Eagles Scream staff roster and page editors
The Eagles Scream lists staff roles and section editors including Patricia Davis as Editor and Janice Houser as Assistant Editor. Senior Spotlight is Twyla Moore, Grade News by Dana Brinegar and Joy Bryant, Girls Sports by Sara West, Boys Sports by Dale Lindley, and Question of the Week by Donna White. Mystery features name Suzanne Long and Linda Daniels with Department News by Lucy Pace and Teacher Spotlight Norene Wolver. Class Reporters cover Freshman Kevin Morlan Sophomore Dwight Pfannebecker Junior Pamela Grosvenor Senior Connie Gooden, with sponsor Miss Jourdan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Davis
Janice Houser
Twyla Moore Moulton
Dana Brinegardell
Joy Bryant
Sara West
Dale Lindley
Donna White
Suzanne Long
Linda Daniels
Lucy Pace
Norene Wolver
Kevin Morlan
Dwight Pfannebecker
Pamela Grosvenor
Connie Gooden
Miss Jourdan
Christmas customs through the ages and signs of meaning
A compact reflection on Christmas traditions from many cultures. It traces the tree, holly, yew, and laurel as symbols of faith, sacrifice, and eternal life, citing Luther and biblical verses to explain the season’s deeper message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
Germany
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Earth
David
Christ the Lord
Miss Jourdan
Color It Wonderful Christmas Color Poem
A short verse asks what color Christmas is and then narrates a spectrum tied to biblical imagery. It moves from dark tones of despair to bright hues representing angels gifts Mary and Jesus, Calvary’s blood, and eternal life. It blends colors with sacred symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
Calvary
Teacher Spotlight Mrs Peterson A Centerville Area Educator
Mrs Peterson a 19 year veteran teaches Junior High English and Literature. She has worked in rural Darby church schools Sioux City Des Moines Unionville and Moulton Udell. She earned a B A from Rathbun area schools and attended Centerville Community College and William Penn College. She has a son Merrill Dennis a senior art student at the University of Northern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Darby
Sioux City
Des Moines
Unionville
Moulton-Udell
Rathbun
Centerville Community College
William Penn College
Drake
Cedar Falls
Christmas wishes from classmates list quirky requests
Roger Price wants money while Alice Alden asks for Vicki to stop pestering her in geometry. Cindy Carter wishes for an Austin Martin and a Junge. Kathy Smith wants a ride in Cindy's car. Robet Cornet seeks a tropical island and a harem. Linda Scott wants clothes and Pam Gosvenor a male cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Price
Alice Alden
Vicki
Cindy Carter
Austin Martin
Eine Junge
Kathy Smith
Cindy
Rober Cornet
Linda Scott
Pam Gosvenor
Kristine Long
Denny Crawford
Muffi Cox
Kathy Cridlebaugh
Robert Stevenson
Twyla Moore
Kathy Kinkade
Sara West
Sir Tash
Leech Hetzler
Nick
Which Is Which For All You Little Kids
A playful guide on how to spot impostor Santas with fun tips. It lists clues like clothes fit, breath, waist, the eight reindeer, blue Santa book, beard, reindeer names, and where Santa supposedly lives. The piece ends with Rudolph’s red nose as a wink about the imaginary Santa world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Reindeer
North Pole
Las Vegas
Rudolph
One room school to Udell teacher Arthur Waybill
Arthur L Waybill describes a long career from a one room school with 37 pupils to leading the Udell fifth and sixth grades. The sole male staffer in Davis county for 35 years, he is in his fifth Udell year and holds training from multiple colleges. He lives near Bloomfield, has eight children, and enjoys dairy work as a hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur’ L. Waybill
Udell
Davis County
Moulton High School
Drake University
Des Moines
Centerville Community College
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Parsons College
Fairfield
County Extension Service
Waybill
Bloomfield
Life Beyond the Iron Curtain assembly shown
An assembly titled Life Beyond the Iron Curtain was presented Monday Dec 16 by Mr Mel Jennings. The program featured a camera report on daily life in Eastern Europe including footage from Hungary Moscow and Poland, with scenes of collective farms and Soviet youth in villages and remote areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Curtain
Mel. Jennings
Europe
Mr. Jennings
Hungary
Moscow
Poland
Invention Tales From Eighth Grade Students
Two student pieces from Mrs. Peterson's eighth grade class showcase teens inventing machines. One tale describes a homework machine that backfires on tests, while the other recounts a hot night of failed tinkering that ends in a blown fuse and laughter.
