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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1967
Page
9
Malvern News editors report that seniors in English class, after reading Sir Walter Scott, passed a test comparing their crowd noise to scenes from Ivanhoe. Under Mrs Alter, they studied Kingham in the 00s and proved the effort valuable despite groans and cramming.
The series received their photos from Wolts Studios amid complaints, but results were generally pleasing. School photographer Kim Hansen captured Homecoming king and queen and court for this year’s events.
A reader from southwest Iowa writes about community life. He praises plain folks, discusses the impact of six hour and minute school days on the school year, and notes tax payer benefits from extra education days. He anticipates future open houses and shares family news including nurse staff changes and a new grandchild.
Corner cage schedule begins December 2 with opening matchups including Malvern vs New Market and Nishna Valley vs Hamburg. Conference play starts December 1 and runs through February with key dates for New Market and Valley contests, as well as a Corner tournament set for January 27 at Sidney.
Our afternoon program featured Dr Scheffel and Mrs Paul Happ presenting on venereal diseases. A film outlined causes prevention medical views and treatment while students discussed after the film with answers from the presenters.
A high school student received a measles vaccine last Friday at the grade and high school, administered by a State Health Department physician assisted by Mrs. Paul Hopp, with the school nurse away in St. Louis visiting a newborn granddaughter.
The annual open house at the high school featured Mr Rae welcoming visitors and introducing faculty and Student Council members. Parents toured the daily class routine, with each class lasting about ten minutes as teachers explained course content and answered questions. An educational health film played at noon. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs Nellie Burgoin and Mrs Ruth Darrah offering cookies with coffee juice and milk.
The Sophomore class prepares for upcoming financial challenges by selling decorative brandy glass candies and zipcode directories for every U.S. post office. Products arrive in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts, with modest prices to fit any budget.
The animal Christmas program by MCIIS music departments will occur on December 12. The instrumental and vocal groups are finishing practice with the mixed chorus preparing several numbers and perhaps small groups performing. It promises to be one of the best performances yet.
MCHS cheerleaders travel to Des Moines this Saturday for an AFCL cheerleading clinic at the Ft. Des Moines Hotel. They will learn new basketball cheers chants and skits. Malvern cheerleaders demonstrate two cheers for the group. Mr. and Mrs. Richey accompany the party to Des Moines.
The Malvern high school mixed chorus sang at the Thanksgiving Service Sunday night at the Methodist church. Sing to the Lord of Harvest, an appropriate hymn, was presented by the chorus directed by Virgil Bueckteman.
Chartity students attended the afternoon matinee of Once in September presented by the high school drama club at the Community Building. The show pleased the audience and was enjoyed by all in attendance.
A cheerful note highlights the upcoming four day Thanksgiving break with focus on turkeys, dressing, pumpkin pie, and other holiday treats. Readers are wished a wonderful vacation as everyone looks forward to the period.
A representative from Nettleton's School of Commerce of Omaha spoke to M.CHLS commercial class on Nov 14. He described the school and its offerings, distributing information and presenting films to illustrate the programs to the girls.
A Home Ec 1 class bakes muffins filling the air with aroma while the Pantherettes prep for games with Glenwood on November 10. A custodian in the locker room incident adds chaos, then exits, as students browse fundraisers from sophomores and seniors offering bayberry candles, pine scents, candy, cookbooks, and zip code books to support student groups.
Malvern youths Pat Trively and Randall Barber joined Peg Bukacek and Doug Poole as part of the 12th Annual Farm by the Agribusiness Division of the City Youth Exchange. The event, hosted by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Omaha Jaycees, ran from November 1 through November 19 with 24 youths from 12 counties matched to 8 Omaha high schools. The guest of honor was 18-year-old Miss Alanna Crimmins of Bartlesville Oklahoma, and she attended the banquet on November 16 with fashion show duties on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
The Malvern High faculty lounge hosted an after theatre party Friday night. Attendees included Darrell Dean Libke, Virgil Baukelman, Mrs. James Chaniry Beattie, and visiting correspondent George Morton. The event, noted by a News Staffer, reflects staff activity beyond teaching duties.
Emil Peter Roenfeldt born February 22 1917 died November 17 1967 on the family farm. He married LaVanche Young February 25 1948 at St Pats Dumfries. The obituary notes his long life on the farm and his family ties with Julius and Julia Roenfeldt.
Curis Shock reports Mills County High School adds a pep band with members Dixie Bird Cindy Bass Debbie Bowman Roger Powles Mike Whitney Mike Blackburn Robbie Washburn Donnie Bell and Ken Blackman. The band lifts rally energy and school spirit at Glenwood events. The obituary notes the death of a Mills County farmer, his family, church, and memorial arrangements.
Emerson firemen rushed Sunday morning to the Frank Cole residence where a cobhouse burned. Meanwhile, local families hosted Thanksgiving visits and a daughter was born at Red Oak hospital over the past weekend.
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