M H S Scribbler Staff Reflects on State Tournament Fun
The MHS Scribbler staff lists editors assistants reporters and typists, recalling a year of basketball and state tournament experiences. Students describe seeing top Iowa teams, meeting other players, and enjoying supper at the Nut House while noting misadventures downtown Des Moines.
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Martha R
Judy V.D
Martha
Jean T
Nancy L
Nut House
Nancy F
Des Moines
Nancy
Iowa
Dana K
Shan
Babes
Tubaugh
Louilla
Blakesburg
Donna Rae. T
O'Conner
Janet H. Nellie A
Judy W
New Student Beverly Simmons Joins Centerville School
Beverly Ann Simmons, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Simmons, born February 4 145 at Centerville St Joseph hospital, arrives with interests in typing biology English and algebra 1. She stands 5 1 2 inches, brown hair and eyes, favorite banana pie car Chevy Heath candy bar basketball and dancing. Her nickname Bev and al ment on the new school is The halls are too little. Welcome to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Ann Simmons
Donald Simmons
Centerville St. Joseph Hospital
John
Carmen Kay
Bev
Beverly
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
William Steffen
Brown School
Chrysler Corporation
William Michael
Margaretta
Flag Etiquette Rules for Display and Salute Practices
A concise guide on proper U S flag display and saluting including flag position relative to the viewer, standing during the national anthem, spacing with church or organization flags, use of bunting, flag height, and half mast observances on Memorial Day and other mourning occasions. Judy VanDorin
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United States
Judy VanDorin
Leah survey on what you enjoyed about girls state basketball
A survey asks Leah to share what she enjoyed most about the girls state basketball tournaments. Readers are invited to reflect on memorable games, standout players, and tournament atmosphere.
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Leah
Scribbler Honor Roll Marks Eight with Perfect Records
The Scribbler staff lists eight members with perfect scores among thirty five. Nellie Argo Rosemary Phillips Elaine Curtis are named as perfect scorers. A large chart marks each story with a star on the Scribbler Honor Roll.
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Scribbler
Nellie Argo
Rosemary Phillips
Elaine Curtis
Senior portraits and notes from the class of 1961
The page lists Grinin’ Grade of 61 birthdates and places for Janeree Cox and LaNita Betty, with heights, weights, eye colors, hair, and school classes. It records Easter edition plans for the Scribbler staff, along with comments on the new school and student nicknames, future plans, and senior pride statements.
Winter Weather Delays School and Activities
Winter weather returns causing early release for bad footing and near blizzard conditions. Administrators chaperoned Girls State Tournament group. Virginia Burger acted as secretary. Senior class advances on the annual. annual staff meetings canceled due to weather. Students improved grades over six weeks. honor roll to be printed next week.
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Burton
Joyce Hiatt
Austin
Virginia Burger
What Changes Would You Make in the White House
A group of women share dashed opinions on First Lady decor. Nellie Argo would leave things as is to avoid exposing perfect furniture. Lois Strunk praises Kennedy taste but urges removal of party political portraits. Margaret Fenton wants a full redo of the works. Martha Rouse favors green and lavender. Judy Van Dorin would let the president decide while Boblenz suggests a decorator.
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White House
Nellie Argo
Lois Strunk
Boblenz
Beverly Simmons
Freshman Classes Tackle Algebra and Literature
Freshman algebra dives into symbols with two or more unknowns as classes deepen. Freshman English focuses on literature books with a Friday free reading period approved by Mr. Van Gilder. The science room uses instruments to measure sound, while transportation topics begin for girls.
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van Gilder
One Acts Presented By Martha Rouse And Judy Van Dorin
A ball game was presented by Martha Rouse and Judy Van Dorin. Two one act plays followed Antic Spring with cast Janet Harrington Nancy Tomlin Mark Van Zante Clarence Ballanger Joyce Walter and Fred Strong. The Old Stey Mare Aint featured Norma Gladfelder Richard Coltrain Nancy Benz Ronny Clester Kady and Steff.
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Martha Rouse
Judy van Dorin
Janet Harrington
Nancy Tomlin
Mark van Zante
Clarence Ballanger
Joyce Walter
Fred Strong
Norma Gladfelder
Richard Coltrain
Nancy Benz
Ronny Clester
Kady
Steff
F.B.L.A. Chapter Sees Growth and New Initiates Named
The F.B.L.A. chapter lists 39 members with 15 old and 24 new members to be initiated. Past activities include a baked sale and coat check at home games, boosting the treasury. Officers are Jean Taylor president Norma Gladfelder vice president Mark VanZante secretary Virginia Burger treasurer Sharon OConnor reporter and Richard Col train parliamentarian.
