M H S Scribbler Highlights Small Gym Practice and Moulton Preview
Viola Hammond hosts roving report from Norma Cochran and Jane Ellen Brain Grade News. Kathleen Halden and Roberta Benz note teamwork drills with three-basket pass to build quick eyes. Thespians use gym space, setback limits, and a December 19 home trip to Moulton, seeking fan support for a 3 point loss rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hammond
Norma Cochran
Jane Ellen Brain
Kathleen Halden
LaVern Massmanent
Rex Overturf
Bob Sandifer
Ronnie Tomlin
Roberta Benz
Richard Hawk
Bratz
Phillip Miller
Moulton
Answers to common questions from a vintage print
The passage lists five trivia answers: John D. Rockefeller as a dime distributor hobbyist, graphite used in lead pencils, 21 amendments to the U S Constitution, light-speed electric waves, and the equatorial diameter exceeding polar diameter due to Earth's flattening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Davison Rockefeller
Local teen Ivan Arnold details and hobby lie
Fifteen year old Ivan Arnold, five feet eight inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes, attended Maple Grove Grade School. His listed activity is F, F, A and his hobby is skipping school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Arnold
Maple Grove
Girls Basketball Practice Sparks Team Scoring Surge
A local girls team hones a screening technique to free teammates for baskets. The coach emphasizes setting screens at the forward end to create open shots and drive scoring opportunities.
Thespian play and Mrs Tuttle praised at M H S
Across the editor’s desk notes praise for Mrs Tuttle for teaching directing class plays and managing the school library while hosting a faculty Christmas party. Students await holiday break and snow hopes drift through the week. Editor signs off reporting limited news with Christmas mood.
Regular FHA Meeting Dec 9 1952 In History Room
The fourth period FHA meeting in the History room was led by Marianne Scott. The state advisor asked how many delegates to send to the State FHA Convention and the chapter settled on a tour. The group decided to gift Ottumwa orphanage and discussions included how to add.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Marianne Scott
Ottumwa
Judy Boyer
Rosalie Sweeden
Mary ‘Schrodt
Christmas Meeting Ends With Carols And Shipman Aid
The report notes decorations for gifts and a closing meeting with Charlotte McAninch Jedns leading several Christmas carols. Carl Fisher won a $100 scholarship at the International Stock Show in Chicago and described an interesting trip. Attendees included Mr Card, Philip Whicker, Bob Sandifer, Jack Wilson, and John Brown. Mr Card currently teaches agriculture, with a new instructor, Vernon Throgesen of Story City, Iowa arriving January 5. Agriculture classes three and four have been in the shop making hog troughs, sheep feeders, hog crates, ladders, and power hacksaws. Charles Jennings reported, assisted by Philip Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fisher
Chicago
Carl
Mr. Card
Philip Whicker
Bob Sandifer
Jack Wilson
John Brown
Card
Vernon Throgesen
Story City
Iowa
Charles .Jennings
Philip Miller
Junior High News Reflects Holiday Prep and Classroom Life
The report covers a week of activities from a junior high, including a Thespian play, health test, and history topics on neighboring countries. Students note Christmas decorations, Santa letters, birthdays in December, and class projects like murals and reading progress. Several grades report illness and participation in charity drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Archer
South America
Sentorgrape Name Carl Edward Fisner Birth and Education
Carl Edward Fisner was born April 24, 1934 in Ottumwa. He attended Urbana Center grade school and Moravia high school. He lived in Moravia and Howard at age 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edward Fisner
Ottumwa
Urbana Center
Moravia
Howard
Student Profile of Cole Othile-Bionde and Classmates
A school roster style summary lists Cole Othile-Bionde and peers with interests such as geometry and football. It notes teachers Billy May and activity in FFA, plus hobbies like sleeping, and plans to travel next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Othile
Bionde
Om e-Brown
Mars
Lombardo
Billy May
Olds
FFA
Plana
Thit and That features new coaches at MHS games
Norma and Janie Charles report on student humor and social scenes at MHS, noting new basketball coaches Jack McDanell and Raymond Cantrell while sharing a festive list of Christmas wishes from sophomores and remarks about school life and friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma
Janie Charles ‘Jennings
Joyce Lewis
Portsey
Guess
Jack McDanell
Raymond Cantrell
Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt
A brief society note records visits and callers around Ottumwa Moravia Albia and local homes. Mr Coy Swift Mrs Olive Moffatt Roy Moffatt and the McDonalds figure among frequent guests with several Saturday and Thursday calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Moffatt
Social callers visit multiple homes in Blakesburg area
Thursday evening at the Mrs. Frank McDonald home Bernard Kitterman was a caller at the Coy Swift home Thursday Mrs Ben Pickerell and son Wayne were callers in Blakesburg Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDonald
Bernard Kitterman
Coy Swift
Ben Pickerell
Wayne
Blakesburg
Vosburgh By Mrs Emmett Darby Vosburgh By Mrs Emmett Darby
