Weekly News Review debated by Nishna Valley students
Norma Timson and Jewell Warren report an opinion poll at Nishna Valley High. Students generally support the Weekly News Review, citing informed discussion of world problems, current events, and a break from routine classes. Several highlight lasting interest in comics and open viewpoint discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley High School
News Review
Verla Wilber
Linda Kadel
Marsha Palmer
Laurie Warren
Kay Rydberg
Noel Allen
Bill Scherie
P. E. Girls Perform with Hawaiian Bamboo Poles
P. E. class under Mrs. Pam Obrecht uses seven sets of bamboo poles brought from Hawaii. Students form four member groups to choreograph routines and will perform a 24 girl exhibition at the basketball game next Tuesday near Dec. 20 with Fred Mont-Mills hosting.
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Pam Obrecht
Hawaii
Fred Mont-Mills
Puppet Shows at Elementary Centers
The Ken Hodge Marionettes presented Jack and the Bean stalk at Strahan and Henderson elementary centers. Producer Mr. Hodge, with 84 years in show business, showcased life like wood puppets, trained voices, and lighting. A whimsical school day highlighted the marionette group and their stage craft.
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Hendlerson and Strahan
Ken Hodge
Jack and the Beanstalk
Hodge
Strahan
Henderson
Junior High Hootenanny Delights Audience and Students
The junior high staged its first hootenanny on December 1 in place of the annual high school event. Soloists Marlene Gage Vel Jean Hudson and Doug Christensen performed alongside small groups including a trio and a seventh eighth grade quartet. An encore featured a standalone act.
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Marlene Gage
Vel Jean Hudson
Doug Christensen
Junior High Hontenanny Big Sulcoss Impresses Audience
Linnea Johnson notes editor Barbara Smiley and Kay Bruce led a robab¢ dance and a group dance by girls. A Thursday matinee for high school music students and an evening public performance were held. The spectator praises the Junior High for staging their first Hontenanny.
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Kay Bruce
Kay
Nish na Valley Honors Rod Grindle as Favorite Subject
Nish na Valley students celebrate Rod ney Grindle of Hastings for his favorite things and activities. He lists Alan West as a movie star, Devil with the Blue Dress On as a song, Vince Rider and the Detroit Wheels as a group, a blue Dodge Charger as his car, and Batman as a TV program. Rod studies Government, Bookkeeping, Shop, and Art, with Shop his top subject, and participates in Football, Track, and 4-H. He remains undecided about post school plans.
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Nishna Valley
Rodney Grindle
Kenneth Grindle
Hastings
Alan West
Devil With the
Vince Rider
The
Detroit Wheels
Dodge Charger
Rod
Senior James John Johnson of Emerson Plans Dentistry
This week's senior is James John Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Johnson of Emerson. Jim, 5'9", excels in English Literature, Bookkeeping, Government, and Physics and participates in cross country, basketball, and track. He lists blue, The Sound of Music, Bill Cosby, Jill Saint John, I Spy, Grand Sport, Hermans Hermits, horses, On The Beach, Well good!, and a tireless ambition to improve in sports among his favorites. He dislikes not being able to stop at hall lockers en route to class. He praises N Y teachers and aims to practice dentistry. Everyone wishes him the best of luck in school.
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James Johnson
LeRoy Johnson
Emerson
Jim
Bill Cosby
Jill Saint John
Hermans Hermits
N.Y
Nishna Valley Women’s Club hosts tea for NV teachers
The Nishna Valley Federated Women’s Club honored the NV faculty with a Nov 28 tea in the high school Home Economics room. Elementary teachers, the school board, and school secretaries joined the high school staff.
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Nishna Valley Federated Woman’s Club
N.V
Arnold Williams
Willard Vanderlinden
Robert Byers
Richard Magers
Wallace Olderey
Stanton at MY junior high basketball clash tonight
On December 16, Stanton travels to MY for a junior high basketball game at 7 p.m. The next night December 17, 4 H Award Night is set at Matyvern.
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Stanton
Matyvern
No Wash Day Blues for NV Homemakers
On Nov 30, the Nistma Valley Home Economics girls attended a Laundry Fair in Malvern Iowa. They left at dawn and returned to ride buses home. Mrs Johnson the instructor supervised a day of talks a skit on proper laundering and a style show. Refreshments followed. The girls enjoyed and profited from the field trip and will use tips to improve future wash days and avoid wash day blues.
