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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1961
Page
3
The piece celebrates autumn colors and comfort while noting harvest gains and tranquil times amid global tensions. It highlights strong local football attendance, fans supporting MCHS and other schools, and the welcoming transition from fall football to basketball season as a shared joy and athletic continuity.
An editorial recalls Mills County's thirty years of peaceful, pleasant days ending the recent year. The piece reflects on community progress and the quiet era enjoyed by residents, noting the passing of seasons and steady local life.
From a Leader alumna Mrs Carl R Whit ney of Boulder Colorado a clipping from the Boulder Camera shows Jim Salyers a Colorado U junior receiving a plaque for first place homecoming window decoration for University merchants. A coed dressed the window while Joe Romig leads a tethered tiger on the gridiron. Joe is a nephew of Mrs W B Hays who will attend the Buffs at Lincoln. The Whitney family moved to Casper Wyoming. Thirty one Mills countians attend Iowa State University at Ames. Here is a readable list of names with towns and initials of students.
The Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic temple with thirteen members and one guest Mrs Alfred Brandt. Plans were completed for a card party at the temple Saturday. Prizes went to Mrs Wilbert Bond and Mrs Eurel Anderson. Lunch was served by Mrs Tom Plummer and Mrs Ralph Skerritt. Sunday visitors at Mrs Amanda Schoening included her sister Mrs Buck Hollingsworth of Omaha and Mrs Detlef Prien. Eleven MYF members and leader Mrs George Miller met at the Methodist church for a lesson titled Jesus Says Follow Me with Linda Schoening leading worship. Richard Miller and Wayne Sell spoke on the bazaar candy booth. Mrs Eurel Anderson attended as guest. News reached relatives that Dean Fender has undergone two cancer operations at Town City University hospital and is in critical condition. Mr and Mrs Carroll Kirlin hosted supper for Mr and Mrs Bud Bryant and Ronnie of Council Bluffs. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ronald Bryant of Henderson.
The 0.7.0. club held its Nov. 9 meeting at Mrs. Everett Knop's home with 11 members present. An election of officers elected Mrs. Everett Knop as president, Mrs. Dick Hunt as vice president, Mrs. Ward Hunt as secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Leonard Burbee as reporter. Guessing games entertained. prize winners included Mrs. Fay Morrical, Mrs. Roy Scheel, and Mrs. Cliff Stewart. Secret pals for the new year were drawn. Dec. 14 meeting set for Mrs. Roy Scheel's home.
Eleven members and guest Mrs. Guy Custer attended the Rebekah Circle meeting last Tuesday for pencil games with prizes awarded to Mrs. A. P Jones. They discussed a December 5 Christmas luncheon at one o clock hosted by Mrs. Harvey Ord, including a gift exchange.
Local society items record visits and dinners across Silver City Mineola Avoca Casey and Ralston. Names include Schoening Plumer Jones Stogdill Perkins Knight Burgoin Dannet Hines Larimaer Beam Howard How ard Robbins Leonard Riggins Swarts Edmundson Childs Schultz Buffington Pullman and others with travel to Council Bluffs Omaha Lincoln Ames and Plattsmouth events and a Masonic lodge appearance.
The American Legion Auxiliary met with 13 members and one visitor. They scheduled a Christmas party at the Legion hall on Dec 13 at 6 30 PM a potluck supper for members and families. Gifts will be collected for children at the state school and a sponsored child. A food sale will accompany the Santa visit. Willa Pullman performed a piano solo. Hostesses for the party are Mrs. Herman Schoening Mrs. West Windle and Mrs. W A Hafer.
Nishna Valley Community High School welcomed district residents to an open house with all buildings open and teachers available. Exhibits included science displays and home economics demonstrations by students. refreshments were served as visitors toured from 7 to 8:30 pm.
The Student Council at Nishna Valley Community High School sponsors a pocket book store with a 75 title display rack. It offers classical history science language reference and recreational reading and is on sale every school day for students.
Lana Kay McKee discusses how tax dollars fund schools buses teachers and books and urges students to leverage high school resources. She notes limits after graduation and college costs and cautions that class sizes may rise reducing access to instructors. Students should use high school guidance to maximize benefits.
Sophomore students ordered their class rings last week with a representative from Jostens displaying models on Friday. Rings are expected to arrive early next fall at the school.
Senior graduation invitations were sent out last week keeping students informed of the event and dates.
Last week the cheerleaders ordered 144 pom-poms, 72 black and 72 white, using their earnings to sponsor two dances. The colorful array will be sold to the student body on arrival and used to create a display at basketball games to raise school spirit.
Monroe McCoy president of the Clarinda ISBA welcomed the FTA on Prospective Teachers Day held in November at Clarinda Community College. Robert Scoft spoke on seeing the full picture of teaching. Attendees from Nishna Valley included Vera Dittus Connta Lees Robert Woodall Randall Eastwood and Kathy Hall as prospective secondary teachers.
Busy week for the annual staff as Waltz Studios Des Moines photographer arrived an hour late on November 8 to shoot group photos. Despite delays, thanks are extended to students and teachers for cooperation while seniors’ extracurricular activities were recorded for inclusion with portraits.
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