Tragic Lab Mishaps At NV School
Friday Feb 5 at Nishna Valley School science lab two fatal and serious mishaps occurred involving mice. Sam Bailey died after eight days without food or three without water causing a crash into a wall. Sidney Malcom sustained a back injury and will undergo surgery in Omaha after a chimp dropped a banana on him. Ed, SPCA chair, may investigate noting carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NV Science Lab
Sam Bailey
Bailey
Sam
Sidney Malcom
Malcom
Jon Frink
Omaha
SPCA
Mechanics class covers nine key areas for nine weeks
In a mechanics group of about 15 students led by Donna Rae Cole, every group must complete nine areas including clutch brakes transmission differential engine electric cooling lubrication front end suspension and fuel by the end of the next nine weeks. Some fall behind while others are ahead as students learn that both book work and practical effort are needed to earn good grades.
Planned New Metal Work Class At NV With Smelting Furnace
The shop at NV plans a new metal work class next year and has invested in a gas heating smelting furnace resembling a 50 gallon barrel capable of reaching up to 6000 degrees. Additional equipment includes a large floor grinder metal lathe and a mill. The NY shop claims to be the best equipped in southwest Iowa as it keeps up with growing demands from mechanics wood workers and metal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
CAN'T LOSE KEYS NOW By Dwaine Swett
The Nishna Valley juniors finally received the key chains they ordered featuring an Indian brave design and are selling them for 50 cents each. Prom plans are advancing, with committees chosen and decorations and menus being prepared for a March event. The junior class aims for a big senior showing at the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Flood of Books to Build up Library
The UN library steadily expands as Mrs. Simpson the librarian orders hundreds of books for elementary and high schools this year. Books arrive in boxes, and she catalogs them, making cards as some companies ship cards from factories to speed processing. The library is growing and students increasingly use it, with Mrs. Simpson praised for her fine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Mystery About as Jrs Work on Prom Crocker
Seniors at NY feel unwanted as juniors begin secret prom preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom set for March 26. Warnings and secret planning dominate the campus mood while actual decoration work is now underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystery About
As Jrs
Prom
Jusan Crocker
Auto designs for 1970s by art class
By Dixie Hall The Art I class at NV is designing autos and fashions for the 1970s. Some of these are very good designs and could possibly be similar to the ones of 1970. Probably none of these will ever leave the hands of the designer, but they are having fun with them.
Silver City Notes Oval Family and Social Events
Local column records numerous Sunday and Friday dinners and weekend visits. Olaf Stortenbecker and family host various relatives from Treynor, Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Mineola for birthdays, baptisms, and retirements. Public notices include church activities and a Women’s Dinner in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Stortenbecker
Leroy
Dorothy Stortenbecker
Treynor
Ralph Kay
Persia
Herman Stortenbecker
Leo
Linda Hatfield
Omaha
Clint McMullen
Patrick
Lois Timson
Larry
Eugene Buffingston
Diane
Bill Burgoin
Harry Springer
Council Bluffs
Charles Auch
Oakland
Fac Deitchler
Steve Haines
Hastings
Bob Schoening
Danny
Floyd Roenfeldt
Mineola
Gordon Elwood
Norman Sparr
Tammy
Norman Graham
Floyd Lewellen
Carson
Ralph Hansen
Robert Cline
Donald Hansen
Bill Hansen
Richard
Hugh Hayes
Joe Giangreco
Gail Ranson
Jacksonville
Richard Leet
Suesia
