M H L S Enrollment Grows at School
The school reports a surge in enrollment causing crowded classrooms and busy halls. New students adjust with help from upperclassmen while teachers plan early activities. Student Council officers are named and ongoing clubs begin. World History contest using the American Observer starts. Egypt study continues. Ag class learns orchard work. Home Economics begins sewing cotton blouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H.S
John
Janie Sawyer
Sandy Welker
Larry Martin
Donna Cochran
Miss Danneman
Mr. Craver
Egypt
Freshman Class Elects Officers at Aug 31 Meeting
The 1955 freshman class elected officers Richard Mason as president Mary Ellen Condra as vice president Karen Scott as secretary treasurer and Linda Coulson as reporter. The class totals 47 with new students adjusting after the first week. Home Ec girls study personal appearance while agriculture boys study dairying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mason
Mary Ellen Condra
Karen Scott
Treasur
Linda Coulson
Mr. Carr
Junior Class Elects Officers
The 25 member junior class elected Paul Mihalovich as president with DeLores Hiatt as vice president, Gary Charity as secretary, and Larry Pfannebecker as treasurer. Jim Rogers Bill Rose and Nancy Vance were named to the student council. Miss Rinehart and Mr Thoreon become class sponsors. The class showed off newly issued rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Benz
Paul Mihalovich
DeLores. Hiatt
Gary Charity
Larry Pfannebecker
Jim Rogers
Bill Rose
Nancy Vance
Miss Rinehart
Mr.Thoreon
Sophomore Class Officers Named for School Year
The sophomore class announces its officers and sponsors. President Marlene Rinehart leads the slate with Vice President Yvonne Gardner and Secretary Gary Pfannebeck among the listed officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Rinehart
Yvonne Gardner
Gary Pfannebeck
Senior Class News Elects 1955 Officers and Council
The first class meeting on August 31, 1955, elected President Paul Turner and officers for the year. Vice-president Dale Free, Secretary Martha Potts, Treasurer Judy Martin, and Reporter Irene Tadlock. Council members Maxine Firkina, Mary Schrodt, and Rosaile Sneeden. Sponsors are Robert Sloan and Clarence Sheldon. Carolyn Cochran Woodward and Raymond Johnson did not return, leaving 29 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Dale Free
Martha Potts
Judy Martin
Irene Tadlock
Maxine Firkina
Mary Schrodt
Rosaile Sneeden
Robert Sloan
Clarence Sheldon
Carolyn Cochran Woodward
Raymond Johnson
Moravia FHA Chapter Holds First Meeting of Year
The Moravia FHA Chapter held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday September 12. President Charlotte McAninch announced a large turnout and named the 1955 56 officers including Vice president Martha McCord Treasurer Martha Potts Music Chairman Joan Fox Parliamentarian Nancy Vance Projects Chairman Mary Lou Rinehart and Recreation Chairman Donna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Fha
Charlotte McAninch
Martha McCord
Mary—Rosalie Sweed En
Asurer
Martha Potts
Joan Fox
Nancy Vance
Mary Lou’ Rinehart
Donna
Charlotte groups discuss improv ing general interest chapter
Reporter Marlene Rinehart notes Charlotte divides readers into small groups to brainstorm ideas for boosting general interest in the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Even Stand Now Baseball Team Keeps Surge in View
The team sits at two wins and two losses as they head toward upcoming tournaments. They faced Moulton as underdogs and lost to Cincinnati, their toughest conference rival. After a morale boost, they beat Udell and then crushed Mystic 18 to 4 with Geath Carr noting a good chance in the tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Cincinnati
Cincy
Shanghai Club Card Party Circles Ottumwa Area
Shanghai club gatherings fill a period with frequent visits among Christys Callens and Rineharts. Families like Christys, Rineharts, and Over turfs share dinners, Sundays, and weekend visits with relatives in Ottumwa Vinton and Centerville. Marilyn Landgrebe and Elaine Christy appear in multiple social exchanges.
