Students visit and weekend absences noted at M H S
Visitors included Mrs H T Roblenz and several others while many students were absent due to colds or flu. Education Week highlighted with a timeline on America exploration nearing completion and a science debate on roadside spraying. Birthdays noted for several students and Terry Martin rejoined after two weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Roblenz
Bill Robinson
George Robinson
Howard Harper and Earl
Curtis Tomlin
T. J. Luse
Orville Rogers
Joe Wilson
Mary Jo
Grave Kincade
Jack McDonough
Ralph Davis
Martys Fenton
Dennis Underwood
Peggy Rogers
Roy Crist
Karol Helmick
America
Richard
Jimmie
Connie
Robert
Dana
Madge
Kenneth
Cary
David
Gale
Dorothy
Wilbur
Fourth Grade Week of November 26 Spelling Stars
Eight pupils did not miss a word in spelling: Joyce Kincade Jay Clayworth Margaret Fenton Nancy Tomlin Judith McKlwain Martha Rouse Eddie Oehler Nellie Argo. Health lessons focus on good posture as we decorate our room with Thanksgiving handwork and reflect on postural practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Kincade
Jay Clayworth
Margaret Fenton
Nancy Tomlin
Judith McKlwain
Martha Rouse
Eddie Oehler
Nellie Argo
Senior News Photographs and Studio Visit
Our pictures arrived Monday sparking debates over favorites. We turned them in Friday and Mr. Fitch promised Christmas readiness. We enjoyed a big day in Oskaloosa and watched the film Of This We Are Proud at Government this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fitch
Oskaloosa
Seventh Grade National Education Week Visitor List
The seventh grade notes National Education Week with visitor names including Mrs. Guy Argo and many others. It lists student profiles for two children Mary Condra and David West with personal details such as birth dates and favorites. A hobbies display impressed visitors, and the note is signed by Judy Smith and John Mury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Guy Vincent
Gayla Sue
Myron Alden
Max Argo
Guy Argo
Gary
Ron Woodward
Georgie
Merle D. Smith
Jay
Louis Schaffner
H. L. Mason
Ernest West
Wendell Murdy
Russell Burns
Kenneth O'Conner
Martha Coulson
H. T. Bob
Studebaker
Clark
Betty Hutton
Rock Hudson
One Man's Family
Spelling
Mary
Condra
Ottumwa
Omega
New Hope
Moravia
Dodge
Dale Evans
Roy Rogers
David
West
Judy Smith
John Mury
Eighth grade class displays work during National Education Week
Ali and students in the eighth grade prepared year’s work for display as parents visited classrooms during National Education Week. The week included a Friday assembly by Ralph Melville the glassblower and lessons on circle area and circumference. Wayne Lindley returned to classes after a three day absence amid discussions on labor mood in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Rteady
Ralph Melville
Wayne Lindley
Fragmented high school musings and student anecdotes
A jumble of student notes and quirky references mentions contacting Joe Tadlock or Rex Overturf for typing work, trouble with class rings, Georgetown like remarks, a Pontiac at play practice, family comments about David Dye, and assorted school life vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe ‘Tadlock
Rex
George
Fern
Joyce
Vosburgh by Mrs Emmett Derby note on local life and gossip
Mrs Derby writes of basketball talk at American Education Week, coach critiques, and dressing room upgrades at Vosburgh. She notes crowd support, plans a November 24 candy supper, and lists weekend visitors and social details from the Vosburgh community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Newton
Fort Dodge
Lowell Fretty
Austin
James Edward Derby
Montana
Raymond Perry
Sam Scott
Dallas City
Iinois
W. G
Stevie
Ottumwa
Joe Doser
Mark
Blakesburg
Clayton Sheldon
Francis Frame
Newton
Iowa
Carl Wetterlind
Russell Brown
Ben Pickerell
Wayne
Truxton Dicks
Gilbert Callen
Merle Dicks
James Calhoun
Centerville
Leon
Carol Jean
Freda
Carolyn Swift
Seniorgraphic: Wanda May Jordan Profile
Wanda May Jordan born May 28 1936 in Centerville attended Moravia grade and high schools and Howard 17. She has brown hair hazel eyes height 5 6 weight 125 pounds and drives a Chevie. Her hobbies include swimming traveling basketball band glee club FHA Varsity club Commercial club and Junior Play. She values Deborah Kerr John Wayne Stan Kenton and Mrs Price as favorite people and prefers sociology as a subject. Plans for next year include work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda May Jordan
Centerville
Moravia
Howard
Clark
Mrs. Price
Stan Kenton
Deborah Kerr
John Wayne
Yseller
Moravia Future Homemakers meeting plans stamp sale
F. HA Moravia Chapter of the Future Homemakers met Tuesday November 3 1953 with 28 members present led by president Ann Pettibone. They voted to sell 50 UNESCO stamps at 25 cents each and to participate in American Education Week with a window display. Virginia McDonough gave a decorating demonstration. Martha Potts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Homemakers of America
Ann Pettibone
Unesco
Virginia McDonough
Backboard Blarney From Veteran Team Wins Three Games
Veteran squad notes three-game stretch with varied starting lineups led by Tassell. Writer observes depth as he changed combinations each game, and hints at an exhibition of talent in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tassell
Eldridge v Eldridge divorce petition filed in Centerville
In Appanoose County Iowa a petition in Equity 30461 seeks divorce from Robert Eldridge on grounds of desertion over two years and cruel treatment endangering the plaintiff. The petition asks for permanent custody of the couple’s children and a court decree. Defendant must appear by December 17, 1953, or default and decree will be entered. Charles L. Johnston, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Benjamin Eldridge
Centerville
Appancose
Towa
Charles L. Johnston
Iowa
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M.H.S. Scribbler
Diana Burton
Roger Robinson
Terry Martin
Lee Ann Heckman
Bobby Tomlin
Ann Paxston
Mary DuVall
Patsy Blumer
Gordon Woodward
Joyce Ann Kincade
Nelle Argo
Donald West
Keith Helmick
Carolyn
Senior News
Bob
Albia Sales CO
Albia
Peterson & Son
Don, Pan Morehead
John Schleier
Wisdow Wind
Saowt
Pat
TockOn
David Dye
Tconium
Mardeeng
Moulton
Nes
Jere
Burness
Gordon
Tassell
Numa
Jovopst
Wayne Thompsons
Loy Free
Marlin Smith
Larry
Donnie
Ralph Turner
Vosburg
F. HA
Martha Potts
District Court of the State of Town
Appanoose County
Edith Marie Eldridge
Earl E. Grover
Falvey Bros. Lumber Yard
ONCE
France
Albie
Roy Rinehart
Mer
Assador Country
Nash
Pinin Farina
Luxury
Rambler Custom
David Clark Nash Co
2Nd St
Albia, Iowa
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