M H S Scribbler Reports School News and New Pupil
The M H S Scribbler lists teachers reporters and students, noting a new pupil Rhonda Kirkland in Mrs Ashby's room. It mentions perfect spelling scores for eighteen pupils, coconut facts from an encyclopedia, shells brought by Bobby Self, Indian corn by Jackie Ballanger, and science study on animals. Third graders study arithmetic story problems and decide operations. Mrs Burger's room features a bulletin board with The Happy Pumpkin Song and five verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Wright
Mary VanDorin
Carol Ireland
Coleen Hawk
John Curtis
Billy Adams
Marie Cloyed
David Davis
Carolyn Faber
Cindy Grinstead
Bobby Hiatt
Deborah Kelly
Jackie Martin
Diane Rogers
Randy Scott
Frances Starr
Deborah Tomlin
Beth Whicker
Ashby
Rhonda Kirkland
Bobby Self
Jackie Ballanger
Moravia F H A Seeks District Meet Representation
The Moravia F H A plans to attend the district convention on November 11 in Lamoni Iowa. Martha Rouse, secretary, will head the secretary’s report and roll call with a clock theme Teenage Consumer. Thirteen girls will join the chorus and travel by school bus with sponsor Mrs Selix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F.H.A
Lamoni
Iowa
Moravia
Martha Rouse
Selix
F.H.A
Formulas and Graphs Review in Algebra Class
The article outlines this week's algebra focus on signed numbers formulas and equations for a Thursday test. It previews upcoming topics on graphs including bar circle and line graphs and solving problems with graphs led by Mrs Adams Anita Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rol Adams
Anita ‘Curtis
Freshman Science Learns Metric System Terms
The Freshman Science class studies meters and centimeters along with decimal meters and millimeters. They learn symbols for grams kilograms liters and cubic centimeter and explore other metric terms as part of the Metric System curriculum.
Glee Club Practice Notes On Voice Training
The group reports progress in voice exercises and breathing methods. Mrs Burghoffer has instructed the girls to crescendo and soften, and the students believe they have performed well so far.
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I N Glee Club
American Government class contemplates future leaders
The senior class, interrupted by Mr. Sheldon's illness, is taught by Mrs. Tuttle in American Government. At semester end the group shifts to Economics, with hopes that one student may become president. Nan and Can are mentioned.
Union Wanted Readers Burst Of Help Wanted Ads
A brief notice seeks union workers as a general call for applicants, highlighting broad interest in membership and job opportunities. The item notes an open call for labor and mentions common locations where ads appear, reflecting broad readership and community appeal.
Teen of the Month Margaret Fenton of Unionville Iowa
The February 21 1944 Teen of the Month is Margaret Fenton a Unionville Iowa senior with dark brown hair and eyes standing 5 ft 2 in She enjoys sociology shorthand II government and office practice and participates in FHA FBSA Thespians Scribbler Annual Staff and softball Her favorite car color song and snacks are noted along with friends Jeffrey and Jill as identifiers.
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Unionville
Towa
Jill
Jeffrey
Margaret Fenton
Freshman Home Ec class plans babysitting kit
The Home Economics class focuses on child care and is preparing a portable babysitting kit. Students will select items to include for use while babysitting, learning practical safety and care basics.
Bookkeeping: study of financial statements and closing cycle
This article reviews why financial statements are needed by external parties and outlines the complete bookkeeping cycle from journalizing and posting to a ledger through to the post closing trial balance. It also covers recording purchases on account and the use of invoices purchases journal and accounts payable ledger as well as cash payments including check stubs and cash payment journal. Connie McAninch Elaine Curtis
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Connie McAninch
Elaine Curtis
Moravia Halloweener Pranks Tie Up Moravia High
Moravia high school seniors faced a Halloween prank by Moravia Midgets who removed air from two senior cars parked at the new high school. The incident escalated as twenty youths pumped air from tires and chased a young culprit who fainted at the crowd’s approach. Names noted include Max McAninch and Steve Tarbell.
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Moravia High School
Moravia
Max McAninch
Steve Tarbell
Sixth Grade Science Advances in Electricity Unit
The sixth grade studied electricity using dry cell batteries by disassembling them to learn parts. They built an electromagnet and a telegraph set, and studied electric bells and motors. Safety rules for electricity were emphasized and the unit was enjoyed.
