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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1960

Page

5

M H S Scribbler King and Queen Crowned at Dance

Mary Mosley editor and staff held a dance where reporters and staff voted for King and Queen. Kenny Ellison and Shan O Connor were chosen as King and Queen with Bill Benz and Mary DuVall as first attendants. The couple and attendants were crowned and led the next dance. Attendees thanked chaperones and helpers for a successful event.

Kenny Ellison Shan O'Conner Bill Benz Mary DuVall Terry Martin Rita Gardner Jeanne Hawk

Sadie Hawkins Dance Draws Arrows and Signs at School

The Student Council sponsored the March 25 Sadie Hawkins Dance with arrows and signs decorating the campus. A pink and white rabbit stuffed animal was given as a prize won by Paul Witt and Linda Gardner. After dancing, the King and Queen were announced with their attendants amid the celebration.

Lo¢Kery Paul Witt Linda Gardner

Moravia Students to Attend Iowa State Science Fair

Moravia students Pat Simmons Larry Whitehead and Larry Vickrey will represent the community at the Iowa State Science Fair April 8 9 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Whitehead will transfer sound waves to light beams Vickrey will demonstrate a home heating application and Simmons will present algae food of the future. Bennie Tarbell.

Moravia Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Pat Simmons Larry Whitehead Larry Vickrey Pat Simmon

Unkind Notes From School Hallways Read Aloud

A collection of sharp mean phrases directed at a girl, ranging from fashion digs to personal insults. The lines include comments about hair, clothes, glasses, weight, senior status, flirting, and awkward compliments, all framing a hostile moralizing tone.

Who Am I A Moravia Senior About To Graduate

A Moravia High senior born January 23, 1943, with dark brown hair and brown eyes, stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. The student, age 17, notes many highlights in MLHLS and recalls favorites from the Junior and Senior Ban.

Moravia

Coming Up Calendar of Events April 6 to 12

A busy spring schedule lists events from April 6 senior class play and April 7 assembly to April 9 science fair in Des Moines and state music contest. April 11 chapel and tests, April 12 FHA meeting and Kirksville college open house.

Hyde Des Moines Vet's Long Kirksville’s College

Jolene VanDorin and odd lines from a Mo ravia weather note

A fragmented collection lists varied terms and phrases including Mink far from money-bearing moles sponsors and a March weather note from Mo ravia It mentions a school bus driver a lieutenant commander's wife and a maternity ward with a quip about unwanted issues The tone echoes a collage of unrelated items rather than a cohesive story

T.V Moravia Jolene VanDorin

Waterloo convention closes after lively three day event

Morning programs featured spelling relay with Jean Taylor Sharon Argo and Nancy Benz. Nancy Lindley took part in the Creed Oration. Demonstrations covered office machines including full-key and ten-key adding machines posting machines and Verifax and Thermo-fax duplicators. The highlight was the Electric Park Ballroom banquet and dance. Rooms were at Garden Motel. Saturday morning elected officers and announced contact winners. Convention closed at noon with all expressing a good time.

Jean Taylor Sharon Argo Nancy Benz Nancy Lindley Electric Park Waterloo Garden Motel

Moravia FFA Chapter Banquet Held April First 1960

The Moravia FFA Chapter held its Parent and Son Banquet on April 1 1960 at 7:00 p.m. in Moravia High School Gym. President Bob Harsh called the meeting to order with opening ceremonies by officers. Sidney Turner led freshman roll call Greenhands. Donald West Jr led sophomore, Raymond Clark senior. Forty one members attended with 106 guests. Jay Taylor delivered creed speaking earning Bronze in District contest. Virginia Strong was crowned queen by Bob Harsh. Billy Main introduced board Wilbur Strunk faculty Richard Coltrain guests and James Crawley honorary members. Speaker Bill Klein of Newton spoke as State vice president.

Moravia FFA Parent and Son Moravia High School Bob Harsh Sidney Turner Donald West, Jr Raymond Clark Creed Jay Taylor Virginia Strong Billy Main Wilbur

Banquet and Student Jokes Highlight South Central FFA Night

In a South Central district FFA event a banquet featured blue decor and farm equipment displays. A back room exhibit showcased Secretaries book, scrapbook, treasurers book and four best project books while students exchanged playful taunts about detention and classroom mischief among peers.

