NHS Literary Contest Deadline May 3
Nishna Valley chapter of the National Honor Society sponsors a literary contest for all UN high school students with three categories. Articles or essays, short stories, and poetry each grant a $3 prize with entries open to multiple categories. Entries due May 3, 1971. judging by outside readers, by number, optional typing, and final prize ceremony on Awards Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
The
National Honor Society
Sophomores Choose Glass Rings With Jostens Display
Sophomores selected their class rings after a Jostens representative in Omaha showcased options on April 21. Students chose two ring styles, the Olympia IV and the NV Blackhawk school ring, featuring the school colors around the center stone. The tension of ordering gives way to the long summer wait for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Strible
Joleen
Jostens
Omaha
Olympia IV
NV Blackhawk
Valley Musicians to State Contest
Valley musicians including girls and boys glee clubs, mixed chorus, and band travel to New Market for state contest on May 1. Each group will perform three numbers. Mr. Dich prepared the four groups for the event, and success is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Glee Club
Boys Glee Club
Jonah
Dich
Caution New Kids Warned About School Rules
Luann Bowen offers witty cautions to new students about dangers and dares of school life. The piece playfully advises against shortcuts, locker slam damage, and notes that mischief may backfire, ending with a moral about the principal of the thing.
No Horoscope Readings For Each Sign This Weekend
A list of sun sign horoscopes gives weekend guidance for each zodiac name from Capricorn to Sagittarius. Advice is generic and urges caution, calm, and using good judgment to navigate an upcoming week with various prompts about decisions, relationships, work, travel, and social plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Acies
Tarus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Bows and Arrows at the Black Relays and Prom Night
The list highlights various school happenings including relay events at the Black Relays, prom preparations, seniors with dates, and faculty leave. Notable items mention Janelle Williams, Mr. Terry’s illness, a May 27 diamond ring event, and Kyle’s escapades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Dave
South Page
Janelle Williams
Terry
Kyle
Senior of the Week Mike Fort of Plattsmouth Nebr
NY highlights senior Thomas Michael Harold Fort known as Mike or Farkel born September 18 1952. He is described as tall with bald black hair blue eyes and active in family living shop LV English IV physical education acting and government economics. Noted pet peeve is friends fighting. favorite items include navy blue a Dodge Charger and Easy Rider. Plans after graduation are uncertain amid rumors of Faukel's Fried Chicken business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Michael Harold Fort
Mike
Farkel
Thomas Fort
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Peter Fonda
Rachel Welch
Milo
Faukel
What Tis: Name swaps puzzle from readers notes
A quirky text listing many name substitutions and misheard names from readers and authors, asking readers to propose more examples. It reads like a playful linguistic puzzle with pairs such as Carp versus Bass and Guard versus Forward, inviting further substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Dean
Fender
Cathy
Guard
Forward
Mike
Fort
Pau
Gene
Plant
Merill
Dave
Boileau
Cora
Marlene
Gage
Commis
Teresa
Eureka
Hoover
Dan
Slab
Pierce
Leo
Walt
Herford
Angus
John
Farmer
Millau
Byers
Berk
Greenwood
Chip
St. Lawrence
Hudson
Dot
Tayre
Gary
Chevy
Ford
Ruth
Book
Page
Jody
Smiley
Tom
Michelle
Junior Prom in Land of Make Believe at Red Oak Golf Crown Inn
Junior class reports a successful prom in a fantasy setting with elves and kings. Performances included Vel Jean Hudson singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow and a King Noah skit with music by Freedom Road from Columbus Nebraska. Prizes and thanks were presented to sponsors Pam Obrecht and Bob Delisi for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Make Believe
Golf Crown Inn
Red Oak
Ralph Pierce
Vel Jean Hudson
Mr. Dick
Gela Wilber
Darrell Godfrey
Doug Christensen
Rod Crawford
Danny Pierce
Dave Bristow
Dave Boileau
King Noah
Mack
Taylor
Margo Fender
Connie
Mitch Gage
Rick Allensworth
Jeff Byers
Paul Dulysen
Marlene Ford
Marty Gravett
Berk Greenwood
Ted Haack
Harvay Hillyer
Kyle Johnson
James Paul
Diane Shaw
Chuck Struble
Clint Gravett
Freedom Road
Columbus
Nebr
Pam Obrecht
Bob Delisi
Hall Pass in State of Confusion
A humorous verse by Patiy Perkins lampoons a hall pass as it laments color changes and student and teacher reactions. The piece details the pass being crumpled torn erased forged and rarely lost while noting consequences when a student is found wandering without it.
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Patiy Perkins
Malvern Iowa Town Council Minutes April 19 1971
The Malvern Iowa town council met with present Mayor Hardy and four council members. Insurance matters were reviewed with Costello and Powles explaining policies and a motion to reduce Community Building insurance to 50000 passed. Officials discussed park board and fire equipment insurance. Street extensions for 3rd Ave North and Kearney Street were reviewed with land acquisition by purchase or condemnation considered. Dutch Gun Club treasurer Leu presented a check to the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Costello
Lentz Powles
Costello
Kemp
Knop
Bud Schroeder
Charles Wilson
James Ahern
Park Board
3Rd Avenue
West 8Th
County Road
Kearney Street
East 7Th Street
Eugene Leu
Dutch Gun Club, Inc
Hardy
Malvern Council Adopts Resolution on Iowa Crime Commission
A town council meeting led to a resolution authorizing Malvern to participate in planning and programs through the Iowa Crime Commission. Virgil B. Faulkner of Pacific Junction announced the Mills County Crime Commission formed on April 12, 1971 and urged Malvern to adopt the resolution. Councilman Kemp moved adoption, with Hanson seconding. Mayor to sign. Woodford R. Byington, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil B. Faulkner
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Hardy
Mills County Crime Commission
Malvern
Kemp
Hanson
Iowa Crime Commission
State Planning Agency
State of
Campbell
Mills County
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Judy McGrew
Byron Reed CO
Omaht
Guiiness
Valley Musicians
Mary Kudroo
Aries
Rev
Jackson
Hlge
Conoco
Goy Oil Co
Ervin Crouch
Rod Goy
Randy Hurt
Farragut
By Luann Bowen
Kay Bruce and
Kathy Grindle
Bows & Arrows
Connie Good
By Ginny McMullen
Owial IF
Veresa Richard and
Beth McKern
Land of
Hafson
Jones
U*s*air Force
Focal Air Force
Ieee Cae
Clayton L
Bud
Hertz Malvern
Continu
Nan A LaLa
Cias
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