School department roster and student council notes
A readable fragment lists teachers and departments including Social Science Joan Fox Music Bill O Hara and Agriculture Larry Martin with roles in student activities. It notes senior and junior class leaders, grammer and typing staff, and mentions computer system discussions as well as suggestions to keep voices clear for Larry during lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Fox
Bill O'Hara
Mary Lou Rinehart
Dick McDanes
Sandy Walker
Lavonne Card
Sandra Hiatt
Diana Burton
Nancy Roblenz
Dean Albertson Tyee
Martha McCord
Yvonne Gardner
Barbara Yeager
Ann Milhalovich
Larry Martin
EPA
Annie Kaster
von Gardner
Carol Day
Larry Roberts Student Council
Jim Rogers
Gobbip
Wanda Benz
Kay Overturf
Shirley Walter
Donna Cochran
New Student Joins Classes via Intercommunication System
An edited note explains a cheerful boy referred to as Larry attends Civics English I Math and Sociology through an intercommunication system starting second semester. Thanks are given to Samo, Appanoose county special education director, and Hughes for arranging and facilitating the hookup enabling class participation. The system feeds into the northwest room and front study hall and is highly sensitive, picking up many sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samo
Appanoose County
Reconstruction era to McKinley rise in American history
The American History class studied the Reconstruction era and three decades after, tracing the rise of big business, political party work, and clashes between labor and capital. They followed populist movement growth in the South and West, ending with the business interests triumph in the 1896 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
McKinley
UP AND ATOM Breakfast unit teaches manners and meals
The passage discusses how freshman girls in a Home Economics unit learn to plan and eat breakfast. It notes they will practice setting a table and table manners before making breakfast fruit, aiming to be better prepared for the future as Ann Mitalovich observes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fic
Ann Mitalovich
Ten Top Tunes seniors pick this week
The seniors select a list of ten songs for the Ten Top Tunes feature led by Roberts. The lineup includes Singin The Blues Blueberry Hill Moonlight Gambler Don t Forbid Me Walkin In The Rain Rose and Baby Ruth Green Door I Walk The Line True Love and Gonna Get Along Without Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Baby Ruth
Freddie Footstool Finds New Home After Iowa Car Ride
The article narrates a middle aged stool named Freddie Footstool who, after being kept by a long time owner, is given away and transported by car for a long journey to Iowa, where the new owner plans to place it in a resting spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Footstool
Iowa
Snapshot of a hidden item in a home closet
A narrative describes being placed in a dark closet and overhearing a plan to refinish a stool brought from home. The speaker anticipates attention and appearance after exposure, then hints at an expected reveal in the Home Box room. The tone is anecdotal and curious, focusing on a forthcoming display or transformation.
Seventh Grade News Returns to School
Seventh grade notes a good Christmas and New Year, mentions six weeks of tears, a language test on Monday, memorizing the poem The Thinker by Berton Braley, and arithmetic on geometric figures with scale measurements. Mosaic pictures are being made in art under Joyce Walter and Margaret Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Thinker
Berton Braley
Joyce Walter
Margaret Fenton
Fifth Grade Newsroom Adds New Student Tscherter
After winter break on Jan 3 a new pupil, Steven Tscherter from Batavia, joined our class. We report semester tests this week including spelling arithmetic geography and language. Craig was absent with a cold. Next Tuesday five students will have x rays at Centerville. Students shared gifts showing a rock et cannon a horse a horse and a picture folder with several pictures from Dennie Underwood and Dallas Kaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Tscherter
Batavia
Craig
Centerville
Mike
Billy Carl
Ralph
Diane
Dennie Underwood
Dallas
Kaster
First Grade News and Holiday Party Details
The class grew to 27 students with three new additions Darl Tarbell Cathy Tschonier and Mark Benz. On December 27 Mrs McCannon delivered popcorn balls candy canes and balloons for a party as Earl's group began reading Our New Friends in the first reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darl’ Tarbéll
Cathy Tschonier
Mark Benz
Dale
Blakesburg Wildcats Triumph Dreaming Moravia Victory
Moravia fans hear the Wildcats taunt rivals with bold lines and lines about heart as Von Gardner and Sandy Walker praise the team. The poem recalls Helmick Thompson and Dougherty and Anderson as tall players and guards Hunter Warner and Murray leading the charge.
Third Grade Room Welcomes Visitors and Celebrates Birthday
Third grade notes joy at visits by Mrs Prough Mrs Hawk and Mary. They celebrate Mike's birthday on Monday after his Sunday birthday. Dickie returns to school joining Mrs Morgan in their class.
Welcome to Larry Smith New Classmate Greeting
The sophomore class announces a new inter-communication setup between the school and Larry Smith at home so he can attend in spirit. Nancy Boblenz extends a special welcome to Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Smith
Larry
Nancy Boblenz
Vocational Agriculture and the Path to Leaders in Farming
The program trains current and prospective farmers and those in related roles like feed dealers and coop managers. It emphasizes shop work, leadership development through FFA, and ongoing adult education to keep agriculture practical and forward looking. The National FFA Convention in Kansas City is highlighted as evidence of student potential.
