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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
4
Nishna Valley News asks N Y students about government hikes. Responses vary from support to skepticism with comments on fitness and practicality. Student reporters list staff and contributors for the school paper.
NHS library announces seven new titles joining over two thousand existing volumes. Titles include How to Build Your Home in the Woods by Bradford Angier and The Documentary History of the United States by Richard D. Heffner, among others.
The senior class play The Little Dog Laughed is under way with cast members Susan Steiner Richard Williams Janice Blazek Dick Winders Judy Geith Diane Lakin Bob Hicks Margaret Wheeler Lorna Lewis Mickey Straight Christinia Aughe Linda Ramsey and others. Paul Hathaway oversees props with a senior boys committee assisting while Mr. Pierce directs stage set and scene construction. Rehearsals continue as cast members memorize lines and nightly practices begin.
NVHS students and staff viewed a gym screening of The Challenge of Ideas narrated by Edward R. Murrow with John Wayne and Helen Hayes guesting. The film outlines democracy versus communism, the cold war origins, and the need for Americans to defend freedom against communist influence.
Miss Diane Bowen of Flenderson is highlighted in Who's Who this week. She carries four subjects this year American history U S history Spanish TV and algebra I and has been active in C Y F 4 H class officer homecoming princess and track. The National Honor Society honors her for leadership citizenship and service to school and community.
English literature class focuses on Wordsworths The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in seven sections. Panels discuss alliteration figures of speech and modern meanings of quoted lines. Students find discussions challenging and stimulating and hope for future participation.
Nishna Valley physical education classes try indoor hockey played in a wooden 12 by 3 foot box with a divider. Each player uses a three foot stick to hit the opponent’s stick, then aims to drive the ball into their end and out of a hole. Best two of three wins.
On Saturday February 23, 14 area schools meet at Glenwood for the Towa District Speech contest. Glenwood hosts the largest event with eight NV entries across 11 divisions. Participants include Janice Blazek Jane Exceen Carol Hall Shirley Mabary Karen Reiken Susan Steiner Margaret Wheeler Susan Woodfill, with Mrs Thorson coaching for six weeks.
The Nishna Valley FTA met February 12 at Lillian Irvin’s home to discuss observations from visits to junior high and elementary grades. Plans were set for a trip to the state FTA convention in Des Moines on February 23, followed by a talk from Mr Greenwood about the advantages and obligations of a teaching career.
Freshman English classes last week explored student criticism of their teachers and classes. Mrs Dittus assigned the work after guidance from the superintendent of Omaha schools. Opinions varied on the no textbooks method and the school discipline and materials formed part of the themes.
Linda Larson entered Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs last Friday with strep throat and is improving, planning to return home later this week. Vic Cromwall is a patient at a Veterans hospital in Omaha. Mrs Emma Niday fell Saturday breaking her leg and is hospitalized at Murphy Memorial in Red Oak. Mrs Retha Findley joined Homer Connell and Emerson visitors in Atlantic to see Joe Landon.
Hastings Iowa council met February 6 1963 in regular session with Mayor Hites presiding. Present were Darrell Taylor Jim Goodwin Joe Parker George Clark and Richard Vance. January minutes approved and bills paid. A town water system was discussed and tabled. Community Hall rental approved for volleyball Pridey nights. Various fund disbursements recorded. WSCS meeting hosted by Mrs Steve Haines noted nearby social updates.
Ralph Russell serves as minister at Flint Methodist Church with Dorothy Largent listed in church activities. Morning worship is 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m official board meeting set for Thursday at 7 00 pm junior choir practice follows.
Strahan residents recount weekend bowling at Red Oak with numerous couples. Sunday dinners, hospital visits, and farm bureau meetings mark a busy period. Oyster supper at Strahan church draws 19 men and boys while slides by Dale Shires showcase Rhodesia.
Rev John Lippincott presides as pastor Robert Christensen leads during September 8th Sunday worship at 9 30 a m Divine Worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School at Strahan Methodist Church.
Mrs Charles Wilson hosted the 5.0.D. club in Malvern on Thursday afternoon with 11 members present. Mrs Kermit Hillyer joined, prizes awarded to Mrs Varda Kier Mrs Everett Gipe and Mrs Bob Blunt, next gathering planned for Feb 28 with a dessert luncheon served.
The Strahan Garden Club met with Mrs. Mark Johnson on Wednesday for a dessert luncheon. Co-hostess Mrs. Lloyd Bowen assisted. Fifteen members attended as L Miller of Malvern demonstrated plaques. Next meeting with Mrs. Harah Morrical is scheduled for the second Wednesday in March.
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