Moravia F H A Holds March Meeting With Planned Banquet
The Moravia F H A chapter held a meeting on March 15 1961 led by President Sharon Walter with roll call by Jean Taylor. Virginia Burger reported treasurer details while plans for a banquet menu and a fixed ticket price of 1.25 were approved and officers for the coming year elected, including Janet Harrington as President and Nellie Argo as Vice President District Officer to attend the March 24 district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Nancy Mosley
Ottumwa Senior Class Plans Yearbook And Tour
Senior students finalize announcements and namecards while a shipment arrives soon. The senior class and sponsor Mr. Sheldon plan a Woodward Institution tour on April 27. Bookings Jewelry of Ottumwa sponsors a senior dance on April 2. Students push to finish the yearbook with committee chairs guiding meetings. Nancy Faber leads the effort to match or surpass prior yearbooks.
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Sheldon
Woodward Institution
Ottumwa
Nancy Faber
Grinin' Grads of ’61 Yearbook Profiles and Favorites
A compendium of student bios from Albia and Center ville recalling birth dates, places, family, physical traits, school subjects, favorite items, pets peeves and future plans. Individual entries note prom highlights, houses and musical tastes with several named classmates and mentors.
State basketball tournament survey highlights social aspects
Participants praise meeting rival teams and townsfolk at the state basketball tournaments. Nancy T. touts Lost Nation winning while others mention Babes pizza and dining out as memorable parts. Several respondents value the day as a whole and hope Moravia returns for a longer visit next year.
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Nancy T
Tteams
Lost Nation
Joanne M
Babes
Lois S
Peggy R
Nancy M
Moravia
Janet H
Nellie A
Judy W
Trampoline Demonstration At Moravia High School
On March 14, 1961, in Moravia auditorium, Kenny Ellison introduced Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris and Kevin to MHS students. The Harris from State University of News showcased trampoline basics, including five drops, and explained how pros like ski jumpers and basketball players might use trampolines. Kevin then performed, continuing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Kenny Ellison
Bill Harris
Kevin
MHS
Harris
State University Ofews
Hargin
Teen of the Month profiles Teresa and Bradley in Centerville
The feature lists Teresa and Bradley as Teen of the Month with personal details from St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Iowa. It notes eyes blue hair light brown height four feet weight unknown and includes school subjects and activities. It mentions favorites and pet peeve and references trampoline demonstrations by Mr Harris and volunteers Connie Mc Aninch Carolyn VerSteegh and others.
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Albia
Iowa
Leo Caster
Hershey
Thunder Bird
Rick
Sherry
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Lee Benz
Michele Renee
Des Moines
Andrew
Mosley Orn
Mose
F.H.A
Girls & Boys
Teresa
Bradly
Mrs. Harris
Connie McAninch
Carolyn VerSteegh
Steeve Burger
Larry Hope
Marvin Lindley
Dennis Underwood
Dennis Argo
Mr. Harris
Lora
Joie Rip
Favorite Songs Poll Reflections FromReaders
A collection of reader picks with notes on why each song appeals. Linda Davis selects Ebony Eyes for a funny feeling while Diane Kincade loves Emotions for its dreamy edge. Connie Walter names Memphis for its words and beat. Ronny Clester cites Surrender as a favorite.
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Linda Davis
Diane Kincade
Jean Taylor
Connie Walter
Memphis
Judy Overturf
Ronnie Woodward
Gettysburg
Joyce Walter
Beverly Simmons
Orville McCord
Angel
G. E. Luse
Ronny Clester
Surender
Sophomore Notes Include Various Class Topics and Projects
Todd Harp Ronnie Woodward Lorena Plants and Lorraine Walker reviewed the past 600 years for the world history class. An article about Beverly Simmons appeared in the Scribbler. Classes studied infinitives and gerunds while the world history debate covered farm and city living. The F H A style show will feature sophomore home economic garments. Biology covers plant and animal reproduction. Geometry class viewed a Peanuts comic strip to illustrate analogy.
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Todd Harp
Ronnie Woodward
Lorena Plants
Lorraine Walker
Beverly Simmons
Opinion on a Zan thein object prompts many quirky ideas
A list shows varied responses from different people naming creative uses for a Zan thein, described as the yellow substance from yellow flowers. Suggestions range from gifts and storage to baths and even disposal. Some entries advocate humor or practical handling. The fragment includes several named individuals and a few incomplete dates.
