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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
5
Geneve Maher notes a thoughtful view on Halloween meaning and urges UNICEF Trick or Treats for charity over pranks. The piece contrasts vandalism with giving to vulnerable children and cites a Future Teachers of America day of school visits at Stra han and Henderson, thanking sponsors and participants.
Merrill Stump reports the AV freshmen celebrated with a hayride on October 21. The complete class invited friends, two hayracks carried riders south of Emerson and returned by about 9:50. Afterward everyone gathered at the Lesson Building for a dance and refreshments.
Early Sunday morning four Mills County 4 H'ers left for Kansas City Missouri to attend KC Royal. Three of the four were students at Nishna Valley: Peg Haack a senior Arlene Lindhurs and John Paul juniors. Peg says it was a worthwhile and rewarding experience and she is grateful to those who made it possible.
Readable items show Oct 27 events including football at here 4 p.m. and girls soccer at half time. Other entries note Oct 27 South Page football at 7 30 p m Parents Night with a girls soccer exhibition at half time. End of nine weeks Oct 28.
On October 18 the FTA sent gifts for U S service members in Vietnam. Each able bodied serviceman in Vietnam will receive one filled gift bag at Christmas time.
A community group assembles care bags with cloth items and simple supplies for servicemen. Contents include red or green cloth, tape, combs, pens, books, wallets, pocket games, plastic bags, and other practical items. The effort aims to bring comfort and support to those serving.
The article notes Red Oak high school administers ACT tests five times a year to college-bound seniors. It describes the test structure, including a non testing Student Profile Section and sections in English mathematics social studies and college level content. It explains data collection for scholarships grants and college applications and the role of ACT in preparing a College PADA Student Need Analysis Service noted for financial needs and academic potential.
A group of New York teens express strong opinions on hippies. Rita Simmonds says they look dumb while others call them crazy or out of step. Some describe hippies as rebellious youths who wear long hair and avoid baths.
The senior class met last Tuesday to choose class colors lime green and yellow and the class motto. The class flower was set as yellow rose and pins were planned for sale at 1.25 dollars with Bill Scherle, Danny Jenkins, Darlene Sandquist and Betsy Paul handling orders.
The Nishna Valley chapter of the National Honor Society held its 61st meeting on Oct. 18. Officers elected last spring include Boileau as President, Dana McKee as Vice President, and Pat Johnson as Secretary-Treasurer. Members listed are Norma Timson Verla Wilber Peg Hag, etc. Probationary members are Steff Sayers Chris Piert Janet Goddtrin Cardi McKee Dan Haack Cindy Cole Darlene Sandquist Bill Stherlé. A short meeting was held and future programs were discussed.
In a school effort at Nishiya Valley Mr Malla led a locker health check to ensure lockers are scratch free and in good shape. One hundred one students were asked to tidy and repair their lockers as part of a push for cleaner spaces and respectful behavior.
On October 17, school bus inspection prep kept drivers busy as windshields and mirrors shone. Interiors were spotless and mechanical items showed top efficiency. The State Department inspection found all eleven buses beyond reproach and they passed.
Norma Fisher of the NV Community School attended the Southwest district TEPS conference in Red Oak on October 12. Speakers included Joyce Grubbs Bill Robinson and Mr Morrow. Topics covered upgrading teacher certification student teaching in Iowa and contract continuity. Films shown included The Quiet Revolution and More Different Than Alike followed by group discussion.
Local social column lists numerous family visits and gatherings. Events include weddings anniversaries, dinners, and Sunday visitors. Names mentioned feature Buffington Zuch Burguin Crouch McMullen May Pullman Barnes Skerritt Schoening Hansen Hayes and others with locations Hastings Omaha Council Bluffs Indianapolis Ind Linden Calif Glenwood Emer son Nebr and Gr Nebraska.
A roundup from Omaha area social events as Verne Chouso and Mrs Myrtle Rilhdig attend a card party at the Assinyation curely in Omaha on Oct 15, with later visits by Mr and Mrs Frank Follett and others. Attendees include Mrs Fort Caufield of Council Bluffs Mrs Paul Rydberg of Henderson and many local families. The Silver City Methodist Sunday school begins Oct 29 and various families join church events, anniversaries and hospital visits across nearby towns including Emerson Pender Dumfries and Carson.
Mr Elden Harman and Derick of Cornell Bluffs visited Mr and Mrs Jin Bailey on Wednesday afternoon. A 25th reunion dinner attended by My amid Mrs Frank Lincoln was held at the Comet Club Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Asel Norse of Ora ha visited Mr and Mrs Jim Bailey on Sunday.
The Evergreen Glib met at Mrs. Alfred Brandt's home with roll call on What I Like or Dislike about Pall. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Mass Mrs. Ralph Stewart and Mrs. Grace Johnson. Elizabeth Schbening and Velia Schultz won prizes in Double or Nothing. November 17 meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Conrad Kruse. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Batten and Mrs. Mary Ord attended the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Decker at Emerson. The Gordon Schooning family from Mineola visited. Rev. and Mrs. LeRoy Pullman were dinner guests of Mrs. Phyllis Skervitt. Harold Mayer of Winterset visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Black. A miscellaneous shower for Cynthia Knight was held at the home of Mrs. Henry Techau.
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