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Nistma Valley Home Economics
Malvern
Iowa
At & Am
Knights in Armor Intrigue in Social Studies Class
Seventh grade social studies reports explore kings crusades barbarians serfs and page boys with class plays drawings of castles and lively engagement.
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Knights IN Armor
Special Occasion Honors Birthday Pair at Hootennamy
Randy Morris and Gela Wilber shared a birthday with the Hootennamy and were honored at a party after the evening performance.
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Randy Morris
Gela Wilber
East Liberty Social Notes and Housewarming at Stephen's
Mrs J W Thayer of Oakland dined with Mrs Josie Stotts last week. Hatfield Stottenbecher wedding in Malvern Methodist church. Numerous visitors and dinners at Watts, Henderson, Malvern, and Em erson homes. Stephen's home hosted a surprise housewarming with scenic wall picture. Birthday celebration for Mike Tackett. Appendectomy for Shirley Williams at Red Oak Memorial hospital. parents visiting daily.
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John W. Thayer
Oakland
Josie Stotts
Leonard Parker
Malvern Methodist Church
Parkers
Galen Hunt
Ned Turner Af Henderson
Bernard Roenfeldt
Frederic Newell
David
Charley Alexander
Dale Alexander
Mike
Roger
T. C. Shook
Henderson
Claude Stephens
Harry Evans
Shirley Williams
Maryville
Red Oak Memorial Hospital
Lyle Williamses
16 Attend Meeting at East Liberty Church
Sixteen residents gathered at East Liberty Church Thursday evening to discuss a new Malvern school building. Supt Crink and Frederic Newell presented statistics leading to an open exchange of viewpoints. Attendees were served lunch. Rev Pullman spoke Sunday on Hymns That Make Us Ready For Life. WSCS meet Dec 14 with Mrs Wilhelm and Florence. pot luck noon. Christmas lesson and gift exchange in afternoon.
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East Liberty
Malvern
Supt. Crink
Frederic Newell
Jolly Juniors 4-H Club Thanksgiving Dinner
The Jolly Juniors 4-H Club held a Thanksgiving dinner in Glenwood at the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church on November 26. Members from the 4-H group participated, sharing a meal and fellowship in a community gathering.
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Jolly Juniors
Fellowship Hall
Methodist Church of
Glenwood
Family Night 4-H Club Installs Officers at Strahan Church
Future Feeders 4-H and Busy Bees 4-H Club held a combined Family Night on November 21 at Strahan Methodist Church. New officers were installed and awards were given for five and seven year memberships, purple ribbon record books, and various project recognitions. Members and guests enjoyed a basket supper and slides from trips to Germany and Hawaii.
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Fenny Hurst
Carol Assmussen
Judy Day
Linda Roe
Tionna Hawkins
Kathy Halterman
Janene Sell
Coleen Day
Jan Deitchler
Germany
Strahan Methodist Church
Busy Bees
Extension Council
Myron Morrical
David and Dwaine Swett
Robert Johnson
Virginia Angus
Scott Sayers
Genene Maher
Doug Christensen
LaVerne Obrecht
Hawaii
Cheryl Shaw
Marcia Walfe
Angela Sayers
Diane Shaw
Marlene Morrick
Debbie Bayes
Beth Ant McKern
Diane
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Ronnie Porter
P. E
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Richard Pryor
Grandma Moses
James Bran
Liz Taylor
Ronald Reagan
Cassius Clay
Skitch Henderson
Aunt Jemima
Phyllis Diller
F.N.C
Clara Barton
Chef
Ardee
Paul Revere
the Raiders
Euclid
Mr. Wizard
Monti Rock III
Martha Raye
LBJ
HEH
Jeff Richards
By Darlene Sandquist
Merry Christmas
Northwestern Bell
Linnea Johnson
Barbara Smiley
Stephen Person
By Cindy Cole
Women’s Club
Fete N. V. Teachers
By Peggy Haack
Nisana Valley School
Anita
MY. Vas
Alalowett
AM. Pax
Heidtersut Center
By Connie Wall
By Ronnie Dalton
Richard Henderson
Richard Bass
Douglas
Gerald Schroeder
Bozeman
Montana
Stephen
LeRoy Pullman
Phoebe Goodell
Hazel Wilhelm
Florence and Bud
Golda Windle
Emnett Stephens
Mr. and
Mrs. Waller Stille
Ivan Jackson
Paul Tackett
Carolyn
Marilyn
Dwight Tackett
Tabor
Harve Tackett
Harvey Vermillion
Shenandoah
Phoevo Goodell
Brown
Phoenix
Env Voor Brown's Shoe Fit Company
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