Moravia Band preps December concert and pep band
The Moravia Band has been busy marching at various locations this fall and now plans a December concert. Mr Burghoffer selected members to join the pep band for ball games to play before during and after halves, aiming to boost game spirit.
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Moravia
Burghoffer
Future Teachers Busy With Plans
The Future Teachers of America club has held a cookie and candy sale raising 13.81 to cover driving expenses to a district meeting in Ottumwa. Members Nancy Tomlin, Jay Taylor, Rosemary Horn, and advisor Mrs. Tuttle attended. Future plans include Education Week activities, observing classes, and a prospective teachers day November 9 at Centerville Junior College.
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F.T.A
Future Teachers of America
Ottumwa
Nancy Tomlin
Jay Taylor
Rosemary Horn
Mrs. Tuttle
Centerville Jr. College
Tuttle
Ideal Freshman Honors List at M H S
The page lists top freshman candidates by gender with named students for looks hair scholastic figure athletic musical personality and other traits. Girls include Linda Jones Lila Swift Joyce Roberts Betty Blumer Elaine Harrington Sandra Whitehead Diane Judge Janice McDonough Linda Underwood Diane Pearson. Boys named are John McClurg Philip Wright Charles VandePol Sonny Hawk Sonny Walker Carlton Watts John Tarbell David Oehler Wesley Smith Larry Woodward.
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Connie McAninch
Elaine Curtis
Margaret Fenton
Carolyn VerSteegh
Janet Harrington
Steve Tarbell
Martha Rouse
Nancy Tomlin
Judy VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
Jolene van Dorin
Lorena Plants
Rosemary Phillips
Jo DuVall
Linda Davis
Connie Roblenz
Nancy Mosley
Becky Wilson
Doris Hawk
Marlys Fenton
Donna Tomlin
Dixie Tubaugh
Connie Walter
Max McAninch
Patty Blumer
Peggy Rogers
Diane Kincade
M.H.S
Linda Jones
Lila Swift
Joyce Roberts
Betty Blumer
Elaine Harrington
Sandra Whitehead
Diane Judge
Janice McDonough
Linda Underwood
Diane Pearson
John McClurg
Philip Wright
Charles VandePol
Sonny Hawk
Sonny Walker
Carlton Watts
John Tarbell
David Oehler
Wesley Smith
Larry Woodward
Spanish class writes short stories with limited vocabulary
A sixth period Spanish class, under Mr. Holtz, wrote simple stories in Spanish without books. Students mixed up papers and read others aloud. Many struggled with verbs and articles while vocabulary covered classroom objects colors and basic numbers, with emphasis on adjective placement and agreement.
Sophomore class party mood and decor woes
Survey respondents praise the sophomore class party for dancing and fun with a lively stage show but note decorations fell down and some crowding. Kenny E. is thanked for tearing down decorations while others recall the overall plan and energy. Separate notes report local visits and moves, including Marvin Morris, H E Alexander party weekend travel, and a truckers’ receipt book offer at Moravia Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie W
Kenny E
Diane K
Doris H
Peggy R
Fred T
Patty B
Unionville Visit Noted In Local Social Roundup
Mrs. Ross Starks of Unionville hosts Mrs. Charles Pirtle and two children from Bloomfield visiting Dwight Ogden's home. Mr. Clyde Patrick and his wife from Perry, Iowa, are guests at the same residence.
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Perry Cross
Marvin Morris
Jr. McClurg
Exline
H. E. Alexander
Ross Starks
Bagnal Dam
Reed Springs
Silver Dollar City
Missouri
Shepard of
Des Moines
Kermit Cross
Eldora
Charles Pirtle
Bloomfield
Dwight Ogden
Clyde Patrick
Perry
Iowa
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Richey Florists
St. Albis
Albia Sales CO
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Owa
H. C. Petersen and Sons
Don and
John and
Paul Morehead
Moravia’s
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THE
Moravia Union
Dr. L. den Hartog
Optometrist
N. Main
United States
3Testing Co., Inc
Jam Eastare Square
UNA Alumna DE Espanol
Mike M
Elliott Bookkeeping Supply
E. State Centerville
Ford Service
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Paul Wright
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