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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
4
By Bonnie Spiker MCNS plans a Christmas party on December 20 at 1 pm with vocal groups and a gift exchange. Buses depart at 2:30 pm. Christmas vacation runs from this Friday to January 6 with two girls basketball games on December 30 and a varsity game at Stanton on January 3.
About 50 female FHA members held their annual wrapping party on December 13. They filled three large cardboard boxes with gifts to donate to the Goodfellows in Malvera. The event began with carols as gifts were organized and labeled, then exchanged with snacks. Mrs. Cleta Salyers praised the effort, while Hertz, head of the Goodfellows project, expressed gratitude for the girls’ annual help.
The MCHS Photo Club met on Monday with eight members attending. They discussed camera basics and developing films as Mr Nothem explained exposure settings and Lena. Mr Cain covered equipment and picture development procedure. Nothem showed slides from trips to the Air Force Academy Colorado Springs and the Waterloo girls basketball trip.
MCHS calendar lists Christmas break start on Dec 20 at 2 20 pm with a Christmas Ball 9 12 pm Dec 21 dismantling duties 10 12 am and Dec 27 28 30 31 soccer basketball practices across dates. It notes games at Farragut Dec 20 7 pm with bus 6 15 pm and Varsity game at Stanton Jan 3 7 pm with buses 5 pm and 5 45 pm respectively. Vacation ends Jan 6.
The Christmas spirit surrounds students as Homemaking girls stay busy with holiday projects. Freshmen created seasonal decorations last week and filled the home room with festive cheer.
Students repurposed discarded items into decorations and crafts including a Reader's Digest angel and a lamp shade bell. They baked Christmas cookies and quick breads while seniors prepared candles and crafts at home for class projects.
Industrial Arts II and Vocational Agriculture II classes from Council Bluffs toured the Iowa Power and Light Co. plant on December 10 guided by teacher Paul Hopp and Vernon Arndt. The group, studying electricity, observed the full process of generating power from Missouri River water, learning how the plant supplies Southwest Iowa.
Emerson merchants plan Christmas treats for kids and adults with prizes from Senta. Winners must be present for the drawing at the Emerson Sundries around 4 p m Saturday December 21. Kids receive a wagon a doll and goodies from Santa valued up to six dollars.
Emerson and Mrs. Ivan Shook depart Wednesday for a Christmas visit with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Angry at Arlington Heights Illinois near Chicago. Ray Eblera will travel Friday to Seward Nebraska to fetch Blaine Ghlers a local student. Mrs Frances Harman joined dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J L Evans.
Wayne Spicer is elected president of the Emerson Community Club with Frank Rune as vice president and LeRoy Johnson serving as secretary and treasurer. The officers were chosen in the latest club meeting.
A historical plea argues Iowa must create state trade and vocational schools to train future workers. It warns against relying on military or private programs and cites national job data, urging parents to push for accessible, affordable technical education to prevent youth unemployment and preserve self reliance.
Ward Johnson was hospitalized in Coffyville Kansas after a truck overturned on slick roads last week while carrying hogs. Johnson received six stitches above his eye and 12 hogs were killed. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Verlyn Mayberry and children visited Council Bluffs relatives. Mrs Lyle Hudson suffered a stroke and was admitted to Red Oak hospital. Heber Hillyer and family plan a Christmas dinner this Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Shook plan a Golden Wedding anniversary observance on Sunday December 22 at their daughter Mrs Francis Angry s home 1114 W Sig wall Arlington Heights Ill The couple married December 22 1913 at the Red Oak Methodist parsonage Rev Fred Willis officiating They have lived in Semer son all their married life Mr Shook long time Mills County road maintenance man They are parents of two daughters Evelyn Anery Arlington Heights Ill and Dorothe Vaunaus dle Vilfisca four grandchildren and four great grandchildren
The Baptist Youth Fellowship and Junior Choir joined caroling in Emerson homes Wednesday. On Sunday December 22 at 10 AM the Christmas Worship service will feature the Senior Choir, the Junior Bell Choir, and a lesson by Mrs. Frank Cole. The pastor will speak on The Eternal Christ. Evening program by the Sunday School closes with Pictures of Christmas. All are invited to attend.
The American Legion Auxiliary met December 13 at Mrs. Martha Honeyman’s home with President Evelyn Lake presiding. Ten members attended. Plans include serving the Business People’s supper January 3. committee members listed. The group approved a Christmas gift bill for a state school child in Glenwood. Toys were delivered to the state school and a thank you read. Gifts exchanged after refreshments. Door prizes won by Edith Parker and Evangeline Lang.
A note of gratitude to the firemen and all who aided in keeping a fire from spreading to buildings on the Bryant farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bryant. The message thanks the responders and helpers for their efforts.
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