MU Tattler Staff Roster and Class Editors
The MU Tattler issue lists staff roles including Editor Steve Starr and Assistant Editor Janice Ogden. Senior Spotlight focuses on Thressa Pace while Connie Pratt and Nancy Walker edit Bligh School and grades respectively. Sports editors cover boys and girls divisions with Richard Spurgeon and Sandra Stevenson. Gossip runs by Sharlyn Hodges and Alan Boettcher, Humor by Tommy Brinegar, Mystery by Jack Wagner, and the Question of the Week is by Janice Starr and Linda Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Starr
Janice Ogden
Thressa Pace
Bligh School
Connie Pratt
Nancy Walker
Richard Spurgeon
Sandra Stevenson
Sharlyn Hodges
Alan Boettcher
Tommy Brinegar
Jack Wagner
Janice Starr
Linda Lee
M U Eagles Fall to Hedrick in Tough Layups Game
The M U Eagles lost 68 to 43 to Hedrick last Tuesday December 17. Carl Walker led with 17 points while Rich Spurgeon added 14 and Hedrick’s Copp scored 27. Quarter scores were 18-8, 30-17, 48-33 and 68-43. next home game vs Russell ends 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-U Eagles
M-U
Hedrick
Carl Walker
Richard Spurgeon
Copp
Nets
Chuckles Dear Santa Christmas Note Teases Dad Gifts
A playful note mixes Christmas wishes with humor and small town quirks. The text includes a child’s request for duplicate gifts for Dad, a humorous line about traffic in Small Town, a definition of Pedestrian, and a quip about a Christmas tie saved on a chandelier.
Coincidences in the Lives of Kennedy and Lincoln
The note links Kennedy and Lincoln with similar life coincidences claiming both advanced Negro rights, were assassinated on a Friday in 1865 and 1963, and were succeeded by Presidents named Johnson. It presents dates 1866 and 1960 and misstates several details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Lincoln
John F Kennedy
Abraham Linceoln
Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
M U Eagles Triumph Over Hedrick 46 to 42 Victory
The Moulton Udell Hedrick game ended 46 42 with M U Eagles winning. First quarter tied 10 10, second quarter Hedrick led 28 20, third quarter reached 32 38 before the Eagles surged to victory. High scorers were Kathy Bain 19 Millie Stascar 14 Sandy Stevenson 13. Stevenson led rebounds with 15, Probasco 12, Kirby 10. Fans urged for more Eagle victories this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell
Hedrick
M-U Eagles
Eagles
Kathy Bain
Millie Stascar
Sandy Stevenson
Betty Probasco
Sheila Kirby
Eagle
Decorate for Christmas with festive home touches
A nostalgic holiday verse invites decorating for Christmas. It encourages trimming the tree hanging stockings and lighting candles to fill the heart with gladness in remembrance of Christ’s gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl West
Udell Kindergarten Christmas Preparations and Party
Mrs Albertson's class practices operetta songs for Thursday night and plans a Christmas party and two week vacation starting Friday December 20. The room features Santa decorations, Nativity, and a chorus of songs including Jingle Bells and Silent Night.
Senior Spotlight on Alan Boettcher Shines in School Profiles
Alan Boettcher aged 17 is featured with parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Boettcher. He pursues Agriculture Shop Typing American Problems and Geometry with Agriculture his favorite subject. He enjoys fried chicken football and hunting, admires John Wayne, and Elizabeth Martinello as actress. His ambition remains undecided and he lists silly girls as a pet peeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Ray Boettcher
Edwin Boettcher
John Wayne
Elizabeth Martinello
Ford
Question of the Week Christmas Wishes From Readers
A collage of readers' wishes for Christmas includes Kay Lee desiring something unspecified, Sheryl McClurg asking for several items, Linda Pace wanting anything but the mumps, and Gloria Spring hoping for a trip to Paris. Other entries request cars, a gun, or humorous personal requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Lee
Sheryl McClurg
Linda Pace
Denis Pfannebecker
Richie Daley
Johnny Archer
Atherta Campbell
Colvertt
Gloria Spring
Paris
Linda Burger
Shirley Brinegar
Judi Ireland
Steve Moulton
Linda Lee
Local chatter hints at upcoming weddings and rumors
The Eagle Spy column hints at marriages involving Steve M and Kay Lee, plus rumors about bus conversations from Hedrick, renamed acquaintances, and questions about Linda L and Sharlyn H. friendships. The notes show multiple names discussing personal events and songs.