Future Farmers of America

My name is Sandra Jeanne Pearson from My High School

A 17 year old senior describes herself as a common student who loves all subjects yet dislikes government. She lists brown eyes, black hair, 5'2" height, and a wish to be a secretary. She praises teacher Mr Sheldon and recalls the Junior Senior banquet. Her favorite songs are It Might Have Been and I Love an Angel. In spare time she watches TV and reads. Her advice echoes familiar guidance from teachers.

Sheldon Sandra Jeanne Pearson

Question of the Week who would you like to be

The letters reveal desires to be various celebrities or idealized figures. Responses include Robert Horton, Sandra Dee, Johnny Ringo, or living as a carefree person. Several prefer staying themselves, while others want a glamorous or perfect life.

Jean Taylor Robert Horton Shan Mr. Horton Sharon Argo Bennie Tarbell Karen Boyer Donna Rae Tubaugh Pudge Wilbur Strunk Sharon Walter Sandra Dee Ty Hardis Johnny Ringo Tammey Virginia Burger Sandy Dee Kenny Ellison Mark VanZante Ann Exline Cowboy

Jobs for shorthand students at Albia High School

Shorthand students and teacher Mrs Larry Dayton attended a briefing at Albia High School about employment options in Des Moines Speakers included Mr Worthington from Bankers Life who outlined starting salaries Mrs Flynn from LOOK magazine discussed job types and career growth Mrs Erkley from the YMCA warned about salesmen and money management Albia Chamber of Commerce Secretary Bob Larson spoke about hometown opportunities and expected employee qualities Refreshments followed after questions were answered

Larry Dayton Albia High School Des Moines Worthington Bankers Life Flynn Look Magazine Marjorie Erkley YMCA Bob Larson Chamber of Commerce Albia Larson

To Drink or Not to Drink Questioned by Temperance Speaker

Town Temperance League Education Director Willis Lyon spoke on alcoholism at the assembly. He demonstrated on a self made machine how alcohol affects the body using a bottle and a glass, illustrating the beverage’s impact.

Willis Lyon Town Temperance League Lyon

Old saying proven as lights go out with each drink

Mr. Lyon demonstrated how a single drink dulls senses step by step from judgement to life. He illustrated the old warning that one drink harms more than expected and urged, It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness, during the assembly.

Mr. Lyon Lyon

Franklin by Mrs Earl Swift community notes

Mrs Olive Moffatt stays with Maude Turner for several days. Ben and Pickrell spent Saturday evening at Roscoe Argo home. Clair Long and Jeffrey joined Aunt Maude Turner for weekend. Fern Callen visited Edward McCord home. Nellie Thompson Bernice and Marlene Rinehart called on Maude Turner Friday. James Calhoun family visited Elmer Kellogg home after church. Mrs Charles Hersberger is a Monroe hospital patient. Bill O'Hara and son William G depart for military service via Omaha and Seattle to Anchorage for two years. Fern Callen spent nights with Maude Turner. Read the Union for Moravia community activities.

Olive Moffatt Maude Turner Ben Pickrell Roscoe Argo Clair Long Jeffrey Fern Callen Edward McCord Nellie Thompson Bernice Marlene Rinehart James Calhoun Elmer Kellogg Charles Hersberger Monroe Hospital Bill O'Hara William G Omaha Nebr Seattle Washington Anchorage Alaska Armed Services

Four Moravia FBL A members attend Iowa convention on campus

Four Moravia Future Business Leaders of America members and their sponsor Mrs Dayton attended the Fourteenth Annual State FBLA convention at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls on April 1 and 2. After registration in Sabin Hall they greeted by state FBLA officers at the first general session and joined campus tours.

Moravia Future Business of America Dayton F.B.L.A Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Sabin Hall

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M.H.S. Scribbler Scribler sTarr Mary Mosley Bernie Tarbell Sandy Ward Lee Ann Heckman Nancy Ward Judy VanDorin Margaret Fenton Nancy Tomlin Jean Tay- Tos Sharon O'Conner Donna Rae Tubaugh Martha Rouse Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Patty Simmons Rosemary Philips Johney van Dorin Lorraine Walker Hamilton Science Fair M. Place Sale Pavilion Iowa Albia Sales Co Paterson and Sam Domana John Pat Morebeld Genosed Curtis Moravia F.F.A Bob R Pando Joe Beter Donna Ree Aes Nancy B Cary Bobby B Bob Bill R Aew Gordon Joanna Sidley Jay T J's Jess John Laws Franklin Earl Swift Burrows Roofing Moulton Neal Boy H Hayworth Lowa Paul Moravia Texaco BO Sales Oehler Bros Easter Ham Gardner Hatchery Dial Maurice Walter
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