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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1960

Page

5

M H S Scribbler Staff Roster Report

The MHS Scribbler editor Bennie Tarbell announces Nellie Argo as adviser with Morlan as advisor and lists the Masthead with names of typists reporters and staff including Donna Rae Tubaugh Sharon OConner Sharon Walter Virginia Burger Judy Gladfelder Mark Van Zante Nancy Lindley Jean Taylor Dana Kaster Nancy Steffen Nancy Faber Betty Main Rita Gardner Jeanne Hawk Judy Woodward Patty Simmons Carolyn VerSteegh Connie McAninch Elaine Curtis Janet Harrington Martha Rouse Judy Van Dorin Lorraine Walker Rosemary Phillips Nancy Mosley Linda Davis Diane Kincade Janet Smith Becky Wilson Connie Boblenz.

U. Bennie Tarbell Nellie Argo Morlan Donna Rae Tubaugh Sharon O'Conner Sharon Walter Virginia Burger Judy Gladfelder Mark van Zante Nancy Lindley Jean Taylor Dana Kaster Nancy Steffen Nancy Faber Betty Main Rita Gardner Jeanne Hawk Judy Woodward Patty Simmons Carolyn VerSteegh Connie McAninch Elaine Curtis 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

First Freshman Class Holds Inaugural Meeting September Fifth

The freshman class met in the science room of the new high school for their first gathering on September fifth. Officers elected include Charles Van Zante as president Becky Wil c0M as vice president Linda Davis as secretary and Diane Kincade as treasurer. Student council reps are Nancy Mosley and Jimmie Rowley with sponsors Mr. Larry Dayton and Mr. Richard Olson. The group is adjusting to the new building and system and finds it nice.

Charles van Zante Becky

Scribbler staff and new school year intro

The Scribbler staff grows to 32 girls and one boy as classes restart in a new building. Most students praise the new, roomy classrooms and the switch to predominantly male teachers, with Miss Rinehart the sole full time woman instructor. A history class question about De Soto elicits the class joke response. BET (the ED.)

Scribbler Rinehart P Proacher Guthrey Morlan Olson van Gilder Sheldon DeSoto Mississippi River

Getting Acquainted Third Grade Opens New Arithmetic Books

The third grade starts a new year with arithmetic books told by story pictures and lessons on sunshine. Pupils create free hand parrot decorations and adorn walls with animal pictures as they aim to get acquainted and ready for school. Elaine Curtis.

Elaine Curtis

Attractive Bulletin Boards Drive 2nd Grade Start

The 2nd grade classes of Mrs. Deedrick and Mrs. Hudgens begin the year with two large bulletin boards. Deedrick’s board titled What Comes in Summer features a red school house and pictures of children on the way to school outlined in yellow yarn. Hudgens displays boards on Safe Riding the School Bus and Welcome Back to School with scenes of students at school, playing and learning.

Deedrick Hudgens

Gossip and Gossiping Voices From the Lunchroom

A jumble of whispered questions mentions Diane X I and Gary, requests about payoffs and bets, and casual chatter about Jean Harrington and cake. Names Benz Lin Phil T and a teasing line about a shy boy from Oskaloosa surface in an overheard school hallway exchange.

Diane X Gary Jean Harrington Jeane Benz Porky Lin Phil T Ted Oskaloosa

Coming Up Calendar of Events

Saturday Sept 24 Boys District Baseball Marching Band at Lan caster Mo F H A District meeting at Garden Grove Monday Sept 26 S C A Meeting Finals Boys Baseball Thursday Sept 29 Pancake Day First Round of Boy s Sub State Baseball Easter and Lin gossip and questions about football liking and locker room complaints from softball girls Congratulation to softball team on win but recognition sought by some individuals

Lancaster F.H.A Garden Grove S.C.A Taylor Albia Lin Kanter

Moravia Scribbler Staff Opens New Year in High School

The Moravia Scribbler met September 12 in the new high school commercial room with sponsor Mr Morian dy, editor Bennie Tarbell, and assistant editor Nellie Argo. The staff plans teen of the month surveys, gossip, and other columns, welcomes new members, and aims for a year of news and enjoyable paper.

Moravia Scribbler Mr. Moriandy Bennie Tarbell Nellie Argo Lin

Busy Moravia High principal Guthrey welcomed

Mr Guthrey, Moravia High School principal, born January 18 1912 in Miami Missouri, earned a BA in Math and English from Valley College, an MA in Education from the University of St Louis, studied at Iowa State Ames in 1960, previously taught five years at Stuart Ohio, married with one son, greeted Moravia as a new and growing school by Connie McAninch and Carolyn VerSteegh

Mr. Guthrey Moravia High School Miami Valley College University At St. Louis Iowa State University Ames Moravia Stuart, Owe

Mohawk emblem with Morvig name decorates the text

The fragment notes a Mohawk emblem bearing the Morvig name and the year 1962 as part of the visible decoration, suggesting a year of origin or detail within a larger item or display.

