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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
3
Readers are urged to submit live news features to the Emalthisa senior English class. The editor expresses desire for a more spectacular year end and asks for student poems, brief themes, or any notable talent. Names may be dropped in the Heart Elector mailbox if contributors prefer anonymity.
An energetic pep rally featured Edith Bell dressed as a gypsy fortune teller. Using a crystal, she hinted at key moments of the Emernon game and teased that Tom Wills might be knocked unconscious. The crowd headed to the game to confirm the score as the crystal faded.
Four fourth grade pupils presented reading demonstrations last week. Students Babs Randerson Malcolm Campbell and John Blethower read stories about a picture with varying sentence structure and originality. The audience praised the effort and noted the fine work of the pupils.
First grade students spent the past week printing various pictures while decorating their room to reflect spring. They begin lessons in a new primer next week and anticipate a full return to school due to many absences. Among those out longest are Danny Zanders and Grace Cardwell, who are hoped to be back by Monday.
A school note features eighth graders grappling with arithmetic and reading. Junior Robinson shows creative problem solving by making up definitions. Mr. Dyke asks a joke question about a plate and a bucket, prompting a humorous answer about a hole.
A concise notice recounts a man’s remarkable 22 pound weight loss amid medical tests and dietary changes. It notes caution against overeating and highlights advice from doctors about gradual improvements to health and well being.
A hallway scene references a 1920s dash photograph and notes numerous locals. Entries describe marriages, current occupations, and living locations across farms southwest of town, Benton school, Pacific Junction, Henderson, and town offices, listing names such as Clifford Dillehay, Lela Raines, Dorothy Donner, Faye Hurst, and many others.
A group of West Side county visitors, all men, were greeted warmly by local grade students on Friday. Their claimed professions included a retired farmer, a preacher, farmers, a retired man, and a professional man of gorte. The reporter noted uncertainty about some names and jobs after the reception with sticks and stones and bits of “Irish confetti.”
Girl Reserves hosted a light hearted program last Wednesday with no plot driven narrative. Leader Doro thy Galliher and members Jean Davie Dorothy Galliher created a humorous play featuring characters such as Yugo Spit Princess Mayonnaise Ima Nut Know It All and Fetchit. Audience members praised the show for dramatic flair and comic relief with remarks about affordability and enjoyment.
A week of good behavior ends as sophomores again shine in English and history. Mac Jr asks about gravity before it exists, creating humor for Mr. Hertz. Six weeks tests loom with curiosity over grades. Delpha and a clerk discuss dress for the glee club as 30 girls plan outfits.
In a Wednesday Girl Reserves meeting, each girl draws a name and writes a signed Heart Bieter letter to the assigned recipient who replies addressed to their own minor. The plan doubles mail and fosters friendships. The post office is in Miss Riddle's room.
A rambunctious local column jabs classmates and staff about gossip and pranks. It mentions a senior writing to a girl in Macedonia, a heart-break rumor about a Pp. J. girl, and a boy named Jamie. The piece mocks politeness, language slips, and defends a shorter article format to boost ads.
Third Grade May pupils have been absent due to illness. By next week, students hope to return to school. Interest grows in the world study contest. Names listed include Annaasiet, Jones, Waller Binghan, Lovlas Rit, Dean Miike, Posy Hult, Duck June Stroud Jo Terion.
Fifth grade study on Italy includes the tale Grandmother's Trip to Naples by an experienced traveler for American children. The week covers brain hygiene with many new terms, and students prepared a chapter outline before tests. The class now campaigns for quieter hall passage.
Sunior Members display multi adjective rings described as gorgeous wonderful smart and cute. Mary E Summers led the junior presentation with the prominent ring band featuring pink gold surmounted by a rosily hued central crest. The scene notes the crest bearing Mal vern and a semi circle motto.
In a school page excerpt, students discuss tradition like planting the steas flee atop the water tower and question whether plans by Miss Walker or Mr Herte affect schedules. They note a junior senior rivalry, the class trip cost, and anticipation of the upcoming interclass tournament.
The Home Economics girls completed doll dresses this week and will display them at a Malvert store for judging. Prizes of ribbons for first, second, and third will be awarded. The group found the clothing unit engaging and plans for future sewing projects.
English freshmen traded teachers this week for about two weeks. Miss Riddle’s class studies Bilas Marner while Misa Schalkle’s class explores the Lady of the Lake. Loranca Linle, Bob Wilson and Jim Beck demonstrate physics experiments and even caused a brief shock with an electrical machine.
Seventh grade played the sixth grade in basketball with the sixth grade prevailing. In English classes pupils described lost and found articles and reviewed positive, comparative, and superlative adjectives. Arithmetic covered past material. Pupils mourn Bertha Brenning who moved away, and Doris Traland returned after illness.
Sixth graders celebrate awards but 12 did not receive them. Doris Gugeler and Delbert Dayia return to class after an absence, as the Palmer Method achievement effort continues in the sixth grade.
Fourth grade students study short division with arithmetic drill games to boost interest. They sketched maps of the New World and are learning maps globes and directions. Top performers include Fill e Walker Genevieve Kelso and An.
Fred Rhoeder and Andy Saminate married on Wednesday to Miss Sommvers daughter of Mr and Mrs Tre Shtimers. The couple will reside south of town with Mrs Milea Stephens, friends extend good wishes. Henry Corey celebrated his birthday and grew better to visit downtown. Methodist Ladies Aid quilted a piece for Mrs Chas Gips of Strahan to Texas. Visitors included Mrs Perry Wilson and Mrs Ray Pierson. Lucile Wilkinson visited in Harbor, Wayne Simmons and family from Hancock spent weekend here. Gertrude Kilpatrick recovering from an operation in California. Gerald Penwell and Milburn Core with Dan Perkins hosted Sunday dinner in Oakland. Born February 26 to Oren Andrey, four pounds.
Henderson Telephone Co reduces rates to one dollar per month, with many phones reconnected since March 1. The town reports a flu epidemic closing Matedowii School last week. Community notes include visits, relocations, hospital scenes, a funeral, and a potluck by the Christian Ladies' OldBo dy.
Fragmentary record lists numerous lot transfers, parcels and parcels clerks. Mentions County Treasurer to Mark M. Bholdot tax Reed and miscellaneous entries across Academy Add Windham’s Add Glenwood and Spelman D. F. It shows urban property dealings with various names and lot numbers and a tax amount 1106.25.
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