M H S Scribbler Staff and Contributors Named
The M H S Scribbler lists personnel including Rennie Tarbell Nellie Argo and a large roster of editors assistants reporters and typists led by Assistant Editor Rennie Tarbell with Donna Rae Tubaugh Sharon O Conner Sharon Walter Virginia Burger Judy Gladfelder Mark Van Zante and others named as reporters and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fgutoe
Ceee
Rennie Tarbell
Nellie Argo
Janet Harrington
Martha Rouse
Judy van Dorin
Margaret Fenton
Jolene van Dorin
Lorraine Walker
Rosemary Phillips
Nancy Mosley
Linda Davis
Diane Kincade
Janet Smith
Becky Wilson
Connie Boblenz
Moravia School Buses Optimize Routes for Efficiency
Moravia operates ten buses to transport rural students, matching Centerville in fleet size to show importance. E L Burton and Joyce Hiatt guided route placement to minimize mileage and backtracking, assigning routes within bus capacity and loading for efficiency. At 3:35, buses return to the high school, with drivers, teachers, and local garages aiding operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
E. L. Burton
Joyce Hiatt
David's Standard
Oehler
Texaco
Veach Implement
Fox Garage
Moravia School Breaks Slash Week With Four Day Weekend
A short Moravia Community School week due to Pancake Day and teachers conventions ended with four and a half days of vacation over the weekend. Friday was teachers institute and Monday district convention in Burlington while students awaited the next regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
County Teachers Institute
Burlington
Coming Up Calendar of Events Friday Oct 7 to Oct 14
Glee club sings for band mothers and the Senior sell ads for yearbook. Events include Vocal Teachers Clinic and a Teen Conference. Scribbler notes shorter issue due to staff changes and announces a monthly meeting to reorganize.
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Glee Club
Knoxville
Nellie Argo
Gossip and Schoolroom Suspicions on a Busy Friday
Connie M sits on the floor in Sheldon’s room while Carolyn VerSteegh blushes as a busmate sickens the crowd. Snippets probe driving lessons, fashion opinions, and a campus hayride. Comments question behavior in a casual, chatty tone amid post‑class chatter and weekend plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie M
Sheldon
Carolyn VerSteegh
D. Ron
Jean
Judy
Linda
Paul
Linda G
Dick D
Carson M
Carson
Richard C
Last Year Seniors Careers Report Time Capsule
Last year seniors share updates on life paths and employment. Names include Bill Rogers in Centerville with Go-Carts, Terry Martin at Centerville Junior College, Lee Ann Heckman at Opie College, Nancy Turner in Des Moines with AIB, Sharon Argo in nurses training Ottumwa, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rogers
Married & Works
Centerville
Terry Martin
Centerville Junior College
Lee Ann Heckman
Opie College
Nancy Turner
AIB
Des Moines
Sharon Argo
Ottumwa
Bill Benz
Patsy Blumer
Des
Karen Boyer
Diana Burton
ATB
Charles Coltrain
Merrit Coulson
James Crawley
Mary DuVall
ISU
Exline Moore
Rockford
Lois Fowler
Hope Jane Ann Fox
Fed
Ers
Ee Barsh
FBI
Washington
Kei Weamlade Wadd
Iowa marriages and relocations listed by employers and schools
A community teletype lists married individuals and their locations from Des Moines Ames and Centerville. Names include Richard Hoffman Banker's Trust Co D M and Sharon McSparen at home Mary Mosley college Ames Sandy Card college Chicago Ronnie Overturf married Ann Paxston Central Life Des Moines Sandy Pearson at home Neil Penfield Kirkville Coal Co Centerville Glen Phillips Banker's Life Des Moines Floyd Proctor at home Carol Robinson Central Life Roger Robinson Pudge Maroney Albia Bill Scott Union Office Moravia Larry Spencer at home Virginia Strong ISU Center Bob Tomlin Centerville Junior Jessie VanDorin at home Gordon Woodward left Sept 26 for Air Force. Written by Donna Rae Shan and Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoffman
D. M
Banker's Trust Co
Sharon McSparen
Mary Mosley
Ames
Sandy Card
Chicago
Ronnie Overturf
Ann Paxston
Central Life
Des Moines
Sandy Pearson
Neil Penfield
Kirkville Coal Company
Centerville
Glen Phillips
Floyd Proctor
Carol Robinson
Roger Robinson
Pudge
Maroney’s
Albia
Bill Scott
Union
Moravia
Larry Spencer
Virginia Strong
ISU
Bob Tomlin
Jessie VanDorin
Gordon Woodward
Air Force
Donna Rae
Shan
Sharon
Leader Profile: Erwin Burton Named Moravia Superintendent
Moravia school officials introduce Erwin L. Burton as new superintendent. Born in Kirksville Missouri, Burton attended Center ville Junior College, Parsons and Drake earning BS and MS degrees. Former coach and teacher in Udell Troy Kahoka Cincinnati, Burton is married with three children Rickey Pamela and Cheryl. His hobby list includes fishing and hunting.
