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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1947

Page

4

West Waterloo Bands Present A Concert Of Youth Talent

West Waterloo high school presented a sixty piece concert featuring piano solos saxophone trio majorettes and a humorous Three Bears segment. The program included Meadow Lark suite Come Softly Bluebeard’s sixth wife and Joshua Fit De Jericho with David Bennett’s arrangements and a flute piano duet. A group of boys and girls provided Swiss bells and the finale narrated by a student drummer concludes the event.

Ba Huyed Ie Itien Tion Bluebeard Aimy Ann Ann Joshua Fi Jericho Aives David Bennett Cacellenthi Biri Paece South David Riude West High

Odds and Ends Drown in a Christmas Cantata Preview

The article mentions Oelwein High School's top music groups winning tests and invites readers to attend the Christmas cantata on Sunday December 11. It covers Norma Tenny P T class fitness talk, senior Warr Aiilo catching the bride's bouquet, Mrs Howell moving her desk forward, and sophomore English class mini talks, plus Spanish class humor and student assembly wardrobe mishaps.

Middle West Auurtets Oelwein High School

Fashion notes tease new knitwear and gadget trends

The column previews several 1920s style items including a two-timer sweater convertible to a jerkin, a Gibson Girl shirtwaist in fine ballon cloth with Venise lace, a new compact bag named Beau Catcher Fox, Snazzy chatter-making makeup, and Sno Belle bunny fur hat in multiple colors.

Grandma Gibson Girl

Dwight Wood Sings for West Union Group

West Union resident Dwight L. Wood presented a university era program with wife Marie Word accompanying. The baritone offered selections from land to songs by Dunbar and traditional pieces, drawing strong audience praise and audience-participation in the Battle Hymn chorus.

Dwight L. Wood West Union Lsceum Marie Word Wood Pat Riley Land of Mine Kitty O'Toole Mr. Wood Paul Lawrence Dunbar Dunbar Aine

Economics and civics reports highlight school event

Trocino reports from economics and civics classes led by Clei Kraft this week. Betty Trocino, a senior, presented on The Spread of Communism. A film titled Our National Government was also shown to students.

Clei Kraft Betty Trocino

Female Antics Arouse Ire Of Escort

A Betty Rake column mocks a dating scenario at a Huskies basketball game. A date accidentally cheers for the opposing team causing mock embarrassment, then a polite rescue via bubble gum offers a light ending as the crowd calms. The reader is asked what they would do in such a situation.

Betty Rake Ellins Huskies Wsl Ig 10 Sym Frau

School Paper Policy Inspires Student Involvement

The school newspaper promotes activities by publicizing projects and events to foster school spirit and loyal ties. Students and teachers may submit stories about planned or completed activities, with readers spanning many, while staff strive for fairness and broad participation.

Osterfilis Selion Laman Ista Lge Ews Staf Activitus

Staff Holds Tryouts for New Semester

Mrs. Bess Greenley announces staff tryouts for the coming semester and initiation for Quill and Scroll. Eight apply, with members needing 200 inches and high class standing plus superior work. Seniors Patsy Hilsabeck Colleen Richards Margie Hackett Mary Ann Alving Sarah Swarts among candidates. Juniors Anne Becker Anne Russo and Gresdna Doty also considered.

Bess Greenley Patsy Hilsabeck Colleen Richards Margie Hackett Mary Ann Alving Sarah Swarts Anne Becker Anne Russo Gresdna Doty

Central School Book Week Highlights and Top Readers

Central school celebrated Book Week with displays, book jackets, and student projects. First graders made story booklets on milk health. second and sixth graders created posters. fourth and fifth graders gave reports led by Carolyn King. Several students earned perfect or near perfect test records and high attendance.

Carolyn King Karen Lee Meisgeier Elaine Plaster

Honor Roll Honors Juniors and Freshmen at School

The school lists top students by grade and gender in the second six weeks honor roll. Ninth grade leads with Barbara Behrens and Elaine De Timmerman each earning four A’s. numerous other students across eighth and seventh grades are recorded with their grade-line designations.

Bobby Hall Jackie Kenney Nickjie Manochec Michael McBride Marcia Geary Sharon Lee Gleason Sharon Kay Graff Mary Ann Lesney Connie Zahn Georgiana Kaskadden Jerry Bratten Freddie Tousley Janet England Kay Hebrank Loretta Rohrig Carol Ann Smith Kay Wardell Ledema Westend Georgene Rogge Joanne Tousley Jean Vargason Jnseph Hemsky Kenneth Sachs Garry David- Soi Barbara Behrens Elaine de Timmerman Janet Brandt Faye Campbell Kathleen Corcoran Marlyn Cree Pattis Davis Gertrude Ford Janice Garrison Janice Heldt Janice Howard Janet Johnson Marlys Kalm Marilyn Kilcovne Marlene Kilcovnee Vivian Lathem Marilyn Lundstrom Mar‘iovie Minger Marlene ‘Reed Jeaneen Sinclair Betty Wait Shirley Walker Marilyn Walters Alton Bob Butters Jimmy Gillis Albert Harris Jim Knee Clarke Knowles George Mariner Jim Marlin Ted Stevens Warne Stockwell Sandy Theobald Carol Niel Monica Nordman Barbara Smith Joan Trager Dixie Witte Duane Abbott James Davis Rex Dudley Jerry Platt

Odd Actions Prove Puzzling at Oelwein Senior High

The piece notes puzzling events at Oelwein Senior High with unclear motives. Questions arise about pep queen nominees, paper speldier hats by the O Club, and music box mishaps between juniors LaVonne Moment and Mardene Zummack.

