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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
11
The Nishna Valley School hosted its first band concert of the year on October 4 under director Larry Kern. A 45 member ensemble performed selections from Mary Poppins, Theme from the New World, Ti Juana Taxi, Mexican Shuffle, and The Yellow Submarine, with Barbara Smiley and Linnea Johnson assisting.
Nishna Valley honors two seniors Randy Byers of Henderson and Monty Brown of Henderson. Randy lists English Literature Government Economics Bookkeeping and P E as subjects and plans barber school, while Monty names favorite film Last of the Secret Agents and Monkees song Sunshine Superman. Both enjoy sports, music, cross country basketball and other after school activities. friends wish them luck.
A local music event required four weeks of rehearsal to mount a one hour performance. The notice notes planned technical setup and stage blocking by a small ensemble.
The seventh week of school closes with strong school and friendly spirit at N. .'s 1966-67 year. Enthusiastic fans backed the football team, contributing to an excellent record. The writer urges harder study and collective effort to shape a successful future.
The first meeting for the Nishna Valley Adult Education classes will be held Monday October 24 at 7 30 p m in the high school building. If you plan to attend a class but have not indicated your interest return enrollment sheet or call the high school and leave your name.
Nishna Valley junior and senior high students sold magazines for two weeks led by Pat Johnson Kay Rydberg and Charles Paul. Charley topped the group with 7610 dollars Pat earned 440 and Kay 300. Deadline passed October 14. All participants will attend a Drake University football game on October 2.
Nishna Valley cheer squad led by Teri Moody Connie Nielsen Colleen Exceen Marilyn Sowers Clara Van Nordstrand and Patty Fatlon received praise for school spirit. Substitutes Connie Parker Terry Fender under sponsors Pam Obrecht and Wayne Burk helped with posters halls garlands and pep rallies boosting homecoming decor and spirit.
Dana McKee reports students heard exclamations as an unusual animal, described as a cross between a coyote and a dog, was found in the trunk of Mr Nauman’s car and shown to the class. The incident sparked chatter as pupils left to view the creature before classes resumed.
Students request a pep bus to transport all to games and show support. Mrs Clites, English teacher, helps organize cheers during class. Cheerleaders say strong audience boosts team morale and aims for victory.
Boxes fill Mrs. Geneva Simpson’s office as Nishna Valley Library receives over 225 new books from four companies. The head librarian oversees checking stamping and filing cards before shelving. Students benefit from up to date libraries, with more titles expected this year.
On October 11, Jim Cheney reports twenty five Nevada students interested in science projects gathered after school to begin their work.
A school with sponsor Mr. Richard Morgan will select projects by the week of Oct. 17. This year features a Conference Science Fair with entries advancing to the Hawkeye Science Fair.
On Friday October 21 Nishna Valley Junior and Senior High students will have a one day vacation to attend the State Education Association Convention in Des Moines.
Nine Nishna Valley students, including Marilyn Wax and Jane Warren, joined by accompanist Joan Lindburg, performed a brief program for the WSCS Guest Day in Emerson after a class routine variation. The group, featuring eight singers, caused minimal disruption but left students with music as the takeaway.
The NY Chapter of the FNC met Thursday in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Wilma Barker, a Mills County hearing and speech therapist, spoke on local hearing loss and prevention. A brief business meeting followed with a motion to sell apples next week. A field trip to Lincoln is planned for Friday to visit hospitals and the University of Lincoln.
A junior high student-led notice requests a pep bus for away football games and cheer support. The note mentions October events including a girls soccer demonstration at halftime, a football match at South Page, and an LA convention in Des Moines with no school for junior-senior high, plus a future nurses trip and a B football game at Carson.
At 7 p.m. October 26 girls basketball rules meeting in Macedonia. Football at Sidney at 7:30 p.m. October 28. End of the nine weeks. Note no school at the junior-senior high Friday October 21 due to the state teachers convention in Des Moines. Henderson and Strahan Centers will operate as usual.
Hillsdale correspondents report on the State Marching contest in Creston where Nancy from Glenwood high school Band participated. Local visits include Bob Kemp family in Glenwood, dinners with Mary Sawyers and others, and birthday lunch for Duane Robertson. News covers travel to Hodrege and McCook for telephone crew repairs and several dinners and visits across towns including Lincoln, Alliance, Glenwood, Hamburg, and Omaha.
Local residents share visits to family and friends across towns from Omaha to Tabor. Hospital trips, birthday observances, and a large cooperative supper highlight a week of social activity amid harvest and changing weather. Indian Deerettes 4H met with plans for gifts and Family Night Supper, with new officers and leaders elected.
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