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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
4
One day of Easter vacation for Malvern schools has been cancelled by Supt. N. P. Drink. School will be in session Friday but Monday will be a vacation day. High school students may attend the community Good Friday services and will be excused.
Rose Turner reports a bookkeeping class starting a Davis Hardware Practice Set on March 24. The set includes a cash journal, an accounts receivable ledger, and an accounts payable ledger. It covers the full bookkeeping cycle with in class work and required outside study. Completion is set for March 31.
The BPW will honor the Senior girls at their annual spring tea on April 10 at the Methodist Church in Malvern. Faculty women and wives of the men are invited. The Senior girls will be introduced and their future plans announced.
Last Friday night the Seniors hosted a basketball jamboree to raise funds for their May trip to Chicago. Three games were played with emphasis on fun over scores. unusual clothing dominated all matchups as Junior High teams opened, then Senior High boys second team faced the boys, and the Senior High girls and boys finals capped the event.
The Malvern Junior High eighth grade elected officers at a class meeting. Ronntie Benscoter was chosen to lead, with Sharon Turner as vice president, Cindy Adams secretary, Diane Hopp treasurer, and Woody Jones sergeant at arms. Sponsors are Mrs. Dalrymple and Mr. Adkins.
Malvern High School students were not released from classes on March 31 but anyone with a parental excuse could attend Community Good Friday services at the Methodist Church. Over the past week Mixed Chorus members performed special numbers at several churches as part of Holy Week observances.
In study halls spring is evident as exams loom and the prom nears. Students dispersion and chatter dominate as seniors chase juniors in rumor, while basketball ends and softball, track, and farm fieldwork begin. The season’s arrival brings a shared wish for school to end.
The Future Farmers of America is a club for boys in vocational agriculture and former members. It mirrors 4 H with projects and accurate records. Members compete in judging contests and fairs, with separate FFA judging events through the year. The organization is divided into school chapters with monthly meetings and special sessions. It provides knowledge and experience useful in later life.
Coach Dee Zanders opened practice for the MELS girls softball team with about 20 players taking part. No games are scheduled yet as most contests will be set during the season.
American Literature students at Muscatine High School study the shift from traditional rhyme to free verse as poets like Whitman break from old forms. Algebra II uses slide rules to compute roots, powers, and products under teacher Bernice Woodfill guidance. Want ads pay.
Memorial services for Bobby Wilson were held at Wesley Chapel in Malvern with Rev. Clement Rowe officiating. The 12 year old, born Feb 16 1949, died March 26 1961 from cystic fibrosis. He was remembered for cheerfulness, devotion to studies at home, and strong Christian faith with two favorite hymns sung. Interment followed at Wesley Chapel cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Marion Wilson and Beverly Milton Latchaw express deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during Bob's long illness and at his death.
Silver City Mr and Mrs Gail Mills hosted a family supper Monday evening honoring their daughter Gayle Louise Mills who marked her ninth birthday on March 20. Proud grandparents were Mr and Mrs Charles Mills and Mr and Mrs Delmar Ueeker. The Elwood family joined Shenandoah visitors Sindy Callahan Elda Callahan Lawrence Callahan and George Howard Abbe and Cathy for the weekend gathering in Tarkio Missouri.
Henderson Methodist Church led by Pastor Clement Rowe and Superintendent Arthur Allensworth posted a week of services. Includes services Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Good Friday, sunrise Easter at 6:00 a.m. at Wesley Chapel with breakfast after. Baptisms Sunday: Anna Pierce, Karen Kudel, Patty Nims welcomed.
Henderson Christian Church notes list services and events this week including Supt Worship 9 30 a m Church School 10 30 a m C Y F every other Sunday C W F Wednesday afternoon choir rehearsals senior choir 7 30 p m evangelistic services Thursday Friday Saturday hosted by Mrs Earl Boileau and Mrs Sylvia Achenbaugh. Several social visits and meetings mentioned with local residents and clubs.
Henderson Hornets met at the Legion Hall March 16 with eight members present and one visitor Lamont Brown. President Dave Morris led the session. three leaders attended and a report by Charles Paul on etiquette and lice removal was discussed. Ricky and Dave Morris planned next meeting recreation as ping pong was played and refreshments served.
Henderson School notes recount a busy period with birthdays, illness and absences among students. Several classes report choir and talent activities, honor roll mentions, report cards going home, and a Gideon visit presenting New Testaments. The Fourth and Fifth grades note events, while staff attend a meeting about teacher insurance benefits.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Byers and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Byers attended a dinner hosted by the Winchesters with Mrs. Helen Winchester among the guests on Thursday.
The Busy Boosters 4-H club met at Darrell Baker’s home on March 20 with David Laughlin presiding and Alfred Anderson outlining tour plans and officer election discussions. Members Darrell Baker Bill Cooper demonstrated seed handling while Joe Cheney led a crop budget discussion and Mark delivered a talk. A lunch was served by Mrs. Baker. Several local residents visited or were noted as guests in accompanying social items through Red Oak Griswold Essex and Council Bluffs communities.
Dean Freeman thanks friends for cards and visits during his hospital stay, expressing sincere appreciation for their thoughtfulness and support.
Champion Hill Presbyterian Church lists Joe Allen as speaker for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Mr. Martin from Dubuque seminary will lead morning services. The church participates in Good Friday services at the Methodist Church in Emerson at 7:30 p.m. Social news notes visits among local families including Griffins, Huntsmans, Leipolds, Coopers, Exceens, and Parker family members.
Silver City Baptist Church lists services for Frank Anderson and Sunday schedules including Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Choir and prayer meetings. Silver City Methodist Church announces morning worship at 11 a.m. with The Power of the Resurrection, Easter service music, sunrise service, Good Friday union service, district WSCS, and other events. Names include Merle W Burres, Phyllis Skerritt, Carroll Kirlin, Frank Griffith, John Swarts, and families. Kristi Ann Kierseh baptized.
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