Junior High Roundup Editor’s Note
A group of staff writers including Cindy Shelton Pat Fenter Roxanna Jonne Pat Fenter Roxanne Jones Carol Mills and Pam Mitchell contribute a weekly editor’s note for the Junior High Roundup. The piece introduces the column and previews upcoming school events and features.
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Cindy Shelton
Pat Fenter
Roxanna Jonne
Roxanne Jones
Carol Mills
Pam Mitchell
Bobbi Henderson
Mr. Sanders
Fragmented Schoolyard Chats From An Old Yearbook Page
A stream of student comments and gossip questions about classmates including Patsy Finchum Gracie Garcia and Carolyn Dowdy. Items reference classroom activities friendships pranks and social observations from a school setting with multiple names and events.
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Patsy Finchum
Gracie Garcia
Catisla
Carolyn Dowdy
Pat Fenter
Vicki Dill
Mike Bruce
Carolyn Vaughn
Cindy Shelton
Jerry Johnson
Mr. Burris
Connie Trent
Pat Smith
Language barriers and US speech differences
The article notes American English varies by region and pronunciation. It cites British terms like elevator and truck, reflects on Texan and Southern accents, and urges improving vocabulary through reading to aid understanding. It also warns students struggle when lacking proper pronunciation and literacy skills.
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United States
Peopl
Almanac notes and historic events for December 23
On December 23, 1965 the almanac lists Washington's 1783 resignation, 1928 radio network start, 1948 Tojo hanging, and 1953 Beria execution. It also notes Puccini born in 1805 and celestial bodies Mercury Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn. A housekeeping tip and a gospel quote close the column.
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United Press International
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Giacomo Puccini
George Washington
Mount Vernon
National Broadcasting System
Tojo
Japan
Tokyo
Russia
Lavrenti Beria
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Radio & Music
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Estelline
Jimmy Gibson
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Texas
J. B. Rapp
Carl Hill
Crump Ferrell
Clinton Richburg
Lloyd Williams
Phillip Gray
Sally Shipman
Levene Mullins
Mrs. Russell
Monty Atchley
Terry Martin
Elf
Charles
James Meachum
Nick Custer
Reading
Bobbi
Paulitta Dorman
Cathy Jordan
van Bearden
Po*bi Henderson
Frank Hines
the Almanac
First State Bank
Childress
C.A Williams
W. C. Harp
Roy Key
H. D. Cordell, Jr
Alva Bullock
Sim K. Vaughn
WE. Garrison
W. C. Harp Roy Key
Barksdale Insurance & Income Tax Service
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