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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
5
The piece urges caution during the holiday season focusing on Christmas tree safety. It advocates watering real trees, avoiding fire hazards by using safe additives, inspecting lights for shorts, using fireproof decorations, and not leaving lights on overnight. It emphasizes practical steps and stresses the danger of fires from dry trees and faulty wiring.
A quoted reader states support for an honor study hall, noting it is preferable to other options and praising its potential benefits without opposing it. The remark reflects a positive view and openness to alternatives.
The assistant describes Honor Study Hall as a place where students study with less teacher oversight. They hear music and chat while keeping up with homework, noting that most students study more than in typical study halls.
Two new freshmen, David Godby aged 15 and Jeff Beck aged 14, join Moravia. Jeff, born April 17, 1956 in Quantico Virginia, attends North Winston and loves science and algebra. David, born March 23, 1955 in Indiana, attended Indiana Junior High School and favors football basketball track and mechanical drawing. Both list Mr Macy as favorite teacher and basketball as favorite sport. They have blue eyes brown hair, heights 5'9" and 5'10" respectively, and pursue Algebra English 1 science mechanical drawing. Both enjoy candy and steak as foods and Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning as cars. They also identify watching a girl as their favorite pastime.
Students in Drivers Ed have driven to Ottumwa twice this term and many have not completed the total 16 hours and 30 minutes. This week they learn tire changing, write term papers due January 5, and request driving rules from states. Most have received them. Bulletin boards are updated weekly, the latest reading Buckle up for Safety.
The Union presents an appreci ative Christmas gift with a free gift card option. Recipients can receive a card or use a card to place on a Christmas tree, conveying thoughtfulness this season.
Mr Miller's industrial arts class visited Ottumwa High School's vocational department located by the river. Students observed woodworking auto repair welding drafting printing and business courses and learned these shops produce items for home and community use.
Student comments highlight Ink nUNGE Study Hall as a relaxing, home like space that boosts concentration. They note better behavior, similar or greater study output in Honor Hall, and support for a radio to aid study sessions.
The reader hopes for time off from school, visits with relatives, and personal pleasures. Entries include sleeping in, candy treats, reuniting with family members, and social moments with friends. Some note helping with chores or chores at a ranch as part of vacation activities.
Jackie Martin celebrates New Year’s Eve with plenty of celebration. Rennie Stocker joins in the festive cheer. Marie Cloyed catches up on everything. Jimmie Whicker reflects on giving and receiving Christmas gifts. Dwight Johnson voices freedom as Barb McBride enjoys the quickest fun. Marilynn Hall laments being out of school. Cecil Cooper tunes into the good times.
A quirky list of Christmas wishes from several individuals including Cindy J aiming for a doll, Craig Miller seeking a warm bed, Robbie Hiatt wanting six inches taller, Mr. Goughnour wishing health and peace, and D V S desiring stretch socks. Others request Dave for the weekend, Jim Whicker a merry Christmas, and Jim Whicker a happy new year.
Two new students join Moravia High during the current term. Mike Murphy, a sixteen year old junior born April 27, 1954 in Guthrie Center, arrives with interests in football track and band and favors steak and a Mustang. Robin Hiatt, a junior from Centerville born April 6, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas, enjoys baseball, water skiing, vocal music, and the Little Mo's Mag staff.
Mrs Glen Overturf accompanied Mrs Clarence Ballanger to Des Moines Wednesday. We extend sympathy to Harold Argo’s family. funeral held Tuesday in Tracy California. Roy Rinehart of Albia visited Dick and Hazel Hellyer Monday evening. Mrs Edward McCord and Mrs Lloyd Brown called on Mrs Clarence Whitehead Monday. Whitehead taught an adult ed class at Moravia Monday. Several attended the Moravia ball game Friday. Lloyd Brown visited John Laws on Wednesday. Reo Bryant and Delmont Moffitt joined Lloyd Brown for a tax meeting in Osceola about the REC coop Wednesday. Fern Callen spent most of last week with Edward McCord. Clarence Whitehead and family attended a sub district MYF rally in Albia Sunday. Mrs Richard Tubaugh spent time with the Whiteheads Monday and Wednesday. Coralville visitors stayed with the McCords Friday through Sunday. Mrs Clarence Whitehead helped serve the Moravia teachers supper at Grace Methodist Saturday.
Mrs Wayne McDanel reports Mr and Mrs Walter Clark of over rt visiting their daughter Mrs Wayne McDanel and other relatives including Virgil Dooley Kenneth Daniels Debra McDanel Mae McDonald Clell McDanel and Joha. A family supper was held at the Methodist church with Christmas carols afterward. Mr and Mrs Max Martin visited Sunday afternoon at the Wayne Mer and Meee Gleral. Merleyee Dooley attended a county event.
The New Hope community notes a 4H officer conference in Ottumwa and extends heartfelt sympathy to Merle Miller’s family. Residents share Christmas dinners and exchanges, visits with friends and relatives, booster club events, and Christmas dinners at various local gatherings including the Methodist church in Drakesville and the Moravia community building. varias names and households listed reflect local social ties.
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