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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1964
Page
1
Linda Larsen a Nishna Valley junior earned 525 from Opportunity for Writers in a Omaha World-Herald contest for death of a child. Her winning entry depicts a paper fluttering across grass then follows a boy, a girl, and a tragic accident as a driver halts suddenly.
March 5 audience chants praise after Mr. Bill Pfuderer presented Shakespeare scenes. Between acts a concise history clarified context, with selections from Macbeth The Merchant of Venice Romeo and Juliet Two Gentlemen from Verona As You Like It The Tempest and A Comedy of Errors. Public cheers echoed throughout the hall.
A stunned man retrieves a blood smeared message carried by the wind. The note reads Dear Mommy and Daddy Love You Joey and is found near the home after a frenzied call from his wife. The scene marks a troubling clue in a missing child case.
Roaming reporters ask Nishna Valley students about reapportionment. Quotes reveal mixed views on Shaif Plan, need for action, fairness for small farmers, and caution before federal intervention.
The NV Band with 38 members, the director, and the bus driver traveled from the school on March 13 to Des Moines for Drake University band concert at 8 p.m. They left at 2 p.m. and arrived by 5 p.m. The return relief came between 2:30 and 3 a.m. Saturday. The trip marked the second year such opportunity was available and students expressed enjoyment.
The Nustina Valley secretarial class of 11 senior girls conducts a daily 10 minute timed writing to boost typing rate speed and accuracy. A Medal awaits any girl reaching 66 wpm with 10 errors or fewer before the 39 day deadline.
The Future Nurse of America held a March 18 meeting to discuss upcoming events including a field trip and an April afternoon tea with a potential guest speaker from Edmundson Hospital. The group also scheduled a March 23 meeting to elect new officers for the coming year.
Easter falls on Pam Blunt birthday this year. Other readers include Charles Lakin on March 16, Gloria Cheney on March 18, Mary Thuman on March 20, Gary Johnson on March 21, Nancy Warren on March 24, Joan Lindburg on March 24, Steve Hinkle on March 25, Carol Hall on March 28, and Pam Blunt on March 29.
Silver City area settlers gather for visits and family meals as Ronnie Archer and Gary of Malvern join in with the Madison family. Marie Madison attends the girls basketball tournament in Des Moines while other visitors include Clipson and Kruse families, with church, school and club activities noted. A birthday party for Legion Auxiliary members, Indian food at Sunday school, and a wedding in Malvern are mentioned among many neighborhood updates.
The Eastern Star Kensington group met at Mrs. Grace Johnsons home and planned a food sale for April 25. A social hour featured Easter hat making while officers served lunch. Numerous local families hosted and visited over the weekend, with celebrations honoring Everett Simmons and C C Clipson. The Women's society will meet March 26 at 2 p.m. at Silver City Methodist with Fern Burgain and Bonnie Bolte presenting a program on The Cross and the Restriction.
William Williams born July 4 1878 in Woodbury Devon England died March 18 at home east of Silver City after declining health aged 85 8 or 87 Funeral held March 14 1964 at the Methodist Church Silver City with Rev E LeRoy Pullman officiating Survivors include widow Ethel six sons and seven daughters 8 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren Interment Silver City Cemetery CARD OF THANKS We express our appreciation for kindnesses during our bereavement. The Family of Wm Williams
Social visits, club meetings, and church connections fill the Malvern Leader page. Reports include Mrs. W E Simmons and Edith with Tom Gage visitors from Henderson, Treynor and Council Bluffs guests, a Rebekah and Odd Fellows card party, parishioners visiting Rev F G Barnes, and several Sunday visitors from Council Bluffs Lincoln and Glenwood. The 0.7.0 club met with nine members, with Evelyn Hunt hosting entertainment and prize winners named. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Everett Knop. multiple families hosted dinners and Sunday visitors from nearby towns such as Hastings Glenwood Yutan Sioux City and Weeping Water.
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