Reading List Highlights America’s Golden Day Poets
The class reviews Oliver Wendell Holmes James Russell Lowell and John Greenleaf Whittier as part of America’s Golden Day era marking political and cultural maturity. They begin study of the mid 19th century conflict period with authors like Walt Whitman Paul Hamilton Hayne and Henry Timrod noting Whitman as especially interesting.
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Oliver Wendell
Holmes
James Russell Lowell
John Greenleat Whitter
America
United States
Walt Whitman
Paul Hamilton Hayne
Henry Timrod
Whitman
Sophomore Boys Chorus Recital Highlights Christmas Song
The Sophomore boys quartet performed a Christmas piece titled Silver Bellis in the music room on Friday. The program featured remaining selections sung by members of the girls chorus.
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Music Room
Quartet Helps Program With Pace Change
The boys quartet offered a different tempo for the program and was accompanied by Mrs. Woodward.
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Woodward
Christmas and New Year Bulletin Theme in Library
The library bulletin board features a Christmas theme with a chimney and hanging stockings and Santa Claus present. Jani Ward wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year in a warm community greeting.
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Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
Santa Claus
Jani Ward
Reviewing Spanish phrases in class letters to Santa
Maribeth Johnson notes students are translating Santa letters and finding gaps due to limited material. She emphasizes continued review as essential to language learning.
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Santa Claus
Maribeth Johnson
Band Chooses Clarinet Quartet and Choir Members
Mrs Burghoffer selects two groups for practice at noon hour. Clarinet quartet includes Mary Kay Spencer Linda Johnson Maxine Johnson and Nicky Dicks. Clarinet choir features Mary Kay Speier Linda Johnson Nicky Dicks Minnie Ann Condra Maxine Johnson Penny Prough Marcia Walters John Curtis Jean Howk Linda Judge Marsha Cloyd Richard Doud Jean Howk.
Gossip and Cheering Woes Shuffle Social Scene
Dan Brooks is seen with a new girl named Tinkerbell. Penny Prough notes a torn ligament in her leg preventing cheerleading practice.
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Dan Brooks
Tinkerbell
Penny Prough
Court notes and social snippets from local listings
Dave Shelquiat and Renea Went to court on Wednesday. Christmas is near with gift questions from Madelyn Sinclair for Alan. Phillip Wright asked about car trouble last night. Richard Calhoun queries driving speed. Keith Miller questions truck use until foot heals. Linda Underwood and Jameé McDonough went to Ottumwa Wednesday night. Carol Adams hosted a bank party overnight and Sunday morning. Mrs. Selix found a new way to eat. Leland Jones was late to court. Seniors are having more fun this year.
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Madelyn Sinclair
Alan
Phillip Wright
Richard Calhoun
Toei
Keith Miller
Linda Underwood
Jameé McDonough
Ottumwa
Carol Adams
Literature in the Civil War Days by Mrs Tuttle class
The Junior Literature class under Mrs. Tuttle studies Civil War era literature and poetry to improve understanding. They are learning reading strategies and writing theme papers to deepen insight into the period's writings.
Home Ec Girls Plan Christmas Dresses
Girls in Home Ec have decided to sew dresses for relatives and friends as Christmas presents. Most will give the handmade garments, with completion aimed for December 21.
Seniors Watch $40,000 Pony Injury Trial at Albia Court
Senior class members accompany the lawsuit in Monroe County District Court as Betty Scieszinski sues over a pony fall. The case, heard before Judge Edward Powers, stretches through the third day amid technicalities, with students briefed on court operations and the judicial process.
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Sheldon
Monroe County District Court
Albia
Betty Scieszinski
Edward Powers
Freshmen General Science Students Pick Term Paper Topics
Freshmen in science class prepare term papers on topics like coal mining, the solar system, smoking effects, and frogs. Some students may work late into the night under Mary Joyce Mullins supervision.
