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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
5
A jumble of names and nicknames from the M H S Scribbler staff and students. The note lists reporters, editors, and typists, then shifts to playful chatter about juniors at a party and various inside jokes and questions directed at individuals.
Fourth grade staged a Thanksgiving entertainment titled Thanks giving Time featuring a grandmother and grandfather visiting grandchildren. After dinner the mother narrates the story of the first pilgrims. Cast included Paula Cleaver Kay Fenton Larry Coltrain Sharon Gay Ronnie Ellison Danny Brooks Diana Strickler Janice Vickroy.
The third grade busily crafts Christmas decor for their room. Students form Santa figures from stars and create a spelling chart resembling a fireplace with stockings. Missed words mean holes in stockings. perfect scores earn gold stars. Next, they will cut windows around the board showing scenes from Santa's workshop.
A fragment reflecting on American identity. The speaker praises the U S government, an education system benefiting citizens and their children, and legal protections intended for all, not just the wealthy. The passage notes happiness in freedoms and laws that guard equal opportunity.
A speaker expresses deep patriotism, declaring love for the United States and willingness to sacrifice life for the country. The speaker links voting rights and holding office to American government and notes a powerful emotional reaction to the flag as a symbol of unity.
Donna Cochran notes a Sadie Hawkins Dance set for December 19 in Moravia High School gym. The message mentions four red headed girls and two red headed boys among students, plus 51 students wearing glasses and a shortage of lockers for books.
A torn list shows Peggy Sue and My Special Angel among top ten entries with Be Bop Baby and April Love nearby. Jailhouse Rock and Jingle Bells Rock appear in the mix with Chances and Ain't I a Dog. The set includes 12th of Never and other 1950s era songs.
Wayne Richard Lindley born February 23 1941 in Appanoose County is 16 years old with blue eyes brown hair and a height of 5 11 and weight 169 pounds. He favors April Love and the color black and names Pat Boone as his favorite person and Pat and Barb as favorite names. His Chevrolet is his preferred car and sociology his best subject. His best pastime is being with a Maulton cheerleader and his pet peeve is brothers. He plans to enter the Navy or become a teacher. In high school he played basketball and baseball and participated in FFA Thespians FBLA and class activities including an officer role and a class play. Betty Ann King
The Junior Class held a gym party on Monday November 25 with 32 members and three sponsors Mr Arnold Miss Rinehart and Miss Danneman. The entertainment featured square dancing after mastering Split the Ring and was followed by hamburgers potato chips and pop prepared by class committees. Judy Smith
Ann Mihalovich writes on the topic Food we Eat in science class and the library. She notes foods provide energy for daily activities, including sports and study, and concludes there is much behind what we eat beyond proteins and vitamins.
Members of the senior bookkeeping class gain practice by handling invoices checks deposits and routine clerical tasks for Randall Grocery. Students like the real world experience and say the work is practical instructive and similar to regular office duties with comments from Bill O Hara Dean Albertson Barbra Yeager John Tarbell Donna Cochran Bill Harsh Donna Woodward and Mary Mosley.
A Union subscription is recommended as a thoughtful Christmas present, offering steady access to news and features. The notice highlights the value of a gift that supports local reporting and keeps recipients informed through the year.
Lt Governor candidate Senator Alan West of Sac City announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor in the upcoming June primary. The veteran legislator, born 1914 in Chicago, has practiced law in Sac City, served as County Attorney, and held leadership roles in the Iowa Senate including President pro tem. He is active in farming, church work, and Masonic and Kiwanis organizations. he is married with two children.
Full name Sandra Sue Easter born Moravia Town April 22 1939 age 18. Green eyes weight 110 pounds height 5 2. Favorite song You Send Me color Red and person Paul Kraber. Favorite names Gregory and Mark. Favorite car Ford black. Favorite subject Homemaking teacher liked all. Pastimes being with a certain hey. Future ambition marrying and living in Chicago. Four years of high school waitress at FFA Banquet 2. Waitress Junior and Senior Banquet 2. Commencement usherette 3. Basketball 1. Carol Mullins.
Full name Dennis Earl Kelly born in Texas county Miller on April 12, 1941. Brown hair and 140 pounds tall 5 feet 8 inches. Favorite song Peggy Sue. Favorite names Karen and Johnney Louw. Favorite car Ford. Favorite teacher All of them by word censored. Favorite pastime trying to understand. Dale pet peeve tires that blow out. Future ambition to be successful after four years of high school. PFA 1-2-3-4 treasurer FFA 4 annual staff.
Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Darrel Cooper and all members present. No Christmas plans were made but an oyster supper is planned for early January. Mrs. Carl Van Zanté attended Band Mothers Friday at the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward called at the Ben Jones home Sunday. Emory Kehrberg and sons and Carl Van Zante and boys attended the 4 H Christmas supper and exchange at Hilton Friday evening. John Van Zante and family were seen shopping in Ottumwa Monday.
Pleasant Hill and nearby families share a busy week of social visits church gatherings and home events. Ottumwa outings include Helen McAninch Shirley Mass iman Velda Brown shopping while at Roscoe Argo and Jim McAninch hosts receive guests. Amy Penfield hosts Clover Leaf club. many attend wakes and funerals for Mrs Navin. six ladies quilt. multiple receptions and get togethers occur at Iconium Methodist church and various homes.
Mr and Mrs Truxtori Dicks spent Sunday at the Lloyd Brown home. Mr and Mrs Edward McCord Orville and Martha visited Nellie Thompson. Ottumwa guests included Clell Sheldon and Mary Jo Deb bie Paxton and Harold Paxton. Maude Whitehead called on Nellie Thompson. Four H Christmas supper at Iconium Methodist church honored Jim McAninch Connie Max Roy Argo Den w hy and Gerald Verna McAninch and Dick Brown.
Mrs Paul Cross and others visited Russell Burns Friday afternoon. Olin Foster and Forrest Meridle group visited Ella Foster for her birthday with ice cream and cake. Frank Shoemaker and Estel Houser with Ruby visited Bob Houser’s home. Mrs Herb Boblenz called on Mrs Frances Burton. Bob Houser and Guy Argo went to Centersville. Debbie Steven Cheryl stayed with Nellie and Sharon Argo. Nancy Roblenz led a 4 H meeting at the Agriculture building in Centersville. Mrs Forrest Mericle hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Carl Merkle with 15 ladies and 5 children present.
Refreshments of fruit, salad, cupcakes, mints and coffee were served to the guests. Jimmie Burns spent the weekend with Dick Stufflebeam. Vess Hiatt visited his home after a few days with Guy Argos. Doris Roblenz, Jerry and Connie attended a 4 H meeting at Ernest Wests. Russell Burns, Everett Hawk and baby, Allie Boyer attended a shower at Leota Mericles. John and Van Lemaster of Albany Wyoming came to visit Theo Miller’s home with relatives.
Moravia residents are urged to consult the Union for the latest community activities. The notice highlights upcoming meetings, club events, and public gatherings organized by local groups and town committees.
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