Scribbler notes on class talks and themes at school
Diana Burton reflects on English class struggle to write a 250 word Thursday theme and prepare short talks on sportsmanship band clubs cafeteria and student courtesy. Mentions teachers Barbara Yenger Joan Fox and Ann Mithalovich and students Wanda Benz Kay Overturf Nancy Varice and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kastor
Barbara Yenger
Joan Fox
Bill O'Hara
Ann Mithalovich
sience-Math
Larry Mastin
Annie ‘Kaster
von Gardner
Carol Day
Dick McDdnel
Sandy Walker
Lavonne Card
Diana Burton
Tuberculosis Clinic Postponed in Moravia
We announce the T B testing clinic in Moravia will be postponed until tuberculin supplies arrive from the state. We hope to run the clinic by the first part of December. Wanda Benz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B
Moravia
Fifth Grade Journal Highlights From Recent Week
The class tracked student scores in Silent Reading Test A and Test B and noted gains by Tony Talsed and Diane E. Mike Martin and Kenny Hereford treated everyone to ice cream and cupcakes on Mike’s birthday. Nancy Mosley sustained a lip injury Friday, requiring five stitches. The group prepared for Open House Friday night and expanded geography and history projects with state pictures and maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puipl
Nancy Mosley
Mike Martin
Kenny
Hereford
Here and There study on earth life and machines
The notes describe new slide books titled Here and There covering topics like the earth, life in water, and work with machines, levers, and pulleys. The class studies Doing Things Without Accidents and recalls birthday celebrations for Terry and Kay with treats from their mother and Kay’s candy gift before she left for Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obr
Terry
Kay
Centerville
Morgan
Seventh Grade News Celebrates Education Week Events
Students plan Health chart painting pictures and colonial life reports for American Education Week. Judy Van Dorin travels to Mississippi on January 1. Lavelle Simmons has been absent two days. Geography study covers South America ABC countries Argentina Brazil Chile with Jay Clayworth and Bobby Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy van Dorin
Mississippi
Lavelle Simmons
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
A.B.C
Jay Clayworth
Bobby Burns
Moravia F F A and F H A Host Barn Party
The Moravia F F A and F H A combined chapters held a barn warming on Saturday evening November 10 at the Elsie Long farm with about 40 members present. They played games danced and enjoyed hot dogs potato chips and pop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
WOW Whats New In This Fragmentary Note
A garbled, informal note references Carol Day and Larry Long with casual chatter about stomachaches, candy apples, hot dogs, and a ring. It mentions Jerry B, Sandy A, Paul M, Sheldon, Shirley, Bob, Nancy, Annie, and a kept book with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Bob
Nancy
Annie
Unclear dialogue about items and actions involving several people
Fragmented lines mention Nancy Annie Richard P and others in casual inquiry about penalties for misbehavior. Notes include someone tearing rods from a car and another person aiding in a storage room search. Names Donna Shirley Wanda Kay appear as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Linda
Alm
Donna
Shirley
Wanda
Kay
Editors Note on life as a completing puzzle
The note compares life to a puzzle, stressing proper actions and chosen pieces such as school and church activities. It emphasizes home as a central piece and invites readers to consider other elements that build character and complete life.
Junior magazine sale raises funds for class party
The junior class met a $600 goal by selling magazines reaching $643. Top sellers were Mary Lou Rinehart with $123 and Bill O'Hara with $121.30. Two sides led by captains Carol Day and Bill Harsh competed, and Day's side won prompting Harsh's side to host the winners' party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Rinehart
Bill O'Hara
Bill Harsh
Carol Day
Desn Albertson
FFA Members Harvest Corn Drive for Funds
The F F A boys gathered corn at Dean Tomlin's as Mr Valentine drove the tractor. Tom Pettibone and Bill Harsh led junior and senior teams to collect the most corn. Harsh's team won while Wes found the work fun, and the group plans to sell the corn to raise money for the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Dean Tomlin
Mr. Valentine
Tom’ Pettibone
Bill Harsh
Wes
Dark Moments for the Seniors Special Journals Explained
Special journals are described by a guest column. Five journals exist in a large business: sales journal for merchandise on account, purchases journal for purchases on account, cash receipts journal for incoming money, cash payments journal for cash outlays, and the general journal for opening, miscellaneous, adjusting, correcting, and closing entries. The author notes confusion but hopes clarity will come with practice.
Freshmen Begin Oral English Reports This Week
Freshmen start their first oral English reports this week to build skills for later speeches in front of larger audiences. Sophomores continue panel work, developing discussion and presentation abilities.
Mystery senior profile hints at Dorothy Archer
A juvenile profile describes a ambitious senior born November 12 1938 in Grimes Iowa. She attended West Des Moines Mora Via Van Meter and now Moravia. Her hobbies include writing letters horseback riding and motorcycle riding. The notice names Dorothy Archer as the mystery person with Bill C and Donna C referenced.
