M H S Scribbler Staff List
The M H S Scribbler staff is listed with Janice Mosley as editor and assistant editors and a long roster of writers including Dick Sweden Bennie Tarbell Linda Ward Ant Mi halovich Betty Ann King Rita Gardner Mary DuVall Karen Scott Dohna Rae Tu baugh Sharon O Connor Virginia Burger Sharon Walter Janice Vickroy Bert Batter son Jim Foster Mona Main Sharoff McSparen Martha Rouse Janet Harrington and Nellis Argo Typists Janet Phillips Judy Smith and Marilols Robinson.
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Janice Mosley
Dick Sweden
Bennie Tarbell
Linda ‘Ward
Ant Mihalovich
Betty Ann King
Moravia Thespians Hold Semi Formal Initiation
On Monday night November 17 senior Thespians hosted a semi formal gym initiation for 17 juniors, followed by a candlelit ceremony and improvised speeches on topics like How to Skip school and Get Away With It. Afterward a Sock Hop concluded the event, expanding the Moravia group to 45 members including Bill Benz Merril Coulson Bob Harsh Floyd Proctor Diana Burton Carol Robinson Karen Pfannebecker Mary Mosley Lee Ann Heckman Jesse VanDorin Ann Paxston Sharon Argo Sandra Pearson Sandy Card Nancy Turner Mary DuVall Jane Ann Fox.
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Bill Benz
Merril Coulson
Bob Harsh
Floyd Proctor
Diana Burton
Carol Robinson
Editorial on report cards and honesty in grades
The piece argues report cards reveal a fair, detailed picture of a student. It emphasizes sustained effort and attitude as key drivers of grades, noting that genuine learning and active participation matter more than a flawless test score.
Secretaries Learn Minutes Writing in Advanced Typing Class
The article discusses secretaries duties across organizations and notes an advanced typing class teaching how to write up meeting minutes, emphasizing practical training and skill development for office work.
Advanced Typing Class Forms Student Club Minutes
A school class hours long meeting created The Advanced Typing Class of MHS elected Linda Coulson president Mary Proc tor as vice president and Dick Sneeden as secretary A resolution calls for musical chairs every two weeks Committees formed Typing cleanup Activities Lesson Suggestions Bulletin Board and Props Alignment Minutes were typed by each member and adjourned at 1 40 PM Dick Sweeden contributed to the minutes
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MHS
Linda Coulson
Mary Proctor
Dick Sneeden
Sophomores Tackle Tests and United Nations Study
Sophomore students have been busy preparing for six week tests while also researching the United Nations. Mrs Tuttle the English teacher assigned the project long ago with a due date of Thursday November 20. Students have been studying from their literature books and many have been aided by Sharon McSparen.
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United Nations
Tuttle
Sharon McSparen
Glenys Fenton Senior Profile at Centerville High
SE 410 Glenys Arlene Fenton born September 20 1941 in Center ville Iowa plans to be a kindergarten teacher. She is 5 feet 3 inches brown eyes and brown hair. Her favorite subjects are Commercial subjects and Senior English is most helpful. Extracurriculars include Glee Club FHA junior class play librarian library club kitchen work softball and more.
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Glenys Arlene Fenton
Centerville
Iowa
Glenys
MHS
Magazine sale fuels junior class campaign for banquet
Juniors promoted a magazine sale from November 5 to 21 to fund the Junior Senior Banquet. Educational Readers Service, Inc. handles the drive, earning 50 percent on Look and McCalls and Parents Magazine and 30 percent on 124 other magazines. The class split into boys and girls, set goals of 225 and 300 dollars, and surpassed the combined total of 555 dollars. Top sellers earning thirty dollars or more won a pajama dog.
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Educational Readers Service, Inc
Look
McCalls
Cornet
Parents Magazine
Mary DuVall
Mary Mosley
Bill
Juniors Thank Supporters For Magazine Drive Help
The juniors sincerely thank everyone who helped them by buying magazines. Names mentioned include Nancy Themen Sandy Dani Ronnie Over Neil Penfield Bob Harsh Patsy Blumer Anti Exline Sandra Person Karen Pfanhebecker and Mary Mosley for support.
Freshmen aim to raise grades amid busy testing period
Freshmen class, like the rest of the student body, faces a demanding period of tests while maintaining all subjects. Students work to improve along with science lessons on heat and light and English tasks from the Reader's Digest. They should focus more on math with a unit on budgeting money.
David West In Person At Ottumwa High School Reunion
A 1941 Ottumwa High School memory piece follows David West from babyhood in a hospital ward to his high school years. It notes his physics interest, goal of owning a business, and now a cattle ranch in Texas with 25 oil wells producing 60 barrels per hour. West recalls Mr Sheldon’s economics class and hopes to return to help teach.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Tapbro
David West
MHS
FFA
Thespians
Rand
Sheldon
Texas
Ann’ Mihalovich
F. B. L. A. Fourteen seniors share secrets on TV show
Fourteen F B L A seniors met Tuesday in the bookkeeping room. Linda Coulson read minutes while Richard Mason led a short business session. During recreation a TV quiz show was staged with Linda Coulson Karen Scott Richard Mason and Gene Vincent as panelists. Contestants included Mary Ellen Condra Janice Mosley Judy Smith and Dick Sweeden. Judy Smith revealed she was Liberace's private dentist. Mary Ellen Condra is a professional stock car driver and Janice Mosley was the barber who cut Elvis Presley’s sideburns.
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F.B.L.A
Linda Coulson
Richard’ Mason
Karen Scott
Richard Mason
Gene Vincent
Mary Ellen Condra
Janice Mosley
Judy Smith
Dick Sweeden
Mary el Jon-Condra
Elvis Presley
Gossip and Rumors Fly Through Senior English Halls
In Centerville gossip swirls about pranks and whispered crushes as Merrill C. and Linda C. answer questions about a class ring and a new romance. Friends tease about who they are dating and what speeches in Senior English reveal.
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Merrill .C
Centerville
Linda C
And who are the Butterscotch Bia and Wild Cherry Brat
A fragment rich with names and chatter about Thespian initiation and junior girls getting licenses. It notes chatter from Mary C Janice M Becky W Gary O Dick S and others about piano, speeches, and odd school anecdotes.
Dear Jic and Jac Moravia advice column excerpt
Cathy and I have dated long but not steady. I want to date others but she calls it unthinkable. Advice says to date others yet still see her. Another reader fears breakup, says if I date others he will kill himself. The column urges going out with other boys and notes Moravia community events in the Union.
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Jic
Jac
Cathy
Jie
Jack
Home Economics Class Studies Breakfast Unit
The home economics I class explores finger foods table manners and placement of china glassware and silverware while learning various cooking methods. Last week a baking powder biscuit demonstration was presented and the class then enjoyed the meal prepared.
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Mona Main
Survey of who would trade places with whom
Ann M says she would not trade places with anyone due to her hard life as A.M.M. Betty King refuses trading with anyone else, claiming she has had too much fun being herself. Mary Ellen says she could like to trade.
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Ann M
A.M.M
Betty King
Mary Ellen
Teachers of MHS Consider Test Week Role Swap
The note section captures quotes from Patsy M Mona M Tf Charles A and Lester D about preferring to stay themselves, resisting role swapping, and appreciating personal identity despite potential differences. The statements reflect satisfaction with self and reluctance to trade places or grade tests.
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MHS
Patsy M
Mona M
Charles A
Lester D
Variety of Napkins on Display at Union Office
Readily available napkin styles include pastel colors fall patterns and special designs with some religious motifs. Available plain as used or imprinted, noted for Union office visitors.
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Union
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