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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
10
Sherry Greenwood recalls humorous sayings from Nishna Valley faculty. Teachers like Mrs Simpson and Mr Agnew are cited among quirky lines such as Dont chew gum in study hall and You DINGALINGS with others joking about geometry tests, diet plans, and wrestling coach quips. The piece highlights NIV staff humor as a local cultural note.
The piece traces track origins from prehistoric times to early athletic games in Ireland around 3000 B C. It notes how parents encouraged children to run fast for survival, suggesting runners imagine ancient life as they race. The text blends history with a call to athletic spirit for the track season.
At the start of February groups from the Girls Glee Club will rehearse for an upcoming music contest in March. Under Leroy Dick's direction the sextets solos and trios aim for top ratings and to return with honors.
A fourth hour girls physical education class under Obrecht will perform a tinikling bamboo pole routine during a boys basketball game versus Red Oak. The Philippine folk dance portrays a bird dodging two bamboo poles as dancers manipulate the poles.
Large sale offers LH and JD tractors with implements, a 1948 GMC truck, loaders, plows, cultivators, corn planter, elevator, and a stock of hay grain and seed. Live cattle and several Guernsey cows announced with freshen dates. Items in Al condition, many like new, with fertilizer and insecticide boxes included.
In practice the birds weave through the clanging poles in rhythmic cadene. If you want to see the birds perform, attend the game on February 16 at Bame.
Two Nishna Valley high school seniors Peg Haack and Dennis Boileau were chosen as Outstanding Teenagers of 1967 by the Outstanding Americans Foundation. Peg, active in government, literature, math and multiple clubs, and Dennis, a Student Council and NHS leader, were cited for ability and achievement and will compete for state and national honors.
This senior of Henderson is 17 with brown green eyes and 5 3 tall. Denny Boileau son of Mr and Mrs Leo Boileau leads his school as president of the student council and National Honor Society while active in chorus sports and art. He plans to attend Iowa State University after graduation.
Senior of the week Butch Brice, son of Mr and Mrs Keith Bruce of Hastings, shines in academics and sports. Active in wrestling, track and football, he plans a farming career and is known for his blue eyes and tall frame.
Jean Alm Twikgy reports varied fashion views from designers in England New York California on skirt lengths and textiles. English designers expect midcalf to dominate while minis persist, New York favors plastic coated fabrics and knitted dresses, California notes paper dresses fade slowly. The piece cites opinions from unnamed designers and voices who prefer minis to stay in style.
Students at Nishna Valley waited in suspense for the new school bus. This morning Mr Kayton was named the driver of the brand new 1968 Chevrolet with a 327 engine and large red foam seats. Riders praised its smooth ride and bright appearance.
Nishna Valley's Spanish Club met in Mr Mendoza's room on February 5. Marilyn Wax reported on Jose Marti a Spanish patrio and read a Spanish poem translated into English. The group watched a film on Colombia to observe customs in Spanish speaking countries. Meeting adjourned with refreshments.
Mary Anderson reports Home Ec II and IV girls are viewing film strips movies and listening to tapes on drugs drinking and smoking as part of a unit on relationships and self understanding. The aim is to grasp why who and when of substance use and to help the girls address present national problems and possible solutions.
National Honor Society sponsors a literary contest inviting students to submit in three divisions essay 1000 words minimum story 1000 words minimum and poem at least eight lines. Judges will assess correctness neatness originality and content with a $5 award for each division winner on Awards Day. Entries due to Mr Meija by April 1.
The Junior Class begins secret prom planning split into committees to prepare a surprise event for the Seniors. Members urge silence to keep the plans hidden from the senior class and the wider school.
Feb 15 sectional wrestling finals at Lewis Central. Feb 16 high school basketball at Red Oak with junior varsity and varsity games. girls PE demo at halftime. FNA dance after games. Feb 17 NV Treynor Council Bluffs girls sectional begins at Trey nor and Lewis Central. Feb 19 girls sectional at Nishna Valley 6 30 p.m. Griswold vs. win.
Fragmentary school diary style notes mention Hawkettes, Farragut, and a fire alarm incident. Team Girls and students discuss lockers, new cars, and various hall conversations. Sexual and locker-room chatter appear, with hints of rivalry and social tensions.
Nishna Valley High and Elementary menus dated February list daily offerings. Items include meat loaf with sides on Feb 19, goulash on Feb 20, ham and beans on Feb 21, beef gravy and mashed potatoes on Feb 22, and grilled cheese on Feb 23. Elementary entries show chili, hot beef sandwich, turkey with noodles, minced ham with mixed vegetables, and fish day with deviled eggs portions, alongside bread, butter, milk.
Night tournament events include Treynor, Cargon, Macedonia wrestling and a 9 p.m. contest. Beverages offered at $1 and $50 tickets. February 20 features Up With America event with a 9:30 a.m. assembly. Beaver Falls Penn college students arrive February 22 for Extension Service meeting at 7:40 p.m. in the Cafetorium to discuss Crop Production.
Vice President Lynnette Carlson presided over the Indian Deerettes 4-H Club meeting with 17 members and 3 leaders and 3 visitors in attendance. Junior members drew names for Big Sisters while 1968 record books were distributed. Sherry Greenwood read a poem Eat a Bug Ugh and demonstrations on Muffins and hospitality foods were presented.
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