Donald Lawson is Honored as Bloomfield Senior
On July 31, 1955 Mr and Mrs Donald Lawson of Bloomfield welcomed a son named Donald. He is a Senior at Moulton Udell High enrolled in Vocational Agriculture IV English IV Bookkeeping Government Economics and Physical Education. He participates in Future Farmers of America and the Senior class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lawson
Bloomfield
Donald
Moulton-Udell
Future Farmers of America
Paul Lynde
Doug McClure
Debbie Reynolds
M-U
Track Meet Schedule and Senior Trip Notes
April 27 events include girls track at Charlton with seniors leaving for Texas and New Orleans at 6:30. From Coatsville Missouri junior high and freshmen observe Slave Day on April 27 and 36. Boys track heads to North Ma Haska while girls go to New London on April 30 and to New Sharon for a track meet. Seniors return May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-I
Texas
New Orleans
Coatsville
M-U Jr
M-U
North Mahaska
New London
New Sharon
Freshmen Name Meanings List with Names and Origins
A compiled list of freshmen names with given meanings. Cheryl uncertain Connady Vicki Victory Bobby Bright fame Kelly Not Known Karen Purity Mary Jane two meanings Danny God is my Judge Sandra Defender of Women Wesley English surname Connie Constant firm Vernon Meaning uncertain Sally Princess Gayle Father's joy Shawna Irish form of John feminine Mike Who is like God Debra Queen Bee Susan Lily The list ends with an aside about interest in the names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl
Connady
Vicki
Bobby
Kelly
Karen
Mary Jane
Danny
Sandra
Wesley
Connie
Constant
Vernon
Sally
Gayle
Shawna
John
Mike
God
Debra
Queen Bee
Susan
Lily
Mystery Boy Grade Two Personal Profile
Mystery boy in grade two with brown eyes and brown hair weighs 55 pounds. He likes riding horses and playing baseball and dreams of becoming a better rider. He enjoys bananas and cartoons but dislikes pineapples and chasing cows. He loves riding and aims to be a better rider, with the TV show Rookies as a favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TED3
Atiim St
Adoisajy S
Yoom Stu
Mystery Girl Grade 2 Student Profile
An 8 year old second grader known as Mystery Girl loves horseback riding and aims to be a basketball player. She dislikes teasing, enjoys school, and often says I don’t know. Her favorite foods are tenderloin and she rides horses, with Floppy as a favorite TV show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywuig
Syoom Stud
Easter Bunny Leaves MU Staff Diamonds Instead
A playful note from the Moulton-Ugell Easter bunny recounts swapping traditional eggs for two numbers tied to the MU School staff. The story frames the prank as a kind gesture, noting the staff’s appreciation for the unexpected twist and the community’s lighthearted response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Ugell
M U Kindergarten Round Up Sparks Future Students Tour
Students from M U were given a guided tour of classrooms and facilities on Wednesday April 18. Replies from the visiting kindergartners reveal mixed interests from building admiration to lunch to play, with interactions mentioning future teacher Mrs Lasley and several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-U Future
James McClurg
Wade Daley
Ronald Singley
Byran
Bradley
Lasley
Faux Pas Reactions From Readers On Personal Conflicts
Readers share quick takes on handling a faux pas. Rhonda Downing would retaliate, Jennie Bailey would scream, Deb Yank favors making it right, Julie D approves correction, Gayle S would forgive, and Kathy B would react with a bold sprint and spit on her money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Downing
Jennie Bailey
Deb Yank
Julie D
Gayle S
Kathy B
Easter Festivities and Egg Hunt at Moulton Udell
Religious Easter assembly held April 19 for Udell elementary and Moulton area students. Speakers included Rev. Cox Rev. Manning Rev. Bussey and Rev. Larsen with songs by Barbara Hurley Sheila Burns and accompanying performers. Egg hunt awarded cash prizes for golden eggs found by Randy Kirby Doris Lenig Jay Torn Mindy Bailey Lori Starr Chris Davis Tom Lenig Lewis Hanes Debra Fitzwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell
Udell
Moulton
Kathy Wood
Rev. Cox
Fairvian Church
Manning
Randy Kirby
Doris Lenig
Jay Torn
Mindy Bailey
Lori Starr
Chris Davis
Tom Lenig
Lewis Hanes
Debra Fitzwater
My Grapevine Secrets and Schoolroom Gossip
In a cached campus column, voices tease teachers and students about light fixes in the lounge, rumors of affairs, roaming feet, prom night antics, and salacious questions. Names like Mrs Arnold Pam Edison Alice and Miss Hudson surface amid suggestive chatter and cheeky inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Arnold
Pam
Edison
Alice
Dave
Debbi
Cheryl
Mr. Stutler
Easter Means Many Things to Me and My Friends
A student writes about Easter as vacation and track victory, school life at Blomfield and Moulton, family visits, coloring eggs, and the joy of spring. The piece also touches on church, the risen Christ, and the Easter bunny, mixing personal memories with broader seasonal reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blomfield
Debbie Caylor
Washington
Paul Newman
Phyllis Diller
Kathy Bronson
Moulton
R Static Rhyme Prank and Schoolroom Jokes Card
A compilation of kid friendly classroom gags and punny mispronunciations. Jokes cover practicing the R sound with names and objects including rabbits, rosettes, and roasts. Quips involve a cake lesson and Uncle Fred’s pupil popularity through a measles joke.
