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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
1
A demonstration event titled Open House and the Science Fair showcases ideas to spark interest in science. Attendees will see a 2 model demonstration illustrating a science phase and may discuss writing a research paper or collecting a science news index.
Chantry school teachers chose books for the school library after two recent book fairs. Each reader selected titles suitable for her grade level, and plans to catalog and place the best books in the library for students to enjoy.
The Student Council met in the library on Monday to review budgets for MCHS clubs. Proposed allocations include Seniors 20, Juniors 200, FFA 33, FHA 525, Athletic fund 200, Welcode 35, Letterette 25, Deciem 20, Annual staff 600, Photo club 25, National Honor Society 30. Groups have two weeks to study and comment before adoption after Nov 1. A new gab room was approved to be used during 8:15 8:30 and 12:30 12:45 once cold weather arrives.
Carolyn Tackett led eight girls in a timed shorthand reading last week. She completed the chart of brief forms phrases and words in one minute with no errors and received a Malvern 65 pin from Mr. Benton.
Gregory Schultz reports three biology classes at MCHS for this year including two required sophomore courses and a special freshman class. The freshman program accelerates biology exposure a year early, with every student required to complete a biology project.
The MCHS faculty was honored at a Sunday dinner on Oct 11. The event, an annual fair sponsored by the Marthe and Mary Circles of the Modern Methodist church, featured Roy Dean Mansfeld introducing the teachers. Eli Wartman shared pictures of Canada and mountain climbing experiences.
About 60 Malvern FHA girls will travel by bus on Oct 24 to the district meeting in Clarinda. Participants include Terry Jones Janice Clay Jane Miller and others for devotions and a short fan skit. JoAnne Pontos will lead group singing and Sandra Hays will be installed as district historian at afternoon service. Each girl to bring 60c lunch 50c snack 10c.
Principal Al Nothem argues extracurricular activities are essential to student development. He outlines benefits for students, school spirit, leadership, health, creativity, and community ties, urging renewed support and diverse offerings to sustain a balanced program.
The Letterette club of CHS hosts a distinct dancing event named The Crooked Eye at the Malvern Community building on Oct. 17 at 8 p m. Fremont Mills and Nishna Valley students are invited, with a swinging door prize and free refreshments promised.
MCHS marching band earned an I rating at the state marching band contest held October 10 in Creston. Fremont-Mills also scored I for their junior band. In class C, Sidney and Essex received T ratings, while Farragut Hamburg South Page Fremont Mills and Malvern each earned I, Lenox and Diagonal had U ratings. MCHS performed a demonstration on Malvern’s main street for a large audience after arrivals.
Vernon Arndt took his class to Silver Creek to study algae species. They collected at least one new type for tadpole food, while keeping tadpoles for ongoing study.
The first regular AICHS pep club meeting last Monday had 72 members present. A committee was appointed to study uniforms while MCHS cheerleaders taught students a merchant and led a practice of old yells. Bill Blackburn explained football rules terms and signals as chairmen duties were outlined. The meeting closed with the school song.
Nancy Bloedel wrote a Halloween themed poem about October witches goblins and autumn. The piece reflects school poetry activity with simple rhymes and the author’s name attached.
Fourteen Mills County residents are among 866 students at Peru State College for the 1964 65 fall semester. The total marks a near ten percent rise from last year’s 780. The freshman class is 291 strong with 197 juniors, 186 seniors, and 169 sophomores. Men outnumber women 341 to 325. Local enrollees include Emerson, McKee. Susan McKee. Gordon Garrett. Leslie Raine. Letha Bayes. Imogene Meyer. Carolyn Mercer. William Scott. Lyle Stewart. Paul Quphant. David Adams. Bruce DuVal. Mary Tackett. Gary Van Scyac.
Shown in the picture are David Angus Marvin Deitchler Voc Ag Instructor Pauli Hopp Ray Horn Clifford Boyer Richard Henderson and Richard Dunsdon. Also on the Council but not in the Picture are Lyle Williams and Jack Bowen. Any person may enroll by paying 1 to any councilman. Enrollments accepted at the first meeting Nov 11. Topic is Understanding Ruminant Nutrition beef dairy and sheep.
Mrs Ira Bell spent Friday in Bellevue with Mr and Mrs Jim Bell. Ferne Alberts and pupils Cheryl and Donald Reinbold earned third in a Glenwood Fire Department Fire Prevention poster contest and attended a cooperative supper at the Glenwood Armory. Families from Murray Glenwood and nearby towns visited relatives, attended meetings, and hosted guests across Malvern Tabor Council Bluffs and Peru State College weekend.
Miss Ferne Alberts attended a Hilladale church pot luck and family night. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sinner visited Norman Sinner's family in East Liberty. First October rain halted bean combining and corn picking. Foggy Monday morning. Farmers continue corn cribbing. Severe colds and flu season arrives.
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