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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
2
The Moravia High School Scribbler notes practice on contest numbers paused for matches and light numbers. They will resume contest work next week and plan Saturday night concerts this summer possibly traveling to other towns. They hope to use earnings to buy new uniforms. Study Hall sing meets daily fourth period for half an hour for enjoyment and invites anyone in study halls to join.
Several aprons were finished this week by Deenalee Robinson Marilyn Rose Doris Callen Bonnie Stocker Rebecca Rosencrants and Lois Scott. Those completed began making print dresses. Three pairs of pajamas were finished by Mary Teater Norma Zimmer and Virginia Hiatt, with students starting on dresses or skirts. The class has begun studying different vitamins focusing on vitamin A.
WMT Cedar Rapids Waterloo will send two reporters to record part of the banquet for a three minute broadcast. Students involved practice to correct errors before a 6:45 AM replacement. Bill Wetterlind earns a new FFA jacket after selection for the state band, stirring envy among peers.
F HLA announces a near complete installation service plan to be held April 17 inviting parents and faculty. The girls look forward to the ceremony and anticipate an impressive event.
Junior activities include planning for the Junior Senior banquet with ten mothers offering to cook. Seniors held Home Room in English room to discuss final days of school and upcoming Baccalaureate at United Brethren church conducted by Rev. Davis. Sophomores met Thursday during sixth period and plan an April 1 date party at Albia skating, with a debate on Washington versus Lincoln and scouts talks, plus a program committee named.
Gerald Rinehart born January 7 1990 in Sconium. Five feet seven inches, 145 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Attended Vosburgh Blue Front grade school. Interests include hunting farming and cookery. In school agriculture FFA boxing and basketball activities. plans to pursue farming next year.
The Ag IL boys pruned Bert Turner’s orchard with one minor injury. Testing finished. top scores went to Bob Scieszinski in Ag I, Ralph Johnson in Ag WW, and Basil Tadlock in Ag III and IV.
Hazel Hellyer recaps a rainy Friday night and a series of social visits around the Salem area. Families including the Sheldons Jennings Longs and Hellyers share gatherings at Centerville and Alicia, with weddings and school events mentioned and Des Moines travelers noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Long and Jean and Jerry spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Guy McKern. and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Monnie Rose and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perry and sons were Sunday visitors at the Deli Hellyer home. Mr. and Mrs. George Argol were evening callers.
Catherine Hawk reports on Nionville happenings with Miss Doris Morrison visiting her parents after business studies in Chillicothe. Ottumwa visits feature Dolly Whisler’s hospital operation and local farewells. Deaths include William Wood. Family and club gatherings, Des Moines business trips, Florida vacations, and weekend visits fill the local scene with small town continuity.
Fair Secretary L B Cunningham announced premiums totaling about 145000 dollars, the highest in the 89 year history of the expo. The 1947 Town State Fair runs August 22 to 29, featuring humanity and friendship as featured themes.
Local notice states carbon salesbooks are available for purchase at two for fifteen cents through The Moravia Union.
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