Thespian Plays at Moravia High School December 1946
Moravia H S Scribbler notes matinee December 12 at 2:00 p.m. for students at regular 20c prices and an evening performance December 13 at 40c. Thespian Troupe No 95 presents three plays including Catching Up With Christmas and Time: Christmas Eve scenes with casts and settings. Influenza may cause substitutions.
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Thespian Troupe No.95
Anne Coulter Martens
Martha
Venetah Andrews
Ann
Barbara Brosha
Jennie
Janella Reid
Katha
Dweena Robinson
the Hoy
Earlene Whicker
Honest opinions on necking from students at Hedge College
A collection of student views on necking from Hedge College peers, exploring motives, morality, and the belief that necking should be reserved for serious relationships. Opinions vary by gender, age, and propriety, with cautions against casual or public acts.
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O. K
Hedge College
Jay Walon
Ruth Irelan Aged 16 In Senior Graphs Portrait
Ruth Irelan born May 10 1929 near Blakesburg. Attended Fairview grade school and local high school until last semester. back again. Five feet three and a half inches tall blue eyes dark blond hair glasses. In F H A two years and F T A one half year. Favorite candy Butterfinger car V-8 pastime trying to dance movie star Betty Grable radio program Pays to Know. Pet Peeve high heels shaved with anklets. Ambition undecided. Prefers tall dark handsome boys. Enrolled in General Course.
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Ruth Irelan
Blakesburge
Fairview
Ruth
Betty Grable
Pet
Miss Jones
Editorial Contribution vs Tuberculosis
The article argues for free tuberculin tests for pupils, noting TB’s impact in impoverished areas and praising Christmas Seals. It details how Seal funds support X rays, medical education, research, and prevention, framing donations as investments in national welfare.
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Verna Violet Rouse
Death at Moravia High Shocks Pep Club Crowd
The Moravia Pep Club member died at Moravia High on a Tuesday afternoon after months of illness from a disease called no pep. Survived by two sisters F. T. A. and F. H. A, one brother F. F. A, an aunt Commercial, an Uncle Press, and a cousin Thespian. Funeral arrangements pending. Body lies in state in the halls of M. H. 8.
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Moravia
Commercial
Press
Thespian
Junior High Notes On Attendance And Box Supper
Snowmelt and study pace mark the week as seventh graders tackle interest problems while recess shifts to the gym. Absences include Richard McCrory and Don Sears amid flu concerns. Senior Drags sponsors a box supper next Thursday with music readings contests and planned entertainment at the schoolhouse gym.
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Richard McCrory
Don Sears
NEW FRESHMAN AT MORAVIA DESCRIBES DICK HATFIELD
Richard Hatfield a former Eddyville student enters the ninth grade at Moravia He is fourteen years old six feet tall weighs 100 pounds with brown hair and eyes wears glasses and a size fire shoe His interests include manual training basketball Oldsmobiles mystery books Cherry Mash and 8 pinball He dislikes taunting about his height and plans to try out for the Freshman class play join the boxing club and start playing the trumpet Dick prefers summer for swimming and hopes to become a Thespian
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Richard Hatfield
Eddyville
Moravia
Luse
Keosauqua hires Mr Ray Forbes for physical education
Keosauqua Iowa area appoints Mr Ray Forbes to fill the physical education and coaching vacancy. He will teach science and social science and join the faculty December 10. Forbes has strong Boy Scouts ties and prior training. Mrs Gardner starts as second grade teacher December 3 while substitutes Mrs Rhee and Miss Laws covered in Reade. Mrs McDonough out with flu. Mrs Wheeler sick first week, slated to return Monday. Mrs Bishop leads classes in her absence.
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Ray Forbes
Keosauqua
Towa
Gardner
Rhee
Miss Laws
Reade
McDonough
Wheeler
Bishop
Moravia Faces Unionville in Slow Game Loss
Moravia girls were short handed with three players unavailable as Unionville handed their opponents a 68 to 11 defeat. The Moravia boys dropped 42 to 25 amid rough play and penalties, with two Unionville players removed and refereeing criticized by spectators.
