M H S Scribbler Editors Attends Farm Event Tour
The group includes editors and writers such as Janice Mosley and Mary Mosley, with numerous staff listed, dining at Bishop's Cafeteria then visiting WHO-TV, the Lee Harris Show, and a Des Moines grain elevator. They attended the Fort Des Moines Hotel speech finals, a luncheon, style show, and Veterans Memorial Auditorium banquet. All expenses were paid by the Farmers Grain Dealers Assn of Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop's
Loveless
Who-Tv
Lee Harris
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Younkers Tea Room
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Forest Evasheviski
WHO
Chet Randolph
Farmers Grain Dealers Assn
Valentine's Day Origins and Saint Valentine Story
The piece explains holidays arrive quickly and traces Saint Valentine’s martyrdom on February 14, 270 A.D. in Rome. It notes the traditional pairing of couples on the day and the old belief that birds mate then, with men drawing names to choose valentines and Cupid’s enduring role through the ages.
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Valentine
Rome
Cupid
District winners return from Des Moines trip
Janice Vickroy led district winners from FGDA youth speaking contest as she and three girls plus 14 boys completed their Des Moines trip. After checking in at the Hotel Savory on Sunday afternoon January 25 they ...
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FGDA
Janice
Vickroy
Des Moines
Savory
What would you do with some day worsted
Linda C would give it to Judy for last year s birthday present Jane Ann F would fix a nice dinner for Bob M and make it the main dish See Ann Heckman would eat or wear it if edible or wearable If not useful she would throw it away Mary Proctor would store it in her locker for later use Marlene Landgrebe would give it to Glenys Fenton as a souvenir Glenys Fenton would pass it to Marlene Landgrebe to pass her unneeded time away The reader is advised that day worsted is a heavy fabric with a twill weave
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Linda C
Judy
Jane Ann F
Bob M
Ann Heckman
Mary Proctor
Marlene Landgrebe
Glenys Fenton
Sermon From Dr Blab On Parties For Freshmen And Sophs
Dr Blab urges students especially freshmen and sophomores to embrace parties and social events as part of education. He argues enjoyment is essential and learning to dance and act at gatherings comes from participation, not isolation.
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Dr. Blab
Sophmores
Valentine Dance and Sectionals Highlight Local Weekend
Calendar notes Friday Valentine Dance 7 to 10:30, Saturday boys sectionals Ottumwa Moravia vs Hedrick, Thursday student council meeting and Pella Concert Band assembly. Dr Blair muses on social life inviting students to attend and end with a playful shout from Dr Blab.
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Ottumwa - Moravia
Hedrick
Pella
Smith Dude Ranch Opens in South Dakota
A newly opened Smith Dude Ranch in South Dakota marks a long cherished goal of Moravia resident Larry Smith born January 29, 1941 in OskALOOSA. Visitors are invited to join Ranch Band and Ranch Thespians while paying a small services fee and heeding posters urging cooperation and punctuality.
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South Dakota
Larry Smith
Moravia
Larry
Oskaloosa
Towed
MHS
YOU ALL COME A Valentine Ball at Moravian Ballroom
Scribbler Staff invites the student body to a Valentine Ball on Friday February 13 from 7:00 to 10:30 at the Moravian Ballroom also called the gym. Students and teachers are urged to attend for a night of music, dancing, and a Queen and King of Hearts coronation amid a lively, media themed party with a concession stand serving pup and candy bars during intermission.
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Blair
Thaddus Blair
Moravian Ballroom
Moravian
Scribbler
Miss Mitten
Elvis Presley
Pat Boon
Johnny Mathis
Valentine Ball Invitation Promises Dances and Dress Rules
The Scribbler Staff invites readers to a Valentine Ball with ballroom dances including a balloon burst and grand march. Attire should be appropriate, no blue jeans or T shirts. Admission is 50 cents per couple and 35 cents per single. attendees will be responsible for guests' actions.
