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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1963
Page
4
Thirty nine students across four classes answered a world affairs quiz. Five earned all correct, eight missed one, six missed two, six missed three, ten missed four, two missed five, and two missed six. Seventy seven percent scored half or more, with question eight most missed and seven least missed.
Everett Brown directs the Maryville College choir in a Malvern Community Building concert at 1 PM on February 27, with a Glenwood appearance in the morning. Former Malvern High student Jane Schultz sings with the choir.
MCHS Thespians under Donald Breshears staged Genesis Death of the Hired Man and Antic Spring before a large audience. The memorable lighting and strong cast impressed spectators who praised the performances as among the best seen at Malvern. The program featured a tired cast and a weary director after weeks of rehearsal.
Genesis the play debut at MCHS will enter the district speech contest at Glenwood on February 22 and 23. MCHS also competes in two additional classes with Lara Beckwith Kathy Burgoon and Chelly Mort performing dramatic declamation and interpretive poetry.
MCHS juniors plan the annual firemen's banquet on February 22 at the Community building to raise funds for the junior senior prom. Food is donated by parents, aiming for about $100 profit to bring them closer to the prom goal. Earlier events included a work day and car wash, building toward Malvern's best prom since 1962.
An upcoming CBS hour long drama series on American history plans to entertain and educate. Each episode will feature a special speaker and include study guides and educational resources. No title has been set yet.
Five Malvern FHA officers and sponsor Mrs. Salyers will travel to Clarinda on Saturday February 16 to aid in nominating state officers. They will assist the state parliamentarian and Clarinda chapter in reviewing credentials of prospective candidates. Two candidates will be chosen for state office.
Pat Winters profiles Sharon, a senior at MCHS, highlighting her plans to pursue social work and outlining her community activities and aspirations.
The blonde pixie like Sharon Stewart praises Malvern High School highlighting new friendships and active class discussions. Her hobbies include reading sewing and color pink. She enjoys drama FHA and plans four years of college followed by social work at Marcy Center in Chicago.
Myrna McMillen, a Malvern High School senior from the class of 63, enjoys all activities except studying. She moved from Logan, plays guard on the basketball team, drums in band, participates in track and FHA, and plans a commercial career after graduation.
Last Friday Mr Nothem found eight students in a room at MCHS playing a card game like rummy. The players use seven ecards with equalities or formulas to construct proofs of geometric problems, demanding math skill and patience.
Lexington Missouri Cadet Donald L Aistrope Jr earned dean s honor roll status for the first semester at Wentworth Military Academy acting dean Major Robert Hepler confirmed the scholastic achievement Cadets on honor roll receive extra privileges and may wear the Scholastic Bar on their uniform Don Aistrope is the son of Maj and Mrs D L Aistrope USAF Ret of Malvern
The Hmerdon Women's Club met with 27 members at Mrs. L. C. Mank's home. President Mrs. Frank Cols led the business session and read a poem. The program included a chorus performance and a speaker on antiques. Members shared histories of their antiques while hostesses assisted.
Sunday dinners featured Rev Ralph Russell and family and Mrs Myrtle Walker with guests from Griswold Winside and Imogene. Kenneth Walker ill in Council Bluffs. Dodge Elementary PTA founders day noted. The Russell quartet performed at Trinity Methodist Church. Phyllis Buehler wed Roger Rae at Hawthorn Church. Gary Davis family left Biloxi after a two week leave. Dr J Henry Teele noted.
Church notices list Pastor Robert Good as superintendent and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday activities include BYF at 7 20 p.m. Junior Choir practice at 7 30 p.m. Senior Choir practice at 8 p.m. Local sick person mentioned in line up.
Emerson Methodist Church announces weekly schedule with Ralph Russell as minister. Services and meetings include Sunday School at 9 55 a m Morning Worship at 11 05 a m Senior MYF at 5 30 p m study on the Sermon on the Mount, arsonage at 7 30 p m WSCS at 2 00 p m with Grace Dixon delivering devotions Janet Spicer shows two World Wide Friends films 6 40 p m choir 7 00 p m Inter MY GR 7 00 p m Sr Choir 9 00 p m Official Board meeting. Thursday World Day of Prayer planning 9 30 a m Maxine Hicks chairman meeting Friday Commission on Education at Maxine Hicks. Jeffry Lloyd Steen baptized at Sunday service officiated by Dr J Henry Teele. Bake Sale details mention Barbara Stille Bucklah Piergon Maxine Hicks Laura Hogzett Lorraine Keate Lucille Russell Joan Lobbing and 24 dozen doughnuts pies rolls cupcakes and noodles for the sale at Blank's with a hopeful turnout.
Week and guests gathered at the Waterworth household in a Sunday afternoon party to honor Mr Waterworth’s birthday. Attendees included Verlyn Mayberry and family of Council Bluffs, Junior Basslea and sons, Doyal Waterworth and family of Raytown, and several others from local towns.
Emerson Auxiliary Unit 575 of the American Legion Auxiliary met February 8 at Martha Honyman's home. Seventeen attended, including two executive board members and three Junior Auxiliary Leaders. A Membership letter urged greater effort, with a goal 22 short. Programs highlighted patriotism, child welfare, and veteran rehabilitation, plus a plan to send two decorated cakes to the Legion in March for its 44th anniversary. A wall flag for the Legion hall was approved, and a 49 star flag was shown. A Heart Fund donation was voted, February being Americanism month. Jessie Cole led a program on February Patriots, recounting lesser known presidential life anecdotes and comparing them to Lincoln and Washington. Meeting adjourned after a Prayer for Peace. refreshments served by the hostess committee.
Mr and Mrs Bert Morrig attended a tea at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital Nursing School from 2 to 4 p m Friday honoring parents of the 68 freshmen who received their calls that evening. Also present were Mr and Mrs George Hascall Jr and daughters Kathy Hall Grace Dixon Leona Dixon and Marlena Morris from here.
Hysham Club House Red Oak hosts a February 16 reception from 2 to 5 p m honoring Mr and Mrs James F Durbin Jr now at home on their Emerson area farm. Hosts are Mr and Mrs J F Durbin.
The Junior Auxiliary met after school on Monday February 11 with 13 members present. Muffi Cheney presented an article on The American Flag in Abraham Lincoln's Time. Bingo was played with prizes. Mary Anderson and Muffi Cheney with their mothers served lunch. They made lacey valentines for Highland Acres in Red Oak.
Mrs J L Vans returns from trip and Hamilton Lewis and family visit Osborns. Dean Mitchells and daughter dine with Harold Mitchells in Stanton. Orville Tackett family and Sawyers visit Frank Sawyers home. Joe Hinkle family and Frances Harman dine with Ray Honeywell. Misspelt details noted from local social column.
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