Christmas Traditions Across Nations and the Santa Legend
A brief reflection on how Christmas is celebrated worldwide and the Santa Claus tradition. The piece notes Holland Spain and Norway origins, the evolution of Saint Nicholas to Santa, and the importance of the Christmas spirit in giving and kindness. It closes with a nostalgic poem and Christmas wishes from the Scribbler staff.
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Jesus
Santa Claus
Holland
Spain
Norway
St. Nicholas
Niklaus
Santa
Teen of the Month Max Argo shines in Scribbler piece
December 1965 feature profiles Max Eugene Argo son of Mr and Mrs Guy Atog born December 10 age 17 height 6 ft 1 in blue eyes black hair basketball letter winner band leader and class officer active in FTA Science Club 4 H and student council plans college undecided enjoys steak Corvette Herman's Hermits and Goldfinger with 3 pets and a busy junior year.
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Scribbler
Max Eugene Argo
Guy Atog
Max
U.S
Hag
Rand
Jr. Sr
F.T.A
Herman's Hermits
U.n.c.le
Santa
Moravia Faces Southeast Warren In Holiday Basketball Clash
Moravia and Southeast Warren duel during Christmas break. The Moravia team, known for speed, seeks support from students and fans to boost effort against the strong Southeast Warren squad in Mohawkland during the holiday period.
English II Verbals Lesson and Book Report Dates
In sixth period English II we study gerunds participles and infinitives and their uses as noun adjective or adverb. Book reports are due December 20 and 21 and were to be given orally in class. Judi Stufflebeam
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Judi
Ratios and Proportions Reviewed in Algebra I
The Algebra II class just finished ratios and proportions. A ratio compares two quantities by dividing the first by the second, as in 4 to 3. A proportion states that two ratios are equal, such as 2 to 3.
Santa Claus Helpers in Home Ec Class
In first period Home Ec class taught by Mrs Selix students study child care and sew children's garments to be given as Christmas gifts. They also make a stuffed toy for a child of their choice. Carol Pat Linda and Mary sew on garments while Marsha and Kathy stuff a Santa Claus and Shirley Helmick works on a Baby Book. Burt Townsend.
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Santa Claus
Calendar of Events December 23 to January 2
Christmas vacation noted with no classes. January 3 marks classes resume. January 4 lists Seymour and Nancy Leffler, details are given for the event calendar.
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Seymour
Nancy Leffler
Bookkeeping class completes practice set for Bradford books
The senior bookkeepers report finishing a two week practice set replicating a full month of bookkeeping. Transactions are daily and weekly postings to journals and ledgers. A new practice set will follow next semester after confirming Bradford Wholesale Grocery engaged their services.
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Bradford Wholesale Grocery
Senior Pictures For 1966 Graduates At Sybenga Studio
The 1966 graduating class receives their senior portraits from Sybenga Studio in Oskaloosa since December 38. Portraits come in wood or gold frames, with profile, straight-face, and three quarter length options. One sober and one smiling pose are typical, and large bow boxes signal senior pictures not gifts. Connie
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Sybenga Studio
Oskaloosa
Joyful snippets from Centerville to Viet Nam notes
A fragmentary column lists names and light anecdotes: Joyce McDonough has admirers from Centerville to Viet Nam. Janet Rhee and Nancy Leffler in hospital. Joyce Hiatt saved Paula Cleaver Linda Judge and Mary Kay Spendjen from washing dishes. various students mentioned for car, rings, biology, and cheer antics.
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Joyce McDonough
Centerville
Viet Nam
Janet Rhee
Nancy Leffler
Joyce Hiatt
Paula Cleaver
Linda Judge
Mary Kay
Jger
Alan Clark
Jean Allan
Fennyhrough
Rose Blumer
Pat Judge
Kenny Long
Linda Irwin
Larry Irwin
Max Argo
Gerald Stocker
What Do You Want From Santa
A group of students and staff list humorous and earnest Christmas wishes ranging from new cars and clothes to a rollercoaster of quirky requests and personal tidbits, reflecting lighthearted holiday spirit and school life. The names include Wayne Tisue, Marsha Day, Sharon Cleaver, Kaye Helmick, Candy Morrison, Carla Miller, Marsha Cloyed, Chuck Moore, Mr. Matkovich, Marjorie French, Maxine Johnson, Letha Hopkins, Penny Prough, Linda Irwin, Rowena Cox, Jay Smith, Michael Jones, Jerry Hawk, John Downard, Chuck Thomas, Mr. Reno, Judy Janssens, Judy Cochran, Shirley Helmick, Marsha Stewart, Jean Allen, Linda Beal, and multiple others.
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Santa
Wayne Tisue
Marsha Day
Sharon Cleaver
Kaye Helmick
Candy Morrison
Carla Miller
Marsha Cloyed
Chuck Moore
Wayrie
Mr. Matkovich
Marjorie French
Maxine Johnson
Letha Hopkins
Penny Prough
Mexico
Linda Irwin
Rowena Cox
Jay Smith
Easter Michael Jones
Jerry Hawk
John Downard
Chuck Thomas
Mr. Reno
Judy Janssens
Knoxville
Judy Cochran
Penny
Shirley Helmick
Marsha Stewart
Jean Allen
Linda Beal
Dear Santa Letter Seeks Help With Shadows
A 1965 message dated December 17 asks Santa for one favor to help Joellyn Veach and her friend learn how to get rid of shadows, signing sincerely.
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Santa
Joellyn Veach
Two Sisters at MHS Ask Santa for Tires and Boyfriend
In a December 17 1965 plea two sisters attending MHS write to Santa expressing sadness over repeated flat tires and their only shared boyfriend. They request a book How To Change A Tire and wish for one more boyfriend to ease their dilemma.
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Santa
MHS
Gossip and school notes from a Christmas era
A lively schoolyard roundup notes exams term papers for English class, seniors getting pictures, sophomores flunking Biology, a candy sale, a new cash word, and basketball team wins. It mentions Judy Janssens Gayla Vincent and Max Argo, Home Economics sewing for Christmas, and gossip about class rings and a disease.
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Judy Janssens
Gayla Vincent
Max
Penny Prough
J.R
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Elliott Bookkeeping Supply
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M. Patrick
Gleason
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Margaret
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Sharon
Paula
P.S
Mr. Holster
Kathy Townsend
Ace
Dr. L. den Hattog
Optemetrist
Dial
Davis Variety Store
Ford Service
General Motor
Briefs Motor Co
Ford
Albia
Gary Perry Dayton Kendall Carroll Rhine
Margaret Myres
Alicia, Iona
Hoy Rinehart, Mgr
Mildred Carter
James McCord
Viola Rogers
Claude Sharp
Roland Stasek
Mary Peterson
Dorothy Caster
Pam Nichols
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