M H S Scribbler Staff Roster Display
M H S Scribbler notations list editor Janice Mosley and assistant editor Mary Mosley with a long staff roster of writers and typists including Dick Sweeden Bennie Tarbell Linda Ward Ann Mihalovich Betty Ann King Rita Gardner Mary DuVeaul Karen Scott Donna Rae Tubaugh Sharon OConner Virginia Burger Sharon Walter Janice Vickrey Bert Batterson Jim Foster Mona Main Sharon McSparen Martha Rouse Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Janet Phillips Judy Smith Marilois Robinson
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Janice Mosley
Mary Mosley
Dick Sweeden
Bennie Tarbell
Linda Ward
Ann Mihalovich
Betty Ann King
Rita Gardner
Mary DuVeaul
Karen Scott
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon O’conner
Virginia Burger
Sharon Walter
Janice Vickrey
Bert Batterson
Jim Foster
Mona Main
Sharon McSparen
Martha ‘Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Janet Phillips
Judy Smith
Marilois Robinson
Editorial on High School Extracurricular Involvement
The piece argues activities enrich student life by teaching cooperation leadership and initiative while noting concerns about overcommitment. It urges students to balance pursuits with their core goals, choosing only as many activities as they can genuinely manage without sacrificing grades or contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eally
Home Making III Girls Learn Sewing And Tailoring
Four junior and senior girls study fabrics and fibers to identify textiles and buy wisely. They focus on tailoring this year and will complete a lined garment to showcase their skills. Expect four students to emerge with handmade creations and confident statements of “I made it myself.”
Night Dream Desk Memo by Martha Sinclair
Bright h Grace Day Dreaming At Night describes a narrator watching the moon through leaves and soft white clouds, a tranquil night scene. Martha Sinclair writes of dreaming while time passes, observing dark trees and a light blue sky through a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesson
Martha Sinclair
Short Or Tall
Grandma recalls childhood years of growth and humor about being very tall by adulthood. The narrator, a 4 foot 3 inch girl in youth, describes misadventures including getting stuck in a shop, someone pulling her hair, and discovering a 5 foot 11 inch reflection in a mirror. The verse closes with the joke that she wished to be short again.
Night Scene Poem by Lorraine Walker
In the late summer or early fall the nights stay warm and the moonlight bathes the hillside. The stars shine bright and dew drapes everywhere while crickets chirp and frogs call. The poem invites a nightly look at the calm and still night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Walker
Pancake Day Contest Sparks Schoolroom Gossip
Local notes gossip about students including Linda Ward Nellie Argo Don West and Scottie. Snippets question who won Pancake Day and who had a happy moment Friday morning. Pupils teased Coulson Sheldon Mary Ellen Ann M and Ann M react to contests and football game aftermath.
Laughing Out Loud at County Fair Prizes
A county fair booth offers prizes for shooting a ball from water jets. A farmer explodes the joke by revealing he shot the man running the pump to win all six balls. The anecdote shifts to quick one liners and a stray joke about marriage and children.
Jokes for a Confused Reader R L Laughed At
R L is urged to think hard as clues describe weakly read jokes about a mean officer and feuding corps. The text hints a humor piece poking fun at readers who miss obvious clues.
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R. L
Wordplay Riddles and Nicknames by Janet Phillips
A playful set of pun definitions and quips is attributed to Janet Phillips. The items spoof everyday objects and roles by contrasting literal and humorous meanings such as fireproof boss, vacation as following wife, and a hatchet egg action.
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Grand Canyon
Janet Phillips
To Have Friends You Must First Be A Friend
A classroom discussion on friendship and dating etiquette explores key traits for making and keeping friends. Students note humor sincerity interests and good manners as foundations and critique behavior such as bossiness gossip and snobbery. Betty Ann King credits Mr. Sheldon for guiding the debate and offers a final suggestion: the world would improve if everyone lived by the principle to have friends you must first be a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Betty Ann King
Introducing Carson Merkcle and Clarence Ballenger
Carson Merkcle born December 20 1943 is a fourteen year old freshman studying English vocational agriculture general science algebra and athletics. His extracurriculars include baseball basketball and hobbies include horseback riding hunting and girls. Clarence Ballenger a fifteen year old freshman studies English algebra general science and vocational agriculture with baseball as an activity. His hobbies are horses and girls and his favorites include car Ford candy bar Snickers and blonde hair.
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Carson Merkcle
Carson
Joyce
Ford
Clarence Ballenger
Clarence
Judy
V.D
Third Grade Snail Study Reveals Two Kinds
Third grade science class explores differences among animals with a focus on snails. Students compare features, habitats, and behaviors to understand diversity in the animal kingdom.
Snails and Spelling Scores In Third Grade Class
Students bring two shelless snails to school and study mollusk animals. The third grade class lists perfect spelling scores by Debra Lee Janet Lawrence Shirley Pat Rodger Joyce Reta Mary Joyce Lenny Patty Mary Marsha Deborah.
