11 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
1
At a Des Moines state fair associations meeting this week leaders warned smaller county fairs may be eliminated for not turning a profit. The briefing also named Albia’s and another local fair as examples in the regional concern.
Centerville notes deficit but highlights progress on fairgrounds and steep payments on improvements. Editorial cites Welk on the dignity of work and warns a guaranteed annual income could erode character in children, urging self-help and personal effort.
Scribbler reports freshman science experiments on expansion with demonstrations by a lingar expansion apparatus while biology studies genetics and chemistry reexamines fundamental laws. Physics tackles acceleration and velocity as Daryl Tisue earns feather of the week for student council leadership amid sports cheer.
Twenty one senior girls took the Betty Crocker Award Test on December 2. The written portion asked how urbanization international problems and overpopulation will affect them as homemakers. The objective part covered children’s attitudes married life proteins minerals vitamins sewing redecorating and cooking. The tests were sent to the company and the top scorer will be named to Mrs Harris.
A student columnist discusses Driver's Education reports requiring state law research and outlines the oral presentation format. The piece also critiques new library rules limiting movement and talking for 20 minutes to improve study hall focus and consistency.
An art display by Mr. Goughnour’s classes will open Thursday evening December 11 in the Moravia high school gymnasium back area. The show features drawings copper tooling and wax carved objects from both high school and junior high classes set during the Christmas program at 7 30.
A reader urges NASA to stop allowing astronauts to read the Bible in space, arguing the request reflects a shift away from faith. The letter defends religious freedom, condemns atheism and evolution, and calls for God to be brought back into the nation.
Social notes from Salem Iowa list activities including hospital auxiliary bazaar helpers Clarence and Bobby Whitehead 4-H supper attendees at Iconium and gatherings at Delbert Calhoun home. Local residents attend basketball in Corydon Amana trip and Moravia game while teachers’ tea after school marked by Band Mothers. The Union offers a free Christmas gift card option.
Mrs. Howard Burkland and Mrs. Thelma Hedgecock visited Burlington while Mr. and Mrs. Ora Powell returned home from western Iowa. Centerville hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Estel Wolver for dinner and Grace Spurgeon with Carl Weber. 4 H families held a family night at the Fairview Brethren church after a pot luck with awards for 4 H achievements.
Mrs Wayne McDanes reports from HIATTSVILLE noting Kenneth Hiatt and family spent Sunday with the Herb Roblenz home. The Spencers and Mary Hiatt with Chad attended Taylor Aid at Theo Millers Friday. Frances Burton visited the Spencer home Thursday evening. Mrs Kenneth Daniels and Mrs
Virgil Dooley attended a noon luncheon at Mrs. Mia Walker’s home last Tuesday. A gift exchange followed the meal at the Douglas Duz It Christmas meeting.
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