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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
1
A lively seniors gossip column lists editors and staff, then asks playful, sometimes teasing questions about classmates. References to senior prank mood, a Battle on Friday noon, and mentions of Chester and Three Fingers as familiar seniors.
The writer praises the boys and girls for their play against Fremont and urges a bit more effort. Hope rests on Janice Ogden returning to give the team a boost, with anticipation that next week may offer more news.
Readers discuss meanings with many guesses and jokes, ending with the answer that quandong is an Australian tree. The responses show playful misinterpretations and local color as participants offer humorous ideas about a fruit plant boy and travel.
The M U Eagles report injuries to Betty Probasco and Janice Ogden from recent games. Betty fractured a knuckle after an ACL incident. Janice tore ligaments and broke a blood vessel in her ankle during a game against Fremont. Both players are hoped to return after Christmas vacation.
A humorous exchange shows Miss Smathers hiding a pencil behind her ear while Busy Executive questions which ear. The scene humorously contrasts cautious authority with busy routine, ending as a voice reports John Smith sick and unable to attend class, prompting a professor to verify the caller.
In a Friday matchup Valley beat Moulton-Udell 70 to 36 as Randy Ward led Valley with 21 points and Doran Fisdale added 17. Carl Walker topped M-U with 15 points and Tommie Brinegar scored 8. Quarter scores were 15-9, 42-21, 61-29, 70-36. next game at home vs Seymour on Tuesday, December 10.
Students pair off for Christmas projects sketching and painting nativity scenes. They also sketch portraits in pencil charcoal and pastels.
Readable fragments list many people with altered traits or pairedings, imagining how figures like Shirley Brinegar Judy Meeker Diane Marvin Lanna Swarts Joyce Clayworth Billie O Donnell Judy Ogden Judy Ireland Linda Whisler Kathy Bain Judy Deahl Connie Brown Karla West Louise Summers Jenny Davis Carol Davis Sue Ann Waybill Jerry White Richie Daley Everett Lamb Harry Barber Jerry Brinegar Jerry Lowe Jerry Harris Steve Forsythe Steve Probasco Denis Pfannebecker Elaine Bronson Cleroyd Swarts Jerald Lawson Billie O Eddie Foster would differ. The tone hints at social permutations and local character contrasts within a community.
Mrs McCullough reports festive activities at Moulton Primary as students decorate the room and tree, rehearse Christmas poems and songs, and prepare stories. Enrollment changes include Rocky Lancaster joining and Theresa Wolver and Danny Horn relocating to new schools. Wade Burgher and Roger Horn celebrated birthdays in November. some absences due to illness.
Donnie Kelley displays items his aunt Miss Coleen Guinn brought from India. The collection includes an ivory tusked mahogany elephant, a teakwood lamp, mahogany fighting elephants, water buffalo tusk herons, and a tiny pod carved with twelve ivory animals.
The seventh and eighth grades will stage a December 12 play during the PTA night. Seventh graders sing traditional Christmas music while the eighth graders perform octine. Main characters include Father Larry Brinegar and Mother Janice Morris, with a cast of JoElla Waybill Kathy Townsend Richard Burger Gary Cridlebaugh Barry Andrews Dale Brinegar and others. The six week honor roll highlights JoElla Waybill Tommy Daughterty Richard Burger Jerry Morris with honorable mentions for Verl Hutchison Janice Morris Jean Daniels Kathy Townsend Gary Ogden Sandra Smith and Dale Brinegar.
In a tight Dec 3 game Fremont defeated Moulton-Udell 39 to 38. First half saw both teams trade 11 to 18 point outputs, with Fremont leading briefly. Second half Fremont hit 32 percent while Eagles shot 40 percent. Kathy Bain led with 21 points, Millie Starcar 38, Sheila Kirby 21 rebounds, Shirley Brinegar 13.
A mystery freshman weighs 125 pounds, stands 5 foot 3, with blue eyes and brown hair. He lists Buick as his favorite car, loves all foods, and favors the film 101 Dalmatians and the song Down at Papa Joe's. He names Za Za Gabor and Elvis Presley as favorites. last week’s mystery boy was Stephen Hull.
Fremont High defeated Moulton 89 to 50 in a fast paced game on Tuesday. Carl Walker led with 20 points while Moulton-Udell’s Tommie Brinegar and teammates fought hard against the taller, higher percentage shooting team.
The narrative notes a coach praising a player who scored 14 points and mentions several teammates contributing similar scoring. It states MU will travel to Fox Valley on Friday, December 6 for their first meeting this season and then host Seymour on Tuesday, December 10 for the final game on the MU home court.
A ninth grade mystery girl profile lists her blue green eyes blonde hair and weighs 86 pounds. She says her motto is the Golden Rule and aspires to be a nurse. Her favorites include a Pontiac tenderloin West Side Story Blue Velvet Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue. Last week’s mystery girl was Johnny Archer.
Udel l Mrs Howard Burkland and family attended a Methodist Church supper in Unionville. Mr and Mrs Lee Moffatt and family spent the weekend at Will Burns home in St Louis. Howard Burkland and family visited Bob Barrickman in Oskaloosa. Several couples attended NFC convention in Des Moines. Gerald Staley family visited Raymond Cridelbaugh home. all attended evening services. John Cridelbaugh family were guests at Keith Cridelbaugh's place.
The Baugh home in Centerville hosted supper guests from the Raymond Cridlebaugh household. Will Hauck of El Paso Texas visits Rev Hinegardner en route to Cleveland Ohio and Germany afterwards. Mrs Hauck and children remain in El Paso where she teaches. Dewey Houser and family visited Merle Houser in Beacon. Harold Spring returns home from hospital showing improvement. Lester Murdy and family spent weekend in Coon Rapids with daughter and son in law Marvin Yeager. Frankie Stajear spent a few days at his home.
Pair of girls roller skates with case size 8 in excellent like new condition. Includes case. Also child size accordion with case hardly used. Call 3431 or see Mrs Wayne Bassett.
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