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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
10
By Nancy Lisle, the 1962-63 Oriole notes Bill Oliver and his assistant took photos on February 13. Large group photos of high school and junior high students were taken at the Community building, with smaller groups and faculty photographed at the high school in the afternoon. No classes were held that day.
The National Merit test will be administered to MCHS juniors on March 5. The three hour test will occur in the morning to identify students eligible for National Merit scholarships and possibly other scholarships based on high scores.
The editorial traces walls across ages from Hadrian’s and Severus’ lines to the Great Wall of China and medieval defenses. It notes how defenses persist despite engineering leaps and cites World War II’s Atlantic Wall as a modern example, concluding walls built to keep people out often fail against determined access.
Pat Newell details the new biology laboratory at MCHS, showing how the room expansion provides dedicated space for biology classes. Students manage projects on algae, tadpoles, protozoa, and moss, study the animal kingdom, and prepare bacterial cultures aided by a recently purchased microtome for clear microscope slides.
A dinner sponsored by Mal vern Trust & Savings Bank on February 19 closed this year’s adult farm meetings. Ninety four farmers from the area enrolled under Paul Hopp, with a 10 class winter series covering farm loans management nitrogen water real estate insurance and buildings. Hopp credited the Adult Farmer Council for organizing and enrollment and said plans for next year mirror this year with updated topics.
The author argues that walls like the Berlin Wall and Iron Curtain cannot endure. History shows such barriers fail as human will and desire for freedom persist, making any attempt to imprison minds futile.
The senior home ec girls will visit Joslyn Art Museum Orchard Wilhelm and Omaha Crockery in Omaha next Tuesday Feb 26 to study furniture and possibly purchase material for tablecloths.
Linda Clay daughter of Mr and Mrs Elton Clay of Malvern is named senior of the week. Her subjects include American problems English literature office practice typing and shorthand. She is active in FHA annual staff student librarians and enjoyed basketball games and the Waterloo state tournament. After graduation she plans Wayne State Teachers College to major in English or secretarial science.
The Freshman Howere girls hosted a Valentine party for preschool children on February 14. Each girl gave a handmade gift to her guest. Kids received crayon buckets from plastic cottage cheese cartons and race cars from liquid soap bottles. They played games, solved puzzles, and heard stories while cookies and milk were served.
Shirley Williams reports MCHS prepares for the Sweetheart Dance on Saturday March 2 from 8 to 11 30 pm. Students will crown the Sweetheart King and Queen and the King and Queen of Courtesy, chosen by faculties. Admission is 30 cents per person, with refreshments by Home Economics and surprise giveaways promised.
On Feb 15 the MCHS sophomore class selected modern style class rings with slanted sets and initials in opposite corners. graduation year 1965 is shown on both sides. color options include pearl black onyx blue green red and striped. Prices range 18.95 to 30.00. fifty-one rings were ordered as students await delivery in the fall.
Patricia Newell, editor for two years, balances band math club library work and National Honor Society. She plans to study bio chemistry genetics or journalism at State University of Iowa and enjoys reading writing listening to music bowling and dancing.
Chantry School reports a kindergarten project with a real orange tree in the classroom. The tree has progressed from buds to blooms to five oranges as students observe growth. Elementary music classes record and playback student voices while second and third graders work on song stories for peer sharing.
Giles Smith a guidance consultant from the State Department of Public Instruction met with MCHS guidance counselor Mr Nothem on February 13 to review the guidance program and provide information for a federal survey. He was impressed with the current program and offered few suggestions.
Church board met Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W Stotts present. Rev Pullman led the session. Mrs W W Windle offered devotions and read the previous minutes. Mrs Stotts presented the financial report and was asked to send more funds to the Des Moines conference treasurer. They considered various fund raising methods, including a future church dinner. The group agreed to rent Ralph Wilsons 20 acres again and to decide crops. Refreshments were served after adjournment by several couples.
Visitors to the Elton Clay home Sunday included Wayne Stewart from Silver City and Mary Anna Parker from near Malvern. Saturday night guests were Emnett Stephens Joyce and Chris with Harry Johnson near Hastings. Also Sunday, Claude Staphena visited Clarence McKinney at Henderson. Walter Bulle appeared Monday for supper with Ned Turmer near Malvern.
The March gathering is to be held with Mr and Mrs Goodell at their Glenwood residence. The brief notice lists the hosts for the event and confirms the date as March.
Donna and Shirley Swayze of Omaha spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Homer Mayberry. Their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Swayze and son Pat were Sunday dinner guests. Donna returned home while Shirley stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Norman Sinner and Marcie Perry and Marilyn visited Harold and wife near Malvern Friday evening.
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