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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
5
A long excerpt from a school page shows seventh grade students and teachers compiling Christmas messages. Names, ages, favorite subjects, hobbies, and home towns appear with brief self descriptions. The classroom decor and a wish for more news conclude the page.
Eighth grade reports decorate the room for Christmas and study units in history and health. Students reviewed arithmetic by calculating simple and compound interest on bank deposits. Junior Review papers focus on coal and by products. Gary Pfannebecker missed classes last week as the girls watched a basketball film Thursday during P h y s.
Our class grows to 24 with Karen Boyer joining on Monday. We have been busy making Christmas decorations and putting them up. We finished unit three in our language text and Thursday we wrote the unit achievement test. Top scores went to Nancy Turner, Lee Ann Heckman, and Karen Pfannebeck er.
The class notes missing students Cary McCoy Robert Bimbi and Connie McMalin. Connie reportedly has chicken pox. The room is festooned with Christmas scenes and a decorated tree. Students mention guessing Whos and share simple personal details and activities such as reading about cowboys loving bikes and toy car collections.
Fourth grade reporters describe decorating a Christmas tree and a border mural on the north wall. They practice for the operetta and write letters to Santa, inviting readers to see next week’s paper. Bobby and Nellie’s Santa’s are noted as being ten miles from home.
The Junior class sold over 600 dollars in magazine subscriptions the most in school history. Kenneth Brown led with well over 300 dollars and earned an Elgin wrist watch. Certificates and pens rewarded sellers from 25 to 100 dollars. funds support the Junior-Senior banquet and class activities. Carson Jordan reporter.
Moravia lost a tight game as they faced a sharpshooting Cincinnati team. Moravia finished with 35 percent shooting in the first half and 85 percent in the second, unable to match the visitors’ high accuracy. Coach Tassell later showed a Phillips 66 film, Moravia one game behind in the conference with key games upcoming against Numa ng and Moulton.
Across the editor's desk suggests four cheerleaders embody sportsmanship and goodwill through hard work and practice. It urges fans to show appreciation at games by letting loose and cheering loudly to influence outcomes.
Sen or graph Name Gordon Massman born December 20 1935 Melrose Grade school Pleasant Hill High Moravia Age 17 Hair light brown Eyes gray Height 5 8 Weight 125 Favorite candy Heath Favorite teacher All Favorite subject ag Favorite orchestra leader Guy Ombardo Favorite actress Joanne Dru Favorite actor Dale Robertson Favorite radio program Disk Jockey Parada Favorite sport Husting Favorite car Chevrolet Ambitioso Go West Activities F F A Walter at dJr Sr Banquet Letter awards F F A Hobbies Playing cards Pet peeve People who brag Plans for next year Work
A long list of social calls and visits in the Main Station area notes meetings at several homes including Moravia and Loveland. Names mentioned include Foster, Doud, Gladfelder, Miller, Luse, Woodward, Kennedy, and others with gatherings at Fosters, Gladfelders, and Luses during December and January. A probate notice records the last will and testament of W. C. Bivin with final proof set for January 12, 1954.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa accepts for probate a document purporting to be the last will and testament of W C Bivin, deceased filed on December 14 1953 and addressed to all concerned seeking probate action by the court.
The Moravia Union promotes a year long remembrance gift with a free gift card included. This special offer highlights a thoughtful keepsake for readers or loved ones, ideal as a weekly gesture throughout the year.
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