M H S Scribbler Staff Proud Of Newspaper Team
The M H S Scribbler staff lists Nellie Argo as editor with Orville McCord as assistant editor and Mr Sallade as advisor. It names reporters including Connie Tomlin and Steve Tarbell among many others. The piece notes nine seniors six juniors nineteen sophomores eight freshmen and low male representation. A new rule requires each mother writer to produce at least three stories monthly.
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Nellie Argo
Orville McCord
Mr. Sallade
Connie McAninch
Elaine Curtis
Margaret Fenton
Carolyn VerSteegh
Janet Harrington
Steve Tarbell
Martha Rouse
Nancy Tomlin
Judy VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
Jolene van Dorin
Lorena Plants
Rosemary Phillips
Jo DuVall
Linda Davin
Connie Roblenz
Nancy Mosley
Becky Wilson
Doris Hawk
Marlys Fenton
Donna Tomlin
Dixie Tubaugh
Connie Walter
Max McAninch
Patty Blumer
Peggy Rogers
Diane Kincade
Janet Smith
Sue Robinson
Lillian Milleman
Karol Helmick
Mike Martin
Fred Tarbell
Kenny Estlack
Joyce Roberts
Elaine Harrington
Linda Underwood
Janice McDonough
Betty Blumer
Linda Jones
Artery
Carolyn Ver Steegh
Judy van Dorin
N.M. A
Editorial on Scribbler staff and flexible writers
An editorial praising the Scribbler staff of forty two reliable writers. It notes each member’s willingness to craft or revise stories on short notice, highlighting teamwork and adaptability within the group.
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Scribbler
Bookkeeping Class Practice Sets and Ledgers
A bookkeeping class begins with five journals sales purchases cash payments cash receipts and general. Weekly posts go to three ledgers accounts receivable accounts payable and general. The requirements stress neatness and accuracy in working with numbers.
Coming Up Calendar of Events
This calendar lists events for Thursday December 7 at 7.30 p.m. including adult education classes. It notes Blakesburg hosting on Friday December 8 and Lovilia hosting on Tuesday December 12.
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Blakesburg
Lovilia
Home Ec Group Reports on Personal Grooming
In Home Ec this week the class studies good grooming with five groups assigned to topics. One group teaches different exercises as part of their report presented to the class.
Kindergarten Christmas Program Promised December 14
Kindergarten children fill the room with festive decorations and stories as the class prepares a Christmas program for December 14. Families are invited to enjoy songs and see dolls and teddy bears crafted by the students.
English I Literature Unit on Records of Human Adventure
English I class studies Records of Human Adventure focusing on American Men and Women conquest of science. Students prepare term papers and explore authors styles metaphors similes descriptive power human emotions and comprehension while expanding vocabulary through biographies autobiographies short stories and ballads.
No Jokes in Guthrey Algebra Class Studying Quadratics
Mr Guthrey's eleven pupils include seniors Don West and Albert Turner and juniors Jeanne Turner Lorraine Walker and Karen Warren with other students Jay Taylor Orville McCord Bill Proctor Mike Rhee Alan Dooley Terry Tuttle and sophomore Rosemary Phillips. The class focuses on fundamental rules and solving quadratic equations to prepare for tests and future algebra work.
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Guthrey
Don West
Albert Turner
Jay Taylor
Orville McCord
Bill Proctor
Mike Rhee
Alan Dooley
Terry Tuttle
Lorraine Walker
Karen Warren
Jeanne Turner
Rosemary Phillips
Pep Rally Circles Gym For Moravia Victory Night
On Tuesday November 28 1961 Moravia high school held a pep meeting at 3 30 p m to cheer the basketball team before their game with Twin Cedars. Students formed a full circle around the gym and joined in cheers alongside the cheerleaders. A radio broadcast segment announced by Joyce Walters featured music from the basketball girls and a Strength Giving Breakfast Food Company program promoting victory. The event closed with the Moravia Fight Song led by Lorena Plants.
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Twin Cedars
Joyce Walters
Breakfast Food Company
Bulging Purses Sparks Classroom Curiosity
A narrator recalls overheard chatter about girls purses and lists items found in one purse including hats lipstick pencils and a variety of small tools. The piece concludes that girls carry a heavy and varied load prompting boys to wonder why they are tired by day.
MHS Cheerleaders Respond To Campus Feedback
In a note from M.H.S. scribbler, cheerleaders defend efforts to boost school spirit amid mixed opinions. They credit new outfits and updated cheers, invite suggestions, and urge students to back teams at pep meetings and ball games.
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M.H.S
Twin Cedars
M.hs
Second Grade Christmas Preparations Brighten Schoolrooms
The second grade classes engage in their Christmas operetta and songs along with reading writing and arithmetic. Students create pictures and stories about Christmas while studying evergreen trees. A friendly tree bulletin board highlights holiday plants like holly mistletoe and poinsettia.
Six Weeks Sewing Project for Sophomore Girls
In Home Economics the sophomore girls completed a sewing unit making wool skirts. They first passed a sewing test on a threadless machine, then learned to thread and sew on fabric. Skirts near completion as they practiced time management and proper machine use.
Our Government In Action Unit Begins This Week
In American Government class this week a new unit focuses on Our Government In Action covering agriculture conservation and government business. Key terms include crop insurance ever normal granary exhaustible resource land grant college parity price price rollback soil conservation and sustained yield lumbering as students explore how government operates and the agencies that keep it running smoothly.
Feudal Beginnings Highlighted In World History Class
A six week study covers Roman decline the Dark Ages feudalism and the Crusades. Students learn the roles of vassals lords knights peasants and serfs and how one earns knighthood. Daily quizzes assess lesson retention.
Noon hour in the school gym buzzes with activity
During the noon hour the gym is the busiest place in school with a basketball game on one end and many boys shooting baskets on the other. Side areas host ping pong and busy trampolines while committees and class meetings meet and films on safe driving are shown in varying road conditions.
Along the Grapevine Grades and Homecoming Cheer
Six weeks grades drew mixed reactions as Orville McCord, Rosemary P, and Mike Rhee faced own troubles. Juniors celebrate meeting magazine sales goals while Lorena and a duel are noted. Detentions for Jean and Joyann cited. Blakesburg vs Mo Ravia on Friday aims for two homecoming wins.
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Orville McCord
Rosemary P
Almet
Lorena
Mike Rhee
Jean & Joyann
Blakesburg
Moravia FHA Holds November 17 Meeting
The Moravia Future Homemakers of America held their second regular meeting on November 17 1961 in the Home Ec room. Janet Harrington presided as president and roll call reflected district convention accomplishments. Minutes treasurer report and a discussion of goals and event calendar followed.
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Moravia Fha
Janet Harrington
Local FHA Implements Charity Fund During Christmas Drive
Members approved a plan to raise money for a charity fund to aid families during the Christmas season. A basket of goods including food and clothing will be given to a needy family. Beverly Strunk moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded, and the meeting ended. Martha Rouse presented a short report on Hosiery with materials shared to explain its qualities. FHA girls thanked new members for serving home-made candy refreshments.
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Beverly Strunk
Martha Rouse
Martha
FHA
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