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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
12
Beverley McMullen News Editor departs with minimal room for error as students earn pins for 39 words per minute and progress through higher levels in ten word increments. The note mentions supporters and hints at changes in the school’s typing program and recognition system.
Athletes in the 1966-67 season were called to a gym assembly for cheerleading tryouts. Two groups of nervous girls were presented to lead the group in a self-originated cheer. The new plan had athletes elect the cheerleaders and results were announced after an afternoon of anticipation.
Clara Van Nordstrand is named captain and Connie Nelson Bever ly McMullen and Teri Moody are listed as seniors. Marilyn Sowers and Coleen Execen appear as sophomores, joining the leadership slate for the coming term.
Five students from each class try electric typewriters as ten minute tests set a ten-mistake cap. Errors reduce net words per minute, highlighting higher stakes in modern typing work.
The Nisha Valley Community School band with 52 players staged a spring concert on March 15, performing six pieces. Two selections are earmarked for the State Band contest in April, while 12 pieces by small ensemble groups were presented ahead of the March 26 Essex contest.
By Joan Lindburg students and parents enjoyed the 1966 Nishna Valley carnival last Thursday. Prizes ranged from rabbits to grass seed and a used car was given away. The night offered diverse booths and concessions, with posters lining halls and receipts suggesting the event raised funds for school organizations.
Myssing Lynks made their first appearance at Nishna Valley on Thursday night as part of a Fun Nite dance hosted by the music department. Allan Hendrix, a 1965 graduate, and Bol Johnson from Red Oak are among the members. Allan plays organ while Bob plays guitar.
Home Ec girls presented a style show at Fun Night with outfits from the new box suit to a bridal gown. Two performances at 7 and 8 featured tea dresses maid of honor dress drape dresses and other spring styles.
Dixie Gage profiles Don Vanderpool son of Mrs Merya Vanderpool Tastings as this year’s honored senior. His subjects include Bank keeping English EV senior problems shop IV government. Favorites span color pluck car 66 Charger book On the Beach Cleopatra movie Day Dining song The Lovin Spoonfuls actor Steve McQueen actress Elizabeth Taylor food steak hobby girls and the saying Would you believe After graduation he plans to seek work though exact path unsure Best wishes to him.
The Herndon area honors Richard Soawers known as Dewey, son of Betty Bolton of Henderson. He takes government English IV problems bookkeeping and art this year. Dewey likes cars Chevy chicken blue books To Kill a Mockingbird Steve McQueen Natalie Wood and the Beach Boys. He plans to join the Army after graduation.
The Malvern Leader of Malvern Iowa publishes local items for Thursday March 24 1966 detailing community events, notices and brief reports from the town and surrounding area.
A writer cautions readers about drag racing on dry highways describing it as dangerous and expensive. He notes participants risk traffic stops, court appearances, and possible license revocation after hearings.
4-H Busy Bees met at Angela Sayers home with Virginia Angus as pledge leader. Members presented on vitamins, bread baking, milk for snacks, food use by the body, measuring accurately, safety at the range, and cornmeal uses for breakfast. Virginia Angus and Genene Maher created lit. music by Cheryl Shaw. Lunch served by Mrs Dean Sayers. Susan McKern, reporter.
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