Nishna Valley School News New Electrics Sparks Interest
NVHS typing classes began using electric typewriters last week. Students favor IBM and Underwood models, noting key differences and touch sensitivity. The class rotates desks due to limited machines, creating adjustments between electric and manual typings. Envious peers who haven’t started grab attention as they underline entire lines with a single touch. News items prepared by Nishna Valley Community-High School staff.
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Bookkeeping Class Studies Tax Forms
Sharyn Williams reports a bookkeeping class studying tax forms. Students received booklets on various forms and instructions, with practice problems. They are currently working on form 1040 for deductions and will move to form 1040-F for farmers after completion.
Editorial Calls for Community Role in Theft Prevention
A school editorial argues that theft stems from a lack of home guidance and personal responsibility. It stresses parental involvement, school duties to build character, and urges returning stolen items such as a school jacket with gloves to owners or to the office to relieve tension among students and victims.
Richard Williams Named in Emoville Who's Who This Week
Margaret Wheeler profiles Richard Williams of Emerson, honored by National Honor Society for leadership, citizenship, and service to school and community. He has played football, served on student council, and participates in BYF and church outreach, now also a junior usher at First Baptist.
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Registration for Next Year at New York High
Registration at New York High began last week with each class allotted about an hour to hear the program from Principal Mr Dobbins and Superintendent Doubleday. Counselors advised students to take slips home so parents could review next year’s course options and how schedules would be affected.
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Valentine Day Theme on NVHS Bulletin Boards
NVHS bulletin boards celebrate Valentine’s Day in rooms 3 and 4. In room 3 two large hearts feature junior class members’ pictures framed by a red heart and lace doily, with two stick figures and “Be My Valentine.” Mrs. Doubleday’s desk holds a heart vase of red and white artificial flowers. Mrs. Thorson’s board displays white daily shapes forming hearts with valentine cards and two crepe hearts with cupid arrows.
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Tale of Two Cities film shown to NVHS students
The 10th to 12th grades at NVHS were treated Monday morning to a showing of The Tale of Two Cities. The film complemented their study of the classic and was met with enjoyment and a wish for more similar entertainment.
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Home EC Girls Plan Breakfasts
Mrs Smiths home economics class planned two person breakfasts last Thursday and executed them Friday. Each menu included fruit meat eggs milk and a breakfast bread with dishes such as ambrosia egg goldenrod orange biscuits and apple muffins. Despite initial confusion in the cooking, most girls were pleased with the results.
Supt Doubleday Speaks at NVHS Pep Rally
On Friday NVHS held a pep rally before the game with Sidney. Supt. Doubleday gave a very good pep talk as cheerleaders led the crowd in yells. The rally closed with the school song.
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General Science Students Experiment
Perry Allen reports freshman general science classes have begun laboratory work since the new textbook. Experiments include producing natural gas oxygen nitric acid a miniature distillery and demonstrations of a slide projector and a St. Louis motor. Several accidents occurred but several good results were achieved. This Friday’s projects included glass working filtration and related equipment.
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Second Semester Driver Training Classes Started
The second semester driver training courses are under way with students having taken tests for driving permits. This year classes meet in the classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays while half the students drive on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Some days Mr Nauman shows driving safety movies and students follow a training book throughout the course. The program teaches proper driving and accident prevention.
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English Literature Workshop Changes Note Taking
Mrs Thorsons English literature classes adopt a peer note process. Students read selections, write notes, recite aloud, and compare with peers, adding missed points in class. This replaces dictation and prepares for notes on the Modern Age.
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Strahan Community Groups Organize Activities This Week
Mrs Floyd Hillyer hosts Strahan WSCS meeting with prayer lesson led by Mrs John Lippincott and reports by Mrs Millard Gee and Mrs Chas Kayton. Garden Club to meet Feb 9 with wall plaque making demo by Mrs Louis Miler. Church notes include services, MYU, oyster pup, and a lecture by agricultural missionary Dala Shires. Local visits and birth announcement also recorded.
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Floyd Hillyer
Strahan Women's Society of Christian Service
John Lippincott
Millard Gee
Chas. Kayton
Strahan Garden Club
Mark Johnson
Louis Miler
Strahan Methodist Church
Robert Christensen
America
Boy Scouts
Jim Wray
Roger Davis
Karen Hall
Steve Grindle
Willis Grindle
Kitchwa
Roy Davis
Dala Shires
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Local Social Notes From Emerson and Surrounding Areas
Ale and Mrs. Davis arrive on ten day leave from Biloxi to stay with Kenneth and Virgil Davis families in Emerson. Neighbor visits include Mark John, Guy Grindle Jr and Ellis Grindle. Attendees from Malvern and Shenandoah attend church and Eastern Star activities. The week features visits, dinners, and a leadership lesson attended by David Angus and Joe Hathaway.
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Kenneth Davis
Virgil Potter
Emerson
Mark John
Martin Leipold
Guy Grindle Jr
Ellis Grindle
Ronald Kier
Carl Clapper
Glenwood
Bill Hodeval
Bellevue
Everett Gipa
Charles Gipe
Highland Acres
Red Oak
Joe Hathaways
Ralph Pierce
Charles Kayton
Louise Kilpatrick
Randolph
Howard Kayton
Albert Addy
Imogene
W. R. Costello
Charles Hall
Everett Nichols
Shenandoah
Robert Woodall
Marvin Woodall
Ames
Bob Christensen
Susie Johnson
John Swarvey
Des Moines
Floyd Hillyer
Kathy Hall
Mutual
Omaha
W. R. Seen
Florence Gee
David Angus
Joe Hathaway
Malvern
Social notes from Council Bluffs column details visits
Mrs Kenneth Grindla and Mrs Robert Blunt visited Curt Grindle at Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. Mr and Mrs Claude Perkins hosted supper for Mr and Mrs Robert Blunt. Mr and Mrs Walter Knop of Emerson stopped by the Blunt home Wednesday evening. Hiverett Gipe, Joe Hathaway and Virgil Curtis were among the visitors.
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Gary Davis
Erle Spiker
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Cheryl Lynn
Anion Hospital
Counc Bluffs
H. L. Nimes
Darrell Bayes
Omaha
Byron Reed
Dale Nims
Shirley
Marion White
Pat
Tabor
Rose White
Kenneth Grindla
Robert Blunt
Curt Grindle
Edmundson Hospital
Council Blunts
Claude Perkins
Walter Knop
Emerson
Hiverett Gipe
Joe Hathaway
Virgil Curtis
John Deere Tour to Moline Heads Monday and Tuesday
The group tours Moline scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, focusing on John Deere facilities and related showcases. Participants plan visits to key sites and discuss industry developments during the two-day program.
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