Famous Quotations From William Wetmore Story And Others
A collage of poetic lines and quotes exploring ambition, garden imagery, and practical maxims. Includes reflections on success delayed, God in gardens, and the warning to waste not and act promptly with dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wetmore
Thomas Edward
Rowland Howard
Dental Office Wait Time Weighs On Student Narrator
In a classroom anthology, a narrator recalls entering a small green building for a dentist visit. The scene captures the strong smell of novocaine and the tense moment of waiting beside a woman with a swollen jaw, while the dentist prepares.
I Heard a Fly Buzz I Died Poem Fragment
A brief excerpt from an untitled poem by an author unknown describing a speaker's deathbed scene. The narrator notes a fly interrupting the last moments as light fades and vision ends, with storm imagery and diminished perception.
Easter Dinner Guests Spread Across Monterey Region
Mrs. Wilma Mitchell hosted and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mitchell attended with Friday dinner guests. Easter dinners united families including the Arnolds, the Joneses, the Cormenys, and the Mitchells with plein gatherings across Ottumwa Blakesburg Reasner and Pulaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mitchell
Thelma Starr
Jim Mitchell
Teresa
Herbert Arnold
Ed Jones
Baxter
Glen Jones
Reasner
Loyd Cormeny
Blakesburg
Gerald Mitchell
Vernon Cormeny
Ottumwa
Leon Newcomer
John Stober
Alan Lowenberg
Pulaski
Jim Winans
Tricia
Mezvral Moulton
Wash Day Through Time In Rural Life
The article recounts traditional wash day practices with water hauled by barrel sled, hemp soap, lye, and kitchen heat. It notes communal summer kitchens, starch and bluing use, and the toil of scrubbing on boards, followed by outdoor water carrying and floor cleaning.
