iM H S Scribbler Lake Wanella Trip Report
The group lists many names including Janice Mosley and Mary Mosley as writers and typists, planning a May Lake Wanella trip. Expenses are to be paid individually by each attendee and their guests. Appointments were made to organize bus drivers and future activities, with a junior senior quiz noting the seniors won 118 to 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wanella
Janice Mosley
Linda Coulson
Sharon Argo
Diana Burton
Jessie VanDorin
I Don’t Have Time Don’t Want to Help Say It Often
Editorial notes that the phrase I don’t have time is a common excuse. It argues trustworthy people are overburdened yet still manage duties, while others make time only for what they want to do. The piece encourages readers to reflect when hearing the claim.
Thespians Plan Party After March Meeting
The Thespians held their regular meeting in the front study hall during the eighth period on Tuesday March 24. Thirty nine members answered roll call. Karen Woodward reported on party plans and the group decided to invite guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Call
Karen Woodward
Students Voice Opinion On Liquor By The Drink
High school students voiced opinions in a Scribbler Staff survey on topics including the liquor by the drink issue pending in the State Legislature. Eighty two opposed and thirty five favored allowing liquor by the drink in Iowa. Dick Sweeden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribbler
Towa
Dick Sweeden
F H A State Convention Day Opens In Des Moines
March 20 1959 diary recounts travel to Des Moines for the F H A State Convention staying at Kirkwood Hotel Moose Hall meeting speaker Ray Cunningham themes from the Creed and future home economics panels. Attends state officer elections banquet and style show at Younkers Tearoom with Miss Rinehart and companions Rita Gardner and Mary DuVall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Gardner
Mary DuVall
Des Moines
Miss Rinehart
Kirkwood
Moose Hall
Ray Cunningham
Nevada
Margaret Vose
Younkers Tearoom
Coming Up Calendar of Events
Calendar notes events from April including Student Council and FFA and FHA banquets and chapel. The diary entries reflect a recent banquet trip, new officers installation, chorus song, hotel stay, and playful anecdotes about friends and cold radiator mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Student Council
Easter Wardrobe Survey Shows Many Purchases
The survey lists many individuals purchasing Easter attire including hats gloves shoes coats and dresses. Names such as Shan O Connor Sandy Ward Joyce Hiatt Ann Mihalovich and others appear with items like coat dress purse and duster. An author note asks why boys rarely get new clothes for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shan O'Conner
Sandy Ward
Joyce Hiatt
Ann Mihalovich
Mrs. Foster
New Tire
Miss Rinehart
Linda Ward
Judy Gladfelder
Jean Taylor
Sharon Walter
Kaylee Vincent
Nancy Steffen
Mona Main
Lee Ann Heckman
When School Was Out and Odd Beliefs Ran Wild
A quirky reminiscence riffs on school life and imagined absurdities. Seniors designed a new U S flag, teachers took skip days, contracts vanished, and detentions disappeared. Colorful vignettes hint at a nostalgic, humorous look at past school norms and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chet
Connie M
Mary Proctor
Mars to Earth Station X-58 Contact Report
Mars to Earth contact sequence reveals station X-58 requesting a full report on a secret assignment from Earth G-49. The Earth liaison confirms and urges immediate delivery, while questions about the assignment remain unsettled between the two parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Earth
Popular Earth Movies Cited By Aware Listener
The speaker lists films like The Blob I Married A Monster From Outer Space The Fly The Screaming Skull Tl Was a Teenage Werewolf and Horror of Dracula as among the most watched. They question whether horror oriented titles reflect good education for children and express concern about fear as entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Outer Space
Mars
All American Farmer Jim Burns Leads Spring Co op Dinner
Jimmy Eugene Burns, longtime Moravia area farmer, now wealthy donor, plans spring co op dinner with local farmers to discuss crops for the coming year. The 490 acre farm west of Moravia features a former student profile noting he was born March 31, 1941, excelled in agriculture, and funded a new gym at Moravia High School.
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Jimmy Eugene Burns
Jim
Moravia
Moravia Baseball Begins with Spring Practice
Baseball started with practice on March 23, 1959, as twenty boys were selected by the coach for the upcoming season. The list includes Seniors Gary Underwood Eugene Vincent John Murdy Jerry Hinote Carl Rouse Richard Mason, Juniors Bob Tomlin Floyd Proctor Roger Robinson Billie J Scott, Sophomores Paul Witt Kenneth Ellison Robert Bimbi Doug Rumley Cary McCoy Dan Exline, and Freshmen Bob Burns Eddie Oehler Fred Strong Keith Helmick. The Scribbler Staff wishes Moravia's team a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Underwood
Eugene Vincent
John Murdy
Jerry Hinote
Carl Rouse
Richard Mason
Bob Tomlin
Floyd Proctor
Roger Robinson
Billie J
Scott
Paul Witt
Kenneth Ellison
Robert Bimbi
Doug Rumley
Cary McCoy
Dan Exline
Bob Burns
Eddie Oehler
Fred Strong
Keith Helmick
Scribbler
Moravia
Bennie Tarbell
Gossip and Rumors At MHS Dinner Table
Students chatter about late arrivals and funny moments at the Thespian meeting. Scattered gossip touches on Dana, Lois, Kenny, and missing class rings, with references to Shar on M and a new ring for Taylor amid curious questions from peers.
