Two Weeks of Christmas Vacation Debate at NV
Residents and students in Nishna Valley discuss Christmas break length. Polls show mixed views from two weeks to ten weeks with concerns about shopping and academic timing.
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
12
Christmas Vacation: Residents Debate Commercialization
A local discussion weighs Christmas as a religious observance versus a commercial season. Residents, including Meir Auchiuns, Sithy Chindle, Eandle Ford, Kay Brace, Nath Parker, Debbie W, Connie Goods, and others, express mixed views on ads, store displays, and when the season should feel sacred or festive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christin
Tony Christos
Connie
Shirley Greenwood
Chenton
Gravetl
Q. K
Bianka Curtiss
Kay Bruce
Ainelle Ford
Debbie Williams
Ley Abbey
Sore
Sithy Chindle
Eandle Ford
Kay Brace
Nath Parker
Debbie W
Connie Goods
NV Seniors Show Jewelry Variety at Nishna Valley
Seniors at Nishna Valley high school display jewelry from Josten Jewelry Store marking a first year with separate exhibitions from the student body. Items include key chains charm bracelets and lavaliers reflecting a new long lasting custom at NV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Seni's
Josten Jewelry
Volleyball Proves Popular Between Halves
Senior girls played a lively exhibition volleyball game between halves to pass time, with Susie Rucker noting the sport as an enjoyable spectacle. A second event is planned by junior and sophomore girls, hinted at by Mrs. Obrecht the P E teacher who smiles at the surprise.
Strahan Pupils In Yale Program
Strahan Elementary Center presented a Christmas program at Nishna Valley gym on December 7. Directed by Mrs. Meyers with help from elementary teachers, students from kindergarten to sixth grade took part in parts chorus rhythm band and solos. The show was a success and enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strahan
Nishna Valley
Meyers
Grid Squad Served Supper Thursday
The football boys, cheerleaders, and coaches were treated to a supper at the 34 Supper Club last Thursday at 6:30. Sponsored by the Barns family of Emerson, the event was enjoyed by all in attendance and the group extends thanks for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barns
Emerson
Pep Transportation Encourages Away-Game Support
PEP Transportation notes comments about whether there is a pep bus for away games. The piece highlights student enthusiasm at N.V. for transportation when no other means exist to attend games. It praises ongoing support and urges continued attendance for away contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.V
NY Choir to Sing on EMA Dec 15
The Nishna Valley Choir will perform for the public over radio with a Dec 15 recording that will air on Christmas morning. They will present songs including Jingle Bells Snow Snow Beautiful Snow Sleep My Little Jesus Carol of the Bells The Song in the Air. Congratulations and best wishes to the choir and sound crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Little Jesus
Freshman Home Ec Girls Enjoy Class Activities
Freshman Home Ec students describe a year of varied topics from fashions and materials to life goals and friendships. They have watched film strips, discussed dating, and are now in a cooking unit learning kitchen utensils and their uses while forming cooking groups.
Gum Chewing a Mess Says Connie
Connie reports widespread gum chewing at school in NV with teachers cracking down. Students are told no gum at any time and gum wrappers litter desks and chairs. She suggests rules like proper disposal and keeping gum away from furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.V
Films Boost Safe Driving Interest
Two excellent films were shown to Drivers' Training classes on December 7 by Mr. Caldwell. The David Hall Story narrated by David Hall and Before It's Foo Late narrated by Dick Van Dyke emphasized the dangers of reckless driving and showed results of spending and careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
David Hall
Foo
Dick van Dyke
Nishna Valley Elementary Hot Lunch Menu December Week
December 18 to 21 meals listed for Nishna Valley Elementary. Menu includes meat loaf with potatoes and butter, chili with crackers, maidrites with dill and onion, turkey with dressing and mashed potatoes, tuna salad sandwich with corn and slaw. Daily bread and milk accompany selections with fruit, pudding, jello, and custard listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Dee
Warning Report Card Time Coming for Semester End
Warning about report cards and semester end followed by a community events list. Includes Henderson Center Elementary program on Dec 14, basketball schedules at Malvern and Stanton, wrestling meets at Glenwood and Carson-Macedonia, music assembly at Jr Sr Center, Christmas vacation dismissal times, and Adult Education meetings in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna
Valley Bulletin
Henderson
Center
Malvern
H. S
Glenwood
Carson-Macedonia
Stanton
Music Department
Jr. Sr. Center
Temper Temper and Sports Buzz at NV Event Night
Sherry Greenwood notes lively NV activities with talk of football, wrestling wins, cheerleaders, and a bustling Supper Club scene. References to draft notes, mail from Illinois, and a chaotic hall exchange create a vivid, bustling snapshot of school life.
Public notices from Malvern Leader for Mila county
The Malvern Leader serves as the official newspaper for Mila County and its municipalities. Public bodies including schools conduct official actions and publish notices in this newspaper to inform residents of meetings, deadlines, and legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Leader
Mila County
Cletrion
Pthet
Evn Ten
Malvern Housing Agency invites bids for TA project
The Low Rent Housing Agency of Malvern Iowa seeks bids for TA 0 1 a 20 dwelling units project a community building site improvements and related work bids due 2:00 PM CST December 4 1987 at Malvern Community Building Public bid opening to follow Plans and specs available at the agency office in Malvern and at Leo A Daly Company 8600 Indian Hills location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Iowa
Omaha
Nebr
F. W. Dodge, Inc
Harney Street
Nebraska
Omaha Builders Exchange
St. Macy’s Avenue
Lincoln Builders Bureau
Lincoln
Main Street
Kansas City
Missouri
Master Builders of
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Douglas Street
Sioux City Construction League
Commerce
Sioux City
Leo A. Daly Company
Indian Hills Drive
U.S
Earl Bass
A Thought Bomb Student Editorial
A student editorial encourages consideration in daily interactions. It urges saying pardon when bumping into others and waiting for others to finish speaking before responding. It stresses thanking people who show kindness and notes that brief words of thanks take only moments.
Cheerleaders Plan Skits for Others
The cheerleaders organize skits for pep rallies with groups and clubs as performers. Assignments aim to increase student involvement across organizations and provide variety for the rest of the school year.
New Suits for NY Basketball Boys
Nishna Valley bought new basketball uniforms for the high school boys this year. The home outfits are white with black numerals and feature a multicolored Blackhawk on the trunks. The girls received new uniforms last year. Attend the next game to see the fresh kit and cheer a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Card Pac Program Aids Valley Students Data
Dennis Boileau notes Nishna Valley students gathered in homerooms on December 7 to complete Card Pac cards. These educational data forms are used by the state Department of Public Instruction to record information and share with schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
State of Town
Bid documents and probate notices from 1967 Mills and Malvern
The notice lists locations to view drawings and specs for a Malvern Low Rent Housing project with deposits and bonding rules, bid terms and salaries. It also includes probate notices for Clair L Aukland and Ethel L Messenger, detailing executor appointments, filing deadlines, and claims procedures in Iowa and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Mills County
Clair L. Aukland
Clair L, Aukland
Ethel L. Messenger
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