MHS Scribbler staff and student chatter noted
The Scribbler staff list includes editors Janice Mosley and Mary Mosley with writers such as Dick Sweeden Bennie Tarbell Linda Ward Ann Mihalovich Betty Ann King and others. The text reports campus gossip about couples bus trips and social details around Moravia and Albia, snippets about glee club solos and a Freshman hayride, plus notes on class rings and a 58 Pontiac.
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Janice Mosley
Mary Mosley
Dick Sweeden
Bennie Tarbell
Linda Ward
Ann Mhalovich
Betty Ann King
Rita Gardner
Mary DuVall
Karen Scott
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon O'Conner
Virginia Burger
Sharon Walter
Janice Vickroy
Bert Batterson
Jim Foster
Mona Main
Sharon McSparen
Martha Rouse
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Janet Phillips
Judy Smith
Marilois Robinson
Do Your Best Then Try To Do A Little Better
An editorial advocates a simple life philosophy: do your best and strive to exceed it. It urges action across daily activities from existing to observing, touching, reading, thinking, hearing, listening, understanding, and communicating.
Sophomore News Highlights Class Studies Hellenistic Age
In World History taught by Coach Arnold the Sophomore class explores the Hellenistic Age and debates its significance. Mrs Tuttle's English class begins workbook work this week focusing on word choice and proper telephone conversation skills.
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Arnold
B. E. Tarbell
Fragmented gossip text about Linda and friends
A fragmentary note questions Linda C. about receiving seven page letters from a boy and teases Roger R about glasses and Linda W being a “doll” in makeup. The incomplete lines suggest a personal gossip column or social chatter without a clear incident or formal report.
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Linda C
Linda
Coming Up Calendar of Events
Readable events list shows FFA hay ride on Friday October 24 Thespians initiation Tuesday October 28 Vocal Music Concert Wednesday October 29 and Student Council from 11:20 to 12:00 Thursday October 30.
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F.F.A. Hay
College Opens the Door to Higher Education and Leadership
An essay urges choosing college over just a high school education to unlock talents and secure meaningful work. It highlights four to seven years of training across classrooms, laboratories, and guidance, foreseeing growing demand for doctors teachers nurses ministers engineers and business leaders in society.
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Ita
Witty farewell from Dick Sweeden to Savage Kids
A humorous close from Dick Sweeden notes he will say no more and teases readers about his wig coming loose. He remarks that Missouri usage can twist phrases to mean pretty or tasty and signs off until next week.
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Missouri
Dick Sweeden
Sophomore English theme topics and class notes
On Friday October 17 the Sophomore Class must submit a 500 word theme assigned by Mrs. Tuttle. Three topics to choose from include a 16 year old boy with a horse and his dog in foster care, ranchers with cowboys and cattle rustlers, and a girl aiming to be a nurse facing scholastic trouble while working through school. Sharon McSparen
Student report card letters raise questions
Ann Mihalovich asks if the letters on a report card pleased him. Bill Benz replies it is fine to prefer straight F's, while Clarence Ballenger disagrees, saying no.
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Ann Mihalovich
Bill Benz
Clarence Ballenger
Student Opinions On Classroom Work
A chorus of mixed views from students describes their performance and reactions to recent assignments. Names include Linda Coulson Soved Madge Lee No Charles Argo Sharon O Conner Janet Phillips Dennis Argo Nancy Turner Gary Underwood Sandy Card Roger Robinson Jean Taylor Bennie Tarbell Carson Merkle with praise and harsh critique, noting some work outstanding while others deemed lousy.
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Linda Coulson
Madge Lee
Charles Argo
Sharon O’conner
Janet Phillips
Dennis Argo
Nancy Turner
Gary Underwood
Sandy Card
Roger Robinson
Jean Taylor
Bennie Tarbell
Carson Merkle
Moravia High School Seniors Solve Immigration Problem
The senior class of Moravia Community High School tackled the immigration issue in a bold, curious way. Their approach sparked questions about how students view national concerns and the role of education in public discourse.
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Moravia Community High School
Albia Block Co Concrete Block Supplier Ad
Albia Block Co at 1020 S Clinton St Albia promotes concrete blocks septic tanks and concrete work. Highlights uniform quality across blocks and mentions Albia 234 as contact for prompt reliable information. Encourages inquiries for farm or town building programs.
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Albia Block Co
S. Clinton St
Albia
Albia 234
Spiteful Freshman Card Plea to Teacher Echoes Grudge
A poem titled Dear Teacher expresses a long simmering feud as a puzzled freshman vows to study hard yet admits wanting to borrow the teacher's car and seeks sympathy from family. The piece hints at payback and ongoing conflict rather than genuine gratitude.
