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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
9
In this issue the Malvern Leader reflects on Christmas meaning and global ethics. The editorial notes Christmas spirit amid world tensions, urging generosity, brotherhood, and faith while acknowledging poverty and war. It parallels Dickens and urges individuals to embody kindly, charitable values.
A new Christmas poem by Mrs. Hazel Hoover expresses festive cheer and faith. The verse recalls smiling faces, fires, past joys, and the yearning for peace on earth and goodwill to men as church bells and carols lift the spirit.
Strahan covers Rev. John Lippincott's Sunday service at Strahan Methodist Church and lists attendees for recent OES and CES gatherings. The Pinochio Club met at Kier home with birthday honors for Mr Kier. Hospital notes include Mrs Rose Brazelton still in Red Oak, and H H Kayton plus George Williams in Council Bluffs Edmundson hospital. Social visits feature the Hathaways of Omaha and Glenwood guests, plus several local families.
Friday visitors in Shenandoah included Mrs. N B Summers and Mrs. Rose White. Kenneth Davis visited Mrs. Mary Davia in Nebraska City on Sunday. The Clarence Lemonds home hosted Leon Lemonds Gary and Vickie on Sunday. Albert and Mrs. Anderson attended Mrs. Susie Hall’s birthday. Albert Anderson visited Rose Brazelt at Red Oak hospital midweek. John Bayes Debra and Randy shared Sunday dinner at Benning’s in Shenandoah and later visited Rev. John Beebouts in Clarinda. that evening they attended Messiah with Nodaway Valley College Symphony. Thelma Ferrell, Randolph teacher, visited Robert Shaul’s home Monday evening. Mrs. Pearl Smith of Long Beach and Voy Smith of Omaha were last Friday dinner guests at Ellis Grindle’s. Mrs. Smith plans to return home soon. Dale Nims, Shirley, and Dennis Clayton of Council Bluffs were Thursday supper guests of Mrs. Rose White and Mable. R A Trively and Grant Schaaf of Randolph were Wednesday afternoon visitors of Mrs. J H H Kayton. Melvin Irvin visited his Aunt Dollie Salmon at Marshall Manor Rest Home in Red Oak Sunday afternoon.
Christmas brought festive displays to Chantry School with a tree in each room and windows showing sleighs, lanterns, candy canes, angels, and candles. Students gathered for carol singing on December 21, then exchanged gifts at class parties after a morning treat from F. R. Chantry.
Gerald Bare is featured as this week's MCHS senior of the week. He enjoys the junior senior prom, sports, and teachers, looks forward to the senior trip, and plans to work after graduation before enlisting in the Navy. He takes physics algebra II American problems and English literature with mixed chorus as his activity. His favorites include salmon pink ruben and William Tell Overture. hobbies are collecting records and tinkering with electricity.
Malvern high school musicians staged two concerts this week. On Monday the band hosted its annual Christmas program directed by Warren Darrah, featuring both senior and junior bands. On Thursday the vocal groups, led by Donald Breshears, showcased a five number senior high mixed chorus with soloists Mary Loubritz Kathy Lippincott and Marsha Dieterle.
A reader thanks neighbors for cards gifts and visits during a hospital stay, expressing appreciation for the support shown in the community.
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