M H S Scribbler notes schoolhouse spring hints
Mary Mosley and Bennie Tarbell guide the M H S Scribbler staff including Jeanne Hawk Nancy Ward Judy VanDorin Margare Fenton and others. The piece observes windowless curtains as spring cleaning proof and notes many boys absent from school with kids on the bars outside the schoolhouse. It remarks on after school activities and signals that warmer days ahead despite lingering snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mosley
Bennie Tarbell
Larry Dayton
Sandy Ward
Lee Ann Heckman
Jeanne Hawk
Nancy Ward
Judy VanDorin
Margare Fenton
Nancy Tomlin
Jean Taylor
Nancy Lindley
Virginia Burger
Sharon O'Conner
Rita Gardner
Sharon Walter
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Patty Simmons
Rosemary Philips
Jolene VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
Signs of Spring Bring Noted Changes Across Town
Observers report spring arrives with washed cars, especially in youth owned vehicles, new dresses and skirts, and new couples strolling hand in hand, signaling warmer weather and seasonal mood shifts.
Students Help Junior Class After Loss at Home
The junior class rallied to assist Gary Roberts’s family after a house tragedy. The high school community, including teachers and students, coordinated a collection that raised about $72.25 to help restore furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Roberts
Cool Cats Corner Test Word List
The item presents a playful list of coded phrases and definitions. It prompts readers to decode associations like Actor, Antsville halls, Baby Judy V.D., and others, concluding with notes on behavior and family dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy V.D
Carson
Coming Up Calendar of Events April 13 19
Calendar entries note FHA meeting April 13 during 4th period Good Friday April 15 no school Athletic Banquet April 18 Assembly 1245. The page includes a riddle list with clues and a promise that meanings appear next week.
Film at Chapel Links Body Parts to Machines
In lieu of a speaker, the Chapel service featured an engaging Moody Bible Institute film. Reverend Weldon Whitenack introduced the presentation, which used large organ models to illustrate how body parts function by comparing them to human-made machines. Jean Taylor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Whitenack
Moody Bible Institute
What Is First Thing You Notice About a New Boy
A chorus of responses from girls lists initial observations such as looks, eyes, hair, dress, shoes, and personality. The prompt ends with a reminder to boys to consider these impressions to make a good first impact on someone special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaylee V
Nork
LaVelle
Margaret F
Judy V-D
Connie Me
Jean T
Sharon Argo
Rose Mary H
Rosemary P
Jolene V.D
Lorraine W
Firestone
Junior High Magazine Drive Successful Close
The drive raised 299.45 to fund a Des Moines day trip for students. Michael Martin led sales, Nancy Mosley was two dollars behind, and Richard Perry won a Westinghouse radio in the draw. Balloon prizes included a stuffed animal and dollar bills. ten prizes in total. Lorraine Walker thanks all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Michael Martin
Nancy Mosley
Richard Perry
Westinghouse
Lorraine Walker
Remembering Patsy Blumer A Ottumwa Secretary
Patsy Ilene Blumer recalls a detailed high school past including a Jr Sr banquet, band, basketball, FHA, Thespians, softball, annual staff, and her favorite song A Very Precious Love. She describes shifting memories of school, a road to campus, and time spent with Dennis before identifying herself as a secretary in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr.Sr
Dennis
Patsy Ilene Blumer
Ottumwa
Nancy Lindley
West Point Social Roundup Keeps Local Visitors Busy
Clara Brown spent Wednesday at the Roscoe Argo home. Verta Hoffman attended a district W.S.C.S. meeting at the First Methodist church in Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. da Haver and Julie were at the Roscoe Argo home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Russell Brown and Mrs. Roscoe Argo attended the funeral for Mr. Lee Johnson Thursday. Hugh McFatridge visited Roscoe afternoon. Ben White and Bennie Whitehead were callers. Verta Hoffman attended W.S.C.S. at Iconium Thursday afternoon. Roy Rinehart and Ben Pickrell were guests at the Roscoe Argo home Thursday evening. Bill Hoffman and boys visited Leo Hoffman Friday evening. Aubrey Christy and Jake Firking called Friday afternoon. Andrew Systma and Donna of Harcourt were supper guests Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brown
Roscoe Argo
Verta Hoffman
W.S.C.S
First Methodist
Ottumwa
da Haver
Julie
Russell Brown
Lee Johnson
Hugh McFatridge
Roscoe
Bennie Whitehead
W.S. CS
Iconium
Roy Rinehart
Ben Pickrell
Bill Hoffman
Leo Hoffman
Aubrey Christy
Jake Firking
Andrew Systma
Donna
Harcourt
Local residents visit and guests noted across several towns
Mrs. Lloyd Callen and Mrs. Alice Rees called on friends Saturday. Lyle Esmail and family from Muscatine visited the Roscoe Argo home and joined supper at Fred Argo. Near Packwood guests dined with Lloyd Callen Sunday. Other visitors included the Hagerman, Van Weel, Jennings, and Wakefield households in Ottumwa Albia Mystic and related calls throughout the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Callen
Alice Rees
Rex Haver
Ra Haver
Lyle Esmail
Muscatine
Roscoe Argo
Fred Argo
David Callen
Packwood
Leo Hoffman
Kenneth
Fred and
Rex Hagerman
Donald Jones
Ottumwa
Henry van Weel
Den
Albia
Robert Jennings
Ed Haver
Julie
Glen Wakefield
Mystic
Gene McCrory
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club Holds April Meeting
The regular meeting of the Hilton Hustlers 4-H club took place on April 11, 1960. The pledge to the American flag opened the session. Charles VanZante spoke on draining wet spots and Larry Woodward with Bob Kehrberg presented a demonstration titled How To.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club
Charles VanZante
Larry Woodward
Bob Kehrberg
Soil Test Project Feedback and June 4 Meeting Plan
A special project on weed controls was discussed at the meeting. Four items were discussed and scheduled for June 4. John Young presented two films. The session closed with the 4 H pledge. Refreshments were served to 12 members and 10 guests. Attendees included Ray Clark Kenny Ellison Bob Kehrberg Ron Kehrberg Paul Koffman Mike Lathen David Murdy Charles VanZante Richard Woodward Larry Woodward Gary Rogers Earl Gay.
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John Young
Ray Clark
Kenny Ellison
Bob
Ron Kehrberg
Paul Koffman
Mike Lathen
David Murdy
Charles VanZante
Richard Woodward
Larry Woodward
Gary Rogers
Earl Gay
Also Mentioned on This Page
M.H.S. Scribbler
Scribbler Staff
R. E
Dick” Cooper
Centerville
Iowa
W. Washington
Cool Cats Corner
Cube
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
P.A.G. Man
P.A.G
Joe Gardner Mystic
H. B. Spring Udell
Ernest West & Son
Morava, Iowa
M. E. Boardman Blakesburg, Iowa
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Monroe, Ia
Epistle
Hatter
IBM
Jack
Jane
Junior High Magazine
West Point
Mrs
California
South Side Square
Gladys Orr
Hilton Hustlers
Union Office
Gi Burrows Roofing
Moulton
Williams Clothing Company
Firestone Speedway
America
Oehler Bros
Firestone Stores
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Peterson
Suas
Dow
Dahn
Paul Morehead
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