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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
7
The Leader prints reader letters debating the closed shop, noting it may be un-American and unfair by restricting work to union members. It argues unions' power can threaten workers and suggests democratic reforms and broader measures for labor organizations beyond banning the closed shop.
A passage notes that few parents object to discipline yet influence creates problem children. It argues school officials rarely overstep bounds, usually being too lenient, and urges parental support to foster healthy attitudes toward work and behavior in youth.
Editorial cites Dane Tobin, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, warning that a union representative who inflates power and dismisses opposition threatens future progress. The piece frames such rhetoric as a peril to workplace stability and reform efforts.
An enthusiast for soil conservation described a neighbor who farms on the contour to show “on-the-level” farming. W A Bennett claimed vast affluence while others pondered parishioners’ meals. The Rev L C Hall recalled a preacher’s farewell sermon and his humorous list of woes.
Malvern High School reports lax discipline after returning from break. Seniors seek a play director as carnival plans begin for March 21 while Student Council faces apathy and wonders if fund raising will succeed. March of Dimes drive boosts student giving. GAA supports health effort.
A section notes oral book reports by students on titles such as Artist in Iowa Balzac The Story of Mankind From the Top of the Stairs and Out on a Limb The Jr Business Insurance Co settles some policies and a few hillsfolds vanished or disappeared Students discuss new English books and plan purchases The Girls Athletic Association resumes square dancing and basketball games are scheduled Seniors vs freshmen Friday Captain Frieda Hall leads the senior team Malda Fox leads the freshman team The group donates 5 to the National Infantile Paralysis drive A semester tests review by Mr Maddocks and a book review by Miss Buffington complete the report
Each year English students select a foreign friend and exchange letters with youths from Europe. The letters reveal newsy notes and sometimes gender-ambiguous names. Some French correspondents insert sentences in their language, causing confusion for students unfamiliar with foreign tongues.
Miss Scott reads Susan and Little Bird Lost to the class while discussing division in arithmetic. Studying The Golden Tales in reading and The Mule skla here in library. Health notes salute students Joanna Mackey Joan Kline Janet Anderson Roger Benton Donna Rive Phillip Pahner Carroll Hall and Marlene Vanderpool for perfect dental care. Geography covers western states and a map project of Australia. Citizenship officers named Wayne Ickley president Ann Long vice president Barbary Shonka secretary. Astronomy lessons include constellations and star gazing.
Junior class members have begun selling pop to raise funds. The effort features flavor notes described as popping and tasty. In recent class meetings, members discussed ideas and suggestions to boost sales and support upcoming activities.
Mary Ann Bingham, president of the Junior Business Insurance Co, notes the J B I C is doing well but reports some resistance among students. About 40 M H 8 students have purchased insurance, totaling roughly $25 in coverage. The J B I C stresses honesty as the heat policy and endorses J Wf.
Question for this week asks what saw boys in M HS do to improve themselves Harold Adina cites schoolwork Evelyn Lutz wants to learn to dance Paul Hixson praises manners Mosalle Alberta notes basketball and technique Robert Frazier calls for better handling of ping pong paddles and care Miller Plumb urges tighter gun control Charles Peyehouse seeks manners and neatness Marlene Johnson points to too many ways Marcle Ellis suggests they team to dance with help forthcoming
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