Chariton Valley Family Reunion and Local Visits
Chariton Valley residents shared a Sunday family reunion in Humeston with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cross senior and junior, and Mrs. Dorothy Bates and family. Various locals visited or hosted, including Betty Lou Taylor with grandparents Roy Sulser, and multiple calls to Roy Sulser’s home by Helen Scott, Edna Vickrey, Earl Fenton, Laura Martin, and Ethel Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cross Sr
Charles Cross Jr
Dorothy Bates
Humeston
Betty Lou Taylor
Roy Sulser
Helen Scott
Edna Vickrey
Earl Fenton
Laura Martin
Ethel Fenton
Jean Curtis
Jan
Ncel Sulser
Dorothy Curtis
Effie Tucker
Raymond Tucker
Albia
Ralph Tucker
Elaine
Janice Kay Vickrey
Maybeth Wray
Joy Lemley
Lynn Lemley
Chas, Wratten
Ottumwa
Jane
June Robertson
Ray Sulser
Chas. Cross, Sr
Chas. Cross, Jr
Gerald Vickrey
St. Joseph
Centerville
George Curtis
Gerald Vickroy
Tom Martin
Bill Martin
Chas. Cross
Edna Stocker
Fred Hainline
Ralph
Tucker
Chas
Margaret Cross
Chas: Cross
Neighborhood social rounds and visits noted
Franklin and Bussey residents visited friends and relatives across towns. Mrs Olga Turner attended a wedding in Osage Town and stayed with hosts in Oskaloosa. The Happy Helpers club met with prizes won by Thelma Calhoun and Olga Turner, followed by refreshments.
Udell and neighbors share dinners and visits
Mrs H B Spring hosts Udell gatherings as family and friends visit from Albia Newton Un ville and Marshalltown. Guests include Mrs Robert Morgan and Mrs Harry Morgan with others from Unionville Gary Ind and Burlington. The Spring and Houser households host meals, dinners, and overnight stays around Alvin Plano and nearby towns.
Birthday Surprise at Glenn Matthews Home in Udell
A noon Wednesday birthday gathering at the Glenn Matthews home in Udell included Mr and Mrs Robert Morlarrand Julie Mr and Mrs Cecil Morlan Mr and Mrs Gene Dixon and children Mr and Mrs Alvin Spring Sherry and Tommy Mrs Joe Moore Lora Sue and Timmy. Guests brought chicken salads ice cream and cake and enjoyed dinner. Edd Whisler returned to Udell Friday after helping the Gladwells move from Marengo to Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Leslie Potter of Queen City Missouri visited Udell Thursday and returned Friday with a friend. Floyd Gorden came home from Livingston California after settling his family in a new house. Mrs Josie Stuckey hosted the WOMS of the Birethoe chard Thursday evening with ten ladies and a few children attending. Plans were made for October and the Waterloo district conference next month. Next meeting with Mrs Merna Henshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Matthews
Robert Morlarrand
Julie
Cecil Morlan
Gene Dixon
Alvin Spring
Sherry
Tommy
Joe Moore
Lora Sue
Timmy
Lorance Morlan
Edd Whisler
Udell
Max
Waterloo
Rowena Albright
Merna Henshaw
The Union Adverts Public Sale Bills Nationwide
A public notice urges planning a sale with The Union printing sale bills and an advertisement. The emphasis is on wide reach across territory and attracting a large crowd to ensure a successful sale.
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M.hls
Scribbler
Freshman News
Mary Wheeler
Iowa
Magrath
Kelly Ryan
Shanghai
Mary Lou Rinehart
Aubrey Christy
Wayne Christys
Clarence Scott
Max Hills
Floyd Green
Fred Taylors
Gilbert Callen
Wayne Christy
Elaind
Bob Scieszinski
Glen Overturfs
George Rinehart
Gerald Rine
Fred Christy
Doyle Christy
Pauline
George
Moline
Clarence Scotts
Gilbert Callens
Bert Rineharts
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Bill Hiner
David
Denny
Danny
Garnet Talbot
Carol
Larry
Roger
Diana
George Hiner
N. Rex Overturf
Earl Taylor
Ottumwa Hospital
George Hampm
Charles Wakefield
Cindy
Donald Sears
Glen Over
George Hammonds
Chariton Valley
Mrs
Franklin
Mrs. Zari
Prva
NTO Poly
Gall
Sar Bryan Hart Faun
Centertiia
Ale
H. B. Spring
Hearotd Spring
Lora
Robert Morgan
Harry Morgan
Verle Morgan
Newton
Dewey
Unionville
Albert Burkland
Gary
Ind
Robert Burkland
W. E. Spring
Plano
Spring
Minnie Replogle
Lionel Springs
Dewey Houser
Marshalltown
Archie Longman
Jesse White
jAgency
Lloyd Selix
Lucille Matthews
Burlington
GEM Shop
Cloyd Hollingshead, Jeweler
West Side Square
Albla
Cornages
Richey Florists
N. Srd St
Ork
Eay
Lee Hiatt
Moravia
McGhghy
Doyle Hampton
Contarville
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