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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
4
Henderson Cub Scouts met after school Monday at the Legion hall. Chris Hein of Glenwood spoke on hunting safety. Merrill Slump provided refreshments. Den mothers are Mrs. Neva Slump and Mrs. Roberta Morris.
Henderson Hornets held a regular meeting at the Legion hall with 13 members present. A discussion on Picking Your Project and a demonstration on Keeping Project Records were featured, with lunch served by Faye Shook and Pauline Cool.
Mrs H C Henderson hosted a Sunday party for her daughter Judy's fifth birthday at the Legion hall with 11 children and several adults. Guests included out of town visitors Sandra Sherry and Susan Allensworth of Macedonia and a friend from Omaha. cake and orange juice were served.
Mrs Morris Harbor and Mrs Henderson hosted a linen shower for Miss Alice Rieken at the Harbor home with 15 guests. Sister Karen assisted. gifts were opened after games as chicken sandwiches petits fours mints nuts and coffee were served. A second shower Sunday at the Worthmans featured relatives from Carson Red Oak Oakland Henderson and Treynor. gifts in an oil barrel carton. wedding set for November 26 with Glen Dean Brown.
Henderson School notes show first grade absentees Gary Johnson and Gregg Kadel, and Scott Van derlinden turning seven with birthday treats. Second grade mentions snow, large snowballs, enrollment 18 boys 10 girls, and plans for a Christmas program. Third grade notes Paul Haack’s birthday, Pilgrims and turkeys decor, fourth grade absences, and local program at Henderson Community meeting. Also listed are church events, bazaar plans for Dec 6, Thanksgiving dinner, and neighborhood social mentions including Open house at Henderson Center Nov 29 and various celebratory visits and meals.
Sunday and Monday gatherings feature Duane and Kristi Badia, Ed Meadows, Lois Meadows, and Bob Murray in Red Oak. Neighborhood Birthday Club honors Mrs. Decker. nine children celebrate Kristi’s third birthday at Wayne Byers home. Families travel for Thanksgiving visits to Pueblo and Minneapolis. many local visits, dinners, and demonstrations noted from Glenwood to Des Moines.
Saturday evening the senior youth hosted a curry supper with Grace Bible Institute guests and a speaker from Columbia South America. Musical numbers were performed by attendees.
At Emerson a Corner conference meeting decided to display pennants for all schools with 10 pennants per gym. Principals will submit player details for programs, and team pairings were drawn for the Corner conference basketball tournament with prices set at 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for high school students, and 25 cents for grade school children. Bill Austrope and Larry Jackson named on the second team as back and end respectively.
Lowell McMillen, a Malvern High School senior, is featured for his dual role in drama and athletics and his strong academic record. The student plans to study engineering at Iowa State after graduation and has moved from Logan with siblings. He participates in 4H and enjoys radio, TV, and skating.
MCHS hosts open house November 30 with a style show by the advanced home economics class. Parents are asked to convene in the library at 7 p.m. for a brief meeting with teachers, then conferences in home rooms. Refreshments will be served as the style show showcases outfits made this year.
Oaks Community Church reports Sunday School attendance of 102 and 8 visitors, with offerings of 16.76 dollars. Services include morning worship at 11, Bible readings, and a Thursday choir practice, plus a first and third Sunday Young People service. Local social notes mention Dr. Fred C. Schwarz talk in Omaha, family visits among neighbors, and a series of supper and dinner gatherings in nearby towns.
Congressman Ben F. Jensen spoke to MCHS students on November 16 about citizenship and U S roles overseas. As a member of the Atomic Energy Commission he argued defensive strength and called shelters a waste of time and money while noting foreign aid education and farm issues as key next session topics.
The Malvern Leader details the Malvern High School news staff for Thanksgiving coverage. Reporters Pat Newell Barbara Beasley Linda Clay Peggy Hunt John Lippincott Nancy Lisle Jolene Turner Jo Anne Wray contribute to the community paper’s school news segment.
Mr. England uses a light testing device from Iowa Power & Light Co to compare fluorescent tubes with incandescent bulbs. He notes incandescent lighting provides softer indirect light, while fluorescent lights cast shadows. Foot-candles measure light, with 50 foot-candles deemed adequate for a student desk. tests show lighting deficient in nearly every room.
During November Chantry school features a loan exhibit of unusual nocks stones and petrified wood arranged by Paul Thompson of Glenwood. Items from across the United States and abroad are shown plus jewelry crafted by Mr. Thompson. The display educates and intrigues students and adults alike. WANT ADS PAY.
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