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Moravia
Unionville
Vanetah Andrews
Sheila Hannam
Gracie Hannem
Coady
Laws
Paris
Sullivan
Rinehart
Sam's Almanac and Schoolroom Snippets
A mixed page of jokes and quips from Sam's Almanac including puns about horses, garters, hotels, dirt, string, temper, church bells, and a humorous exchange between a boy and a girl. It notes accident reports and a note about freshmen mischief plus a brief classroom goodbye dialogue.
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Jessie James
South Dakota
Atring
Australia
Hickman
Tom
Agriculture News: IL Boys Enter Contests for Theme and Holstein Judging
Agriculture notes from IL report two contests for the group: a 500 word theme writing task and a Holstein Milk Stock judging event. Prizes to be awarded after winners are chosen.
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Ag IL Boys
Homemaking classes bake treats and study table setting
Readable notes show Homemaking I class making waffles with two irons and some dishwashing after, Homemaking II baking chocolate and orange drop cookies, and a Friday morning test on table setting. Homemaking III class has been making Angel Food cakes and cookies.
Sophomore Reading List and Honor Roll Noted
The article lists eight sophomores in the reading list Eugene Boyer Jack Broshar Margaret Johnson Lilian Tomlin Barbara Cousins Helen Taylor Roberta Tarr and Betty Wilson. It states Lillian Tomlin Margaret Johnson Jack Broshar Betty Wilson Barbara Cousins and Roberta Tarr are on the Honor Roll with Lillian achieving straight A’s and best grades in school.
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Eugene Boyer
Jack Broshar
Margaret’ Johnson
Lilian Tomlin
Barbara Cousins
Helen Taylor
Roberta Tarr
Betty Wilson
Lillian’ Tomlin
Margaret Johnson
Lillian
Board of Supervisors rejects bids on concrete boxes
The Board met in adjourned session at 10:00 and 2:00 in Exling Iowa to consider bids on concrete boxes and extensions. Bids from Lawrence Bradley Centerville and Schmidt Hanson Winfield were rejected. only R J Ryan Inc Otumwa submitted grading. Appointed Carmen Malett as appraiser in condemnation proceedings for a 40 foot wide right of way along road segment in 2-69-18. motion carried. Adjourned to meet on call of Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Exling
Iowa
Caldwell
Wells
Lawrence Bradley
Centerville
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Rathbun
Stickler
Wella
Carmen Malett
Ross Wells
Urbana and Vicinity Notes From Mrs Faber
Sgt Paul Davison visited the A Faber home. Ernest West is ill with flu and jaundice. Roy Fisher returned to Colorado to work after visiting his parents post discharge. Othello Cary Jr on furlough weds Betty Jean Felkner of Centerville last week. Bruce Faber out of school since last Thursday due to illness.
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Paul Davison
The
A. Faber
Ernest West
Roy Fisher
Colorado
Othello Cary, Jr
Betty Jean Felkner
Centerville
Bruce Faber
Community news invitation from The Union for guest notices
When you have guests you owe them courtesy of putting their names in The Union. We welcome anyone to bring or send up news at any time for publication.
Soldier outlines reenlistment options for service branches
A service member says reenlisting for three years preserves current grade and allows choosing a branch of service. They may select Air, Ground, or Service Forces and request any overseas theater. The note reflects personal preference and career flexibility within military policy.
Military Retirement Terms Cited for 20 and 30 Years
A speaker advocates retirement rules based on 20 years to reach half pay and 30 years for three quarters, noting that active service counts toward retirement time. The plan emphasizes yearly increases and a practical reenlistment strategy.
Overseas Service Pay Increase Proposal Summary
A historic note outlines a proposed 20 percent increase for service overseas and a 50 percent rise depending on crew and parachutist roles. It also mentions scalable pay boosts, including increments tied to each three years of service, indicating a structured, stepped compensation plan.
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