Trampoline fun fills noon hours at local school
At noon the trampoline line draws many boys including Jay Clayworth Joe Easter and Ricky Long as they jump and sometimes forget the floor. Despite a few accidents the trampoline remains a favorite activity while a few students avoid games like cards ping pong and basketball often gathering in Mr Van Gilder's study bar Hi Cs stands for Carolyn Connie and Elaine.
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Jay Clayworth
Joe Easter
Ricky Long
Coming Up Calendar of Events and Student Council
Fri March 24 ELF.A. Banquet State Conference Iowa Future Homemakers. Sat March 25 County spelling contest March 27 Music Rehearsal Web March 29 Band Tour Fri March 31 Good Friday No School The student council has 15 members eight seniors three juniors two sophomores and two freshmen. It governs student rules and activities including dances wreaths and tours during school dedication. Officers are President Kenny Ellison Vice President Shan O Connor Secretary Rita Gardner Treasurer Jean Taylor. District convention April 20 Simp son College Indianola Iowa Nancy Mosley chosen for student cabinet. Mr Guthrey sponsor. Janet H Judy W Judy V D.
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Elf.a
Iowa Future Homemakers
Kenny Ellison
Shan O'Conner
Rita Gardner
Jean Taylor
Simpson College
Indianola
Iowa
Nancy Mosley
Guthrey
Janet H
Judy W
Judy V. D
Freshman English Explores Good Times Through Literature
The class studies a varied literature book with authors like Poe Twain and Washington. Mark Twain is highlighted as America's best author and Huckleberry Finn noted as a great novel. Every Friday students have a free reading period with books approved by Mr. Van Gilder.
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Edgar Allen Poe
Henry
Booker T. Washington
Mark Twain
America
van Gilder
Jack Queen King Club Plays Cards After Lunch
In a high school gym a group of girls plays rummy crazy eights and hearts after lunch. Cards are stored in lockers before class begins and resumed after the next lunch period, continuing daily.
Senior Class Work Nears Yearbook Completion
The senior class is completing the yearbook with organization of pictures and captions. Dates for the senior trip baccalaureate commencement and final day were posted, with the trip set for the week of May 11 13. Charles McAninch.
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Charles McAninch
Basketball rivals divide for noon game
During the noon hour several boys split into two teams to play basketball, engaging in a rugged contest to win.
Olson Maintains Undefeated Ping-Pong Title
A group improves with ping-pong at noon as seniors juniors sophomores and a few freshmen take turns. Four players max at once while Mr Olson remains the undefeated champion of the table.
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Olson
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M.H.S. Scribbler
Scribbler Staff
Bennie Tarbell
Morlan
Dee Tubaugh
Sharron Walter
Virginia Burger
Judy Gladfelder
Mark VanZante
Nancy Lindley
Dana Kaster
Nancy Steffen
Betty Main
Ill Main
Ronny Closter
Jeanne Hawk
Judy Woodward
Elaine Curtis
Judy VanDorin
Steve Tarbell
Jolene VanDorin
Rosemary Phillips
la Nita Swift
Janet Smith
Becky Wilson
Connie Roblenz
Mike Martin
Fred Tarbell
Senior News
MT A Jewelry
Square Cox
DR. RB. E
Dick” Cooper
W. Washington
Grinin
Elvis
Muggs
Ruby
Margaret Fenton
Annette
Red Gardner
Martha Rouse
Ronald Lee Clester
Nancy Ann Benz
Ford Service
General
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Albia, Iowa
Lt. Peterson and Sons
Don and
Jobs and
Faeul Morehead
Donny Rae
Ken
Jean
Lin
Kady
Doris Hawk
Lynette Smith
Bob Faber
Marlys
Ronny
Jim Argo
Jean Harrington
Kenny Estlack
Mr. Olson
Shan O
Jean T
Jim R
Mr. van Gilder
Connie B
Jan
Carolyn
Connie
Elaine
Jack, Queen
King
Elliott Bookkeeping Supply
E. State Centerville
John Goode
Frank Heckman
Guy Harris
Kermit Strickler
Williams Clothing Company
Appanoose, Davis, Monroe and Surrounding Counties
Appanoose County
Ames Soil Tests & Extension Service
Co-Op
Farm Service Co
Bob Wampler
Bloomfield
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