Seniorgraphs Nancy Kathryn Boblenz Portrait
Nancy Kathryn Boblenz born November 7, 1942 at St. Joseph hospital. She is five feet one inch tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her pet peeve is insincere people and she aims to marry and start a family after college. Her helpful subjects English and Sociology and she advises underclassmen to study while enjoying school. She recalls hall tramples and would like wider lighter halls. Extracurriculars include F.H.LA, librarian duties, band, FVBLA, and glee club. Nellie Argo
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Nancy Kathryn Boblenz
St. Joseph Hospital
Nancy
F.hla
Ubrarian
Fvb.l.a
Glee Club
Slang Across States Teases Teens With Regional Phrases
A column notes how teens in Maryland Missouri Arkansas California and Pennsylvania vary slang. Phrases like your wig's loose meet at my ped below sea level and out to lunch illustrate regional creativity. The piece also mentions tired blood and You tire my blood as replacements for harsh terms and ends noting savage as a preferred adjective.
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MHS
Maryland
Missouri
Arkansas
California
Pennsylvania
Albia Monument Co. Memorials Endure in South Iowa Cemeteries
Albia Monument Co. designs and cuts monuments in many area cemeteries. The firm is known for quality craftsmanship, durable granite, reasonable prices, and large inventory. They also offer cemetery lettering and lasting memorials that honor departed loved ones.
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Albia Monument Co
Albia
Iowa
Immigration problem teased as UN-fix in five minutes
Betty Ann King relays a provocative classroom proposal by Clarence Sheldon arguing immigration should be limited to those who meet four criteria English literacy high living standard anti communism and a limited number. The piece suggests many innovations come from foreign-born Americans.
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Clarence Sheldon
United Nations
America
Betty Ann King
Hilton 4-H Meet Hustlers Club Minutes
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club met Monday October 13 1958 at 8 p m in Hilton Hall. Members answering roll call were Carl Robse Alan Clark James Murdy Mike Lathen Gary Rogers Ronnie Kehr berg Robbie McGinnis and Mark Van. The meeting opened with the pledge to the American flag and routine business was noted.
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Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Carl Robse
Alan Clark
James Murdy
Mike Lathen
Gary Rogers
Ronnie Kehrberg
Robbie McGinnis
Mark van
4-H Club Minutes Note New Members and Leadership
The club welcomed two new members Larry and Richard Woodward. It was decided to pay half the price of 4-H Banquet tickets for those who turned on record books and to pay Roy Ellison for clues at field day. Warren Rouse and Bob Mc Ginnis named leader and assistant leader for the year. Gary Rogers and Mark Van Zante chosen as delegates for County 4-H officers. Meeting adjourned at 8 35 p.m. after repeating the 4-H pledge. Albert Turner reporter.
Belzer Implement Co Seeks Ford Tractor Buyers
Belzer Implement Co of Albia promotes Ford tractors and implements as dependable economical and efficient for all farm sizes. The dealer highlights 11 Ford tractor models including a Tricycle Tractor and offers expert advice on farm equipment and service to prevent delays due to breakage.
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Belzer Implement Co
Albia
Ford
Goode Seed & Feed Co in Albia Spotlighted
Local spotlight praises Goode Seed & Feed Co for fair prices and consistent high quality feeds. Albia firm supplies seeds and farm grains, offers custom grinding and mixing, and serves area farmers daily, contributing to community progress and prosperity.
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Soode Seed & Feed Co
Goode Mill & Elevator
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Albia
Falvey Bros Build Supplies South Iowa Area
Falvey Bros. of Albia emphasizes reliable delivery of lumber roofing asbestos shingles cement lime and many building essentials. The firm, long serving Albia and neighboring territory, touts a complete stock and prompt service reflecting a strong local reputation.
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Falvey Bros
Albia
Western Auto Associate Store in Albia
The Western Auto Associate Store in Albia offers tires tubes batteries radios fishing tackle sporting goods outboard motors auto accessories home and farm appliances and Christmas toys. Owner Mr Shees ley and staff provide expert product knowledge and friendly service with prices that defy competition.
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Western Auto Associate
Albia
Western Flyer
Sheesley
Henderson Implement Co Promotes John Deere Farm Gear
Henderson Implement Co. serves Albia and surrounding areas with a modern store and up-to-date service department for farm machinery repair. They stock John Deere parts and offer mobile assistance. John Deere highlights include the 45 combine with convertible head, 720 Diesel 4 and 5 plow tractors with power steering, and models 420 520 620 820. Their equipment emphasizes service, low upkeep, and value for the modern farmer.
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John Deere
Albia
Henderson Implement Co
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Joe
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Dale
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Ann Paxton
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Marlene
Glenys
Roger R
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Fall Business Review
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3Rd St
Melrose Grain Co
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Hilton
Patied
Ane
Illingworth
Ford Tractors & Implements
Hway
Q Depot
Katherine M. Falvey
Mgr
Western Auto Associate Store
Harold A. Sheesley
Ralph's Shoe Store
Albis
Ray's Shoe Store
John Deere Farm Machinery
S. Main
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