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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
12
Pat Winters reports on a Malvern High School survey where six students share views on daylight saving time. Four oppose the change, three support it, with arguments about farmers, sleep, after school daylight, and broader regional time alignment.
Seniors describe a Glenwood courthouse Law Day experience with Judge Bennett Cullison detailing law systems. A Malvern jury pool faced cross examination before unanimous verdict acquitting defendant Ruth Salyers after opening statements by Drake and Thomas.
Staff toiled through Monday night May 11 to complete the pages for the 1964 Ori Ole. Final inspection remains by sponsor Mrs Salyers and editor John Willard before publication.
Seniors at AICHS prepare for Chicago trip after school tests on May 21 and 22. Students with B averages face no worry, while those with failing grades must complete exams. They attend school only on test days and depart after the baccalaureate ceremony on May 24.
MCHS mixed chorus earned a I rating at the Class C district contest in New Market on May 2. They performed Gloria Patri by Palestrina, Jesu Word of God Incarnate by Mozart, and Lord Lord Ive Got Some Singing to Do by Touchette. Judges were Mrs Olga Hoffman H B Gentry and Joe McCoy. Seventeen other schools competed.
The Malvern Community School held its first art show in the Chantry building drawing a very large crowd. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade were represented with murals by third and fourth graders. Don Hopp demonstrated wire sculpture while Liz Hall and Pam Yates showcased watercolor art alongside pastels, needlework, and other forms. Cookies and punch were served.
The FHA girls held their annual installation and style show on Thursday night May 14. A skit Our Creed was performed by several members. Home ec members modeled outfits they made in a TV like program Styles for a Day. Freshmen provided refreshments for the crowd.
Junior high mixed chorus from several schools including Fremont Mills Sidney and Nishna Valley performed at a festival hosted by Mrs. Krambeck on May 8 at Nishna Valley High. Guest director Mrs. Strong led the event with solo and small group performances amid praise for the students.
On May 14 at 7 30 p m a Malvern High School meeting invited new boys to join basketball and the varsity squad. Coach Richard Krambeck presented state tournament films and team photos, outlining summer training to develop skills and improve play.
The sophomore class sets a barn dance Friday May 15 from 8 to 11 p m DST at the Community building. Guests join in games food and dancing as the venue becomes a barn with dress encouraged. Balcony access will be closed.
The sophomore class plans a work day and car wash on May 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ag building to raise funds for next year’s prom. Call the Ag building with any odd jobs. all help is appreciated.
The Hillsdale church hosted the annual May Breakfast of the Rural Improvement Club with Mrs. Carl Buch presiding. Guests and members enjoyed spring bouquets, jelly fondant cups, and homemade rolls as plans were set for yearbooks, a holiday display, and a Mother’s Day program titled Memories of the Patchword Quilt.
The week featured numerous Mother's Day visits and social calls. Guests came from Malvern to Wayne and Glenwood, with trips to Omaha and Tabor for dinners, church events, and a piano recital. Notable movements included the Art Thieschafer family to Omaha, hospital visits in Immanuel and Mercy, and family gatherings in Glenwood, Hamburg, and Council Bluffs.
Carolyn Hunt drove to Ames to visit a friend while many families shared Mother’s Day meals across towns including Tabor Glenwood Randolph Emerson and Plattsmouth. Guests included the Bruce Blackburns Lars Wrights Jacobsons and the Delashmuts with socializing at homes in Perry Pacific Junction and Hastings. A high school chorus member joined a Willisea music festival and the Hillsdale WSCS announced a May 1 breakfast at the church.
Hillsdale Church completed a new water system this past week, including a well, installation of a heater, and a 21 year water supply in the kitchen. The project, delayed to avoid debt during the church’s build, was completed last fall and blessed the congregation. Ladies often serve two suppers weekly, and hauling water was a heavy task prior to the upgrade.
Sunday evening Kenneth Clark family joined relatives at Hardy home near Tabor for a picnic. Motorists Forrest Bloomer and family met parents in Fairbury for Mother’s Day, with a large dinner in the city park. Various local residents attended visits in Omaha and Glenwood. church services at Hillsdale noted with new DST schedule and WSCS officer installation planned. weather woes included strong winds and dust after a mild Mother’s Day.
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