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Grimes
Iowa
West Des Moines
Moravia
van Meter
Dorothy Archer
Bill C
Donna C
Enon By Mrs J T Van Dorin Enon
Weather remains pleasant with light rain and snow midweek. Numerous local calls and visits among Van Dorin families and friends at E U B church, Flora Jones, Amy Lockman, Hindman, Belzer, Bonie Belzer, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Flying Saucers and Be Bop A Lula in Annie Kaster Tales
In a dark room Von fumbles through a surreal blend of song titles and stage imagery featuring Be Bop A Lula and Hound Dog as surreal companions. The narration ends with a sponsor tease and a promise to return for basketball scores next Friday from Annie Kaster.
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Von
Tom
Harry
Bob
Annie Kaster
Community News Roundup from Moravia and Nearby
Roll call on Thanksgiving plans and mystery box guesses at local gatherings. Guests include Teta Argo of Oskaloosa and Thelma McDanel. Moravia drawing yields turkeys for Donald McCloud Harry Woodward and Charles Van Zante. Mr and Mrs Ralph Eaton buy a new Chevrolet.
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van Zante
Moravia
Ralph Eaton
Chevrolet
Emory Kehrburg
Safem By Hazel Hellyer Safem
Those attending Farm Bureau Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Cass Hamilton, Dell and Hazel Hellyer, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Perry, Mr. and Mrs. George Hellyer, Patty and Karol Ann spent Sunday at the Dell Hellyer home. Richard Perry was an afternoon caller, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Perry spent Sunday at the Newton Long here. John, Clarence and Floyd Hiner, Dick and Clark Hellyer helped a Calhoun saw wood Thursday. Several men from this vicinity attended the Morlan sale near Udell Friday. Dell, Hazel, Dick and Clark Hellyer were shopping in Ottumwa Saturday. Orville McCord, Bobby Whitehead and Richard Calhoun were ill last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown spent Monday and Tuesday in Des Moines attending the Regional R. E. A. convention. Mrs. Edward McCord spent Thursday and Friday with her mother at the Ralph Turner home. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Dicks spent Tuesday evening at the Robert Jennings home, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and sons spent Sunday at the Amy Hiner home. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo and Vinton Lundy spent Sunday afternoon at the Robert Jennings home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennings and Gary spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings.
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Farm Bureau
Delbert Calhoun
Cass Hamilton
Dell
Hazel Hellyer
Lloyd Brown
Elbert Perry
George Hellyer
Patty
Karol Ann
Dell Hellyer
Richard Perry
Newton Long
John
Clarence
Floyd Hiner
Dick and
Clark Hellyer
Calhoun
Morlan
Udell
Hazel
Ottumwa
Orville McCord
Bobby Whitehead
Richard Calhoun
Des Moines
Edward McCord
Ralph Turner
Merle Dicks
Robert Jennings
Clair Potts
Andy Mosley
Albia
Leo Hoffman
Moravia
Lynn King
Lloyd Ammons
Isons
James Simmons
Fred Argo
Stella Argo
Mary Lackender
Robert Giegel
Amerilla
Texas
Lackender
Roscoe Argo
Ben Pickerell
Rex Haver
Local Social Notes From The Coulson Area
Mrs Theo Miller Coulson notes several family visits to Council Bluffs and gatherings near Farson. Remodeling at the Downing home, pre Thanksgiving dinner at Leo Thompson’s, and attendance at school night classes and meetings are recorded along with visits to Fairfield Cen terville and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Boblenz
Council Bluffs
Herb
Ester Houser
Ruby
Ernest Foster
Bob Houser
Lute Hiatt
Theo Miller
Roy Downing
Henry Thomas
Russell Burns
Jimmie
Everett Hawk
Leo Thompson
Farson
Guy Argo
Ernest West
Perry Mikels
Sandra Hiatt
Centerville
Martha McCord
Wm. Anderson
Dale Downard
Fairfield
J. W. Howar
E. O. Tucker
Blue Front By Mrs John VanZante
Mr and Mrs Ben Jones returned home Friday after a week visiting their sons and families in Illinois. Mr and Mrs Ralph Eaton visited the Heinie home near Ottumwa last week with Ralph helping gather corn. So and Sew club met with Eva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jones
Illinois
Ralph Eaton
Heinie
Ottumwa
Ralph
Sew Club
Eva
West Point Household News from Marshalltown and Ottumwa
West Point society notes report Mr and Mrs Fred Argo and others visiting in Marshalltown and Ottumwa. Local gatherings include Alfalfa banquet in Albia and open house at Moravia public school. Phosphorus in livestock feed noted for bone and digestion. soil moisture discussed with plowed versus unplowed surfaces.
Warn Sportsmen Of Dangers In Hunting
Iowa State College extension wildlife specialist Robert Moorman warns thousands of pheasant hunters in Towa to practice gun safety. He cites hazards from large party sizes to fence crossing, urges unloading before crossing fences and keeping youths away from live game.
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Towa
Robert Moorman
Extension Wildlife Specialst
Iowa State College
Moorman
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