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FFA
Kansas City
Tommorrow
F F A Con Test West vs East Pest Control
The F F A pest control contest runs from December to January 31 between members west of highway 60 and those east of it. Pests include sparrows starlings pigeons rats mice and foxes. West leads in points. losers will host a chili supper. Interested barns should contact listed participants on their side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 60
West Side
Paul Mihalovich
Tint Rogers
Carl Rogers
Gary Perry
Chet Hope
Charles Argo
Gary O'Conner
Wayne Pickerall
Neil Penfield
Richard Penfield
Ronnie Overturf
Bill Benz
Richard Hoffman
John Tarbell
Jack Easter
Bill Harsh
Bob Harsh
Duane Proctor
Jake Wilson
Dennis Kelly
Tom Pettibone
Wayne Lindley
Larry Long
Jim Burns
Bill Rogers
Lester Dooley
Floyd Proctor
Glen Philips
Hugh Inman
John Murdy
Gene Paris
Bill Scott
David West
Terry Martin
New Office Practice Course Planned for Second Semester
A new subject titled office practice will open in the second semester for students aiming at office jobs after graduation. It will provide personal practice sets with letters, telegrams, inter-office memos, and other business forms, plus guidance on attire and conduct during office hours. The course covers composing business letters and application letters, with an estimated enrollment of about 13 students.
SEE THE LIGHT In Craver’s science class on light study
Mr Craver leads a unit exploring light and its phases. Students discuss how light relates to color and the rainbow effect from a prism. The lesson also touches on home and building lighting and its practical use in daily life.
Senson of the Week Jim Rogers Born in Albia
Jim Rogers, born January 17, 1999, in Albia, is highlighted as this week’s subject. He is described as active and cautious, noted for his habit of loading Ford enthusiasts into his Chevy for rides. Some observers say he enjoys hunting, suggesting you should keep an eye on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rogers
Albia
Folklore Tale About a Kid and a Billy Goat at School
The passage recalls a quirky figure who fears St Peter, notes his school life with FFA Thespians and Student Council roles, and ends with Donna C. and Bill O. as named participants. It portrays a humorous, unfinished vignette about a well liked student enjoying activities and avoiding afterlife concerns.
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St. Peter
Donna C
Bill O
Couples Exchange Items Include Jewelry and Accessories
A list of couples exchanging clothing and personal items is noted. Donna Cochran and others exchange sweaters and accessories such as earrings, necklaces, and purses. Bob Rhatigan receives a ruby ring and shirt. Sue Easter reportedly provides a diamond item.
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Donna Cochran
Jerold Lusesweater
Sandy Walker
David Lewis
Shirley Walters
Bob Briggs
Carole Stocker
Tom Pettibone
von Gardner
Bob Rhatigan
Karen Pfannebecker
Jerry Hinote
Lavonne Card
Jerry Main
Sue Easter
Paul Kraber
Sandy.Anderson
Doug Morris
Wanda Benz
Kenny Brown
Kay Overturt
Larry Pfannehecker
Portraits of folded gifts and jewelry items list
A reader notes various small gifts described with names and item types. Items include sweaters, necklaces, bracelets, rings, a box of candy, lipstick, a billfold, a baby bottle, perfumes, and identifications, attributed to numerous individuals such as Jewell Miller Bill O Hara Sandy Caré Gary O Connor Mary Laird Larry Hayes DeLoris Hiatt Gary Perry Mary Ellen Condra Ronnie Tomlin Betty Ann King Dorothy Archer Joe Stufflebeim Marlene Rinehart Bob Davis Nancy Vance Chet Hope Sandy Hiatt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Miller
Bill O'Hara
Sandy Caré
Gary O'Connor
Mary Laird
Larry Hayes
DeLoris Hiatt
Gary Perry
Mary Ellen Condra
Ronnie Tomlin
Betty Ann King
Gary Charity
Dorothy Archer
Keith Arnold
Miss Rinehart
Mr. Sheldon
Carol Robinson
Joe Stufflebeim
Marlene Rinehart
Bob Davis
Nancy Vance
Chet Hope
Sandy Hiatt
Jim
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Scribbler Staff
Donna Cochran LaVonne
Carol Carol Mullins
E. N. Catterlin
Optometrist
Hotel Annex
Blessing’s Blue Bird Cafe
Jackson Centerville
Larry. Roberts
WHAT
Lloyd Rose
Appanoose County Assessor
Blakesburg
Here
Numa
Assembly
Gradd
Blakesburg Wildcats
Helmick
Thompson
Dougherty
Anderson
Alla Grin
Hunter
Warner
Murray
Ben
Moravia
Mrs. Morgan
OUR
Kiddie’s
Toggery Dept
Albis
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Firestone Town & Country
Firestone
Firestone Town & Country Tires
Sara Searan Mae
Angiadereate
Oehler Brothers
Firestone Store
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