Easter Sunday In Hilltown Notices Rainfall and Visits
A Sunny Easter Sunday follows a rainy period with five to six inches of rain recorded. The town notes a wide river overtopping banks south of Dean and lists visitors including Mr and Mrs Arthur Myers of Cincinnati Route, Hubert Fisher family from Springfield Mo, Max Stober Centerville, Laverne Sebolt, Freddie, Lora Jay, Ruby Ethington Des Moines, and meals at the Golden Eagle Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Arthur. Myers
Cincinnati
Laverne Sebolt
Hubert Fisher
Springfield
Ronald Stites
Max Stober
Centerville
Freddie
Lora Jay
Ruby Ethington
Des Moines
Russell Jay
Moulton
Golden Eagle
Bloomfield
Elvin Jay
Art Jay
Edna Stansberry
Moul
Birthday Celebration and Local Gatherings Chronicle
UDELL Mrs Howard Burkl and Suemma Ransom visited Zola Saum to celebrate her birthday. Mike and Ruby Hedgecock return from Des Moines after a month away. Bible study and meals linked to Ruby Hedgecock’s home with Zola Saum staying for lunch. Frank Bennett’s niece took him from Golden Age Manor to Cedar Rapids hospital for surgery. prognosis hopeful. Mrs Carl Weber hosted a family dinner for Janice’s birthday with Wayne and Bri an Weber and others. Rex Foster family visited nearby neighbors, as did Claude Callen for supper with the Burkland and Gordon households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suemma Ransom
Zola’ Saum
Zola
Mike
Ruby Hedgecock
Des Moines
Zola Saum
Audrey Kelley
Frank Bennett
Cedar Rapids
Carl Weber
Wayne
Janice
Brian
Todd
Stacey
Becky Miller
Marie Weber
Wayne Walker
Rex Foster
Ottumway
Lester Gorden
Olen Foster
Howard Burkland
Claude Callen
Exline Doris Moore and visitors fill Easter weekend
Doris Exline Moore hosted a family and friend gathering with Ray Thomas, Zena Wahl, Rex Wahl, and many relatives visiting from Seymour, Graysville, and Cincinnati. Easter Sunday dinner included Thelma Hayes, Ray Stevens, Billie Rae, Bobbie Lee, and Crossett visitors Virgil Walter and Delbert Walter, with lengthy weekend stays and multiple calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Thomas
Thesday
Nashile
Tenn
Francis Clark
Vern Logan
Edgar Moore
Thelma Hayes
Centerville
Ray Stevens
Cincinnati
Bill Parcel
Billie Rae
Bobbie Lee
Seymour
Delbert. Walter
Crosset
Ark
Virgil Walter
Hazel Jennings
Ruth Logan
Joe Hollenbeck
Eva van Dorin
Edgar’ Moore
Zell Musgrove
Mary Ann Haley
Aaron
Delbert Walter
Crossett
Davenport
Rex Campbell
Vernice Hamm
Co op Dinner Ends With Bingo And Anniversary Toast
The Monthly meeting of the Prune Co op featured no planned work and an afternoon of bingo prizes. Virgil and Ruth Walter were celebrated for their 53rd wedding anniversary with a cake baked by Opal Close. Attendees included Opal Close, Edgar Moore, Virgil Walter, Zell Musgrove, Olan Hamm, Doris Moore, Ruth Walter, Ica Hurley, Zena Wahl, Edna Musgrove and hostess Vernice Hamm. The May meeting will be hosted by Zena Wahl on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menem
Cg Bog
Bucety
Zell Musgrove
Zena Wahl
Ruth Walter
Edna Musgrove
Opal Close
Virgil
Centerville
Edgar Moore
Virgil Walter
Olan Hamm
Doris Moore
Ica Hurley
Edna Musg
Sunday Guests At Harold Davis Home
Sunday guests at the parental Harold Davis home included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davis Ronnie Douglas and David of Bloomfield Mr and Mrs Fairel Morlan Steven Danny and Susan of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Dale Davis of Town City Mrs Margaret Barber Gary and Dennis of Centerville Mr and Mrs Tom Hull and Darrel of Baxter Ill and Patricia Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Davis
Kenneth Davis
Ronnie
Douglas
David
Bloomfield
Fairel Morlan
Steven
Danny
Susan
Des Moines
Dale Davis
Town City
Margaret Barber
Gary
Dennis
Centerville
Tom Hull
Darrel
Baxter, Ir
Patricia Davis
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Tre Eagles
Shelia Burns
Mary Larsen
Doris Leung
Mary Lawson
Becky Guler
Vicki Starr Moulton
Diane Smith
Mrs. Proffitt
Sheila
Chariton
Mystery Boy
Mystery Girl
Vietnam
Jimmy
Robert
Richard
Bob
Mary
Miss Miller
Fred
Tom
Walter Blake
Studen
Monterey
Wilma Mitchell
Huchison
Huberitson
St’ Joseph's Hospital
Bill Holland
Dixon
Exline
Hilltown
Chloe Sebolt
Howard Burkl
Exline Doris. Moore
Burkland
Johnny Burkitt
Deloris
Kansas City
Madge Ross
Ae Hi
Jen
Prune
Morlan
Bloomfield, Iowa
Nodway
Garland
Howard Fur & Wool
Moulton, la
Board of Education
Moulton-Udell Community School District
Fay Anselme
Davis County Savings Bank
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