Loyalty and Friendship in Moravia Common School Scribbler
An editorial piece reflects on loyalty among colonists and friends, urging students at Moravia Common School to value true blue friendship and defend peers. It discusses different loyalty types, friendship as a social duty, and calls for the school to be a place where students are friends to the end. It notes typing styles and a weekly word study routine led by Mrs. Ellison, with Joyce McDonough mentioned.
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MHS
M.H
Fas
Office Practice Class Learns Office Machines
The Office Practice class studies different office machines and how to use them. They are also learning proper business procedures.
Thanks to Johnnie Whicker for Corner Cafe use
The senior class thanks Johnnie Whicker for letting them rent the Corner Cafe during the Fall Festival. They enjoyed working in the pleasant cafe and appreciated the big ice cream machine Mr Whicker allowed them to use.
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Johnnie Whicker
Mr. Whicker
Class of 467: local profiles across Centerville area
A community snapshot lists numerous residents and their occupations or statuses. Entries include Max Argo Centerville Community College, Judy Cochran at the Corner Cafe, Minnie Condra Argo at home, Lorraine Fowler in nursing training, Marjorie French Williams secretary in Ottumwa, Gerald Hawk farming, Letha Hopking Cormany nurse aide at Mercy Hospital, Jean Hawk and Linda Irwin at Centerville Community College, and others such as airline school, Des Moines work, and Edison Centerville connections, painting a wide view of local life.
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Max Argo
Centerville Community College
Darrell Arnold
Judy Cochran
Centerville
Minnie Ann Condra Argo
Ome
Colin Cridlebaugh
John Downard
Lorraine Fowler
Iowa Tech
Marjorie French Williams
Ottumwa
Gerald Hawk
Jon Hersey
Weewata Centerville High School October Calendar Highlights
Read about the October schedule at Weewata Centerville with adult home ec classes, meetings, conferences, student council events, and district gatherings. Included is a student poll on bandy ing gossip and a definition noting its meaning.
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Rometti
GCC
Osceola
Assam - Wimpey
Ames
N. C.A
Indianola
Cassady
University of Iowa
National Ag
Kansas City
FFA
Perry
A.C. T. Centerville
C. A
Llub
D. Day
FHA
Cory
Thanking MHS Fans After Season Ends
MHS softball and baseball teams thank the fans for their support this past summer and fall. Players express appreciation for bleacher cheers and pledge to strive for more victories next season with basketball upcoming.
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MHS
Beastie
Pat Judge
American Literature class analyzes plot theme and tone
Reading and analyzing stories and poems, guided by Mrs Bayden, explores how devices like plot, theme, and tone enliven narratives. James VanDorin is noted among the learners as they discuss etymology and reader interest.
Freshman Year Busy With Changes and New Skills
Freshmen engage in varied subjects from algebra number sentences to English tense construction and sentence building. They study metric system in science and practice band activities. Girls learn sewing and complete sewing machine tents making pot holders. They plan first pattern steps and physical challenges like pull-ups and rope climb while boys face similar extended expectations. Choirs form for both genders and vocational agriculture students study the Official Manual with Future Farmers of America as they prepare for the long year ahead.
Setting Acquainted Profiles of Bob Hiatt and Marilyn Hall
Biographical snapshots detail Bob Hiatt born May 11 1959 in Centerville a 5 foot 8 inch brown haired brown eyed general science student with a Mustang GT and pet peeve about freshmen, alongside Marilyn Hall born July 30 1953 at Fort Benning Georgia a 5 foot 2 inch blonde blue eyed math student with a Mustang and a view that high school is challenging but improves after adjustment.
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Bob Hiatt
Carl
Centerville
Town
Hotetler
U.S.A
Marilyn Hall
Leonard and
Shirley Hall
Fort Benning, Geor
Jayden
Mustang
Nona
Michael William French 1952 High School Record
Michael William French born October 13 1952 in Bloomfield Indiana is listed with parents Mr and Mrs Iliam French. He is described as algebra student and Camaro owner. Height 6 feet Weight 145 pounds hair light brown eyes blue. Mentions Mr Hostetler as teacher and preferences bread Coronet Blue song.
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Michael William French
Iliam French
Bloomfield
Inna
Mr. Hostetler
Camaro
David Harrington Born in Centerville Iowa 1953
David Harrington was born January 10, 1953 in Centerville Iowa. Parents are Richard Harrington and Betty Harrington. He stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds with blue eyes.
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David Harrington
Richard and
Betty Harrington
Centerville
Iowa
Vocational Ag Opinion Sparks School Debate
Fragmentary text shows a discussion on agricultural education and vocational subjects. It mentions Mr Matkovich and Theo or similar names, with hints of students feeling superior, and a sense of rivalry or opinion about school programs. Readable parts suggest a local opinion piece on education.
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Buble
Matkovich
Community Social Notes From Vosburg and Surroundings
Vosburg and nearby families, including Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and Karl, hosted and visited Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wayne Thompson. Laurie King of Albia stayed with Constance Thompson for supper and overnight to celebrate Constance's 12th birthday.
Rinehart Family Hosts Surprise Birthday Visit
Mr and Mrs Ray Rinehart and Lewis Rinehart spent Sunday at the George Rinehart home in Brad. They were Sunday dinner guests at the Pearl Broshar home in Centerville. The family delivered homemade ice cream to Addie Sheldon’s home Sunday evening, surprising her on her birthday.
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Mrs
Ray Rinehart
Lewis Rinehart
George Rinehart
Dick Brown
Brad
Pearl Broshar
Cent
Erville
Clayton Sheldon
Addie Sheldon
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Dr. L. den Hartog
Optemetrist
N. Main
Dial
Whalesale
Elliott
State Centerville
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Ted McDonough
Army
Mosley
Tal College
David Phillips
Penny Erma Rowley
McGrave
Edison
Kathy Self
Centervile
Jesse Smith
Cols
Rad
Mary Kan Spencer
Court House
Edward McCarty
Appanoose County
Tina Spencer
David McCarty
Milani
Gene McCreary
Ie Weewata
Mary Joyce Mullins
Kinnamon
Danny McCrory
Dan McDsnel
Reta Paxston
Ann McDonough
Judi Stufflebeam
Joyce Thomas
Mary van Dorin
Kathy Pullen
Ruth Steenhoek
Marie Cloyed
Sue Schupmann
Ellen Cooper
Pam van de Pol
Ronnie Sheldon
Shirley Helmick
Marie Schupmann
James VanDorin
Vosburg
Dick A
Delbert Calhoun
Karl
Wayne Thompson
Laurie King
Albia
Constance Thompson
Constance
Edith Callen
Doris Christy
Theresa Brown
Marcia Thompson
Dollie Gilliland
Abia
Maxine Sheldon
Glennie Dicks
Clara
WSC
Minnesota
B. G. Clayton
Davenport
Wayne Christy
Browns
Paul Jordan
Birls
Aubrey Christy
Moravia
Farmall
Harrow
John Deere
Taylor Aid Ladies
Chris Bogart
Rex Hagerman
Jim Shavolian
Lee Hiatt
Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia, Iowa
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