Alexanders Benedicts Hayes Williams Leet Stille and Darbys appear in varied dinner, game and pancake supper events. WANT ADS PAY.
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Leonard Parker
Galen Hunt
Peaceville
Gary Parkers
Bellvue
Nebr
Wayne Blackman
Glenwood
Lyle Williams
Blackman
Norman Benedict
George Clark
Hastings
Dale Alexanders
Inma Hayes
Darrell Williams
Rick Leet
Walter Stille
Emerson
Jackie Mass
Tom Benoe
Council Bluffs
Emnett Stephens
Dean Darbys
Homer
Mayberry
Duane Eberle
Scranton
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