Mornvig

Fragmented Journal Snippets From A School Day

Questions and names drift through a stream of classroom moments and social scenes. Lois and Bob feature amid inquiries about shop finds teachers and friends including Guthrey Hawk and Rita.

Lois S Bob Max Larry Hope Mr. Guthrey Jean Hawk Porky Nancy Benz Burger O'Conner VanDorin Rita Jay Taylor King

Senior Class Elects Officers and Studio Plans

The senior class elected officers on September 5 with Mark VanZante as President Richard Coltrain as Vice President Virginia Burger as Secretary and Donna Bae Tubaugh as Treasurer. Studios Waltz Albia Centerville and Sybenga Oskaloosa will present samples as seniors decide which studio to hire. Nancy Faber invites readers to stay posted.

Mark VanZante Richard Coltrain Virginia Burger Donna Bae Tubaugh Sheldon Guthery Ikenberry Waltz Studio Des Moines Hame Waltz Studios Ver Baere Albia Centerville Sybenga Oskaloosa Nancy Faber

Sixth to eighth grade class structure explained

The sixth seventh and eighth grades are departmentalized with two seventh and two eighth classes. Five teachers Ardis Walter Cleo Stansberry Marvalee Clayworth Della Foster and Kathryn Campbell plus Mr Austin staff the grades. Classes move upstairs and rooms rotate as in the high school. Jolene Van Dorin.

Ardis Walter Cleo Stansberry Marvalee Clayworth Della Foster Katheryn Campbell Foster Campbell Austin Jolene van Dorin

Inside the New High School Tour Reveals Rooms and Decor

A guided walkthrough of the new high school highlights a red brick exterior and a large rectangle classroom block. It notes specific rooms 101 to 107, a science lab cost around $12,000 with new desks and equipment, plus Vocational Agriculture, English, typing, home economics, bookkeeping, and fresh lockers along brown walls and tile floors.

Sg Ue Peerel Aayn Ovis Tat New Mhs Mr. van Guder

Moravia School Teachers Lounge and Music Room Feature

The passage describes Moravia's teachers lounge near Joyce's desk flanked by the principal and superintendent offices. It notes the music room No 109 beside the gym, praised as pleasant with fine music. Mentioned names include Linda Davis Nancy Mosley Diane Kincade.

Joyce Moravia Linda Davis Nancy Mosley Diane Kincade

Delegates Elected at September 12 1960 Faculty Meeting

In the September 12 1960 meeting at the new high school, Richard Olson was elected delegate and Katherine Campbell as alternate for county council. Building representatives include John Guthrey and Marjorie Coulson. Officers are President Clarence Sheldon Vice president Della Foster Secretary Otha Lee Martin Treasurer Arlene Rinehart. A faculty picnic is planned for Friday September 16 1960 with old teachers entertaining new teachers. Lorraine Walker

Richard Olson Katherine Campbell John Guthrey Marjorie Coulson Clarence Sheldon Della Foster Otha Lee Martin Arlene Rinehart Lorraine Walker

Tested and tried September tests at Moravia high school

On September 13 and 14 Moravia high school administered nine examinations as part of the Town tests of Education Development. The machine-graded tests assessed reading comprehension across social studies and natural sciences, literature, vocabulary, social concepts, quantitative thinking, and information sources. Results will be returned to students later.

Moravia High School Science Research Associates

Moravia Softball Defeats Cincinnati In Openers

Moravia girls beat Cincinnati 22 to 12 in their first outing led by coach Bill Austin. Players Nancy Mosley Judy Gladfelder Jean Taylor Lois Strunk Martha Rouse Donna Tomlin Carolyn Ver Steegh Joanne Main Nellie Argo Nancy Faber Sharon O Connor Margaret Fenton Nancy Lindsey Dana Easter Nancy Steffen. Tomlin Rouse and Main all hit home runs.

Moravia Cincinnati Bill Austin Nancy Mosley Judy Gladfelder Jean Taylor Lois Strunk Martha Rouse Donna Tomlin Carolyn Ver Steegh Joanne Main Nellie Argo Nancy Faber Sharon O'Conner Margaret Fenton Nancy Lindsey Dana Easter Nancy Steffen Gonna Tomlin

Whispers and laughter near the gym at noon spark gossip

Rumors swirl about Sheldon and Van Gilder as they laugh quietly, while Guthrey and Coach push jokes about playing basketball. Dixie Kee reportedly received her class ring early, and chatter hints at parties, money bets, and crowded halls in the new MHS.

