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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
8
MIS American Problems 12 class, taught by Mgr. Edward Mansur, beat the national median on the second semester test. Fourteen of sixteen students scored above the median of 66.5 for twelfth graders, with the top mark 95 held by the same student who scored 98 in the first semester.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Cooper celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with family guests from Red Oak Villisea Stanton and Nashua Iowa. They were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Church services followed with Rev J B Stevenson and Joe Alten presiding.
At the Malvern high district meet at Willisea on Friday coach Lester Jenkins led 10 bays to qualification for state. Qualifiers include the two mile relay team Den Zanders Jill Collen Robert Gemmel Donald Branoner Tom Stevens in the high jump Gary Harshbarger Lyle Jenkins and 220 yard dash winner. They advance to the state meet at Ames on Saturday.
Theron Bolton of Hastings has been elected activities chairman in Tata Ward at Iowa State College ISC. The Ward System is a residence organization for off campus students providing social and recreational life similar to dormitory residents on campus.
Malvern High School girls softball suffered a double setback last week as they lost at Farragut 22 to 12 in a seven inning game. Ay Pontow belted a two run homer for Malvern, while Hamburg built a six run first inning and later held on as Malvern rallied. Coach Kad Mansur praised the team’s improvement and eyed a full fall schedule and state tournament play next season.
Mothers with the largest families were honored at a Sunday gathering. Mrs. Rotorf Kellenbarger, Mrs. Max Mull-Wnetan, and three others had five children each. Plants were awarded. Goodwill club met with 18 attendees and mystery friends were revealed. Next meeting set for June 14 at Miss Florence Cooper’s home in Emerson. Rural schools held picnics at Cocklin Lake, Griswold, and Red Oak.
The East Liberty church board held its regular session with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hayes on Thursday evening. Weather forced adjustments as rain fell and some attendees struggled to reach solid ground. Mrs. Hayes led devotions and Tip Reep led the business period, with reports given and routine tasks completed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Smith. Homer Mayberry and Glenwood residents were Friday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doe Mayberry.
The annual memorial services will be held at East Liberty on Sunday May 27 with a 2 PM commencement. The Rev. Gra Keep will give the address. Program committee includes Mrs. W C Stotts, Mrs. Melvin Smith and Mrs. Hugh Hayes. flower committee members are Mrs. Lester Henderson, Mrs. Joe Mayberry, Mrs. Charley Alesander and Mrs. Vern Mickelson. Donations of mowers appreciated.
Pleasant Valley closed Thursday evening with a picnic supper and music. Cecil Hoover of Malvern teaches there. Guests included Shirley and Larry Williams and Mrs Doyle Williams visiting in Glenwood. The event honored Mothers Day with Mr and Mrs Norm Benedict and Earl Williams families. Others from Shenandoah and Omaha joined Be! Goodell family for the occasion.
Centerline pupils visit Omaha Zoo with a day at Fatement park and a picnic supper near the school house. Mothers and families, including Mr and Mrs Wilbur Mayberry and Mr and Mrs Joe Mayberry, attended events and earlier travel. Debra Ann, born March 7 at Mercy hospital, remains hospitalized. relatives share visits and hospital stays while others travel for services and family gatherings.
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