St. Francis Fellowship Hall
Fred Yeehan
Fred
Ian Stogdill
Gerald Stogdill
Freddie
Ernest Teehan
Art Miller
Jenry Teehan
Bob Malcolm
Carl Malcom
Mike
Harry Mass
Mike Paladino
August Tedesco
Paul Black
Pat
Lonnie McMalen
Michael
Senior girls apply for nurses training
By Kathy Herbert seniors plan futures and seek further education or work. Some travelled to Omaha this weekend to apply for nurses training. The group shows determination as they pursue their chosen paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Students Divide on Textured Hose at Nishna Valley High
Diana Taylor and Dixie Hall report debate at Nishna Valley High School over textured hose. Students share opinions including Gary Johnson who calls them terrible Kathy Herbert who prefers lighter styles yet dislikes darker ones Marnie Fender who says they look cheap Sandy Barns who finds them acceptable but not worn Leo Smith who remarks they catch the eye Dwaine Swett who sees them as unattractive Charlotte Carlson notes appeal depends on wearer and outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley High School
Gary Johnson
Kathy Herbert
Marnie Fender
Sandy Barns
Leo Smith
Dwaine Swett
Charlotte Carlson
FNA Pins Arrive at Nishna Valley
By Sandy Barns the Future Nurses of America chapter at Nishna Valley received pins ordered weeks ago. The gold insignia features the organization name with a graduation year on a chain attached to the main pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FNA
Future Nurses of America
Nishna Valley
Good Results from PE Dancing Classes Learn to Dance
Dick Godfrey notes Nishna Valley P E classes spent the past week learning to dance to the Beatles under Mr Nauman supervision. Students gained basic steps and rhythm and some even learned to dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishna Valley
Driver Education To Start Feb 20
Students gathered in the gym on January 28 to receive instructions on when driver education would begin. It will start February 20. They also watched the movie A Day in Court, which everyone enjoyed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NV Lab
Sid Malcom
By Perry Allen
Nishna Valley Community High School
Jane Wayne Jensen
Beverly Wortman
Lillian Irvin
Susan Crocker
Virginia Angus
Connie Parker
Linda Larsen
Shirley Fleming
Carolyn Nielsen
Elwanda Fager
By Donna Rae Cole
By Roger Woodfill
Kathy Herpert
Dixie Hall
and Light Company
Silver City
Wayne Stewart and Sons
Michael Miller
Conrad Kruse
Gerald Kruse
Charles Kruse
Pueblo
Kenneth Marskell
Loraine Orr
Myr
Kenneth McMahan
Red Oak
Ted Shook
Henderson
Richard McWilliams
Russell Howell
Garland Martin
Mark Johnson
Malvern
Joe Kruse
William Kopp
Randolph
Hans Madison
Bernard Madison
Donna
Rolland Franke
Delwyn
Jerry Messinger
Glenwood
W. F. Messenger
Gary Miller
Sharon
Adair
Don Stewart
Clarence Bolte
Geo. Miller
Warren Robertson
Jarvey Bolte
LeRoy Pullman
Oakland Methodist Church
F. G. Barnes
Lisa’ Ann Burwell
Don Burwell
Glenwood Methodist Church
Marl McGee
W. E. Simmons
Paul Wilson
Edna Mkrase
Kean
Hol
Orville Tackett
Elton
John Anderson
Carol
Ricky
Edna
Grace Johnson
Wayne Johnson
Houston
Texas
Thera Johnson
Salt Lake City
Elmer Schoening
Clifford Schoening
Elmer
Cliford
John Deere Co
Waterloo
Nerman Schoening
Otha Mass
Cliford Schoening
LeRoy Pullun
Wilma Schultz
County Extension Home
Vim Maloney
Charles Maloney
Sharpshore
Harold Skerrite
Valentine
Darrell Williams
Vicky
Glen Talbot
Wales
Harold Williams
Jooe Wriedt
Wilhert Bond
Catherine Goos
Lonnie McMullen
Malvern Methodist Church
Ruth Robertson
Opal Kahl
Bonnie Bolte
Nellie Burlgoin
Joan Gones
Leo May
Diana Taylor
By Sandy Barns
Dick Godfrey
Myrna Ballain
Arthur F. Cole
First Avenue
Spencer
Sixth Street
Railroad
Howard ‘Notson
Spencerize
Malvern Community
Neil Querin
Spencer Chemical Division
Malvern, Iowa
Gulf Oil Corp
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!