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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
8
Janet Leu reports MCHS band mothers evaluated uniforms from Uniforms by Ostwald. A sample uniform is on display in the school library corner, drawing attention from band members and students. The design features an orange vest overlay that can be removed for a different overall look, offering flexibility.
Local band mothers have raised funds for new concert uniforms after a piece was removed from an existing set. They have sponsored Sunday dinners and sold magazines for years to cover costs. Please inspect the new uniform if you have the chance.
Mary Earith reports Yale High schools brighten with two 14 foot trees. One on the main floor glows blue with icicles and styrofoam balls while the junior high tree shines in red with bulbs tinsel and glass balls. Junior students will carol then gather for a party and a class officer led gift delivery.
Donald McCain a junior at MCHS moved from Council Bluffs to Malvern with parents Art and wife. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and notes MCHS offers better learning and friendship. He says TJ classes were easier but dislikes. he now takes American History American Literature Algebra II and vocational agriculture.
Malvern high students voted on royalty for the annual Christmas ball to be held Friday evening. Candidates named by FHA and clubs include King Gary Jackson Bill Blackburn Dale Stephens and Queen Cathy Smith Gerry Turner Sandra Hays. The ball features the Mel Dunn orchestra with Mrs. Krambeck providing music.
Sheila Dee Ballinger a 17 year old MCHS senior appears in the hallways often. She is active in basketball majorette band student council and several clubs. She plans to become a secretary after enrolling at Commercial Extension starting June 7.
Thomas Axtell, an 18 year old senior, resides on a farm near Silver City with parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Axtell. He attends MCHS taking four subjects American Problems World Literature Bookkeeping and Vocal. He belongs to FFA and plays bass horn in the band and was out for football. He is county 44H president and active in Lutheran church activities. His favorites include blue T bone steak Bonanza Old Yeller popular music and Corvettes. He values graduation and the good teachers at MCHS.
Hillsdale notes show the Official Board meeting discussing Christmas plans and a Sunday program set for after Christmas. Family Night hosted by C G Schorer and Forrest Bloomer families featured park officer Kenneth Formanek with slides and talks on Waubonsia and other state parks. Multiple local residents attend church events, school programs, and social visits, including guests from Glenwood Randolph and Omaha, with various dinners and outings detailed.
The FHA held its annual wrapping party on December 11. Gifts were gathered for children Santa cannot visit, with a gift grab bag and refreshments afterward. The group then attended the Nishna Cottage for paroling.
A Thursday Christmas concert at the Community building featured performances by the senior band and both junior and senior high mixed choruses. Students delivered seasonal selections including music tied to the holiday theme as they shared the stage in a festive school event.
Malvern junior high held a seventh grade class officer election on December 4. Each candidate spoke on why they should be elected and their planned actions. Elected officers are Roger Salyers president Marcie Wolfe vice president Rita Rubenking secretary Patty Tord treasurer and David Roenfeld sergeant at arms.
Sunday the Glen Howrey family visited grandmother Mrs R H Wilson in Randolph. The busy season brings letters and packages as homes prepare for Christmas with church programs and social events. Levon Rohberg and Coreen attended a Christmas program at Maryville while Drayton Slaughter and John Powles hosted guests with birthday cake for Woodrow Cheynay.
Dick Suhr and his children visited Cornelia Bluffs Sunday afternoon with his mother Mrs. Dennis Suhr. Warren and Mrs. Gaylord joined a trip to Locust Grove south of Shenandoah to visit Forrest and Mrs. Darley, then they gathered at J. B. Machkoy's home. Mrs. Wayne Keith and the Glenwood Christian Church CWE Guild traveled to Omaha on Friday afternoon to tour the Goodwill Industries facility.
Underclassmen wish the MCHS senior luck as he expresses a dislike for book reports yet pursues becoming a purebred swine producer. The piece centers on his future plans and classmates’ well wishes. The tone reflects a local school news vibe.
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