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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
11
Dave Newell reports a Monday demonstration at MCHS teaching driving safety. Students learned preventive measures and observed stopping distances at 20 30 and 40 mph using paint cartridges to show reaction and braking distances. The event showed drivers often failed to stop within the observed distances.
A school column details Homecoming activities at MCAS 1967 with Linda Fletcher and Linda Haney leading the top word counts. Cheerleaders sold mums to fund shoes and pompoms, band director Mr. Darrah praised, Homemaking I class sews aprons, plus a Midwest College Denison visit and Westmar College outreach for seniors.
Malvern FHA Chapter held its monthly meeting with roll call and reports. After business, Mike Blackburn and Roger Powles demonstrated and spoke on Boys State. The American Legion selected these two boys as Malvern’s representatives for the meeting at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa.
MCHS and neighboring districts participate in the Corner Conference Career Fair at Farragut High School on October 10. More than 60 displays feature art medical and business schools armed forces photography and Christian Services. American history classes plan family tree research tracing five centuries of ancestry and potential links to King George Paul Revere or Daniel Boone.
The column notes students studying the Constitution through films and discussions and hints at future classes testing its interpretation. It mentions cushions for sale, accessories at the school, and that printers require the material by Friday. Mr. Richey’s cross country squad starts well, offering activity for non football players and aiding basketball readiness.
October brought rain soaked fans to Malvern events as football players entertained despite conditions. Town and school united for homecoming parades and activities, boosting local business and school spirit. Construction on the new school site advances with walls rising and boiler room needs noted as work continues. Booster club sells cushions for a dollar, reflecting community fund raising.
Miss Robreau's American government and economics classes are currently studying the Constitution and related civic topics. Students engage in discussions outlining the structure of government and the balance of powers while exploring civil responsibilities.
Mrs. Ruth Salyers hosted a dinner at the Brick Inn in Tabor to initiate freshman librarians. Cindy Bass will chair with Debbie Waymire as secretary as the group plans regular meetings and district involvement on November 4 at Missouri Valley.
Debbie Bowman reports Third East notes spelling tests and weather science. On Sept 25 Butt Shane moved to Millard. Larry Ayers joined from Tabor, with Charles and Mrs Ayers as parents. Oct 2 Steve Jacobsen arrived from Valley Nebr. Three birthdays were celebrated: Iva Jean Miller Oct 1, Steve Jacobsen Oct 4, and Mrs Jennings Oct 4.
MT VERNON notes Fay Forney seriously ill with glomeaulonethritis and anemia in Fair field California hospital after being flown from Korea. Mail reaches Spt Fay E For ney US 56542228 David Grant USF Hospital Travis AFB Fairfield CA 94535. Word came Monday evening of slight improvement.
Spending Sunday with Miss Ethel and Lee Herrick were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Herrick Red Oak Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herrick Glenda and Denny of Council Bluffs celebrating Char lie and Denny's birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pollitt and Bert were Friday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pollitt in Glen wood. Diana Myers had the misfortune to fall on a foot scraper, cutting her right leg to the bone and was rushed to Mercy hospital for emergency treatment. Five stitches were needed to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bell and Donnie were in Pattonsburg Ma. on Friday attending afternoon funeral services for Mr. Bell's sister Mrs. Charles Webb of Coral Gable Fla. at Roberson's Chapel. Mrs. Webb was laid to rest in the IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Austin Bass attended the Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower at the Mrs. Dan Zanders home complimenting Miss Cindy Adams of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Heim came last Saturday afternoon from Des Moines visiting until Monday evening with his sister Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yates. Mrs. Gerald Behuter of Villisea visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Everett Blackman and Carol. Evening visitors were Mrs. Bill Davis Alhambra Calif Miss Helen Davis Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Davis Glenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kemp enjoyed Tuesday supper at the Winterset Inn in Plattsmouth Nebr Mr. and Mrs. Kemp were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Taste at the 64 Club near Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Waller were also present.
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