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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
6
Malvern teachers and high school seniors map summer plans to boost the war effort. Many will work summers, attend schools or conferences, with Farm and railroad laborers among the roles, while some seniors marry or pursue further study.
A roving reporter describes Marian Hall and classmates planning summer work. Jean Clem aims for St Joseph defense plant, Wayne Maddocka for farm work, Dot Freeman on her father’s farm, Lois Robinson prefers leisure with some work, and others seek jobs. Harvey Hasselquint intends navy service. Dean Bung active in glee club and sports. Frances Swoboda known for Girl Reserve leadership and music, planning Cornell College scholarship. Germanic-style notes on senior activities and student council representation.
Mary Alice Washburn, Claire Steele, Tommy Sulvera, and Ruth Ley star in Malvern High School senior profiles. Mary Alice shines in glee club and Girl Reserves, plans nursing at Lindenwood College. Claire plans Lindenwood, excels in music and 4-H, with home project trip prize. Tommy, longtime student, participates in bands and drama, aspires to be a mechanical engineer. Ruthie Ley serves as librarian in Girl Reserves and teaches Sunday school, with plans for Omaha Commercial School.
A Wednesday afternoon Mother's Day program in Mrs Knight's room featured 14 mothers in attendance. Students performed a health play set to the poem Hiawatha with tours by the group. Gordon Mulholland played a piano solo and Jean Houser offered a vocal solo while Thabaton twirlers staged an act.
A group of seniors gathered Wednesday afternoon to take civil service examinations. Mr. Young of Glenwood attended as an examinee. The tests included general, shorthand, and typing. At the end, each pupil was fingerprinted.
M H S students contribute to the Red Cross drive with 11 by 11 inch white washcloths of white terry cloth or outing flannel. Alfred Ketthel, a freshman boy, crafted a Chinese checker board. Freshman home economics girls sew bedside bags and a hospital gown was made by Billy Jean Haden.
Juniors vote for a May 25 picnic at Porters Lake to enjoy a feast on the grounds and roller skating. Some members will go early by truck, others by car after chores are finished.
Wanda Lew has battled scarlet fever and measles but shows improvement in recent days. She became ill with scarlet fever just before the prom and missed attendance. once able, she is expected to recover her usual vigor and charm.
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