School Gossip On The Bus To Hedrick
Sharlyn Hodges and Sheila K are teased about Wednesday night fun while seniors pose for pictures. Linda Tee asks about recent talk, Janice O is urged to be good, Betty P recalls M Y F night, and Eddie F wonders about Christmas gifts. The girls team earns its first victory as readers anticipate the next ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&s
Sheila K
Sharlyn Hodges
Linda Tee
Janice O
Betty Selby and Friends Without R F Dixie Opperman
A series of terse mock profiles list Betty Selby and others with short notes such as Without R F Dixie Opperman and Without a certain blonde. Names include Jeanie Risenberg Debbie Wood Sharon Moulton Ann Moore Danny Bain Donnie Kelly John Deahl Jimmie Selvy Jackie Lamb Cindy Kirby Kay Cridlebaugh with brief, quirky qualifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Selby
R. F. Dixie Opperman
Jeanie Risenberg
Debbie Wood
Sharon Moulton
Ann Moore
Danny Bain
Donnie Kelly
John Deahl
Connie Pace
Jimmie Selvy
Jackie Lamb
Buck
Cindy Kirby
Kay Cridlebaugh
Black Mair
Notable Traits Of Local Residents Listed In Odd Almanac
A compiled list names Warren Moore Karla Withrow Marvin Yates Connie Pace Beverly Smith Mary McCoy Roy Spurgeon Jim Summers Jim Anderson Danny Swarts Jerry O Donnell Terry Benz Nancy Boettcher Steve Hull Kenny Salladay Glen Howard Jim Hodges Charles Davis Elizabeth McNamar Bill Mason Gary Yauk outlining self descriptions and remarks about appearance behavior and relations in a community roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Moore
Karla Withrow
Marvin Yates
Connie Pace
Beverly Smith
John Burger
Mary McCoy
Roy Spurgeon
Jim Summers
Jim Anderson
Danny Swarts
Jerry O’donnell
Terry Benz
Nancy Boettcher
Steve Hull
Kenny Salladay
Cindy
Glen Howard
Jim Hodges
Charles Davis
Elizabeth McNamar
Bill Mason
Gary Yauk
UDELL FIRST GRADE Mrs. Dooley
In a Udell first grade class Mrs. Dooley reports illness has kept many students from school with mumps and colds. A few students have perfect attendance and the class decorates for Christmas while looking forward to the Christmas exchange. Students enjoy singing, reading, writing practice, and exchanging school pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Dooley
Lisa Dixon
Carol Moore
Freddy Lindley
Ricky Mason
Richard Singley
Mike Stufflebeam
Christmas Hello to All and See You Next Year
A cheerful message wishing readers a Merry Christmas and promising to reconnect in the new year. The note conveys holiday goodwill and seasonal timing without additional details.
Senior pictures arrive for class with December 19 release
Seniors have anxiously awaited their senior pictures since October 21 and finally received them on December 19. Some girls were disappointed with a few shots, but overall the portraits are considered good. Students will leave an hour early Friday, December 20, to start a two week vacation as teachers plan Christmas travels. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Udell Third Grade Decorates For Christmas Spirit
Mrs Exline class UdelI Third Grade presents holiday bulletin board with wreath angels bells candy canes and a Fluffy Santa. Students discuss maps and weekly reader Kennedy. many absent sick. Christmas wish list includes toys and games for classmates and dolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Spring
Lis
Kennedy
Santa
Douglas Singley
Kathryn Wood
Marala Tarbell
Connie Fowler
Carlotta Lippert
Vicki Starr
JaJcxie Stufflebeam
Shaun Withrow
Michael Yates
Tiger Joe
Sheila Sleeth
Gorden Burkland
Randall Fowler
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Supi
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