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Debra Lee
Janet
Lawrence
Shirley
Pat
Rodger
Joyce
Reta
Mary Joyce
Lenny
Patty
Mary
Marsha
Deborah
Fourth Grade Leaves Study By Tree Identification
Fourth grade students study tree leaves collected from home trees. Each pupil mounts a leaf with the tree name to help recognize different tree types and their leaves. Bennie E. Tarbell.
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Bennie E. Tarbell
Ten O Clock Scholar cast rehearses for October 17 play
High school junior play Ten O Clock Scholar begins rehearsals with cast members including Tom Young Chuck Young Bob Harsh Merrill Coal Sandy Card Opal Trisby Jane Ann Fox Moldy Philips Bill Benz April Richards and others. Rehearsals run 6:45 to 8:45 pm after school as the October 17 performance nears.
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Tom Young
Chuck Youngson
Bob Harsh Merrill Coal
Sandy Card
Opal Trisby
Jane Ann Fox Moldy Philips
Bill Benz
April Richards
Mary Mosley Stewart Plopper
Floyd Proctor
Trudi Young
Carey
Mary DuVall
Sheila
Jessie VanDorin
Alice Sharon McSparen
Ann Paxston
Nancy Turner
Ann Heckman Weed
Terry Martin
Mona Main
Sophomore Hayride Starts School Year Fun Night
The sophomore class held its first party of the year on Friday night September 26. It featured a hayride followed by dancing and refreshments in the gym. Committees led by Cary McCoy and Marion Sinclair found tractors and planned the route with Sharon Walters, Richard Coltrain, and Wilber Strunk, while Bennie Tarbell and Donna Ree Tubaugh organized refreshments.
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Cary McCoy
Marion Sinclair
Sharon Walters
Richard Coltrain
Wilber Strunk
Bennie Tarbell
Donna Ree Tubaugh
GAA Forms New Girls Athletic Association Council
The G A A Council of twelve girls was chosen to draft the constitution and rules for girls athletics. Members include Mary DuVall Janice Mosley Mary Ellen Condra and others. At a Sept 23 meeting six candidates were named for cheerleaders and the final three will be chosen later. The G A A and B L C float won first place in the Fall Festival. Virginia Burger.
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G.A.A. Council
Mary DuVall
Janice Mosley
Mary Ellen Condra
Karen Scott
Karen Woodward
Ann Mihalovich
Judy VanDorin
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Sandy Card
Jean Taylor
Nancy Turner
Karen Pfannebecker
Connie McAninch
Donna Tubaugh
Joyce Walters
Judy Smith
Virginia Burger
New high school teacher profile surfaces in late summer
The article profiles Larry Dayton, a 27-year-old vocational agriculture teacher, FFA advisor, and sophomore class sponsor. Dayton, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds with brown hair and eyes, hails from Deep River Town and attended Montezuma High School as part of his early education.
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Larry Dayton
F.F.A
Dayton
Deep River
Montezuma
Dayton Eager Volunteer Teacher Receives Warm Welcome
Signal Corps in the Army and Iowa State College graduate Mr. Dayton is admired for woodworking and choir. The community's friendliness in Southern Iowa and the warm reception given to teachers leave a strong impression, and residents urge continued hospitality as they welcome new educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Iowa State College
Ames
Dayton
Iowa
Mary Ellen Condra Senior Profile at Moravia High
Seniorgraph for Mary Ellen Condra born April 10 1941 in Moravia Iowa now 17 black hair brown eyes 5ft 3in. Education notes include most helpful subject all subjects and favorite pastime twirling. Future goal Be happy and be good until senior year with band trips and ball games as memories. Extracurriculars include drum majorette FBLA FHA cheerleading and Thespians. Pet peeve is boys not liking girls in high heels or arrogance.
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Mary Ellen Condra
Moravia
Towa
MHS
Harvest Ball at Moravia High School Gym
Moravia High School hosts Harvest Ball on October 8 1958 from 7 30 to 11 00 pm in the gym. FBLA members sponsor the event with pricing for couples at 50 cents singles 35 cents and 5 cents for shoe checking in a school social dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.B.L.A
Moravia High School
FBLA
PT News: Classes Drill in Marching Forms
PT classes show effort with groups practicing marching drills and varied formations and commands. They will halt marching on October 1.
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P.T
Two Tests Define Upcoming Challenge for Participants
Participants face two required assessments. The first tests group command and coordination skills, where individuals must issue clear instructions to the team. The second assesses written ability, evaluating clarity, accuracy, and comprehension.
Portrait of Clester E. Vincent High School Senior
Mediapolis Iowa born June 5 1941 Clester E Vincent is a senior at MHS with brown hair green eyes 6 ft 3 in favorite subjects include English geometry and bookkeeping aims to become a millionaire and values early focus on studies. He enjoys girls and sports and participates in baseball FBLA basketball BLC and Student Council with memories of class parties and gym as a change he would make.
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Clester Eugene Vincent
Mediapolis
Iowa
MHS
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