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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
3
A WWII era reflection notes two alliance systems the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, stressing how binding bonds boosted aggressor confidence. It explains boundary disputes fueling tensions, Germany and its allies losing blame for the war, postwar penalties, and the lead-in to World War II.
A World History summary explains factors behind World War I including nationalism imperialism militarism and alliances. It notes nationalist desires for independence in empires and how imperial rivalries over colonies fueled conflict.
Linda Gardner, Jean Harrington, Nancy Mosely and others travel to Des Moines for the State FHA Convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Delegates attend general sessions, elect ten new state officers, and enjoy a banquet with Scarletteers entertainment. The finale includes candlelight installations and a chorus performance of You'll Never Walk Alone.
Lorena Plants surveys global Easter customs from Judas today in Mexico to dawn services in Hollywood Bowl. The piece traces symbols such as eggs lilies and the Easter seal program started by Edger Allen in 1934, and notes the Christ story as the holiday’s core meaning.
Elaine Kay Curtis daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Curtis, born Centerville August 21 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital, age 17 with brown hair blue eyes 5 5 height. Don West son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest West born Ottumwa February 16 1944 age 19 hazel eyes 5 10 height. Both share favorite subjects futures ambitions and extracurriculars. Curtis lists typing shorthand and office practice. West lists economics agriscience and multiple activities. Also includes a science note on energy and matter and a Moravia Union trucker receipt book promo.
The text outlines year long study of verbs nouns and pronouns with focus now on adjectives and adverbs. It lists descriptive possessive demonstrative relative interrogative indefinite numeral and proper adjectives and notes active and passive voices and verb tenses as prior topics.
Scribbler Staff plans a Des Moines trip while Linda Whitehead becomes Pearly in Mr. Burtons grade book. Freshmen host a hay ride as twirling band tryouts loom next Monday and five weeks of school remain. Ronnie Woodward labeled traitor by unnamed source. Diane Kincade purse weighs six pounds.
Six more weeks of school remain before sunshine and outdoor work. A Wednesday eighth period band concert at Westmar College drew praise for its fine performance. Rumors about Mr Burton’s son circulate as he plays at the front door. A good game at Lovilla Tuesday.
Brief note from a local column praising growing librarian participation and a hopeful trip to Kirkaville, with encouragement to keep up the good work and signups continuing.
The Taylorettes 4-H Club met March 22 1962 at Minnhie Ann Condra home. Eleven members and two leaders attended along with five visitors. Demonstrations covered gathered skirts patching and safety while decisions on a movie outing were deferred.
The Urbana Doers 4-H club was called to order at Barbara Long home on April 3, 1962, with roll call prompt How I Have Improved My Posture.
New member Lorraine McAneilly joins five members for a meeting at the leader Mrs De Wayne Sinclair home. Judges Mrs Gerry Wilson and Mrs Mervette Leffler are named. Judy Pershing distributed photos and led pledges, Cathy Faber led the 4 H pledge, and Ann Long with Diana Faber served cake and cocoa after a team demonstration on Pattern Symbols.
An OCR fragment lists office essentials including adding machines, roll papers, typewriter ribbons, rubber stamps, ink pads, roll-on ink, duplicate money receipt books, and related fire supplies, indicating an advertisement or catalog snippet for Union Office.
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