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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1964
Page
1
Nishna Valley School News presents student prepared items from Nishna Valley Community High School with editors Karen Rieken Sue Ann Simpson guiding content and reporting.
At Shenandoah district speech contest last Saturday 13 Nishna Valley students and teachers traveled. Top ratings include Arlyne Shaw Corliss Archer Shirley Mabary Delights in dramatic declamation and Robert Wheeler Elwanda Fager Harold Hascall earning ones in oratorical declamation.
Stanton and Nishna Valley exchanged programs to foster good school relations. On February 18 Stanton sent a one act dramatic play and their dance band to Nishna Valley, while in January Nishna Valley presented their hootenanny at Stanton. Typing paper special value package offered at The Leader office.
A California newspaper editorial argues youths lack purpose and urges them to quit seeking entertainment from centers. It calls teens to take on chores, assist community members and study, asserting parents and society have sacrificed, so youth must mature, serve, and read.
Pamela Blunt extends warm wishes to nine students celebrating birthdays this week. Names include Richard Russell Donald Hicks Kathleen Herbert Leo Smith George Wallace Jon Larson Stanley Bass Norma Timson Ronald Wilkinson with dates Feb 23 to March 1. A very happy birthday to all.
Nishna Valley High School forms Future Nurses of America with Mrs. Jean Lemonds as sponsor. Fourteen members attended the first after school meeting in the cafetorium. Officers named for the rest of the year include President June Exceen, Vice President Pam Blunt, Secretary Teresa Selby, and Publicity Sandra Barns. Meetings set for every second and fourth Monday after school. Open to both girls and boys interested in nursing as R N or practical nurse.
Emerson teen Phil Straight is this week’s senior of the week. The 17 year old, six foot tall student from Nishna Valley is known locally for hunting and fishing. He lists pizza as his favorite food and speedball as his favorite song. His favorite actor is Richard Burton and Janet Leigh is his actress, with George Hamilton IV as his singer and The Manchurian Candidate his top movie. He calls the 1913 Stutz Bearcat his dream car, describes it as a roadster that really moves. He dislikes discriminating teachers and enjoys American literature government art algebra I and senior problems.
Linda Larsen recounts a school spirit misstep heavy in humor and irony. The piece lists rules for cheering and sportsmanship, noting poor behavior costs friendships and suggesting self restraint and respectful conduct at games and with rivals.
Seventh grade history class tested baked bananas as a snack while students celebrated Valentine memories and decorated the bulletin board in Mrs Clutes room. Juniors dressed as mystery book characters for guessable skits and acts, aiming to boost reading interest.
Phil describes himself as living a good life while listing activities including football FTA track and senior class president. His goal is teaching and he hopes to attend Nebraska University to major in English.
Nishna Valley high school prepares a Fun Night carnival for Sunday March 6 with dunking of teachers cake walk games and entertainment. Proceeds support the school activity program as clubs and organizations join in the fundraising effort for the overall event.
Sue Ann Simpson the Emerson teen named Senior of the Week is 17, 5 ft 1 in tall with green eyes and light brown hair. She enjoys writing letters and sewing, favors spaghetti and the song More, and cites Chevy as the greatest car. Her favorite stars are Gary Grant Debbie Reynolds Connie Stevens and Johnny Mathis. She plans to work and dislikes rude people.
Emerson area social column lists multiple visits and dinners across Council Bluffs, Red Oak, Omaha, and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs Owen Fogarty, Mrs Mary Gibson, Mrs Delmar Day, Mr and Mrs Ray Bancom, Tone Schick, Kenneth Malskelt, Lorraine Orr, Mr and Mrs Ed Malskelt, Arthur Johnson, Fred Wood, Tom Porter, Richard Porter, Margaret Grayson and daughter Sue, Edwin Grayson, and others. The events center on family gatherings and celebrations, notably a birthday dinner for Harry Porter and Tom Porter.
Lloyd Straight of Corning visited relatives here Wednesday. Jens Bahr ant family of Schleswig spent the weekend with George Jones and John Clark families. Mr. and Mrs. Clark plan to move from California to Grand Junction Colorado as soon as they can sell their house. Mrs. Clark known here as Annabelle Lang. Walter Stille of Malvern joined son Bobbie for Sunday dinner. J A Janking dined with Wayne Johnson family at Shenandoah. MYF bowling party Sunday at Red Oak sponsored by Boyd Nicholls. Fred Brown family of Davenport brought Mrs. Tom Brown home Friday. Saturday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brammer at Carson. Browns left Sunday. Reuben Oakleaf moved Thursday to farm east of town bought from Lan sing Heuer.
The courts she is taking this year are English literature, home economics, secretarial practice, government, senior problems and physical education. Her activities are cheerleader, girls glee, mixed chorus and assistant editor of the school news.
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