Hilltown Weather Bounces Between Warm Winds and Cold Spells
Unseasonably warm weather last week followed by strong winds and sharp temperature swings from 63 degrees to near zero. Some readings dipped further during brief hours of cold, while residents note fortunate avoidance of heavy snow. Mr and Mrs Leo Horn and son Billy visited Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Horn
Billy
Satur
Monterey Social News Shows Local Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Gerald Mitchell and sons were Friday night guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Arnold. Vernon Cormeny of Ottumwa joined for Saturday night supper with the Arnolds. Harry Jones of Bloomfield visited Sunday. The Monterey Christian church plans a Christmas program Saturday Dec 21 at 7 30 p m. Gerald Mitchells family visited Ottumwa Monday, and James Mitchell and Teresa spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Bessie White. Nadine Sleeth and girls with the Arnolds spent Tuesday evening with and sons. Teresa and Leon Newcomer were Wednesday night supper guests of the Holt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Mitchell and
Herbert Arnold
Vernon Cormeny
Ottumwa
Harry Jones
Bloomfield
Monterey Christian Church
Gerald Mitchell and Sons
Vernon Carmeny
James Mitchell
Teresa
Bessie White
Nadine Sleeth
Gerald Mitchell
Leon Newcomer
Dewayne Holt
Social visits and shopping chatter in Bloomfield area
Monday afternoon callers at Mystic and shoppers in Center ville included Mrs. Irene Hyatt and Maxine. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds. Oyster soup supper hosts Dean and Mrs Henderson hosted Earl Long and Jimmie. Everett Bogle spent Tuesday with Irene Hyatt and Maxine. Dulin Daniels visited with Elva Lamb. Irene Hyatt and Maxine shopped in Bloomfield and Mystic. Reynolds shopped in Kirksville and Davis shopped in Bloomfield. Ralph Reynolds visited Davis and Henderson family Saturday night and Dean Henderson hosted Sunday evening with Mrs.
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Mystic
Centerville
Irene Hyatt
Maxine
Ralph Reynolds
Dean Henderson
Earl Long
Jimmie
Everett Bogle
Dulin Daniels
Elva Lamb
Bloomfield
Families Remember Past Week Across States
UDELL Mrs. Howard Burkland and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Powell return home after visiting relatives in Illinois Indiana Ohio and southeastern Kentucky. Rex Weilbrenner family of Fremont visit Vernon Weilbrenner. Jim Dudley visits Minnie Moffatt. Hedgecock family hold annual dinner in Centerville while Max Hedgecock in California. Burkland Houser and Moffatt families share Sunday visits. Scott Houser spends Sunday with Ricky Burkland. Lee Moffatt Kathy and Edward visit Minnie Moffatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Powell
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Rex Weilbrenner
Fremont
Vernon Weilbrenner
Jim Dudley
Minnie Moffatt
Harlen Hedgecock
Delbert Hedgecock
Centerville
Max Hedgecock
California
Fornia
Howard Burkland
Billy Houser
Scott Houser
Ricky Burkland
Lee Moffatt
Kathy
Edward
Hedgecock hosts party for Jennings in Indiana
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Marshall Hedgecock host a party honoring Mr and Mrs Gary Jennings of Betten dorf Indiana with Janice Houser assisting Mrs Hedgecock. Jennings is a Hedgecock nephew. Also notes Helena Hunt with Mrs Howard Burkland to Ottumwa on business and several local social visits and hospital update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hedgecock
Gary Jennings
Bettendorf
Hedgecock
Janice Houser
Jennings
Hedgecocks
Howard Burkland
Helena Hunt
Ottumwa
Minnie Moffatt
Marie Weber
Earl Kelly
Fred Torrey
Unionville
Myrtle Gravett
Jewel Burkland
Carl Whisler
Minnie Replogle
Winston Pace
W. W. Club Hosts Turkey Dinner and Meeting
The W. W Club held a December dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stites with Ada leading the Christmas reading from Luke 2. The group recited the Lord's Prayer, drew mystery sisters, and welcomed new member Mary Probasco. honorary status given to Laura and Cole. Next gathering January 15 at Martha's.