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F.B.L.A
Jean Taylor
Norma
Cinderella Ball planned by Moravit F H A chapter
The Moravit F.H.A. chapter met on March 1 1961 and chose Cinderella Ball as the theme for the FH A Banquet. Keith Helmick led the waiters with a list of staff including Eddie Oehler Jim Ellison and others while Joanne Main led the waitresses with several alternates. Judges for the style show were Inga Eddy Marion Heckman Mrs Albright with Virginia McDonough as an alternate. Committees appointed by Sharon Walter covered food seating and related duties.
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Moravit F.H.A
Fh.a
Keith Helmick
Eddie Oehler
Jim Ellison
Jerry Easter
Cary McCoy
Kenny Ellison
Larry Hope
Ronny Closter
Jim Smith
Joanne Main
Virginia Burger
Martha Sinclair
Madge Lee
Connie McAninch
LaNita Swift
Elaine Curtis
Frances Foster
Judy Gillaspie
Maybelle Knight
Inga Eddy
Marion Heckman
Albright
Virginia McDonough
Sharon Walter
Sophomore ring styles presented by Jostens
Mr. Ike Smart of Jostens Jewelry spoke to sophomore students in room 103 on February 22 1961 about class ring options. He explained price variation by stone color texture and noted white inlays add one dollar. Six ring styles were shown and students were to choose two of them.
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van Gilder
Ike Smart
Josten’s Jewelry Company
Thespian Troupe 395 Counts 48 Members
Thespians Troupe 395 reports a 48 member roster with officers Kenny Ellison president Virginia Burger vice president Donna Rae Tubaugh secretary Sharon Walter treasurer Shan O Conner reporter and sponsor Mr Van Gilder. The group has attended Des Moines Ice Follies and a Thespian play this year. The society began in January 1944 to promote excellence in dramatics and to foster active student interest in theatre relevant arts. On March 3 the troupe presented Nancy Faber monologue The Button Rita Gardner performed The Dance of the Cobra and a dialogue Her First Foot
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Kenny Ellison
Virginia Burger
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon Walter
Shan O'Conner
van Gilder
Des Moines
The
Sims
National Society
Nancy Faber
Rita Gardner
Ring design contest ends with Mark II favored
In a class election the Mark II style won over Academy Award for a ring design. Students must make a five dollar down payment. rings arrive by mid September. Lori, Jose, Rip noted among Junior class readers and sports figures named include Bob Burns and Eddie Oehler.
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Lori
Jose
Rip
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club Meeting Recap
The February regular meeting of the Franklin Farmers 4-H club was hosted by Dean, Alan and Glen Ammons at their home. Members planned a family night for March 14 at the Iconium venue and discussed event details.
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Franklin Farmers 4-H Club
Dean
Alan
Glen Ammons
Iconium
Methodist supper and 4H donations at Albia meeting
The Albia Methodist group met and served supper at 6 20 pm. Members approved $2 to the National 4H Club Center in Maryland and $4 to International Farm Youth Exchange. Publicity posters for National 4H Week were planned for Albia and Moravia. Several members prepared posters for Aliin and Moravia. The group voted to hold the next three meetings on the third Tuesday. Demonstrations covered Cold Facts About Cold Cash Nails and Nailing and Controlling Round Worms. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ammons to a long list of members and visitors. Reporter Alan Ammons.
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Methodist Church
Maryland
International Farm Youth Exchange
Albia
Moravia
Shirley Calhoun
Marcia Thompson
Aliin
Connie Meaninch
Nancy Mosley
Richard Perry
Eddie Knowles
Dean
Glen Ammons
Ammons
Richard Calhoun
Richard Mosley
Bruce Thompson
Leon Calhoun
Jerry Hawk
Connie McAninch
Max McAninch
Orville McCord
Dean Ammons
Alan Ammons
Wayne Thompson
Gary Adams
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Bennie Tarbell
Morlan
Sharron Walter
Judy Gladfelder
Mark VanZante
Nancy Lindley
Dana Kaster
Nancy Steffen
Betty Main
Lill Main
Charles McAninch
Jeanne Hawk
Judy Woodward
Carolyn VerSteegh
R. E
Dick” Cooper
W. Washington
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Briccs Motor Co
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Albia, Iowa
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Grinin
Benton Avenue
East Albia
Carl and
Inez Cox
Janeree Doddles
LaNita Betty
Jay Elmer Wilson
Nancy Lee Steffen
Ben
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Connie
Elaine
Freshman News
F.B.L.A. Organization
Thespians
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Nancy Ward
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Jay Clayworth
Steve Tarbell
Carson
Joyce Kincade
Mademoiselle
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Dick Dulaney
Margaret
Judy V
Tennesse Farmer
Clarence Ballenger
OUR Navy
Larry Mullins
Nursing World
Josephine Proctor
Franklin Farmers
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Illing Worth
Prarie Sabes
Grismore’'S
Haygreens Wallpaper & Paint
Square
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Richey Florists
Iowa Southern Office
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Lowa
Remington
Rand
Elliott Bookkeeping Supply
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John Mansfield
Turner & Son
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