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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
4
The Board of Education authorized a new heavy blue velour curtain and decorated valance to replace the old one. Payment will come from the High School Activity Fund Bus Account, a fund once aimed at buying a new bus but now inactive.
A lively, unsigned transcript lists student nicknames, fashion notes, training rule changes, arrivals, and social chatter from M. H. S. The compilation mentions sweaters, new glasses, knee length shirts, thumb tacks, and various labeled group names tied to classmates, clubs, and basketball squads amid playful captions and practice updates.
A compilation lists residents visiting relatives and attending events in several Iowa towns. Mrs Tuttle spent Thanksgiving Day with her brother in Plano and dined at the local Methodist Church, with other entries noting shopping in Centerville and concerts in Des Moines.
The Senior Class met November 24, 1948. Minutes approved. A letter from L E Johnson urged sending funds overseas. A donation of 210 was set from class treasury. Annuals priced at 1.50. Girls led by Alberta Rick and boys by Richard Smith sold yearbooks. Christmas program helpers listed Phyllis Rabuck Anna belle Walter Alberta Rick.
The Junior class met on Wednesday November 24 and chose the white carnation as the class flower. A Christmas exchange was planned with names drawn, and a skating party was proposed for December 8. The program committee for the next meeting is Jerry Tuttle Deenalee Robinson and Doyal Brittian.
Moravia girls drop their first game of the season 36 to 30 against Hussey as E Hannam leads Moravia with 12 points. Hussey raced ahead 12 5 after the first quarter and held the lead 22 17 at halftime and 28 21 after three quarters. Moravia boys fall to Bussey 52 85 with Tracy scoring 13 as Bussey led 14 11 after one, 33 18 at halftime, and 43 27 after three. Moravia unveils new blue and white uniforms for visiting teams to avoid color clashes.
Last Wednesday in junior high Lit and English classes celebrated Thanksgiving with poems, prayers, and original plays. The seventh grade staged The Lost Turkey by Joyce Martin, praised for effort. Gwendolyn Underwood joined seventh grade from Bear Creek school Ottumwa. a Latin America film complemented geography work. Christmas gift exchange drew names by Larry Kaster and Bill Bishop.
The group opened with the president calling the meeting to order and approving the previous minutes. Members shared gratitude, heard a foreign relief letter from Mr. Johnson, and agreed to donate any amount requested. Richard Potts spoke on the First Thanksgiving, Dean Long on What We Mean By America, and the program committee was named.
The Future Homemakers of America held a December 2 meeting during third period. The group postponed a party, decided to send Christmas cards to German girls, drew names for Christmas, and held a quiz on F H A and officers led by Carita Cory. Joan Callen led post meeting games.
Fifth and sixth grades Donna and Marvin Underwood join the fifth grade making 27 pupils in our room. Librarians for this month are Betty Strunk and Leon McDanel. Strategic Materials was the Wednesday movie. The film will aid our geography lesson. Written by Jerry Main and Leon McDanel.
The Freshman Class met November 24 to discuss the C N G P plan for schools and to draw names for Christmas. Class president Joan Dille has moved, so a new president will be elected. A program committee will be appointed soon. Wayne Wolf, Secretary.
The Mora vis FFA initiated eleven Green Hands and nine Chapter Farmers under officer supervision. Initiates arrived Monday and were welcomed Monday night. Basil Martin earned best dressed honors as the chapter reports strong sales of Christmas cards with a second shipment ordered after a smooth first run.
A Moravia Union offers to sell trade or rent a property with options to try and use the premises. The notice invites prospective buyers renters or partners to inquire about terms and availability.
An amusing pitch promotes subscribing to The Moravia Union with a claim that 52 different gifts will ease Christmas problems and last all year. The brief ad emphasizes ongoing present ideas and a long lasting solution.
A note records Joyce Ann Kincade moving to the Udell area. LeRoy’s birthday fell on Tuesday with a party and candy refreshments. The first trade reads Fun With Dick and Jane, accompanied by a workbook. Christmas decorations have been made.
The Moravia Union notes second grade completion of the unit New Story Book Friends and a classroom dramatization of favorite tales. Students are making Christmas decorations while Richard Harp Richard Mason John Murdy and Ronnie Broshar have perfect attendance this term. Carbon Salesbooks to sale 2 for the Moravia Union.
The Commercial Club met December 2, 1948, with minutes read and roll called by secretary Marilyn Rose. Misa Roberts reported new lights for the typing room to be funded half by the school board and half from club treasury, to be installed during Christmas vacation. A Christmas exchange is planned for December 23 with Norma Huff, Mary Teater, and Wilma Overturf decorating the tree. Phyllis Haver to obtain it. Next meeting by Deena Lee Robinson, Dick Foster, and Lola Hiatt. The period also included a typing contest.
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