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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
6
In Miss Louise Warley’s English class sophomores review 22 faults from The set of Conversation by Milton Wright and study 22 virtues to recall in talk. The lesson follows a week of practicing traits such as being well informed, sympathetic, attentive, and in good humor, with humor arising from a classroom batteries topic and a list of student names noted.
A campus pep meeting before Henderson game aimed to boost school spirit with a prize for the best joke. Marlin Richardson won for a mule anecdote told during a cliff incident tale. Captains Dan Myers and Elmer Jackson spoke. the event ended with a student body cheer.
A short safety lesson urges workers to value careful practice over speed to avoid injuries that ruin progress and long term success. It stresses that accidents, such as loss of an eye or limb, undermine one’s career despite early gains.
The Malvern high school Girl Reserve club selected its eight representatives for the Girl Reserve Conference set for February 1 and 12 in Shenandoah. Officers Josephine Haden president Edith Brewer VP Doreen Swain treasurer Darlene Davis song teacher Winnifred Calkins Marilouise Juelke Sarah Ruse Dorothy Sluthower will attend with Winnifred to sing. Clarinda assists as host in the district decision. Part of the registration was sent last week and members anticipate a valuable experience.
A historical diagram explains a wire framed system for feeders and fountains, a seed corn dust mixer using an iron pipe and old drum, and an Ohio experiment station shelter for a poultry range. The shelter uses insulating roof, netting walls, 1 inch mesh floor, and 4 by 4 skids for mobility. The 9 ft 10 in by 8 or 12 ft shed houses 120 pullets.
A fragmentary humorous piece describes stage mishaps and backstage antics at an operetta. A masked panic over missing trousers nearly delays a performance while Elaine overacts in a scene. After the show, songsters travel to Glenwood for dancing as one group fakes a wreck.
The Girl Reserves held their regular meeting on Wednesday February 3 led by president Josephine Haden. The group discussed manners noting their importance in high school and answered 25 true or false questions on etiquette. It was stressed that talking while another is speaking is a breach of etiquette.
In arithmetic class students discuss using adding machines to save brain work and time after practicing addition subtraction and long columns. Biology class notes Twyla reports a higher pulse rate while Mr Dyke says chatter raises pulse rate.
Junior high students pursue a Caribbean map project while reading class explores patriotic and picture poems. Seventh graders study Riley life and pastry, civics class shares baby pictures, and arithmetic class invests in stocks now watched by hounds. The Gold Bug mystery is studied in English and a semi monthly school paper is planned for next week.
Grade notes describe rhythm band activities enjoyed by children and lists visiting mothers Mrs Breed Mrs Kline Mrs Raymond Nelson Mrs Churchman and others. Third Grade honors include 100 percent spellings for several students and moves of Panella and George Watson to Glenwood. The class discusses health books Mrs Herrick and Marjorie Herrick and grade activities including standard reading tests and a visit by senior normal training girls. mentions school improvements and enthusiasm for new health materials.
A fragmentary report lists changes in neighbors and new prospects, noting illnesses keeping Dont San ders and Carrol Hotser away. Mention of Dean Johe son Audrey Hetrick Thelma Edie earning hundreds in spelling this week, with late plans and farewells among juniors seniors and local families.
Revival meetings in East Liberty convened in Kerney and Maddocks homes and at the church. In Malvern, Ladies Art Society held an all day session with former members Mrs. J. He Mefall and Mrs. Sherman Jones. a pot luck dinner followed. Attendance included Rev. and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Alexander and son, and many others. Several social visits occurred. Miss Faith Alexander stayed with Miss Dorothy McClure. Florence, Dorothy, and Charles Wilhelm attended a basketball tournament in Emerson. Mrs. Turner and family moved to Silver City. son Merrill remains with Mrs. Kerney to finish school. A Kansas City visitor, Mrs. Galveaith, came for a visit. Oliva Hunn celebrated her 85th birthday.
Record of instruments filed at Mills County Recorder and District Court shows multiple transfers. Entries include Alvin Lincoln to Ben Lincoln for SW 1-4 SE 1-4 12-72-44 at $1000, Elijah Onell to Benjamin Lincoln for NE 1-4 NE 1-4 26-72-44, Cora Birdsell to Bo Dy for N 1-2 NI 24-72-44, Laura M. Gochenor to Boel Lincoln for portions in 24-72-44, and sheriff deed for a tract in 5-71-43. Other transfers list Guy Rosenbohnt to Jessie Neilsen for accretion land in SW 1-4 32-75-43 and a tax deed to T. M. Brazelton with $2.21.
Fragmentary OCR describes a sale at Glenwood area with Windhang addon property, price around 200 and 30k figures, a Glenwood Armory or court date set for Tuesday February 15 starting at 2 pm, Holsinger linked to horticultural projects and a request to prepare questions and bring neighbors to learn about him.
Extension service specialist Chide Van Vinck at Iowa State College will lead a discussion on installing running water in homes. The meeting is Thursday afternoon February 17 at 2 p.m. at Willsdale church. Everyone urged to attend for information.
Extension Horticulturist from Iowa State College CLV Holsinger will discuss wardening and small fruits and vegetables. The talk aims to provide advance information for Milly County residents susceptible to the garden bug, addressing all phases of information and prevention.
The text notes wild geese do not breed until age two. generations stay in sociable flocks while older birds incubate eggs and care for young. During the moulting season lasting four months, they cannot fly and rely on hiding for protection.
The earliest Mexican civilization known from remains dates between 3000 and 10000 years ago, uncovering a long human presence across the region and highlighting early cultural development.
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