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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
5
A local page column lists editor and reporter names followed by reader comments on dating ages. Reactions include varied views from 14 to 16 as some editors and staff are praised while others are criticized. The exchange reflects era norms and school attitudes toward youth relationships.
A school note from MHS thanks the town, parents, and faculty for support of athletic FFA and FHA banquets. It singles out the cooks for their day-long efforts in preparing food, setting tables, and cleaning up, noting the meals were plentiful and delicious.
The survey notes fashion talk as chemise and sack dresses dominate discussions this season. Gene Vincent comments that opinions depend on who wears them while Carole Stocker notes mixed views with readers weighing in on style and fit.
A compact listing of ten songs ranked in a junior chart. Includes tracks Wonderful Time Up There Are You Sincere Maybe Baby Twenty-Six Miles Who's Sorry Now Don't Oh Lonely Me Rock and Roll is Here to Stay Breathless Billy Twilight Time Good Golly Miss Molly Believe What You Say Tequila Now and For Always.
Thursday morning April 10, Student Council members Von Gardner Barbara Yeager Ann Mi halovich Gene Vincent and sponsor Mr Fenton rode to Des Moines for the South Central District Student Council convention at Drake University. They registered at 8 45 a m and joined a reception program in Harvey Ingham Hall with speeches by Roosevelt high school president Harlan Johnston a Des Moines program of chorus readers and brass from Oskaloosa. Francis Voight presided as master of ceremonies after colors presented by Drake ROTC and the pledge. Reverend Glen Lamb gave the invocation. Robert L Stuhr Drake Public Relations directed the proceedings.
The calendar lists activities for April including F F A meeting on Friday the 18th during 5th period. F B L A convention at Cedar Falls on Saturday the 19th. Alumni ball game on the same weekend. Chapel session on Monday the 21st from 2 45 to 3 15. Senior class trip to Woodward on Wednesday the 23rd. State F F A convention at Sioux City on Saturday the 26th.
University and Dr. John H. Harris welcomed attendees in Des Moines. Francis Voight spoke as president and Joe Moore presented a probation officer perspective. Roosevelt high student court demonstrated cases on lunchroom crowding and other school issues. Delegates nominated district officers, voted, then discussed how to stimulate councils and improve conduct during and after school hours. A luncheon and social hour followed before adjournment at 3:00 p.m.
A Tuesday morning F F A officers meeting decided farmers must supply their own tractors to pull the sheep dipping rig to and from farms due to lack of insurance. Farmers may buy the dip rig or obtain it from the FLPF A. Reporter Karl Borers notes the plan to solve the transportation issue.
Mrs. Raymond Perry, Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Mrs. Elbert Perry visited Ottumwa on Wednesday. Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and Amy Hiner joined a club meeting at the home of Mrs. Bert Rinehart with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rinehart also in attendance.
Mary Lou spent Wednesday evening at the Dell Hellyer home. Numerous local families including Hawk, Dicks, Brown, Calhoun, Whitehead, McCord, Long, Paxston, Rinehart, Hellyer, Jennings, Argo, Runnells, and Hiner shared visits, dinners, and banquets across Moravia Ottumwa and surrounding homes from Friday to Sunday.
Mrs Earl Swift Franklin and Mrs Pearl Free visited Wayne Thompson's home on Friday. Mrs Norris Callen and Marvin attended a funeral in Red Oak for Callen's aunt on Monday and Tuesday. Ben Pickerell and Lloyd Ammons hosted Wednesday evening. Fred Ammons stayed several days at the Ammons home. Dean Allen Ammons and Calhoun joined the M F skating party Wednesday. Earl Swift and Clair Long hosted Thursday evening. Kenneth Brown and Earl Swift with Mearl Dicks family hosted Sunday visits. Beryl Brown mentioned as well.
Weekend visitors include Mrs Fern Callen staying Saturday night with Glenn Turner and James Calhoun family visiting Sunday at Andy Paulicks. Sunday callers at Earl Swift’s included Ned Argo Paul Cruthers Connie and Nancy of Ottumwa. Clarence Bell and son from Alicin visited James Calhouns midweek with Elmer Kellogg. Mike Turner of Marshalltown spent Sunday with Coy Swifts.
Enon residents gather at the Dallas Faber home Monday evening for a visit. Prayer Circle meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Doyle McDanels. Lois Fowler attends an athletic banquet Tuesday evening. Numerous local families attend events and visits across Enon and nearby towns with prizes, meals, and social calls.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Metall and daughters visited the R S Faber home Sunday afternoon. The family met with Mrs Rebecca Martin at Numa after Glen Fowler called on Alva Fowler at Udell Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Lockman spent Sunday evening at the Gom er Stocker home. Lorraine Fowler and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dommer are on the sick list. The boys 4 H club met at Enon school Monday evening. Jeanne and Nancy Carol Faber attended the Youth Fellowship.
A skating party is planned at Moravia rink for Monday evening. Local residents and families are invited to enjoy public skate time, music, and refreshments in an informal community event.
The Moravia Union issue calls for readers to use the newspaper as the regular source for all local community activities. It emphasizes updates on events, meetings, and notices of interest to residents.
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