Scribbler tributes and Iowa school aid concerns
Mary Mosley thanks the Scribbler staff and Nellie Argo as assistant editor. The piece shifts to analysis of Iowa school funding, noting state aid trends, rising costs, and property tax burdens, with figures from 1949 to 1960 and comparisons to other states. It includes a personal aside about Larry Dayton and his interests and a brief FFA note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mosley
Bennie Tarbell
Larry Dayton
Sandy Ward
Lea Ann Heckman
Jeanne Hawk
Nancy Ward
Judy VanDorin
Margaret Fenton
Nancy Tomlin
Jean Taylor
Nancy Lindley
Virginia Burger
Sharon O'Conner
Rita Gardner
Sharon Walter
Donna Rae Tuvaugh
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Patty Simmons
Rosemary Philips
Jolene VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
Bennie
Nellie
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa School Finance Challenge Ahead
The problem of financing education in Iowa is acute and will worsen unless the state recognizes the issue, accepts the challenge, and adopts a bold, far-sighted program to solve it.
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Iowa
Long, Long Ago Bill Rogers Early Life and Plans
Bill Rogers now seventeen years old stands five feet ten inches with brown hair and blue eyes. He cites Clarence Sheldon as his favorite teacher and Battle of New Orleans as his favorite song. He enjoys Go Kart racing and English class. He regrets not studying more in American Literature and calls Senior graduation his high point. His advice is there is a time for work and a time for play. He plans construction work and has been active in basketball, prom waiting, FFA, wrestling, and is Senior Class President.
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Larry
FFA
Glee Club
Bill Rogers
Bill
Clarence Sheldon
F.F.A
Rita Gardner
Mother Earth
Crocus
Jonquils
Margaret Fenton
Valley in the Sky A nature themed Sophomore prose piece
The narrative depicts a primordial valley formed by mountains and a lake, with forests climbing to the crest, a night camp under a purple twilight, and a tranquil moonlit lake reflecting stars. A pale owl glides over the water as the embers fade and night deepens.
Part-Time Boy Plans Deere Work After Graduation
PART-TIME BOY Our part-time day is known at MHS as Larry Spencer born February 26 1942. He has worked part-time for quite a while. Larry brown haired brown eyed and six foot tall plans to work at John Deere after graduation. Mr Sheldon is his favorite teacher and Teen Beat his favorite song. Even though it wasnt easy he feels that English has helped him the
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MHS
Larry Spencer
Larry
John Deere
Sheldon
Spring Brings New Life in Wordy Ode and School Tributes
A lyrical spring piece by Margaret Fenton celebrates warmth after winter, with vivid nature imagery and hopes for renewal. The passage then shifts to school life, praising teachers and the sophomore class, noting class sizes, subjects taught, and the public appreciation of Mrs. Tuttle and others, culminating in student applause for Moravia’s faculty.
Senior Chapel Honors Three High School Teachers
At the close of the Senior Chapel, Mr. Fenton introduced Mrs. Dayton who teaches six classes and sustains a daily student load of about 115. Her subjects include book keeping shorthand I II and typing I II plus office practice. Mr. Sheldon also carried five classes.
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Fenton
Dayton
Sheldon
Study Hall Bulletin Urges Honor Roll Attendance
High school students are addressed about reasons for not making the honor roll. A bulletin board in back study hall features an illustration intended to motivate library loafers to study more and aim for better grades next year.
Display of famous authors in Mrs Tuttle's class
In Mrs Tuttle's room the junior literature class has shown six weeks of displays featuring pictures of well known authors and brief life reviews. Other colorful displays keep students engaged and occupy idle minds.
Des Moines Class Trip for Seventh and Eighth Graders
Seventh and eighth graders started for Des Moines at 7 a.m. Friday May 13. They toured the Capitol and learned its history then ate sack lunches in buses. The group visited WHO studios, appeared on the Lee Harris show, toured the airport and police station, heard a courtroom demonstration, visited Riverview Park, then returned home via Knoxville with a Dairy Sweet stop and Moravia arrival around 8 p.m.
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Des Moines
Capitol
Capitol Building
WHO
Lee Harris
Duane Ellis
Floppy
Riverview Park
Knoxville
Moravia
Busy Maidens 4-H Club Holds May Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4-H club met May 10 with president Jeanne Turner presiding. Roll call featured responses by Linda Johnson, Maxine Johnson, Sharon Gay, Linda Davis, Lois Callen, Martha Rouse, Marilyn Turner, and Jeanne Turner. Linda Johnson demonstrated tossed salads and Maxine Johnson spoke on vegetables in the diet. Marilyn Turner was chosen to run for county office with Martha Rouse as campaign speaker.
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Busy Maidens
Jeanne Turner
Roll Call
Linda Johnson
Maxine Johnson
Sharon Gay
Linda Davis
Lois Callen
Martha Rouse
Marilyn Turner
Rally Day Minutes Note Local Meeting Close
Attendees included Linda Johnson a junior Linda Davis an intermediate student and Marilyn Turner a senior. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Refreshments were served by Linda Johnson and her mother. A gift was presented to the judge. Five visitors were present. Marilyn Turner Reporter.
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Linda Johnson
Linda Davis
Marilyn Turner
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M.H.S. Scribbleri
Bbler Staff
Une
Ppalted Planta
Richey Florists
Albin
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Albia
Peterson and
Saga
Dos
John
Fyyl Morehead
Tuttle
Thespian Club
W. A
Tommy) Thompson
Appanoose County
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Albig
Woltz Studios
Were
Jack Schroeder
Schroeder
RE. Bec
P.A.G
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Monroe, Ia
Ernest West & Son
Moravia, Towa
Joe Gardner
H. B. Spring Udell
Towa
M. E. Boardman Blakenburg, Iowa
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