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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
5
Elaine Mass receives the Dictaphone Certificate of Proficiency for fast transcription. She completed 22 dictations in 80 minutes with three errors, achieving a rate of 187 lines per hour, a notable feat for a Malvern student in the semester course.
Malvern public library received an honorable mention in the national magazine in its March issue. The praise noted new furnishings donated by Mrs Bertha White and shelving bought with funds from Mrs Marion Black Innes. Librarian Ruth Our METS commented the library’s name appearing in the magazine was a first in her Malvern residence.
May brings busy activity for Malvern high students with last minute assignments, staff planning for annual pages, a campaign to sell Swipes, and class projects to raise funds before graduation. Seniors anticipate turning page on their final year while some wish time would slow.
An MHS opinion piece from April 22 expresses the chorus members’ regret for not achieving a top score at the state music contest. The writer thanks Mrs Picker for her efforts and apologizes for not delivering a better performance.
Shirley Williams notes summer vacation is nearly here with only three weeks left. Students feel relief at no more homework, reports, or outside work and look forward to family time, new jobs, and plain loafing in the warm months ahead.
Barbara Beasley argues about poor attendance at work days used to fund senior trips and dances. She notes some students skip volunteering or pay fines, burdening class treasurers. She urges individuals to contribute, suggesting conscience as a guide and promising future profit.
Upperclassmen at the Malvern MYF tea hosted by the R. W Salyers home hear the Masters Melodiers from Morningside College. After the performance Allyn Baskerville, Robert Bell, Ken Wolfswinkel and Gene Van Nest sang as a college representative spoke about Methodist colleges in Iowa and Morning side. Cookies and punch were served by the hostess.
Janet Zanders notes MHS typing classes dedicate the typing period to ten minute timed writings held every Tuesday and Thursday. The goal is for students to reach 25 to 30 correct words per minute while maximizing speed with minimal errors.
For a week the sophomore geometry class studied trigometry fundamentals. Mrs. Woodfill felt that some basics were needed for students planning more math. The class will present reports on geometry topics for the remainder of the year.
Governor Norman A. Erbe proclaims May 27 1981 as annual Poppy Day in Iowa. The text honors Iowa’s veterans who served in foreign wars and notes the creation of handmade memorial poppies by disabled veterans in state facilities. Funds from poppy days support veterans and their families and scholarships for veterans’ children.
The Loyal Lassins 4-H club held a Saturday meeting on April 15 at Linda Schoening’s home. Six members attended with two leaders and two mothers present. The discussion covered Rally Day and related activities.
Katie Doyle of the sixth grade shares a May assignment about a school field trip arranged with the Chamber of Commerce. The cohort, led by Miss Margaret Piper and mothers including Mrs Doyle, visited Lowery Pony Farm and an Otsecan canning facility, viewing horses, colts, an auction ring, and the canning process before receiving cans of beans.
The fair premium list is noted. Dues were paid and Sharon Mass was elected to the report set. Linda Swarts plans to leave the club. Linda Schoening spoke on color and Lorna Schoening presented her topic on cleaning equipment. After adjournment, record books were updated for the grooming contest. Sharon Mass, reporter.
Strahan Methodist Church led by Rev. Don E. Griffin lists worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Official Board meeting Monday May 8 at 7 30 p m and Father-Son Banquet by M Y F on Wednesday May 10 at 7 p m.
The Strahan Methodist Church hosts the MYF Father-Son Banquet on May 10 with serving beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $1 for adults and 7 cents for children and students, with all proceeds benefiting the Strahan MYF. Mrs. Kermit Hillyer named Honor Guest at afternoon coffee.
The group visited Steinhart Park and John Brown's Cave then bought souvenirs. A guide at Arbor Lodge explained the mansion and furniture history while the group enjoyed treats and a park snack break. Mothers Jeannie Jobe and Katie helped organize the trip, with thanks to all who made it possible.
The S C D Club held meetings at the Greever home in Sidney with the WSCS executives and committees attending on Tuesday morning and April 27 Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Thompson Greever. Attendees included Minas Zeno Bass Everett Gipe Jared Woodfill David Angus R R Kier Floyd Hillyer Bob Christenson Katherine Sayer John Bayes Ellis Grindle Charles Hall Don Griffin and Mrs. Joe Hathaway. Contests prize winners included Mrs Gina and Mrs Wilson with Mrs Kier taking the door prize. The column then lists numerous Sunday and weekend visitors and guests to homes in Sidney Malvern Imogene and surrounding areas including Mr and Mrs Art Wax Mr and Mrs Ronald Brace sons from Billings Mont. and many others.
Debra Bayes turned six on April 28 with birthday guests including grandparents Roy and Bayes of Clarinda and Opal Bayes and Darrell Emerson, plus Norton family members from Red Oak and Indianola and Reynald Larsen from Council Bluffs. Wednesday after school visitors included several neighbors and college student Sharon Curtis. Family gatherings continued with visits from Mrs. Elsie McCain and others, a memorial for Dr. John Piburn noted, and various local relatives attending parties and demonstrations around Malvern during the week.
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