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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
6
Marian Mieken chosen as editor for the Future Farmers Club with Dorald Len and Ethel Davis among staff. Brennan and Beattie named as advisers while Harriott Gil and others contribute to the yearbook style page.
The home economics students led by Misa Daisy Schalkle hosted a dinner Thursday for the school board and guests, featuring a three course menu with veal, potatoes, cranberry salad, and cabinet pudding. Red white flags and place cards set a formal tone as expenses doubled since two years ago, reflecting the depression's impact.
Freshmen show improving algebra and Latin interest while Miss Hammers guides, Miss Schalkle oversees English, and the Bhops boys work on repairing engines in class. The ancient history focus is on Roman and Greek wars, with students adapting studies to Rome.
The Senior News reports a vote from last week on taking a day off to break a photographer and wear no caps or gowns this year. They propose March as the first week for the break and debate attire, favoring overalls over traditional dress due to cost and mood.
Friday noon the biology class met at the offices of Drs. Kline and Kling to study X-ray results. The group learned about plants animals and humans examining both normal and abnormal anatomy with Dr John Kline explaining. A floroscope connection allowed viewing the human heart and internal structure live. The class thanks the doctors for their time and guidance.
Second and third year Latin classes spent last week reading Hodletna Aula Latina a monthly Latin language magazine. The students enjoyed reading the current news stories editorials jokes and more. Third year class members are making scrapbooks and seek material for them.
Home Economics girls visited Malvern Bakery on a Tuesday afternoon. They learned about baking steps, fuels, and equipment including large ovens, coke heat, electric mixers, a steam heated proof-box, and decorating methods.
A short note from Sophomore News outlines recent geometry topics and an upcoming test. It mentions ongoing English themes and a theme assignment on animals. History coverage touches the industrial revolution and its impact on progress.
Behoo high school reports first semester perfect attendance. Seniors Leonard Anderson Velma Custer Dale Moreford Evelyn Paulson Vera Shafer. Juniors Jorie Donner Lelia Fletcher Marian Macken Anna Bhater. Sophomores Fred Clay Jean Davis Elaine Jarmen Margaret McCormick Berniese Bachohning Ruth Walker. Freshmen John Hall Stewart Hall Corwin Parker Clinton Wee Vincent Zimmerman.
First grade students finish The first grade hex completed Fact and Story primer and this week read the Winston primer. They enjoy reading primers and have decorated their room with artwork while discussing colors and plants in class.
The High School recognizes students with a semester average of B or higher. Seniors listed include Percy Atkinson Herriete Beattie Russell Bigearstaff Veto Custer and Max Dashner. Juniors and freshmen named include Grace Baldoxier Evelyn Baucom Olinda Brenning Marjorie Donner Charlotte Dye and others.
Due to many absences this semester the junior high honors those with perfect attendance since entering school. Recipients include Vera Mae Kearney Bytha Millikan Edith Brewer Leota Meecham Frances Ditmar Edward Jarman Sammie King Wahneeta Cox Anheta Walter Clarader Linquint Harriet Talbott Helen Weller Bob McCormick James Cardwell Daniel Myers and Willard Millikan. Teachers then gave exams and a sliding party followed the vacation with only Mise Steele and Miss Kabekett attending from the faculty.
The second grade class lists 18 students who achieved 100 percent in spelling review. Names include Billy Baer Ruth Clark Bobby Lee Finkle Betty Knight Babs Randerson Elizabeth Trively Billy Cardwell Nancy Cook Anna Mary Frazier Fred Litle Malcolm Stogdill Billy Walker Robert Chamberlain Juni for Jackson John Millikan George Talbett and Carl Evans.
Fifth grade activities include letter writing about lost items, a reading of The Magic of It and A Hymnology on the Dog, court procedure talks, and a juried reading on man’s best friend. Students also study Paul Revere Ride, memorize lines, and practice good posture and proper walking.
Third grade lists students who achieved 100 percent on Friday spelling test including Jane Johnson Carolyn Boehner Carolyn Hall Peggy McCormick Shirley Walker Goldie Cozad Madelyn Swann Virginia Baucom Dorothy Patel Wilma Stroud Betty Lou Barkus Marilyn Cupp Herbert Stogdill Johnnie Paulson Edel Knight. Mrs Cupp Barkus and Hatfield visited the room last week. We enjoyed the visitors. Edgar Cook Marilyn Cupp and Beulah Biggerstaff were ill last week. We made a birthday calendar in Language showing family and playmates.
In a fragmented scene, Orioliana Maxine Y and Jeane Cunningham discuss graduation and post mortem work whileCharlotte W Gretchen and a minister mingle. Gretchen plays pieces as the minister asks about the Ten Commandments and whistling. Unclear dialogue continues.
Frankenstein arrives at the Empress Theater with Boris Karloff and Colin Clive in a landmark 1931-era horror. Mae Clarke Dwight Frye Edward Van Sloan and others star as the scientist confronts the human monster via eerie science. James Whale directs with John Balderston and Francis Faragoh adapting the screenplay.
The meeting focused on Property Managers with Lurine Brake delivering a talk on caring for property. A piano solo by Dorothy Galliher and several songs and poems followed, featuring Janet Swain, Misa Hammers, and Dorothy Calliher.
Kindergarten Mra Hatfeld hosted a mothers visit last Friday. The group smiled at the pre-primer lessons and expressed pride in the children’s progress. Several girls planned to sew dresses for their dolls as a classroom project.
A fragmentary alumni roll shows names from the Class of 1907 and 1909 with brief descriptors. Entries include Grace Churchill Murray Clyde Butt, Josie Kerney, Arthur Dice, Harry Kneeland, Pearle Madelia Lake, Mildred Priest, Ruth Young, Kathryn Coiner, Ethel Clark, Margaret Cunningham, Belle Paulson, Earl Robbins, Florence Sandiland, Edith Skerritt, Helen Wilson, Lelia May Adams, Bertha Hrung, Nnelle Hammonds, and others. Locations span Malvern, Hastings, Council Bluffs, Chicago, Clear Lake, Red Oak, and Mt. Hammill among others.
A 1814 Broadway revival of The Yellow Ticket inspired by Michael Morton’s story features John Parry and Linnel Farry in key roles. Fox film version stars Elissa Landi as Myra with Laurence Olister joining the cast, echoing stage dynamics from The Jest and signaling a shift to talking pictures.
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