Remembering Lincoln and the Union’s aims in a divided nation
The article honors Abraham Lincoln and Union victory, noting his tenderness toward the South and hatred of slavery, and recalls Lee’s surrender. It places Washington and Lincoln among those who made democracy work and urges keeping their memory alive.
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South
Union
Lee
America
England
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Ireland
Africa
Norway
Sweden
Holland
Washington
Lincoln
Lincoln and Washington a Portrait of Two Great Men
Editorial reflects on Lincoln and Washington born February dates. It counters idealized images, noting Washington’s humanity, flaws, resilience, and Lincoln’s failures and eventual presidency amid sorrow. The piece highlights humility and perseverance shaping their legacies.
Band Concert by U S Army Field Band Delights Ottumwa Audience
Mary Mosley reports a one and a half hour Ottumwa concert by the U S Army Field Band directed by Major Chester E. Whiting. Soldiers Chorus performed God Bless America and other pieces including Star Spangled Banner So In Love and The Man I Love with notable trumpet and clarinet solos. The Four Hits quartet drew big applause with Down by the Riverside Tell Me Why and Yes Sir Thats My Baby. Audience wished for more as thanks go to organizers and travelers who made the trip possible.
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Buglers
Down By the River Side
Ottumwa
Mary Mosley
Juniors Pick Theme For Banquets And News
Extra! Juniors choose theme for Junior Senior banquets as seniors announce invitations. A top secret banquet theme is kept secret. A dangerous person nicknamed White Snow is at large in Moravia and nearby areas. report sightings to the snowplow. Captain Mihalovich, Scribbler State School Patrol reporter.
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Moravia
Mihalovich
Scribbler State School Patrol
Calendar of Events for February Meetings
Calendar notes events for February including Curtis Publishing Magazine program at 2 45 p m and an F F A meeting in senior period on Friday February 21 Chapel at 10 40 Dale Doore Assembly at 12 50 on Monday February 24.
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Curtis Publishing Magazine
F.F.A
Chapel
Dale Doore Assembly
Busy F.B.L.A. members discuss school improvements
In a Wednesday F B L A meeting members answered roll call with ideas to improve the school such as longer weekends bigger lockers shorter lockers no report cards a new gym new teachers bigger classrooms and more. Afterward Shirley Walter and Sandy Walker trained new junior members on projects for their Assistant Degrees while others prepared Valentine dance decorations.
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F.B.L.A
Shirley Walter
Sandy Walker
Courts In Alaska Spark Gossip At Birthday Party
A lively, salacious note describes a birthday party in Alaska with ice cream and cake while alleging mischief among freshmen. It mentions Shirley’s party joy, Donna and Carol D. getting sick, and various whispered rumors about students from Seymour and Red.
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Shirley
Monday Mornings Wake the Weekend Fatigue
Donna Cochran reflects on Monday morning fatigue and the need to seize early learning opportunities before it costs the future. The piece encourages students to overcome dreary starts and avoid naps and daydreams that hinder education and career prospects.
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Donna Cochran
Moravia and Sayburg Fans Shine in Local Happenings
Gossip column recalls rough jokes about Mickey and welcomes Bert home to Mary E. and Von. It notes Sayburg’s patrolman questions, Moravia boys as county champs, and praise for Dick McDanel’s 35 points beating Cincy. Wink at Sinatra kiss and playful gossip about pumpkins and roses.
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Dick McDanel
Cincy
Thou Shalt Honor the Band Commandments
A historical school band code outlines silent warmups tuning and attentive posture. It bans playing outside the music room without direction and mandates daily practice, punctuality, care for instruments, loyalty, pride, and love for music and organization.
Senior grad profile for Darlene Lenore
Darlene Lenore, born in Sibley on August 1 1940, is 17. Brown hair and brown eyes, 118 pounds, 5 feet 2 inches. Favorite song Blue Doll and color black. Favorite person Tommy Sands. friends Randy and Donna. Drives a Ford. enjoys Sociology. Favorite teachers Sheldon and Rinehart. Hobby listed Holy con. Pastimes sleeping and running. pet peeve people who think they are better than others. Future plans to get married. Extracurriculars in high school include F H A 3 F B L A 4 Pep Club 3 Glee Club 1 2 Class Officer 4 Read Union Want Ads.
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Randy
Donna
Ford
Sheldon
Rinehart
F.H.A
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