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Emily Post
Scribbler
You Fly Off The Handle With Mean Remarks
A cheeky guide lists sharp put downs about hair color looks and outfits to use in social moments. It urges readers to try these phrases, warning that friendship may suffer even as feelings surge.
The Degrading Element Sportsmanship
Opinion piece attacks sportsmanship as a degrading force in basketball basball and other sports. It claims players coaches and fans foster unfair bias sabotaging the game and referees are corrupt. The essay condemns friendly rivalries and moral laxity impacting competition and atmosphere.
Satirical call to ditch sportsmanship in games
Mary DuVall mocks the idea of sportsmanship in a satire for an American Literature class. The piece argues fans should boo calls and players and even create postgame excitement, suggesting a lack of sportsmanship would boost “spirit” and entertainment.
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Mary DuVall
Fiction Books Being Catalogued At Library Club Meeting
The library club discussed awards for cataloging fiction and assigned librarians to catalog fiction cards by author letter. Certificates go to 1st year librarians except Seniors who receive library key charms, while two year librarians receive medals and Glenys Fenton a pin.
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Library Club
Glenys Fenton
Campbell
Bennie Tarbell
Moon mission volunteer entry from Marlene Landgrehe
A letter from Marlene Landgrehe born August 6, 1941 in New Sharon Town requests consideration as a moon mission volunteer. She states age 17, height five feet three inches, brown hair and hazel eyes, and notes an initial interest in joining the effort.
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Mr. Rocket
Marlene Landgrehe
New Sharon
Town
Job application from Centerville student longs for space work
A student letter from Centerville describes scarce post school jobs and outlines quirky qualifications. The author invokes moon messaging, desires for space independence, and nostalgia for MHS noon hours. A pledge urges underclassmen to get along with teachers despite misgivings. Ronnie West signs the note.
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Centerville
MHS
Earth
Moon
Outer Space
Marlene East
East
West
Marlene
Ronnie West
Iowa Farmer Degrees Sought by Three Boys in 4-H Style
Three boys a junior a senior and a graduate seek the Iowa Farmer Degree based on three years of agriculture study in their school. The selection weighs leadership and Superior Farming Program during those years. Freshmen finish shop work while sophomores study Sheep and juniors and seniors tackle Income Tax next.
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Iowa Farmer
Iowa Farmers
Calamity as Bert Batterson joins typing room
A staged scene in a school typing room features Bert Batterson as the new teacher. The note warns of an hour of timed writing and two hours of typing in one hour, with threats of punishment for missteps. The writer pledges to report the outcome next week.
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Bert Batterson
One Night in Philadelphia and a Crazy Train of Lovers
A fragmented lyric like narrative runs through a jumble of names and lines. A narrator recalls Donna, a love dubbed the life of my life, and an emotional journey with references to Stagger Lee Peter Gun Red River Rose and Wind and Rain in Your Hair amid hints of a continuing tale on page 44.
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Philadelphia
Donna
Manhattan
Plain Jane
Paul
Lee
Peter Gun
Red River Rose
Bug
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Coeteri
Janice Mosley
Mary Mosley
Dick Sweeden
Linda Ward
Ann Mihalovich
Betty Ann King
Rita Gardner
Karen Scott
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon O'Conner
Virginia Burger
Sharon Walter
Janice Vickrey
Jim Foster
Mona Main
Sharon McSparen
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nallie Argo
Janet Phillips
Judy Smith
Matthis Robinson
Editorial
Roa
Sara Albia
Iowa
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Albia
Certifi
Wayne — Kent
Gold Banner
Gosde Seed & Feed Co
Sone Goode Mill & Elevator
Terry
Virginia
Martha
Shan
McClellen's
Farm Bureau Building
Bryan Hart
Farm Bureau
Des Moines, Iowa
UWL Ecg
Iowa Cleaners
Spencer‘s
Albia, Iowa
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