A Hero Dies in Nation’s Mourning We Remember Kennedy
A reflective editorial honors John F. Kennedy after his assassination, urging national unity and justice. It cites his inaugural call to service and loyalty to country, while acknowledging Lyndon B. Johnson as the new president. The piece prays for Kennedy’s family and calls citizens to uphold freedom and peace.
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America
John Fitzgerald Kenedy
United States of America
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Linda D
Vocational Agriculture class builds farm equipment units
Over six weeks fifteen junior and senior boys will construct feeding equipment and portable housing for Turner and Son Lumber Co. Turner and Son supplies materials. The class is split into three groups of five, each graded on completion. They build a feeding bank hay and silage feeding bank and a hog house.
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Turner and Son Lumber Co
Turner and Son
New Unit Introduced in Freshman Home Economics
The freshman Home Economies course plans a new unit titled Self Appearance. It aims to answer questions on grooming personality and manners. The home teacher will assign the unit later.
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Economies Close
What The Flag Means To Me
A reflective piece on the U S flag as more than fabric. After President Kennedy's death the flag evokes patriotism and embodies the nation's battles, hardships, and resilience. It argues individuals must defend and preserve its meaning for future generations.
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United States
Kennedy
Union
Survey on wearing a girdle sparks lighthearted responses
A survey asks readers about wearing a girdle. Responses from G E Luse, Jim Rowley, Charles VanZante, Jim Logan, Mary Jo Wilson, Sharon Judge and others reveal varied habits. Several say yes nightly or during activity while others decline or joke about giving gifts. Zoster: a girdle.
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G. E. Luse
Jim Rowley
Charles VanZante
Jim Logan
Rowena
Mary Jo Wilson
Sharon Judge
Minnie Ann Condra
Penny Prough
Kenny
Maribeth Johnson
Maxine Johnson
Kenneth Hoffman
DeWayne Robinson
Marlys Fenton
Janice M
Carol A
Zoster
Biology Class Studies Thallophytes Specimens
In biology the class studies Thallophytes the algae bacteria and fungi. Students collect specimens to study in the laboratory and identify them under a microscope. The class also plans to culture two kinds of harmless bacteria. Rowena Cox.
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Rowena Cox
Moravia basketball squads open season with wins
The Moravia teams show early form with three games played and decisive victories for both the boys and girls. Coach Armstrong notes no morale drop. Mohawkettes introduce two warmup drills to sharpen ball handling while guards pass and forwards shoot. The coach’s guiding aim is to put the ball through the hole on the rim.
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Moravia
Armstrong
Mohawkettes
Fremont
Getting Acquainted Personal Profiles From a School Record
Four student brief profiles list names Richard Mosley Susie Rushing Galin Shelquiet and Kathy Self with physical traits such as brown auburn brown bluish green and heights 5 7 5 2 5 314 and 5 6. They include school subjects like English I Algebra I Gen Science Home Economics and Geography along with interests including sports pool housekeeping horseback riding and teaching mysteries basketball sewing music and friends in a classroom. The notes resemble a yearbook style entry compiling basic bio data for each student.
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Richard Mosley
Susie Rushing
Galin Shelquiet
Gore — Vo. Ag
Kathy Self
Tragedy of Macbeth praised by students in class
Our speech class studied Macbeth by William Shakespeare and found it very interesting and different from other stories. Though difficult at first, the introduction helps, and students now enjoy it. Shakespeare’s Macbeth is recognized as one of the greatest tragedies.
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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Carol
Anita
Comic Dictionary Laughable definitions and wordplay
A compact collection of satirical cartoon captions describes a go getter who tires near a station a man who yields wisely only when wrong and the folly of yielding when right a sly note on ideas that need action and cautions about rushing trains and tying outcomes a mock definition of a stubborn teacher who swore to starve rather than teach
Fragmented Satirical Dictionary Bits
A series of witty definitions mock everyday terms and people. The list pairs familiar items with humorous twists such as Woman Driver, Telephone, Elephant, Oleomargarine, Exercise, Narrow-minded man, Mirror, Speeder, Gossip, Lice, Martiage Vows, Singer, and Sight reflecting playful social commentary on manners and language.
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Iean
Speeder
Martiagé
Glee Club Progresses at Area Practice Sessions
The Girls Glee club is rapidly improving this year with varied songs each session. They work on improving parts and use sight reading books to enhance reading skills as they aim for a rating at the music contest.
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Girls Glee Club
American government bulletin boards reveal 1964 election themes
The Sociology themed board carries the slogan Youth Will Be Heard If Youth Is In Use while the 1944 presidential election board features Whoo o o Are You For In 64 and a large pink elephant. Republicans named Margaret Chase Smith Romney Rockefeller and Goldwater as expected 1964 candidates.
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Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Romney
Michigan
Rockefeller
New York
Goldwater
Arkansas
Flight of the bulletin board with a purple donkey
A reader describes a large purple donkey on the bulletin board bearing the late President John Kennedy. The blackboard at the room’s rear shows three animals with books: a long-neck dog a pink pig and a large duck. Bud Stocker remarks the boards are very interesting and well worth seeing.
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John ¥. Kenedy
Bud Stocker
Positive and Negative Signs in Algebra I I Class
The Algebra II class studies signed numbers including positives and negatives. Students learn plus and minus signs, rules for adding signed numbers, and the signs for multiplication and division. Mr Guthrey compares mastering the rules to learning one’s own name, noting it will be hard but they are improving.
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Guthrey
Gossip column prompt about Gayla Sue V behavior
A gossip note questions if Gayla Sue V or others frequently enter the boys dressing room, implying scrutiny of private spaces and social boundaries. The item reflects tabloid tone and rumor rather than verified fact, focusing on alleged conduct and audience reaction.
Locker room chatter sparks schoolwide curiosity
Dave Shelquist and Craig Shel don ask about lockers while students like Jim Logan Rowena Cox Elaine H and Naomi T trade cold jokes and band notes. The group quips about quiet study halls, a note from a classmate, bug killing in band, and a near spill in English as Glee club chatter continues on SCRIBBLER page.
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Dave Shelquist
Craig Sheldon
Jim Logan
Rowena Cox
Elaine H
Jim
Larry J
Naomi T
Richard D
Sonny Hawk
Mary Jo
Judy C
Marsha D
Glee Club
Yvonne A
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Gleason
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Oehler Bros
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Southern Utilities Company
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
Comic Dictionary
Bulletin Boards
Jones Painy Arek
D. G. Fox
Jim Houser
Gayla Sue V
Claude Hawk
Williams Clothing Company
Albia
Wayne Way
Iowa Southern
Reddy
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