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Ronald Stites
W. W Club
Ada
Madge
Louise Hutchison
Mary Probasco
Laura
Cole
Lester Hutchison
Wm. Cochran
Donald Casady
Madge Horn
Billie Horn
Martha Stevens
Rosella Holland
Chloe Sebolt
Ada Morrow
Marie Daniels
Martha
Friendship Circle Christmas Meeting at Wandah Selvy Home
The Friendship Circle Club met December 11 at Wandah Selvy’s home for a Christmas gathering and gift exchange. Members helped in the kitchen, made nut meats, and Velma textile painted and gave thanks before a co op dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Wandah Selvy
Velma
Lola Patterson
Velma Beard
Marie Daniels
Fern Meeker
Becky Selvy
Rosella Holland
Grace Marvin
Grace Guinn
Nellie Selvy
Ada Morrow
Marcia McKenzie
Becky
Colleen Selvy
George
Doug
County Engineer Leaves Appanoose for Mt Pleasant
A long running rift ends as M M Doggett Appanoose County engineer accepts the Henry county post and will move to Mt Pleasant at year’s start. The county board plans to appoint a new engineer after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Doggett
Appanoose County
County Board of Supervisors
Doggett
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Board of Supervisors
Harris Baby Girl Born In Centerville
Mr and Mrs Darrell Harris welcomed a baby girl born Tuesday December 17 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edwin Pratt and Mr and Mrs Bob Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Harris
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Edwin Pratt
Bob Harris
Welcome Neighbors At McFall Home
The Welcome Neighbors Club met at Mazile McFall's home for the annual Christmas party with 12 members present. Myrtle Houser opened, Faith Guernsey gave devotions, prayers led by Geneva Houser, and minutes were read and approved. Members planned Christmas card holders for elderly Sweeden ladies, enjoyed bingo, a gift exchange, and a year 1969 drawing. Door prize went to Doris Houser. refreshments featured date pudding with whipped cream and cherries. The next meeting is January 15, 1969 at Margerite McCarty's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Neighbors Club
Mazile McFall
Myrtle Houser
Faith Guernsey
John
Geneva Houser
Anna Merrick
Doris Houser
Gertie Miller
Genera Houser
Selah Staley
Margerite McCarty
Mae Oliver
Betty Pav
P N G Circle Met At Moulton Home
The Past Noble Grand Circle met Monday evening December 16 at Eva Mae Moulton’s home with co hostess Myrtle Starr. President Myrtle Starr led the meeting with chaplain Anita Winans opening with a prayer and poem. Members Anita Winans Clara Lerchie Ruth Moore and Sharon Moulton attended. The program included Christmas poems and carols with Silent Night sung. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Noble Grand Circle
Eva Mae Moulton
Myrtle Starr
Anita Winans
Clara Lerchie
Ruth Moore
Unclear Names List From Local Page
The readable text lists Freeborn Myrtle Starr Mary Kriegermeier Cordia Stevenson Oakel Cooper Lelia Southern Garnet Replogle Marcia McKenzie Fairy Wright Marie Davison Bernice Coulson Ruth Moore and the hostess Eva Mae Moulton.
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Freeborn
Myrtle Starr
Mary Kriegermeier
Cordia Stevenson
Oakel Cooper
Lelia Southern
Garnet Replogle
Marcia McKenzie
Fairy Wright
Marie Davison
Bernice Coulson
Ruth Moore
Eva Mae Moulton
Man Shot In Cincinnati By Unknown Assailant
Frank Golick of Centerville was shot in the right cheek by an unknown assailant at about 10:00 pm last Sunday night. The shooting occurred as a group played cards at the Jack Kauzlarich home in Cincinnati. Golick is in fair condition and the sheriff's office is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Golick
Centerville
Jack Kauzlarich
Cincinnati
Golick
Sheriff’s Office
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Clarence Pilcher
Laverne Sebolt
Fred
Joe Sebolt
Leisa
Bill Glotfelty
Agency
Reva Farnsworth
Vica Brown
Moline
Geo. Henderson
Henderson
Tracy Corder
Marvin Stansberry
Carl Maryell
Stuart Daniels
Moulton
Chas. McCoy
Shari
Butch Corder
L D Watkins
Lancaster
John Ballanger
Harold Atkins
Brenda Risenberg
Buddy and
Tom Spring
Hilltown
Monterey
Mrs
Wilma Mitchell
Mark Traxine Hyatt
W. W. Club
Friendship Circle
Mtt. Pleasant
McFall Home
P. N. G. Circle
Robert H. Goddard
Smithsonian Institution
Goddard
the Tribune
Appanoose
Adjoining Counties
Iowa
North Main St
A. W. Bassett
R. Rk.eby
Cincy
Ernst
Ernst Chevrolet
E. Franklin
Bloomfield, Iowa
Seymour
Neal R. Fox
Promise City, Iowa
Ed. Carpenter
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