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Mary Joyce Mullins
Under the Microscope in Biology Class
The biology class has studied mosses and ferns under the microscope and examined their internal parts. Students now begin seed bearing plants and are writing term papers due December 22. Each report should cover any biology topic of interest to the student.
Bookkeeping practice set at Bradford Wholesale Grocery
Students assume roles as bookkeepers for the fictitious Bradford Wholesale Grocery. They record purchases and sales in journals and ledgers, write checks for expenses, and apply all course knowledge to real bookkeeping tasks. The exercise aims to build practical accounting experience and outline a career path in bookkeeping.
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Bradford
Beatles Visit Moravia High School 1964
Penny Prough reports that the Beatles entertained Moravia High School students on December 12 1964 at about 430 pm in the school gym John Paul George and Ringo performed She Loves You and We Are the Blue and White during a halftime show following the second game the group praised as a really good show and thanked for visiting the school in a brief note to readers.
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Moravia
Mo‘ravia
M.hss
John
Paul
George
Ringo
M.H.S
Penny Prough
Calendar of Events December 22 Christmas Program December 24
Southeast Warren girls at Liberty Center December 22. Christmas Vacation begins December 24. January 4 classes resume and January 5 Seymour hosts.
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Southeast Warren Girls
Liberty Center
Seymour
Christmas Glee Club Program For Parents and Friends
The glee club performed a Christmas program in the music room at 3 pm on Friday December 18 for parents and friends. The set list included Silver Bells Winter Wonderland Nuttin for Christmas Drummer Boy and O Holy Night. Marsha Stewart thanks attendees for their support and wishes them well.
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Glee Club
Marsha. Stewart
Home Ec class wraps dating unit with bake sale note
The Home Economics class reports completion of the dating unit and the unit test. Students plan to begin cooking next, noting that last Thursday and Friday they made fudge and cookies for themselves to take home for Christmas.
The Call for Individuality Among Teens and Parents
A reflective piece argues teens often conform due to social pressure and parental expectations. It urges parents to value individuality over popularity, praising bold thinkers who lead rather than merely follow. The writer champions fresh ideas to keep the country strong.
Scribbler Meeting Report Notes December 17
The second Scribbler meeting convened on December 17 in the typing room. Teens of the month attended, participating in writing prompts and group activities.
Attendees NOTE: Janice assigns tasks at meeting
Janice chose assignments for attending members and Miss Barrows gave a brief talk on improving story interest. She praised the staff for submitting mostly well-written pieces. The session adjourned at period end.
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Janice
Union Township Bank Party and 4-H Club Gatherings
Carrie Boyer reports Union Township social events including a bank party hosted by Debbie Kelley with guests Carrie Boyer Jean Stufflebeam Claudia Miller and Debbie Thomas. 4-H lessons and club activities at Unionville gym occupied a midweek schedule with officers installed for the coming year.
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Union Township
Carrie Boyer
Jean Stufflebeam
Claudia Miller
Debbie Thomas
Debbie Kelley
Herschel Kelley
Lois Kelley
Union Farmerettes
Union Livewires
Unionville
Dale Cox
Childrren
Burdett Cox
Dennis Kelley
LaVern Horn
John Kelley
Brenda
Barbara
Russell Kelley
Walter Harpers
Jack Martin
Matthew
Bill Falck
Oskaloosa
Joe Wilson
Rowena
Frank Cox
Birthday party for Mary Ann Farnsworth hosted by Kelley family
Mrs Harold Fenton entertained for her granddaughter Mary Ann Farnsworth's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Farnsworth and other family friends. Pre Christmas dinner guests of Carrie Boyer included Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Joanne, Mr and Mrs Frederick Koehler, and Mr and Mrs Noah Stocker.
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Dennis Kelley
Herschel Kelley
John Kelley
Burdett. Cox
Dale Cox
Tom Pettibone
Bill Downing
Todd
Margaret
Marlys Fenton
Marlys
Harold Fenton
Mary Ann Farnsworth
Jim Farnsworth
Carrie Boyer
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Frederick Koehler
Noah Stocker
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