Green Grass for Gridders at Nishna Valley School
Nishna Valley School News notes the football field sodding last spring and rapid spring growth promising a premier field in the conference. A calendar of events follows including senior class plays, PTO meetings, 4-H club activities, and multiple track and music meets through April 23. Beverley McMullen, News Editor, previews the season and reflects on public schooling.
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Henderson Center
Alls County Education Association
Hastings Methodist Church
Mustang
Shenandoah
Council Blul
Noe
Glenwood
Blackhawkette
Red Oak
Farragut
Missouri Valley
Rock Port
Student Editorial on Vietnam Crisis and Draft Card F bane
A student editorial argues about draft card burnings, racial tensions, and U S withdrawal from Vietnam. It questions whether leaving would invite Communist spread and insists the United States should stay until battles end, framing freedom against totalitarianism. The piece reflects Cold War fears and calls for continued American involvement to protect democratic values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
India
Far East
Australia
Philippines
United States
Poets Discussed in Lit Classes at Valley School
Junior American literature classes under Mrs Thorson at Nishni Valley discuss poetry by Longfellow Lowell Holmes and Whitman. They explore poem meanings with current examples focusing on brotherhood and conformity to society.
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Longfellow
Lowell
Holmes
Nish na Valley Marehal conducts TB testing for students and staff
Freshmen and seniors at Nish na Valley Marehal received tuberculosis tests along with the entire faculty, cooks, and custodians. The testing aims to identify signs of TB in individuals and, aided by many women, has led to a sharp decline in TB cases in recent years.
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Nishna Valley
Marehal
History Students Discuss Events of World War II
Nishna Valley history classes study World War II events and key figures. Students cover battles such as Iwo Jima Okinawa and Pearl Harbor and discuss generals MacArthur Montgomery Rummel and Hitler and the roles of Allies and Axis in shaping the war.
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Nishna Valley
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
MacArthur
Montgomery
Rummel
Hitler
Spring Brings Renewed Activity in Local News
A fragmented clipping notes spring brings renewed activity with mentions of Sprite levy and a 429 figure, alongside injured status and annual events. The readable text hints at community happenings and upcoming musical activities, with unspecified details and partial names.
Twirp Dance Sponsored by Nishna Valley Cheerleaders
The Nishna Valley cheerleaders held a Twirp dance in the cafeteria on April 1 from 7 30 p.m. to 11 30 p.m. The girls invited the two boys, provided transportation and paid for both. Thanks are given to sponsors Mrs Johnson and Mrs Obrecht.
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Gant
Nishna Valley
Johnson
Obrecht
NLV Seniors Sue To Enter Sue This Week Honors Susan Crocker
The week honors senior Susan Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlon Lammonds Emerson. She studies English literature American government senior problems poetry and art and participates in chorus sextet speech and more in this district feature.
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Susan Crocker
Mes
Marlon Lammonds
Emerson
Sue
Senior of the week Jackie Brown at Nishna Valley
Randall Byers notes Jackie Brown as senior of the week at Nishna Valley High School. She plans to attend Clarinda College to study to become a teacher, with English Lit government senior problems art and physics as her subjects. Her activities include cheerleader mixed chorus glee club speech and sextet.
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Jackie Brown
Nishna Valley
Clarinda College
Jackie
Julie Andrews
Clark Gable
Peter & Gordon
Golf Introduced Into P. E. Program at NV
The NV physical education class begins golf with instructors Mr. Nauman and Mrs. Obrecht. Students practice form and accuracy in the gym and expect to move outside as experience grows. The course proves fun and engaging despite occasional excitement.
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Nauman
Obrecht
P. E
Easter Week Dining and Visitation Across Towns
Social notes recount afternoon receptions and dinners as families from Hastings Council Bluffs Emerson and nearby towns hosted relatives and friends. Guests included the Besacks, Putnams, Smiths, Wilsons, Lathrops, Alleys, and others, with Easter egg hunts and birthday celebrations noted among several households.
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Will Stieming
Marvin Deitehlers
Francis Deitehler
Mitenia
Robert
Bob Beslies
Howard Putnams
Prestoly
Ol Mensehels
Shirley
John Sharghter
Bob Apps
Vom Villers
McCterland
Janner
Joe Robbins
Harvey and
Loranee Lisles
Roy Robbins
Mark Sob
Gordon Axtalls
Thomas Driver
Honey Creek
Roger Smiths
Hastings
Ellsworth Smiths
Lloyd Yate
Randy Salyers
Bill Besacks
Omaha
Monard Wilsons
Russell Prines
Twin City Plaza
Council Bluffs
Ben Wilsons
Harold, John
Ralph Wilsons
Minnie Harris
Earl Zimmerman
Ray O. Lathrops
Tom Browns
Emerson
Clifford Allelys
Arnold
Don Johnsons
Dennis Williamands
Gene ‘Tyner
Clement Rowes
Dinany Puasts
Lyte Howards
Edith Briley
Antoinette Lewis
Ada Flageneuer
Don Briley
Billy
Marvin
Norman Melsan
Melvin
Dallas Merrew
Eve McGrews
Hiram Cools
Henderson
Ned Turners
Gary Turners
Don Godfreys
Winer
Cla Surffternoon
Lend
Sean Weiss
John
Milton
Marion Wilsons
Wilson
Tee Stevens
Hoparith & Busterfly
Apel Iward Taylor
Pierre
Vane
Honor Society Announces Literary Contest and Prizes
The Honor Society sponsors a literary contest inviting entries in short story or poem form. Short stories must reach at least one thousand words, poems at least eight lines. Prizes total 33 dollars. Submissions go to Mr Hart at the front desk. Mrs Thompson can offer guidance. Shen and Red Gek are beginners expected to face tougher Sw. Iowa teams.
Weekend Social Notes from Clinton County
A sequence of personal visits and social gatherings is reported across several towns. Names include Ben Wilson Clifford AL 6b Resh Robe Resh Ned Turner Irie Myren Clement Rowe Marvin Deitchler Bot Sell Kon Wilson Beverly Witan Maddocks Everett McGrew Helen Grissom Nick Stolaers Mars Mitnie fi Harold Wilsons Duahene Pyke Howard Hamburg Virgil he berg Saymour Wis Don Parkers Tipton Mrs Ben pit tus George Dittus Essex Mazel Hooger Marilyn John Clarks Leon Weigman Helen Winzlow Canada Lynn Parkers.
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Mrn Lely
Ben Wilson
Er Clifford AL
Helen Grissom
Nick Stolaers
Omaha
Mars
Mitnie Fi
Maderonia
Bowser Wileans
Harold Wilsons
Clinton Parker
Don Parkers
Tipton
Ben Pittus
George Dittus
Essex
Mrn
Jerry Hites
Firs
Mazel Hooger
Marilyn
John Clarks
Leon Weigman
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