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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
4
The library displays a memorial board titled In memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the thirty fifth president of the United States. A picture of Kennedy is shown beside the famous book Profiles in Courage highlighting his notable actions and legacy.
Senior girls still visit Centerville and Milan. Sinclair praises chickens. Thanksgiving feasts aside people ate too much turkey. Tim Mihalovich bought a convertible and Carol Adams purchased a car. Homecoming is over. Miss Barrows drove a red bug. Lifida Whitehead lost a tooth. Jove making on school grounds. Four senior girls are teaching already. Sherman Kelly broke his glasses. Paula Cleaver likes Centerville.
Notes from a campus page mention Tadlock buying a corsage for homecoming and questions about color. Students name peers and teachers, with casual references to mumps, pencils, poems, and a phone line, reflecting a light school-note snippet.
Homecoming King Richard Dowd and Queen Betty Blumer led the Royal Court with attendants Linda Underwood Dave Shelauiat Blaine Harrington and Larry Woodward. Freshman-Sophomore boys beat Corden as crowds cheered. Next game December 8.
For the past week in Literature we studied Henry Wadworth Longfellow and prepared a report. Students read aloud from his works as Mrs. Tuttle guided analysis of his views and writing style.
Linda Irwin notes a meal at Minnie Ann's house with friends. They compare fried critters to other foods and comment on eating habits. Kathy Pullen and others chime in about trying new items and meals at friends' homes.
Minnie Ann Condra, Yes, Mary Kay, Marcia, and Penny tried to give it to me one might. Maxine Johnson: Sure, Linda and I eat them all the time in Home Ee, Wayaka is a yam bean. Mary Kay Spencer.
Readers survey reflects strong approval of homecoming events. Voters praise the gym decorations, the king and queen coronation, and Richard Douds singing. Several comments note crowd energy, the dance, and the unique crown idea for the girls.
Joyce McDonough, born in Centerville Iowa to Mr and Mrs Max McDonough, stands about five feet three inches tall with brown eyes and red hair. She studies Algebra I General Science Home Ec I English I and PE. She favors blue, Janice's pizza and a Chevy. Her song is The Last Kiss and her movie is Blue Hawaii. She says she likes all subjects about the same and dislikes people who think they are better because they are older.
Judy Stufflebeam born in Winterset Iowa to Mr and Mrs Er nest Stufflebeam. Jim Martin born Ottumwa to Mr and Mrs Jack M Martin. Judy lists courses General Science Algebra Home Ec English. Jim lists Science Algebra Spanish English and P.E. Judy favorite color lavender blue brown eyes brown hair. Jim colors blue green red. Judy car Mustang. Jim car Mercury. Judy song It Hurts to Be In Love. Jim Many Kinds. Movies listed Bikini Beach and Science fiction. Both note pet peeves Braggery and superiority. teachers named Armstr ong or Hosteltler for Judy and all teachers for Jim.
Ronald Bates born in Albia Iowa to Floyd and Ruth Bates stands 5 feet 3 inches tall weighs 120 pounds with black hair. He studies P E science algebra I vocational agriculture and English. He drives a Ford and has no song or movie preferences listed. His agriculture class and home economics work involve finishing a master piece jumper started last October with a November 20 deadline. Linda Arnold prepares a report while the class works on color fabric design and hygiene topics.
Judy Stufflebeak and Jo Hiatt of AESIGD led a color report at the elementary school gathering. Nancy Cravite Laine SrOAKRs presented the program while Wayne Surgaones directed a group of young musicians. County Attorney James Maru of Centerville spoke on juvenile delinquency, stressing individualized consideration for 17 year olds and the crucial role of parents, teachers, and community in guiding youth. Refreshments followed.
Thanksgiving visitors gathered across Unionville and nearby towns. Families from Detroit Moline Des Moines Muscatine Swisher Corydon Walnut Bloomfield Drakesville Corydon joined Dwight Harrington and Agnes More for holiday meals and visits.
The Taylor Toilers 4 H club met at Allan Wilson’s home with Ricky Johnson presiding. Ten members attended and elected Ted McDonough president Gary Argo vice president Maribeth Johnson secretary treasurer and Max Argo reporter. New leaders are Bill French and Ralph Spencer. Allan Wilson demonstrated tractor service and maintenance while Mike French spoke on the Omaha stockyard.
William Herbert Megrew 67 born June 27 1897 in Adair County Missouri married Zelma Rucker May 36 1928 died after a long work life spanning telephony utilities and public service He is survived by his wife a daughter Alice Helton Des Moines three grandchildren Rowena McFatridge Ralph Megrew Robert Megrew and a sister and two brothers Funeral services were held October 22 at Turner funeral home Moravia with Antiquity Lodge conducting graveside rites at Highland cemetery Mystic Iowa He remained active in community life and was a quiet friendly neighbor across the state
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