Trip to Des Moines Highlights Jr High Tour
Students visited Anderson Erickson Grandview Park and Hiland Potato Chip Co in Des Moines then toured the Historical Building. They enjoyed chocolate milk and chips, spent about two hours sightseeing, ate supper at Burger Barn and Pizza Hut in Knoxville, before returning to Moravia.
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Jr. High
Des Moines
Anderson Erickson
A.E
Grandview Park
Hiland Potato Chip Co
Knoxville
Moravia
Springitis Strikes Moravia Schools Again
The Moravia schools report springtime illness dubbed Springitis spreading as winter ends. Symptoms include water dripping from the ceiling. authors note no cure, while forecasts hint at extreme cold and heavy snowfall.
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Moravia
Track season ends with awards and next steps
The track season wraps up as trophies and ribbons are handed out. Athletes look to summer plans and vacations while eighth graders prepare to enter high school sports such as softball and baseball for the coming year.
Band Elects 1974 1975 Officers for School Year
Last week the band elected its officers for the 1974 1975 school year. Officers named include President Mike Godby Senior Vice President Matt Massman Junior Secretary Dee Coltrain Treasurer Susan Crabtree Sophomore Rep Eddy Mass. The group hopes officers will support the band as it pursues bigger and better opportunities.
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Oficers
Mike Godby
Matt Massman
Dee Coltrain
Susan Crabtree
Eddy Mass
Freshman lawmakers named in state roster
Rep Susan Spencer from the 8th District and Rep Glenda McDanel from the 7th are identified as rising members. Jaren Tubaugh is noted among the group. A librarian will be appointed later this summer. DY.T.
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Man
Susan Spencer
Glenda McDanel
Jaren Tubaugh
Platy Mention Sparks Mixed Student Reactions
A quirky prompt asks what one would see if they spotted a platy. Quotes from students and references to a Genus platypus appear amid memories of contests, a Watergate hearing mention, and school anecdotes.
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X ‘ Sue Crabtree
Tim Hersey
Marilyn Shelquist
New York City
Dave McDanes
Brent Walker
Rick Boyer
New Cheerleaders Chosen for 1974 75 Year
Eight girls tried out for the 74 75 cheerleader squad with six selected and two alternates. New squad members are Brenda Mitchell Vicky Lockman Betsy Ewart and Janice Stocker. First alternate is Lori Massman and second alternate Lonna Bolin. Judges included Miss Butler Mrs Baughman Mr Hitchcock Mr Rex Mr Lantz Mary Jo Bruce Jess Uhienhake Pat Lockman and Judy Lockman.
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Brenda Mitchell
Vicky Lockman
Betsy Ewart
Janice Stocker
Lori Massman
Lonna Bolin
Miss Butler
Baughman
Hitchcock
Mr. Rex
Mr. Lantz
Mary Jo Bruce
Jess Uhienhake
Pat Lockman
Judy Lockman
Pat Coltrain profile reflects farming and army plans
A biographical sketch of Pat Coltrain, 17 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coltrain, born at Johnson Air Base in Japan. He favors Metals II, plans to join the army after school then farming, and imagines wealth as key to life while cautioning about power. He recalls kindergarten mishap and enjoys dances and prom memories.
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Pat Coltrain
Joe Coltrain
Pat
Earth
Seniorgraph Kim Tarbell Birthday Profile in Centerville
Kim Tarbell, born eighteen years ago to Mr and Mrs Ivyl Tarbell in Centerville Iowa, is described as having black hair brown eyes and an unremarkable favorite subject. He plans to attend college, enjoys varied leisure activities, and values respect among people while avoiding wealth and power.
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Kim Tarbell
Ivyl Tarbell
Centerville
Iowa
Kim
Moravia
Pat's view on happiness money and his Montana wish
The passage notes Pat's stance that money and happiness both matter and a person cannot live well without seeking both. It suggests to earn Pat's respect, treat him right, and that he would like to live in Montana.
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Pat
Montana
Moravia High School student Julie Helmick to graduate
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Helmick celebrate daughter Julie Helmick turning 17. Born in Center Ville Town, Julie has brown hair and no definite future plans. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Miller, and her leisure time includes eating pizza as she prepares to leave Moravia High School.
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Ernest Helmick
Julie
Centerville
Town
Miller
Moravia High School
Litany Prayer Style Classroom Misquotes Cited
Students offer quirky, incomplete responses about what to do when asked to write a litany. They mix school tasks and odd ideas while noting a litany as a form of Catholic prayer.
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Marilyn S
Ue C
Tim H
Mike G
Molly V
Lisa C
What would you do with a Mulch
A list of student reactions to mulch shows varied uses from quieting study halls and garden work to packing, fish tank decor, lunch, and travel. The text concludes mulch is straw or leaves for loose soil.
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Janice H
Judy L
Vicki L
Mr. Lantzl
Susan C
Sheri
Tammy W
Kirk B
Mr. Adelpohl
Susan
Tony M
Griffsinville N Bend Community Notes by Mrs Shepard
Attendance at Sunday School stood at 31 with a solo by Sandra Mitchell. Sharon’s class presented a skit and geraniums were given to Ruth McNair, Sandra Mitchell, and Sharon Shepard. Names appear repeatedly in social visits and family greetings among local residents.
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Sandra Mitchell
Sharon
Ruth McNair
Sharon Shepard
Daphne Shepard
Ava Long
Shepard
Ottumwa
Velma Milburn
Merl Adams
Ruth Me
Steve Shepard
Evemina Aussell Shepard Bom
Huff
Fancheon Teater
Kirla Mo
Connewin
Velma
Bertha Moffitt
Delmont Moffitt
Russell
Vesta Reeves
Dania
Local Social Roundup From Hanbal to Ottumwa and Beyond
Recalls weekend visits and family gatherings across several towns. Wendell Shepard family from Hanbal and from Peo Ville attended events in Dean Shepard land Me and Ruth McNair received a telephonic greeting Sunday. Jennifer born to Mr and Mrs Jerry Mate ee. Many locals hosted or visited relatives including Emil Long Ava Long and Harold Huff. George Lain Keith Lain and families joined Polk Cozads at Indianola for the circus.
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Rec Hower
Dixie Phillips E
Linda Pane Pane
Wendell Shepard
Hanbal
Peo Ville
Lowell Shepard
Dean Shepard
Familand
Russell Shepard
Ruth McNair
Aes
Lyle eNai
Unio
Jerry Mi Mate
Jennifer
Rymat McDanels
Ava Long
Ottumwa Hospital
Emil
Harold Huff
Jon
Leroy Follett
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Moravia Community School
Scribbler
Marilyn Shele
Mr. W
Taineny
Wella
Lonna Bolinehnelly
Joye Christy, Judi Stocker
Lona Gladteider
Brenda Kelley
Merchalle W Walter
Teonium
Albia
Blue Bird Cafe
State Farm
Coronado
Mrs
Gerald Rinehart
Rex W. Hagerman
Dy.t
Taz
Patrick Coltrain
Dulla, Halmick
The
Moravia Union
Griffinsville N. Bend
A.C
Massey Ferguson
Continental
New Holland
International
Midwest
Dwight Stocker
Ballanger and Peterson
Cash
Suzanne “Turner
Oak View Cemetery
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Albia Granite
Cametery
Albia Granite & Vault Co
Second Ave
Louis Griffin
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