Unclear fragment hints at names and events from games and visits
The text mentions Pat H returning to Missounlang and Jessie V with company all day Sunday. It notes a question about Kenny and references a slick deal with Taylor's ring at the rink on Tuesday night. No clear incident or dates.
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Jessie V
Kenny
Steffen
Taylor
Grades Define Paths at Chapel Speech
Rev Basil Tadlock of Blakesburg Methodist preached on March 23 that grades shape futures. He warned colleges, universities, and employers seek workers with strong effort and character, urging students to work hard as they begin their careers.
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Basil Tadlock
Blakesburg Methodist Church
New Season Starts for Boys and Girls Teams
The article notes a new season with physical training classes joining volleyball. On Monday March 23, 1959 the boys on the selected list began baseball season while girls on the selected list started softball the same day. Sectional tournaments begin April 25, 1959.
Union Township Social Notes From Local Families
Union Township activities include visits between F E Boyer and Kelley families, Joanne Main staying with Martha Sinclair, and overnight guests at Glenys Fenton and Mary Burns. Frank Heckman helps with Assessors work. WSCS hosts, dinner planned for Eastern Star, and several Friday visits in the community.
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Russell Kelley
Mark
Judy
Perry Cross
John Kelley
Joanne Main
Martha Sinclair
Marlene Landgrebe
Glenys Fenton
Herschel Kelley
Mary Burns
Centerville
Frank Heckman
F. E. Boyer
Boyer
Frank
Burdett Cox
Mary Joyce Mullins
Weekend visits and dinners across Ottumwa and Centerville
Rowena Cox and many families including the Staleys Mullins and Kelleys shared weekend visits in Ottumwa Centerville and nearby towns. Notable gatherings included dinners at Mullins and Kelley homes and calls at Kelley and Cox residences. The Union Neighbors club plans a meeting with Marjorie Main on April 8.
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Rowena Cox
Kermit Staley
Lela Staley
Cyril Mullins
Ottumwa
Rammona Cox
Des Moines
Burdett Cox
Carol Mullins
LaVern Horn
Becky
John Kelley
Lawrence Dommer
Randy
Otho Mercer
Centerville
Becky Horn
Randy Dommer
Debbie
Diana Kelley
Ted Tracy
Judy Gladfelder
Walter Harpers
Franklin By Mrs. Earl Swift Franklin By Mrs. Earl Swift
Nellie Thompson spent Sunday at the Wayne Thompson home. Easter guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown and Michele at the Beryl Brown home. Several families visited Earl Swifts and James Calhoun’s clan spent Sunday at Elmer Kelloggs. Community members hosted and visited extended kin across multiple homes with church youth group gathering and birthday celebration.
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Nellie Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Kenneth Brown
Michele
Beryl Brown
Clair Long
Jeffrey
Duane Wilson
Mark
Earl Swifts
Markca Thompson
Debbie Dunham
James Calhoun
Elmer Kelloggs
Coy Swift
Dwight Runnells
Jeffrey Long
Earl Swift
Fern Callen
Glenn Turners
Centerville
M.Y.F
Methodist Church
Rose Ann Calhoun
Mary Lou
Deloris Hiatt
Gary Perry
Bill O‘hara
Mike O'neil
Ruth McCord
Glenn Turner
Moravia Union Advertises Community Activities
The Moravia Union newspaper promotes ongoing community events and gatherings, inviting residents to stay informed about local meetings, clubs, and activities scheduled in the near term across the Moravia area.
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Scribbler Staff
Mary Mosley
Betty Ann King
Karen Scott
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon O'Conner
Virginia Burger
Janice Vickroy
Bert Batterson
Jim Foster
Sharon McSparen
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Janet Phillips
Judy Smith
Marilois Robinson
Editorial
Thespians Plan Party
Dick” Cooper
Iowa
W. Washington
Ford Service
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Albia
Minhafer
Newton and
Nemaha
Wayne and Hubbard
Red
Mary
Bill
ALL American Farmer
Gosse
Scotts
Mona
Sharon M
Jane Ann
Lester D
MHS
Dana Klea
Lois F
Kenny B
Fee
Ann P
Jet
Richards
C’ville
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
H. ©. Peterson and Sons
Don and
Jobe and
Paul Morebsad
Pat H
Missounlang
Union Township
Leo Thompson
Farson
Edith Mullins
David Koehler
Darrell
Fredrick Koehler
Noah Stocker
Lyle
Rowena
Howard R. Harper
Howard and Earl
Ayrshire
Walter Harper
Carl Miller
Marian Miller
Fairfield
Union Neighbors Club
Marjorie Main
Franklin
Illingworth
Corsag
Richey Florists
3Rd St. Albia
Maintena
Southern Utilities
Sou
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