Sheldon van Gilder Guthrey MHS Shan Judy G Carson Dixie Kee

Fragmented Hint of a Mysterious Meeting Night Verse

A cryptic line suggests two people inhabit the same space at different times yet yield identical outcomes. Joyce cites a remark about hurried escape through a back window with a broken leg. The dialogue mentions dangerous clipboards sticking on a finger, addressed to Nancy W.

Joyce Nancy W

Sophomore Class Officers and Accidents Noted

The 48 member sophomore class started with 19 girls and 29 boys. Sidney Turner was lost and LaNita Swift joined. On September 5 officers were elected: President Joanne Main, Vice President Todd Harp, Secretary Lawrence Walker, Treasurer Mervin McDanel. Student Council Bill Proctor and Jim Smith. Sponsors Mr Bill Austin and Mr Curt VanGilder. Two boys suffered misfortune: Jay Taylor cut his left hand in shop on September 7 needing nine stitches and Rosemary Phillips reports Lawrence Walker broke his left leg on September 9 but recovery is expected soon.

Sidney Turner LaNita Swift Joanne Main Todd Harp Lawrence Walker Mervin McDanel Bill Proctor Jim Smith Bill Austin Curt VanGilder Jay Taylor Jay Rosemary Phillips

Fall Festival Couples List at Cary Area Event

A local Fall Festival features couples including Cary McCoy and Joyce Walter, Mark VanZante and Joanne Main, Steve Burger and Diana Burton, Paul Witt and Linda Gardner, Jay Wilson and Ruth Hopkins, Phil Thomas and Nancy Lindley, Al Dike and Jean Taylor, Bob Burns and Shan O Connor, Neil Penfield and Sharon Walter, Richard Clark and Kaylee Vincent, John Clouse and Nancy Steffen, Dale Cox and Rita Gardner, Gary Underwood and Judy Glad felder, Terry Martin and Virginia Burger, John Russell and Nancy Faber, Tommy Barnes and Judy Gilaspie, Ronnie Kehrberg and Lynette Smith, Connie McAninch and Gary Adams, Patty Simmons and Merlin Strich, Dick Delani and Linda Knapp, Jean Hawk and Gary O Connor.

Cary McCoy Joyce Walter Mark VanZante Joanne Main Steve Burger Diana Burton Paul Witt Linda Gardner Jay Wilson Ruth Hopkins Phil Thomas Nancy Lindley al Dike Jean Taylor Bob Burns Shan O'Conner Neil Penfield Sharon Walter Richard Clark Kaylee Vincent John Clouse Nancy Steffen Dale Cox Rita Gardner Gary Underwood Judy Gladfelder Terry Martin Virginia Burger John Russell Nancy Faber Tommy Barnes Judy Gilaspie Ronnie Kehrberg Lynette Smith Connie McAnin

List of names in a community notice

A long sequence of personal names appears, including Nancy Tomlin Dick Rhatigan Joyce Kincade Karl Rogers Nancy Ward Dennis Kelley Martha Rouse Carson Merida Carolyn Ver Steegh Gerald Foster Clarence Ballanger Dixie Tubaugh Jay Taylor Nancy Mosley Marvin Lindley Becky Wilson Joe Burger Linda Davis Bobby Faber Marlys Fenton Robert Horn Janet Smith Jolene VanDorin Dallas Easter Bill Ragan Jean Harrington Wayne Paris Barbara Lindley Martha Sinclair Floyd Proctor Jo DuVall Charles Schaffer Mike Martin Betty Taylor Dana K Nancy S

Nancy Tomlin Dick Rhatigan Joyce Kincade Karl Rogers Nancy Ward Dennis Kelley Martha Rouse Carson Merida Carolyn Ver Steegh Gerald Foster Clarence Ballanger Dixie Tubaugh Jay Taylor Nancy Mosley Marvin Lindley Becky Wilson Joe Burger Linda Davis Bobby Faber Marlys Fenton Robert Horn Janet Smith Jolene VanDorin Dallas Easter Bill Ragan Jean Harrington Wayne Paris Barbara Lindley Martha Sinclair Floyd Proctor Jo DuVall Charles Schaffer Mike Martin Betty Taylor Dana K Nancy S

Also Mentioned on This Page

M.H.S. Scribbler R. E Dick” Cooper W. Washington Gardner Hatchery Flowers Richey Florists N. Srd Winpower Wagons Kelly Ryan Goode Seed & Feed Co. — Goode Mill G Elevator Nellie A Easter Nancy B Ulers By Connie McAninch EMI Guardian Maintenance Service Carmer’s Inc Wayne Wayne Poultry Star Mankor Eer Krums Dial Ford Service General Motor Briges Motor Co Ford Albia Sales CO Sale Pavilion Iowa B. ©. Peterson and Bons Don and Jobn Paul Morehead
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