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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1961
Page
5
On Friday May 5 the Malvern junior high music groups present a concert. The mixed chorus opens and closes the program with patriotic spiritual and folk numbers. The boys group and girls chorus perform novelty and humorous songs for an enjoyable evening. Woltz Studios Displayed.
Last week Waltz Studios displayed their pictures and frames to Malvern high juniors. Stern and Genesis Studios had shown earlier. The studio decision will be made soon and pictures will be taken next fall.
The Algebra II class at Malvern High School has completed studying systems of equations involving quadratics. They learned to identify whether graphs form parabolas circles ellipses hyperbolas or pairs of straight lines and picked up quick graphing shortcuts. The course now advances to progressions and sequences through formulas.
Ida Kickersbach assigns an adventure novel book report for the MHS American Literature class. Students must prepare a cover, author biography, and their reader’s estimate. No completion date has been set yet.
Starting last Wednesday the MES Literature class changed from reading novels and short stories to the study of better English. The last six weeks will be used as refresher and participants will rediscover English mechanics. Currently the class studies the eight parts of speech.
Lois Timson reports the FHA installation of officers on May 12 at the Malvern Community Building with a style show. Freshmen Home Economics students make spring dresses and sports outfits while Senior Home Economics students craft more advanced dresses. Mothers and daughters will attend this program.
The author laments no open conversation space at MHS. Hallways, library, home rooms, and lockers are quieted by teachers while students seek casual discussion during free moments and lunch, leaving them without a designated informal chat area.
MHS senior class members offer to perform odd jobs for residents on Saturday May 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jobs include yard work window cleaning or garage tidying. Call 2161 anytime next week to book a senior for a task.
The Malvern high school Student Council extends thanks to parents teachers patrons and students for making the Activity Dinner a success. The council appreciates the help and support that enabled the school to build the activity fund for the coming year.
On May 5 the Mills County Bar Association will host seniors and faculty sponsors for a mock trial with District Judge LeRoy H. Johnson presiding. Attorneys will present the mock case and a tour of county offices is planned, making a full day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Last week MHS received a solar well two telephones an amplifier and a small engine from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co for a physics class project. Students test a solar cell made from three smaller cells using a heat lamp to produce about a volt of electricity and potentially power the telephones amplifier or engine. After experiments the cell will be returned to the telephone company.
A note urging courtesy at Malvern High School dances. The writer asks readers to thank dance sponsors for enjoyable events and to refrain from tearing decorations or taking souvenirs before the dance ends. It stresses appreciating decorations fully and respecting organizers.
Cheating could be stopped if more students and teachers work together to raise awareness. The piece notes how casual smiles at others cheating and sharing material turn cheating into a joke, encouraging bragging about slipping past teachers. It urges student involvement for a serious curb.
Malvern High School honors the junior class with a May morning senior breakfast on May 7 at 7 30 a m. The event is prepared by senior mothers and served by freshmen girls with faculty and school board invited. The piece argues against cheating and urges character building.
The piece urges students to thank teachers for their time and guidance. It emphasizes teachers’ dedication beyond money, their role in engaging individual students, and the value of appreciation for education. It advocates consideration for educators and highlights the teacher’s influence on student growth.
Malvern High School released the sixth week scholastic ratings based on the fifth six weeks. Nineteen girls and eight boys earned the honor, with freshmen Lois Clay and Janet Jones among those listed.
American History students explore the 1930s mood and the New Deal. President Roosevelt pushes relief, recovery, and reform through Congressional laws. The effort aimed to aid farmers and business but led to mass slaughter and crop destruction to reduce surplus. It spurred interest in government and democracy. Later, focus shifts to Roosevelt's foreign policy.
Maryann Pennitz will receive a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Iowa State College at Yacht Falls in June and has accepted an elementary school position in Eagle Grove for the coming school year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Schultz of Malvern.
Diane Bingham reports on MHS shorthand students using Today’s Secretary magazine for reading and practice. Students submit articles to Gregg Award Department in New York for judging and possible certificate. A 100 word theory test dictated by Mr Renton must be passed to earn another certificate.
Gregory named to University of Nebraska Honors Convocation honor roll as one of 79 seniors recognized for superior scholarship. The event honored 524 students for high scholarship. Grant Gregory, son of Warren and Mrs. Gregory of Tahor, was among the undergraduates named.
Nine new motor vehicles were registered in Mills county this past week including Oldsmobile to Elsie 5 Evans of Emerson Pontiac to Kenneth W Bowman of Malvern Plymouth to William B Eaton of Glenwood Chevrolets to Everett R McGrew of Henderson and Charles D Stinard of Glenwood Fords to Marlin R Nelson of Malvern Zoa N Amick of Henderson Francis J Gaskill of Glenwood and a Ford truck to Valley By Products Inc route 1 Council Bluffs Marriage licenses issued include Robert Vottmeier 28 Lincoln Neb and Virginia Bahr 25 Glenwood Carl Snyder 53 and Ida Dueling 24 Corning
A safety advisory from the Iowa State Department of Health warns that more than 50 farmers may die this year from tractor accidents with hundreds more injured. It cites operator error, fatigue, and unsafe practices on roads and slopes, urging brakes checks, slow starts, engine cooling, never letting children ride, and taking breaks to avert tragedies.
Miss Becky Wearin of Hastings a Cornell College junior Mt Vernon was tapped for Mortar Board at a chapel service Friday She has been elected president of the AWS Board and is an English major active in the Oratorio Society Kappa Theta Youth Democrats and Student Council. She spent last summer in Europe and the British Isles while preparing for a journalistic career. Mrs Otha D Wearin Wesley Chapel Church Rev Clement Rowe Pastor Joe Robbins Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 am
The April 4 H Lassie Sprouts meeting at Cindy Kahl’s home included 12 members 10 mothers and 2 leaders. Roll call noted What I like about H Demonstration Beauty in a Room and talks on Flower Arrangement and Color.
The Malvern Leader advertises large stock of checks available now in pads of 50 with contact phone 5551. The notice appears as a local classifieds item from issue n.7-4.
Community notes from Wesley: WSCS Fellowship breakfast May 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the church with a program afterward, families urged to bring guests. Kathryn Parker returns home with medical care for brother Jimmy after a leg burn grafts. 4-H Ambitious Andies contest judged by Mrs. Don Godfry at Booster station hall. Farm Bureau tea at Malvern with hostess Mrs. Clifford Allery. Mrs. Harold Wilson visits Macedonia mother Mrs. Minnie Harris, recently from Wichita. Darrel Godfrey recovers at home from measles. Violet and Hobby show attended in Shenandoah by several local women. Rev. and Mrs. Clement Rowe hosted house guests Glen Skinaki and Willard Meer, with nieces visiting Glenwood and Shenandoah. Mrs. Laurence Lisle and daughter Nancy helped with Malvern high school activity dinner. Jimmie Parker to Oak Hospital for more skin grafting.
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