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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
5
A Scribbler News feature examines the social controversy of going steady among Moravis teens. Arguments cite stability and cost benefits versus lost dating breadth and personal growth, with readers urged to weigh opinions and seek guidance from parents and public voices like Ann Landers.
Minnie Ann Comdra, a junior at MHS, is celebrated as Teen of the Month. She is 5 ft 4½ in tall with blue eyes and light brown hair. Activities include cheerleading, marching and concert band, clarinet, and Library Club treasurer. Future plans undecided. she enjoys dancing, eating, and time with Gerald.
In P E class three permanent groups rotate through exercises lasting minutes with push ups sit ups and rope climbs. Volleyball teams strive to qualify for tournaments. Penny Prough, captain of the Mustang team, switches from Ford to GM, now called the Chevelles. Reporter Mac
Elementary teachers meeting December 9. Adult agriculture class 7 30 p.m. December 10. Jr High party at elementary gym December 11. Cardinal community at Selma two girls games.
The office practice class meets weekly on Friday with thirteen students split into three groups. Each six weeks one group prepares a bulletin board display. Students read, type practice, and compile a three page report with title page notes and bibliography using three references.
In a literature class Mrs Barber offered extra credit for reading approved books. Students selecting authors studied gain two points for the six weeks while other approved books earn one point. The approach motivates many students to read to improve vocabulary.
Local chatter touches on Marsha Stewart class ring Deb Walker license and Kathy Townsends nickname Mouse. Moravia teams eye Moulton as Blakesburg interest grows. Jean Allen no longer grounded and freshmen sophomores workouts and varsity volleyball drills noted.
In fifth period English students explore adjectives and adverbs with focus on identification of eight adjective types and adverbial phrases. They plan to study degrees of comparison next and find the material easier due to prior exposure.
Debra Walker fixed fence and Dale McCannon stayed home to fix a fence. Barbara Thomas had fun while Marsha Day argued with someone on three dates. Janet Rhee pushed Corvairs and Nancy Leffler danced at Cary. Others ate, slept, hunted, or watched pro football during the long weekend.
In P E class the Hasbeens beat the Leftovers after a drill filled session of pull ups push ups and sit ups. The Stormers showcased trampoline skills during a break before Hasbeens edged a 10-9 comeback to nearly topple them in a second matchup.
Hasbeens tripped into confusion as the Stormers surged to a win. In the second game with minutes left in the class period we ran three laps around the gym, finishing the brief session with exercise.
Every Monday and Wednesday night after school six voices yell tactics and cheers. The MHS cheerleaders devise new yells and routines during practice and plan skits for pep meetings before home games. They seek support from students and faculty to boost morale at every game.
The piece blends holiday jokes and school sports chatter from MHS. It references basketball seasons, crowd energy, Pop cups and popcorn moments, a rematch between Green Hornet and Green Beast, and mentions author Russell L Bettis with satire on his works. The tone is informal and playful.
The piece teases Tevigory on Sweeny Scurrvin s new animated Tales Me Breath Is Sweet while noting a fourth fest in the haven with CSTs participants. It mocks an Algebra II Class review titled They That Paid and asks Scurvy if the 500 word Rene Descartes report is ready as Pupper is questioned about Deputy Dawg tailing him.
The Moravia Blakesburg game night outfits highlight MHS students Jean Allen and Naomi Tadlock in burgundy and red tones, with Jean wearing a white wool sweater and pink burgundy trim and Naomi in a red hand knit sweater. Teacher Mrs Barber appears in a greenish brown corduroy two piece.
Judy Janssens and others list flaws in people including know it alls, mo pit their spoon, borrowing without returning, out of place juicy gossip, acting older, and bragging. Also a car with no gas or tires and doors that fly open. Concerns about cleanliness, entitlement, and unreliability.
A jumble of student notes lists names and quick judgments about classmates and teachers. Snippets include complaints about hair, rules, and social behavior, plus a tease about a locker that won’t open without a combination.
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