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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
2
The agriculture class and Mr. Elson built playground equipment and planted a garden at Atkine this week. The group from Cedar Rapids returned with the boys noting they had a pleasant time and behaved well, though none earned first.
Moravia traveled to Udell Tuesday afternoon and defeated Udell 20 to 7. Moravia led early and extended the margin to 20–0, while Udell scored seven late in the final innings. Box scores list multiple players with runs, hits, and positions. Unionville later topped Moravia 6–4 in a later game.
The Intermediate Scouts met Thursday April 18 at the school for their weekly troop gathering. Joan Black joined as a new member and the troop split into three patrols Bluebird Cardinal and Robin with named leaders assistants and members. Donna Wales was elected scribe and a hike was planned for next week with a planned trail laying activity.
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Clair Mc Danel visited the school on Wednesday afternoon to attend the senior play. The note expresses regret that Clair cannot finish this year but plans to return next year and mentions freshmen feeling more at home with the year winding down and making more friends.
Forty two seniors led by Mrs. Tuttle took a Friday trip by bus to Keokuk where they lunch at the powerhouse and watched a steamboat, crossed the Mississippi to Fort Madison, toured the penitentiary, shopped for souvenirs, and enjoyed supper in Bloomfield before returning to Moravia after eleven o'clock.
Easter vacation shortened with 2 15 dismiss. seniors highlighted by the senior play cast praise. Moravia lost their first spring game to Unionville. Freshmen defeated Sophomores 16 0 in kitten ball after two earlier losses.
A list of names and nicknames appears in a whimsical spring flowers piece. The fragment names Bob B. Norma Allison Johnny Hiner Joan Black Basil T. Delma V. Charlie B. Marilyn R. Mrs Forbes Mias Seeley Ruth G. Leta Ravena Ruth Thompson Evylin Me Stanley Burd Gene M. Dorothy Brown Georgianna W. Janella R. Mary Rose M. Mary Lou M. Sweet Williams Dink M. Jimmy M. Deane T.
In homemaking news the classes show progress with members finishing their second garment and starting a third. Most participants are still completing their second garments as they work hard through the curriculum.
The eighth and seventh grades report study on exam subjects and simple interest, with four new students joining the eighth grade: Joan Black, Howard Thomas, Billy Schaffner, and Jerry Tuttle. Absences occurred on Monday and Tuesday with specific students missing afternoon classes. Thursday had perfect attendance.
F. H A held its April meeting electing Lillian Tomlin as president and Virginia Hiatt as vice president. Margaret Johnson became secretary, Jeraldine Easter treasurer, and Mary Teater reporter. The group aims to raise funds to buy curtains for the Homemaking room and to send delegates to a Ames convention by selling magazine subscriptions.
Notes outline the Class B lineup and solo performances for Moravia with judges and schedule across Thursday to Saturday. Performers include James Main tenor, George Tracey piano, Barbara Broshar clarinet, Mary Lou Main horn, Jack Broshar tuba, Mary Rose Main flute, plus a brass quartet and band recital.
FFA members met on Thursday April 18 1948 to report on the Cedar Rapids convention. Ronald McDanel was elected president Clair Kaster won the vice presidency and Gerald Hannom was chosen secretary with Bob Espy noted among nominees.
The Commercial Club meeting on April 17, led by President Eileen Coady, elected next year’s officers: President Doris Ellison, Vice President Beverly Callen, Secretary and Treasurer Marilyn Beaty, and Reporter Gracie Hannam. The session included a Q and A on "How to Get a 'ob 2."
The Thespian Club voted in officers: President James Main, Vice President Janella, Secretary Dee, and Treasurer Dickie Brown. The Senior is over and gross receipts were $100.74 with about $6 clear. Classes produced fine plays under Miss Burge’s directing.
The Moravia Union notes attendance at Sunday school and church at the Clyde Gladfelder home with many local families visiting or spending the weekend across multiple households. Mentions include Stockwell, Stansberry, Luse, Gladfelder, McKern, Jarvis, Perry, Kaster, Foster, Martin, Tomlin, and others in the area, plus a Newton trip and a river picnic.
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