Scribbler 1977 Winter News and Speech Plans
First 1977 Scribbler notes winter hardship and upcoming events including Parent-Teacher conferences on March 25 Speech contest dates in February with local districts Seymour February 12 Centerville February 19 Ottumwa February 26 Fairfield March 17 State contest Students urged to contact Mr Donnelly about the contest Science Fair March 11 and 12 requires complete project by tomorrow Last Blizzard disappointment leaves students hopeful for a larger snow event Nature’s graduation present to Class of 77
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Seymour
Centerville
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Donnelly
Nature
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Senior graphs coming to suggestion box by month end
Editor Jane Zajec notes that Seniorgraphs will start appearing by month end and that questions were distributed this week with a January 21 deadline for responses.
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Jane Zajec
Wrestlers Having A Good Season
The 1976-77 wrestling season shows strong gains with multiple wrestlers winning bouts across meets. Gary Coltrain secures pins in several matches while teammates Randy Young Clay Uhlenhake Gary Rowley and Randy Phillips repeatedly win against Leon Pekin Wayne Melcher Dallas and Centerville.
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Leon
Craig Vance
Gary Coltrain
Pekin
Randy Young
Clay Uhlenhake
Gary
Clay
Randy Phillips
Gary Rowley
Wayne
Melcher Dallas
New Year Resolutions From Local Students
Marion M vows not to skip school for a month and Suzzanne aims to improve, while Gary Coltrain faces change. Ms. Lewis plans to flunk all sophomores, Glenda Mc promises better behavior in Geometry, Myra Turner seeks an A in Driver’s Ed. Bonnie R quits answering questions for the Scribbler. Julie B pledges to avoid being caught in mischief between classes. Mr. Felts says to take it easy. Fena McIntire.
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Marion M
Iowa Southern Utilities Company Exceeds Community Role
Don Hood District Manager urges support for Iowa Southern Utilities Company in Centerville. Since 1916 the company has driven regional employment, economic reinvestment, and environmental efforts while delivering better service to customers.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa Southen Utilities Company
Don Hood
Country Village Bldg Supplies Headline Advertising
Country Village Building Supplies at E Hwy 2 Centerville advertises a complete line of grade A materials tools and fair prices. The text touts community reputation and dependable service for contractors builders and DIY homeowners. Randy Donald the manager extends thanks and invites readers to visit.
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E. Hwy. 2
Centerville
Country Village
Randy Donald
Ewing Roofing Ad Promotes Honest Service in 1977
A 1977 Review edition promotes EWING ROOFING, INC of Centerville, Box 277, phone 856 2989. It stresses roofs as vital to building protection, offers inspections for upkeep or repairs, and endorses the firm as doing the job right at an honest price with best wishes from Merle Bud Ewing for 1977.
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Ewing Roofing, Inc
Centerville
Cosolotto Ready Mix and Construction Co. Ad Strike
Cosolotto Ready Mix and Construction Co. owned by Frank Cossolotto, at Hwy 2 West Centerville, advertises prompt dependable ready mix concrete service with modern trucks, offering poured basements, driveways, patios, feeding floors, reinforcing rods and expansion joints. The 1977 review lauds the firm as essential to the community and asks customers to call for details in 1977.
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Cossoclotto Ready MIX & Construction CO
Hwy. 2 West
Centerville
Cossolotto Ready MIX & Construction CO
Cossolotto Ready MIX & Construction
Valentine's Fabric Shop in Centerville Serves Seamstresses
Betty Ponsetto, owner of Valentine's Fabric Shop at 103 East Van Buren Centerville, invites sewing enthusiasts to browse a large selection from reputable mills. The store offers fabrics notions patterns and threads with helpful staff ready to advise on choices and techniques. The note credits the shop for supporting the sewing hobby in 1977.
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East
van Buren
Centerville
Valentine's Fabric Shop
Betty Ponsetto
Centerville National Bank Named Top Local Lender
Centerville National Bank at 100 East Jackson, Centerville, with FDIC insured deposits, has earned high local regard in the 1977 review. The bank, serving since 1976, offers savings and checking accounts and streamlined bill paying, led by President William H Griggs and a full slate of officers including Robert Malmberg, W R Bush, Richard Park, Alan Haney, Bernice Craver, Sara Tait, Jayce Bowen, Kathy Couchman, and Bill Franklin.
