BEST SEASON YET FOR MALS BASKETBALL OPENER
Editorial notes Friday November 10 as MALS opens the 1987 68 season under Mr Ono and Mr Walker. It praises players work ethic, fitness drills with girls running laps and boys two miles, and urges strong fan support for what looks like an encouraging year despite general weariness and doubt. It also touches on ledger topics like invoices, check stubs, automation, and recording systems as side notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MALS
Ono
Walker
Automation bookkeeping class notes on cash and payments
A training note on automation bookkeeping highlights cash handling, payments, and account activities. It mentions journal entries and accounts payable processes, emphasizing streamlined posting and reconciliation tasks for financial departments.
Thenk Positive and Negative In Algebra I Chapter Reminder
In Algebra I we begin chapter three on adding positive and negative numbers. We explore sums like a plus 2 with a minus 3 and a plus 3 with a minus 2. Chapter two used formulas for graphs. chapter three includes graphs and calculating profit and loss. The number line helps add numbers from both sides of zero.
Physical science class explores motion and friction
Students study mechanical advantage friction work and horsepower of moving objects. Each group conducts experiments and explains aims and proofs to strengthen understanding of science.
Moravia High to Celebrate Homecoming Week Differently
Moravia High plans a reshaped Homecoming Week with a snake dance a class cheer contest and a blue and white dress day as new pep activities. The article notes past low student enthusiasm at games and suggests establishing a Pep Club to boost school spirit and attendance.
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Oh St
Moravia High
M.h.s.ers
Moravia High School Homecoming Set for November 17
Moravia High invites alumni and students to a week of Homecoming activities ending with a basketball game against Russell and a crowning ceremony for King and Queen in the gym. Votes determine the royal pair and attendants, followed by a dance at the grade school and spirit events each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gome
M.H.S
Russell
the Moravia High School
Mystery Person Linda Sheldon Featured This Week
This week’s mystery person is Linda Sheldon. Details hint at dark brown hair and brown eyes, a height of 5 foot 3 and weight 105 pounds, with Carolyn Faber as a favorite friend. The subject enjoys pizza, reading, and music, and lists Mrs Hayden as a favorite teacher and Flower Girl as a favorite song. Pastimes include eating and listening, while social habits note talking about people behind their backs as a bad habit.
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Carolyn Faber
Mrs. Hayden
Vickie Breeding
Linda Sheldon
District Meeting of F.H.A. at Corydon on November 4
The district meeting of the F.H.A. will be held in Corydon on November 4 to discuss new F.H.A. projects begun in Des Moines last spring. Each chapter is invited. Moravia will present a skit on The Flag led by Karen Martin and Jan Moore from the 4-H group, with six helpers. The event departs the school at 6 30 PM and is open to all members.
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F.H.A
Corydon
Des Moines
Moravia
Karen Martin
Jan Moore
Head Over Heels In Girls Gym Class Tumbling
The girls practice tumbling in gym class stressing grace strength and courage though some are clumsy and loud. They compare errors to elephants and remind everyone to cover their heads during stunts amid a lighthearted tone.
November Meeting Of The Scribbler Staff
The Scribbler staff met in the English room to plan new assignments and elect the teen of the month for November. Judi offered pointers on engaging story writing and urged gathering more facts so readers understand why they stay home for lessons, highlighting the need for well length articles. Marsha Cloyed
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Scribbler
Judi
Marsha
Homecoming Week at MHS Promises Big Pep Plans
Students at MHS announce Homecoming Week events from Monday to Friday with blue and white dress day, bonfire and snake dance, a pep rally, and a main event against Russell on Friday. The plan, titled Never Been Done Before, aims for schoolwide participation and a successful 1967 homecoming on November 11.
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M.H.S
Weaey
Wallie & Pep
Lass
Russell
Perfect Sophomore Boy Talent Names and Credits
A compact listing credits Dan Wilson Ball Ody McDanel Smile Dennis Gardner Bill Ward Dean Tomiin Marvin Wright and Gary Tisue for personality physique attire and scholastic ability in a school credit record. The item reads like an old yearbook style caption naming contributors and traits.
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Dan Wilson
Ball
Ody McDanel
Dennis Gardner
Bill Ward
Dean Tomiin
Marvin Wright
Gary Tisue
Perfect Freshman Boy Profiles Schoolmates
A compact portrait lists David Harrington as personality, John Curtis on hair, Bill Adams for smile, Mike Crabtree for physique, Dwight Johnson for clothes, and Rob Seif for athletic ability.
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David Harrington
John Curtis
Bill Adams
Mike Crabtree
Dwight Johnson
Marvin Wright
Rob Seif
Movember School Calendar Highlights Local Events
November calendar lists Adult Home Ec class and elementary open house on the 9th. Football schedule includes Pella Christian on the 10th and Fremont on the 14th. FTA meeting, Bluegrass Conference in Hateston on the 15th, State School Board Convention on the 16th and parent teacher conferences on the 17th with FFA and FHA activities. Morningside College event with Mr Nash at 2:00 p.m. Salary seminar in Ames on the 15th. School board meeting on the 20th with a guest from Midwest Visual. Blakesburg visit on the 21st and a charitable club gathering in the 7th period. Thanksgiving break on the 23-24 with Scribbler Staff and room 103 activities. FFA FHA skating party planned for the 30th.
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Pella Christian
Fremont
Hateston
Russell
FFA
Morningside College
Nash
Ames
Achool Rae Club
Elementary Music Class Updates and Christmas Program
Elementary music classes report new songs learned this fall across grades. Third graders enjoy new books bought last summer. Some classes tried autoharp accompaniment and percussion effects for select songs. Work will begin soon on the Christmas program set for Thursday evening December 14.