The Happy Helpers club met Wednesday with Freda Swift to hem and embroider tea towels and plan a Christmas supper. New member Vernie McManus won the contest game and a candy bake sale was held in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers Club
Freda Swift
Vernie McManus
Rena Ammons
Linda
Glen and Paul
Rosie Derby
Karen Rose
Monte Lynn
Maxine Sheldon
Olga Turner
Dotta
Coy Swift
Olive
G. T. Turner
E. McManus
Earl Swift
Carolyn
Lloyd Ammons
Dean
Alan
Glen
Paul
James Calhoun
Roseann
Shirley
Leon
Carol Jean
Clayton Sheldon
Neil
Deanna
Craig
Emmett Derby
Larry
Karen
Rose
Susan
George Godfrey
Hattie Miller
Evie Callen
Roney Summers
Barbara
John Shehan
Vesta Newman
George Shehan
Chariton
Addie Sheldon
al Derby
Bloomfield
Donald Calhoun
Elmer Kellogg
Blue Front By Mrs John Van Zante Circle Supper and Gift Exchange
A Circle held a cooperative supper and gift exchange at the John Van Zante home on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gea Shahan, Mr and Mrs Ralph Eaton, Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel, Mr and Mrs Ben Jones, Mr and Mrs Will Hagerman, Mr and Mrs Lester Weak, John Van Zante and Ralph Shelquist. John Van Zante and Ralph Shelquist attended a sale in Centerville the same day with Shelquist selling lambs. Mrs Ralph Shelquist joined a Farm Bureau luncheon and Christmas exchange Friday afternoon. Cyril McDanel hosted several friends at a party Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Zante
Gea, Shahan
Ralph Eaton
Cyril McDanel
Ben Jones
Will Hagerman
Lester Weak
Ralph Shelquist
Centerville
So and Sew Club Party Attended by Local Couples at Ray McCloud Home
Friday evening guests at the Ray McCloud residence for a So and Sew club party included Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist and Mr and Mrs Joan Van Zante. Sunday dinner at the Ben Jones home welcomed Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim and Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph, Shelquist
Joan van Zante
Ray McCloud
Ben Jones
Frank Swaim
Wendell Murdy and Sons
Social Visits Across Families Highlight Small Town Weekend
Rev Gerald Wilson visited the Callen home Sunday afternoon along with Mrs Frank Shoemaker. Numerous locals including Theo Miller Lute Hiatt Walter Luther Bert Meadows and families visited at various homes Friday and Sunday. The 4 H award banquet in Centerville drew many from Douglas township and the Friday Fairies hosted the Taylorettes at Scott schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Wilson
C. 8
Callen
Frank Shoemaker
Herb Boblenz
Nancy
Connie
Jerry
Perry Mikels
Lute Hiatt
Walter Luther
Bert Meadows
Theo Miller
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Herb Roblenz
Kenneth O'Conner
Frank O’conner
Tommy Doggett
Curtis Mikels
Cecil Schrodt
Mary
Guy Argo
Nancy Roblenz
Centerville
Douglas Township
Scott Schoolhouse
Tconium dinner honors son on furlough from Navy
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Firkins hosted a family dinner Sunday to honor their son Jack who is home on furlough from the U S Navy. Lorraine Hammond, Karen and Marlene Landgrebe visited Bert Rinehart's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Albertson Gardner at Albia. The full society note lists several visits and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Firkins
Jack
U. S. Navy
Lorraine Hammond
Karen
Marlene Landgrebe
Suneday
Bert Rinehart
Clinton Albertson Gardner
Albia
John Ponsetto
Mark Allen
Ned Argo
Keith
Bob Argo
Diana
Laura Dicks
Kenneth Langrehe
Lloyd Landgrehe
Ken
Local Social and Family Gatherings Across Town
Néth trains with an army camp in California while Darlene visits with Mr and Mrs George Hammond at Merle Dicks. The Max Hill family from Ottumwa joined Clarence Scott for Sunday. R E McCord learned of his nephew Burl Duman’s Fremont Iowa death. Beryl Brown attended her club’s Christmas dinner at Leo Hoffman’s. Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon with family and Mrs Phyllis Hiner and Johnette were at Addie Sheldon’s Sunday. Mansel Tarbell and sons visited Truman Tarbell on Sunday evening. Neil and Tommy Penfield stayed Saturday with their grandparents Grey and Mrs Penfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Clinton Albertson
Darlene
George Hammond
Merle Dicks
Max Hill
Ottumwa
Clarence Scott
R. E. McCord
Barl Duman
Fremont
Iowa
Beryl Brown
Leo Hoffman
Clayton Sheldon
Phyllis Hiner
Johnette
Addie Sheldon
Mansel Tarbell and Sons
Truman Tarbell
Neil
Tommy Penfield
Grey Penfield
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M.H.S. Scribbler
MAA
Scribbler Staff
E. N. Catterlin
Optometrist
Hatel Annex
Briggs Motor
Tractor Division
Mr. Tuttle
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
H. C. Peterson & Sons
Paul Morehead
Charlotte McAninch Jedns
Joyce Brain
Santa Claus
Lora
Hiatt
Donald
Danny
Mcl Malin
David
Diane
Jane
David West
Ivan Harsh
Carl Alden
Earnest. West
Egypt
King
Tut
Lafayette
Washington
Cornwallis
Diena Burton
Lee Ann Heckman
Sentorgrape
Peoples Abstract & Title Con., Inc
Centerville National Bank
Meredith R. Gritting
Mrs. Bratz
Loreta Helmick
Joyce Martin
Twyla Foster
Gordon Massman
Jack McDanel
Halr
Carole Broshar
Nellie DuVall
Joan Moore
Sarah Hoadley
Charlotte McAninch
Joan Stevens
Johnny McGee
Lynn Sweeden
John Veak
Paul Wilson
Lau Verne Maessman
Johnny Proctor
Keith Merrill
Art Ekwall
Ed McDonald
W. P
James Lynch
A. E. Derby
Roy Moffatt
Olive Moffatt
Bernard Ritter
Nash
Nash Fordor
Ford Tudor
David Clark
Nash Co
Library
Mickey Mouse Timex
Hopalong
Casaily
Justin
Timex
Illingworth Jewelry
Coulson
Mra, Theo Miller
Tconium
Mrs
Viking & Westmore Hammer Mills
Goode
Seed &FeedCo
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