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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
2
Malvern Community High announces juniors planning 1967 college entry must register January 3 for the 1966 67 National Merit Scholarship Program. The NMSQT will be given at 9 am February 26. Students will receive a handbook with scores and guidance to plan education and careers.
Malvern Community high school earned district honor Saturday as student assistant librarians gathered at Red Oak for a district meeting. Cathy Lippincott was named president. Ruth Salyers and seven aspiring librarians attended. Betty Jo Buckingham discussed evolving librarian roles and book sharing.
MCHS displays a KO1L carol tree and a junior honor society tree with lights and decorations. The FHA funds a sock and mitten tree for Malvern Good Fellows, plus wrapped toys. Student Council plans include Christmas Ball details and decorations. A poem titled The freshman's Psalm appears, and upcoming events include Dec 17 Christmas Ball and Dec 21 basketball game. A surprise half-day on Wednesday allowed students early release.
Kathy Wilcox reports the 18th annual Christos Ball sponsored by the Student Council for MCHS students guests and alumni of the past decade. The event features the Madian Orchestra at the Malvernsonatus building with semi formal attire and intermission refreshments. Student leaders decorate Community Building before returning to the high school for a Christmas party.
Paul Hopp, an agricultural instructor, announces adult farmer welding classes starting Monday December 20 at the Malvern agricultural department. Ten sessions with a $2 membership plus consumable supplies. Contact Mr. Hopp before the date to enroll.
The annual meeting moved to Mrs. Salyers' home due to the high school open house on their usual night. Mr. Chapman of Taylor Publishing Co. presented slides on yearbook layout and gave 10 rules to improve the 1966 Oriole. He reviewed finished layouts with staff noting progress while cookies and punch added a Christmasy touch.
The senior Christmas tree stand closes after a failed fundraiser. Most trees were of poor quality with few branches, limiting sales. Some trees were cut up for decoration or sale of pieces, while a few buyers secured the better trees.
Senior parents express gratitude to patrons for support and loyalty after a venture yields about 150 dollars stolen. The incident barely dampens resolve to persevere toward a "really great" senior trip, despite doubts sparked by the risk.
Miss Sharon Turner daughter of Mee and Mrs Mervin Turner and John Hays son of Mr and Mrs W B Hays were named to the fall quarter honor roll at the CE School of Commerce Omaha.
Faculty members from Malvern Community School formed the Malvern Education Association to foster professional growth. The group, led by President Mrs. Cleta Salyers with officers Paul Hopp and Sarah Boyden, meets quarterly and forms committees on membership, budget, professional relations, public relations, salary and welfare.
Sunday evening event at Chantry school library featured a charity donation in place of gifts. Attendees enjoyed social activities and refreshments provided by the Chantry school faculty.
Lester Marsden, Supe. Sunday School 10 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Wednesday 7 30 p m choir practice 8 30 p m Prayer meeting Attendance Visit or offering 13 11.61 Scripture Psalm 116 11 Corinthians 4 8 Topic This is the day of Salvation Lecturer from the Bible Institute in West Virginia was the speaker.
The Oaks Mystery Circle and their families met in the church basement for their annual Christmas dinner. Men tied gifts in a grab bag while women exchanged Mystery gifts. Two guests attended: Mr Rosa Triplett of Red Oak and Mrs. Babs Anderson of Stanton.
The Malvern Leader reports a December 16 1965 church devo tion event where members shared favorite scriptures. A reading titled In a Friendly Sort o Way by James White anth Tiley was presented. January meeting set with Mrs Edwin Ambrose and the Jolly Janes Old Held Family Supper featured nine members and families at Oaks with candle lit decorations. Next meeting planned with Mrs Merrill Sowers.
Mr and Mrs Carleton Davide with son Dennis and Mark were Sunday dinner guests of the Garry Turners at Isex. Mrs Limn Terry and Tob of Missouri Valley called on the L J Brammeter home and visited the Verner Sandholms near Oak and the W Castors, sharing Sunday afternoon with neighbors.
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