Water's Role In Chemistry Experiments And Heat
A chemistry class explores reactions with and without water, noting that water dissolves acids and metal reacts to release hydrogen gas. The study covers heat effects on matter, heat transfer, and how evaporation and vapor pressure influence boiling points under low air pressure.
Evening of Airplanes Leeches and Worms Initiation
New science club members faced a fearsome initiation with blindfolds and a simulated airplane jump. They then walked through leeches ate worms and endured foul smelling fish while veteran members enjoyed the ordeal. A business meeting followed with pizza pop and chips served at the end.
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Science Club
Mary Joyce Mullins
Survey on the Grobkurbis myth and local sightings
A juried passerby survey lists dozens of residents and students reporting sightings or experiences tied to Grobkurbis, described as the great pumpkin in German. The record notes multiple "Yes" responses across dates and settings, including Halloween and school periods.
Thot for the Week: A Glance at Little Known Figures
A brief weekly note reflecting on obscure individuals who rarely receive attention. The piece ponders why certain people stay in the background and what their anonymity says about society and fame.
Getting Acquainted with Greg Mobley
Greg Mobley born May 16 1953 in Chadron Nebraska is a 6 foot red haired brown eyed student. He weighs 117 pounds and attends a high school where algebra is his favorite subject. His teacher is Mr Matkovich and he drives a Chevrolet. He lists steak as food Snoopy versus the Red Baron as a favorite song and The Great Escape as a favorite movie. His pet peeve is being last in the lunch line and his opinion of high school is It is O.K.
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Greg Mobley
Lloyd Mobley
Chadron
Nebr
Matkovich
Chevrolet
Ricky Pardum Personal Profile
Ricky Pardum born March 25 1953 in Centerville. Parents Gale and Frata Pardum listed. Height five six, hair color missing. Favorite subject is mechanical, teacher Sr Hostetler. Movie cited The Mysterious Islandt. Pet peeve none. Opinion of high school: fun.
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Ricky Pardum
Gale & Frata Pardum
Centerville
Sr. Hostetler
Chevrolet
Birthday records for Jan Moore in Centerville
Jan Moore, born December 29, 1952 in Centerville, is 5 feet 5 inches, 128 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs De Wayne Moore. Favorite subject Home Ec. No teacher listed. Vehicle Camera. Food Fried Chicken. Song This Is Your Song. Movie Texas Across the River. Pet peeve is people who won't speak. High school opinion is 0.K.
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Jan Moore
de. Wayne Moore
Centerville
Texas Across the River
Frances Wayne Moffatt Biography Notes
Frances Wayne Moffatt, born June 27, 1951 in Albia, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moffatt. She is listed as six feet tall and 175 pounds with brown hair. Favorite subject English, car a Chevy, food pizza, song none, and Elvis Presley movies as preferred cinema.
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Frances Wayne Moffatt
Mrs. Roy Moffatt
Albia
Mr. Matkovich
Chevy
Elvis Presley
Teen of the Month Mike Grinstead at school
November Teen of the Month is Mike Grinstead son of Mr and Mrs Dean Grinstead He is 9 feet tall and 148 pounds blue eyes brown hair and takes Voc Ag Typing I American Literature and History His favorites include basketball Ford cars Tenderloin song Blue's Theme and Linda Pastime is being with Linda He dislikes running two miles The piece notes Homecoming outfits sewn in Home Ec II class and mentions Beth Boyer.
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Cindy Kinnamon
Danny McCrory
Danny Simmons
Danny MecDanel
George Woodward
Mike
Roger Ziniz
George
Bill Cortesio
Mr. Matkovich
Charlie Brown
Bruce Bradwell
Gary Argo
Marsha Cloyed
Pam Vande Pol
Rich Johnson
Carla
Kaye
Sharon
Candy
Linda Long
Barbara Whicker
Unionville
Karen Martin
Joyce Thomas
Wayne Tisue
James VanDorin
Pamula VanDePol
Marsha
Hope
Beth Boyer
Hope Kelley
Jane Estlack
Rodney Purdem
Mike Grinstead
Chuck Moore
Kevin Daniels
Grobkurbis
Dean Grinstead
Linda
Mrs. Ellison
Home Economics II Students Prepare for Homecoming Outfits
In Home Economics II students plan wool jumpers dresses or skirts or other fabrics for the November 17 Homecoming. They started with a time management quiz then labeled their pattern packages and pieces to ensure easy returns if lost.
Biology tests and student experiments recap
In biology this week tests cover mosses ferns seed plants and Unit Three. Mr Walker asks five questions per chapter with three correct to pass. If not, students answer end of chapter questions. Last week 5th period did hands on experiments with group work and teacher support by Mr Walker and Vickie Breeding.
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Mr. Walker
Vickie
Mohawks Open Season With Home Clash Against Pella Christian
Moravia hosts a tall Pella Christian squad November 10 in a season opener expected to be exciting and tough. Fans are urged to attend and support Moravia as they aim for victory, with Homecoming planned for November 17 against Russell, per Pat Judge.
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Mohawks
Pella Christian
Moravia
Rea
PES
Russell
Pat Judge
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Optometrist
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Dial
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Tim
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Gro-Mo-Co., Inc
Madison Ave
Jerold Luse Moravia
E. E. McCreary
Fyseey
Rogi Arney
Midwest Visual
Elem
Uilding
Blakesburg
Ger Beistice Club
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
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Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Tin
Firestone
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Velr
Fask
Stor
Oehler Bros
Firestone Stores
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