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Erwin L. Burton
Kirksville
Burton
Atlanta
Novinger
Centerville Jr. College
Parsons and
Drake
Udell
Troy
Kahoka
Cincinnati
Mr. Burton
Rickey
Pamela
Cheryl
M.hls
Moravia
Marha Rouse
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Swan at Iconium Church
Mrs Roscoe Argo attended a birthday party for Cottie Swan of Centerville at Iconium Methodist Church as she observed her first birthday. Mr Henry Van Weelden and Roscoe attended, while Delmar Glick and wife from California visited Roscoe Argo’s home Tuesday.
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Lea Hoffman
Roscoe Argo
Iconium Methoodist
Cottie Swan
Centerville
Henry van Weelden
Roscoe
Delmar Glick
California
Community Family Visits Highlight Week in Centerville
Mrs Hugh McFatridge returned from a weekend at Andrew Parks in Kansas City. Harold and Leo Hoffman visited Marion and Centerville homes for Pan teake day activities. Julia Harrell of Ottumwa stayed with Roscoe Argo and Bill Hoffman guests hosted at multiple homes.
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Hugh McFatridge
Andrew Parks
Kansas City
Harold Hoffman
Marion
Leo Hoffman
Carrie Tisue
Thelma
Verta Hoffman
Lester Smith
Edna Schriner
Fred Hiatt
Edward Haver
Julie
George Rinehart
Roscoe Argo
Kenneth
Centerville
Lloyd Johnson
Julia Harrell
Ottumwa
Franklin Farmers 4 H Club Elects Officers and Plans Ride
The Franklin Farmers 4 H regular meeting led by vice president Nancy Mosley included allegiance, roll call with weed name, and approval to pay half the demonstration money won. A hay ride was scheduled for Monday Oct 3, and Dean and Alan Ammons to arrange bonfire site. Officers elected: President Richard Perry Vice President Orville McCord Lec Treas Nancy Mosley Reporters Alan Ammons Bruce Thompson Leaders Wayne Thompson Kenny Calhoun Assistant leaders Andy Mosley James Calhoun. refreshments served to Eddie Knowles Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club
Nancy Mosley
Dean
Alan Ammons
Bruce Thompson
Allan Ammons
Richard Perry
Orville McCord
Lec Treas
Wayne Thompson
Kenny Calhoun
Andy Mosley
James Calhoun
Eddie Knowles
Moravia Union Club Meeting Notes and Guests
The Moravia Union club lists members including Alan Ammons Bruce Thompson Connie McAninch Max McAninch Richard Mosley Orville McCord Richard Perry Richard Calhoun Leon Calhoun and Jerry Hawk with leaders Kenny Calhoun and Wayne Thompson. Visitors included Shirley Calhoun Lorena Plants and Glen Ammons. Refreshments were served by Wayne Thompson. Reporters were Richard Calhoun Glen and Linda Johnson. The club earned 57 dollars 58 cents from fair exhibits plus 3 dollars 25 cents for blue ribbon account books. Lunch was provided by leaders. Three guests attended two leaders present.
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Alan Ammons
Bruce Thompson
Connie
Max McAninch
Richard
Nancy Mosley
Orville McCord
Richard Perry
Richard Calhoun
Leon Calhoun
Jerry Hawk
Kenny Calhoun
Wayne Thompson
Shirley Calhoun
Lorena Plants
Glen Ammons
Glen
Moravia Union
Maxine Johnson
Martha Rouse
Linda Johnson
Busy Maidens Hold September Meeting at Hilton Hall
The Busy Maidens gathered at Hilton hall for the September meeting with roll call responses by Lois Ann Callen, Maxine Johnson, Sharon Gay, Jeanne Turner, Martha Rouse, Marilyn Turner, and Linda Johnson. One new member, Marsha Stewart, joined. Officers elected for the new year: Linda Davis president, Marsha Stewart vice president, Jeanne Turner secretary and treasurer, Linda Johnson historian, Marilyn Turner reporter for Spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hall
Lois Ann Callen
Maxine Johnson
Sharon Gay
Jeanne Turner
Martha Rouse
Marilyn Turner
Linda Johnson
Marsha Stewart
Linda Davis
Lois Ca
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
M.H.S. Scribbler
Scribbler Staff
Editorial
R. W. Baird
Over Stevens Drug Store
Town
Winpower
Kelly Ryan
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Goode Mill & Elevator
Scribbler
Mrs. Swan
Franklin Farmers
Ford Service
General Motor
Briggs Motor Co
Ford
Redpy
Gardner Hatchery
Grismore’'S
Haygreens Wallpaper & Paint
Square
Phone
Harry White
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Iowa
Peterson and Sons
Dow and Down
Paul Morehead
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