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Centerville National Bank
East Jackson
Centerville
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
William H Griggs
Robert Malmberg
W. R. Bush
Richard Park
Alan Haney
Bernice Craver
Sara Tait
Asst
Jayce Bowen
Kathy Couchman
Bill Franklin
Gene Paris Yamaha Dealers Advertisement
Gene Paris Yamaha at Hwy 2 Centerville offers new and used Yamaha motorcycles and snowmobiles for 1977. Large stock of genuine parts and accessories with repair department. Gene Paris thanks readers and invites continued business in 1977.
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Yamaha
Gene Paris
Hwy. 2
Centerville
Tom Bratz Repair Service Offers 24 Hour Help
Local advertises 24 hour repair service for varied needs. Promises speedy work by Wonder Muffler and foreign and domestic parts. Vague claims about affordable rates and quick turnovers, with unclear pricing and contact details.
James Gavronsky Inc Relieble Culvert Co Review
James Gavronsky Inc Relieble Culvert Co of Centerville at Hwy 2 is praised as a top supplier in channels I beams angles plates sheets and more. Oscar Gavronsky as president is noted for long experience and thorough competence, with strong service and quality guarantees. The review notes the firm’s leadership in conservation structures for farm use.
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James Gavronsky, Inc
Relieble Culvert Co
Hwy. 2
Centerville
Oscar Gavronsky
James 'Gavronsky, Inc
Easter's Super Valu ad featuring Wakefield manager
Easter's Super Valu at Hwy 5 North Lake Center Mall Centerville promotes friendly service and modern discount pricing. The store highlights famous brands and a courteous, old fashioned service touch. The Easter's Super Valu staff thanks readers and pledges continued service through 1977.
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North Lake Center Mall
Centerville
Elliott Tax Service Promises Expert Tax Help for 1977
Centerville based Elliott Tax Service at 901 South 18th offers quarterlies and annual returns, computerized bookkeeping, payroll figures and general accounting. Owner John Elliott, manager Jim Elliott, and secretary Georgia Ford thank clients and invite continued business for 1977.
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Erly
John Elliott
Jim Elliott
Georgia Ford
Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique Ad
Center ville area distributor Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique invites discriminating customers to free beauty lessons and demonstrations at 118 N 13th Center ville. Phone 856-8168. Louise McCully thanks customers as 1977 Review notes their products designed to balance skin and enhance appearance.
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Merle Norman Cosmetics
Merle Norman Cosmetics & Boqutique
N. 13Th
Centerville
Merle Norman Cosmetics & Boutique
Louise McCully
Eddy's Parts and Service Co. in Centerville Promotes Quality Parts
Eddy's Parts and Service Co. owned by James Eddy operates at 1227 South 7th Centerville phone 856 8621. The shop provides name brand parts for trucks industrial equipment and farm machinery plus a complete machine shop and radiator service. Eddy thanks customers and looks forward to serving you in 1977.
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Eddy's Parts & Service CO
South 7Th
Centerville
Eddy
Parts & Service CO
James Eddy
Centerville Care Center Administrator Duane Dieckman
Centerville Care Center at 1208 Cross Street Centerville offers ambu lifed and bedfast patient care with professional nursing support. A consultant monitors eating habits while meals meet dietary needs. physical therapy recreation and personal attention enhance comfort and trust in quality care.
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Centerville Care Center
Duane M. Dieckman
Cross Street
Centerville
St Josephs Mercy Hospital R Strepe Admin Thanks
ST JOSEPH S MERCY HOSPITAL at 748 South Main Cen terville thanks those instrumental in their growth over the years Many heartfelt lines express gratitude for service and community support amid the Jesuit spirit cited as guiding principle of care
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St. Joseph’ S Mercy Hospital
R, Strepe - Admin
ST. Josep S Mercy Hospital
South Main
Centerville
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