Betty Vance Says Mumps Won T Beat Her Spirit
A lighthearted school column notes Betty Vance claiming immunity to the mumps but catching the illness. The piece jokes about recovery, mentions upcoming state tournament trips for Seymour versus Monona, Des Moines quarterfinals, and a debate over whether it is colder in the country than in winter. It also mentions gym notices for junior girls, Twila Zimmer’s injury, and reflections on typing class and office practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Seymour
Des Moines
Shoulte
Liggett
Shoutte
Twila Zimmer
Twila
Absences Mark Senior Class Amid Mumps Epidemic
This week the Senior Class shows several missing students due to an epidemic of mumps.
Class volleyball tournament prep and minor injuries noted
The text lists absent students Shirley Stocker auieta Party George Scott and Donald Dicks and wishes them a speedy recovery. It notes a six week test time this week and excitement for the volleyball tournament with teams of six. Twila Zimmer sprained her arm during practice as seniors prepare for next week’s class tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Shirley Stocker
Auieta
George Scott
Donald Dicks
Twila Zimmer
Junior News Crazy party and upcoming Class Tournament
The Junior section recalls a Friday night party with sandwiches and mishaps in the fridge. Lucy and Viola are teased about catsup bottles. Spectators laughed at a rough junior girls basketball practice ahead of soon to be held Class Tournaments. Six weeks of tests ended with John P. pushing for a higher history score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Trophica
Lucy
Viola
John P
Freshman class notes on sickness tests and taxidermy
This week in Freshman News several students were out sick with mumps. The Home Economics group cooked small meals and likely skipped dinner. Tests were taken Friday in English and Wednesday in literature, with a six weeks exam Friday. Bill Barnes brought a stuffed squirrel for the science class and explained taxidermy. Math involved review to prepare for Friday’s test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics
Bill Barnes
Senior Graphs Marjorie May
Marjorie May of Norman Oklahoma born October 1934 attended Norman Blakesburg Urbana Center Enon Moravia High School Howard. Brown hair gray green eyes height five five and a half inches weight 126 pounds. Favorite candy Heath favorite teacher Mrs Tuttle favorite subject Literature favorite orchestra Louis Armstrong favorite actress June Allyson favorite actor Montgomery Clift favorite radio program U S Steel Hour favorite sport baseball favorite car Ford. Activities librarian office staff cheerleader FHA sp ring letter awards cheerleader hobbies reading ice skating plans for next year college.
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Marjorie May
Sarfilfer
Norman
Oklahoma
Okla
Blakesburg
Urbana Center
Enon
Moravia High School
Howard
Heath
Mrs. Tuttle
Pre-Primary Class Attends Fluently Through Six Weeks
Grade Nita Pre-Primary Mra. Jack McDonough and Ted visited in our room Friday. Roberta Naomi Larry Ralph and Buddie were neither absent nor tardy last six weeks. We have finished the work in the Phonics We Use workbooks. We have seen two movies recently Our Daily Bread and Crystal of Energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McDonough
Ted
Roberta
Naomi
Larry
Ralph
Buddie
Visitors and Health Notes in Our Room
Names of recent visitors include Mrs Elijah Simmons Mrs Floyd Simmons Butch Danny Mrs Bill Woodward and Bruce. Several have been absent with mumps and severe colds. The post office remains the room’s focus as Mr Howard Smith spoke on duties of a rural main carrier. He visited Thursday and provided helpful answers. A sugar film was shown and the audience enjoyed learning how sugar is produced and used daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Simmons
Floyd Simmons
Butch
Danny
Bill Woodward
Bruce
Howard Smith
Fourth grade compass study and class art projects
The fourth grade science class studied compasses and made a class compass. Karen Boyer moved to Unionville. We regret losing her from our room. We made hats and pictures of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree in art. Both grades finished their reading books. Many children are absent with mumps, leaving few present daily. Today fourteen students attend, seven in each grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karén Boyér
Unionville
George Washington
Raster and Gina Report In Diana and Nancy's Absence
Dane Raster and Gina cover the story in the absence of Diana and Nancy, delivering updates and context while sources await the missing reporters. The duo outlines key developments and provides analysis on potential causes and implications for the ongoing coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane Raster
Futa
Gina
Diana
Nancy
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