Oelwein Oc Cue O” Club LaVonne Moment Mardene Zummack Mardene David James Ballet Coslume Harold Talmadge Norman Miller Nat Leo John King George Nissen

Husky Cagers Trip Chicks In Initial Conference Tilt

The Oehvein High eagers defeated New Hampton 50 to 40 on the local hardwood. Chade led the Huskies with 20 points, O'Connor and Donahue paced the Chicks with 13 and 6 respectively, and the Georgettes rallied to contain late onslaughts.

Husky Oehvein High Thrnpton Chade Huskies Q’connoer Chicks Donahue de Timmerman Butler Grasso O'Connor Chickasaws New Hampton Chick Cagers Wessels Georgettes Oelwein New Stampton Chado

Huskies Basketball Week Review By Local Schools

Husky basketball squads scrimmaged the freshman and sophomore teams this week as physical education groups trained under Clair Kraft. Edwards Butler and Chado led scoring, with DeTimmerman and Grasso strong on defense, and Osage visit Osage for the next conference game on December 12.

Husky Basketeers Husky Clair Kraft O’husks Osage Grapplers Cresco

Linguists Plan Dance for Friday at C. H. S. gym

Spanish and Latin clubs at C. H. S sponsor a December 12 dance in the high school gym. Sacred Heart and Osage high schools are invited. Ken ny Burns and his orchestra will provide music. Shirley VanDenover leads as general chair, with Moor show committee members Carolyn Boots Marilyn Hanna John King Ruth Hale. Decoration chair Braulie Caballero plus coworkers, and Sally Sicbbins heads the food committee with assistants Evelyn Reisner Barbara Flower Jolene Lonic Ann Harms.

Sacred Heart and Osage High School Kenny Burns Shirley VanDenover Carolyn Boots Marilyn Hanna John King Ruth Hale Braulie Caballero Margie Hackett Sam Aiello Joy Zacharias Janet Traeger Helen Hoyt Lowell Dieter Sally Sicbbins Evelyn Reisner Barbara Flower Jolene Lonic Ann Harms

Noted Roster Chaos At School Play Props

Local chatter hints at students and staff rearranging classroom sets with cardboard and paints. Senior Carl Bradshaw pushes to gain weight while Mr Hoover oversees script rehearsals amid rumors of campus intrigue.

Mr. Hoover Andy Crunchies Carl Bradshaw

Harlan Upper Classes Present Skits at Assemblies

Upper grade students at Harlan School staged three assemblies with each class performing. Fifth grade's Gene and His Books celebrated Book Week, while sixth grade highlighted Contributions of the Nations. Fourth grade presented Discord Loses His Influence and readers praised the musical pieces and piano solos.

Harlan Gene Janet Kay Singer Charles Kemmerer Geraldine Ash Ted Proctor Larry Bradley Janet Kay Wilson Bonnie Swarts Kenneth Grimes Edsel Lenius Larry Luther Bonny Belle Kemmerer Carl Richards Wallace Claypool Shirley Flem Ing Darrell Abel Roberta Wagner Lowell Frisch Jacqueline Heidt Richard Larson Jay Kemmerer Kenneth Frisch Bernard Shannon Sandra King Elaine Heister Robert Scholz Patty McNerney Cheryle Stinger LaVee Hillman Gilbert Walton Dixie Coleman Duane Woods Judy Driscoll Janet Knowles Patricia Heidt George Dion Bobby Flowers Marvin Lenius Richard Clark Ann

Chicks Win Wrestling Meet Over New Hampton 19 to 17

Final score shows the Chicks defeating New Hampton 19 to 17. Wrestlers W. Ohl and R. Caballero both won by pins, remaining undefeated this season.

New Hampton Chicks W. Ohl R. Caballero

Local Grapplers Open Schedule With Victory

Huskies open wrestling slate with a 23 to 21 win over Cedar Falls. multiple exhibition wins, including Hernandez 55 seconds and Trocine 1 minute 22 seconds. Meyer, Mendez, Beake and others posted decisive bouts amid a tight team score. Next home meet set for January 16.

Husky Maimen Cedar Falls Tigers Carl Hernandez Nat Trocine George Nissen Xennie Beake Johnson Oclwein Cedar Falls Braulie Caballero Fullbright Rupert Caballero Werton Bob Ohi Harum Walt Ohl Black Roger Wagner Billings Huskies

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