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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
5
A school editorial reflects on Christmas values, urging focus on God and gratitude rather than gift exchange. It notes students, Santa imagery, and a senior class play Be Decking the Halls, aiming to spread joy before a holiday break. Editor M. L. C. wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
An overview of America’s literary period with writers like Emerson Holmes Whittier Longfellow Hawthorne and magazines such as Atlantic Monthly North American Review and Graham's. It notes high school tryouts for twirlers flagswingers and banner carriers with names of new and departing members.
The unit covers how medieval life was centered on the church and Catholic faith, shaping crusades art and literature. It also contrasts with the Renaissance when religion lost its dominating role and skepticism grew among people.
Students Glen Townsend Stanley and Dennis Spencer are profiled with birth dates in 1954, hometowns Centerville and Bloomfield, Iowa, and details on height weight hair color and hobbies. Santa letters express wish lists for toys cars dolls and games to brighten Christmas.
Eighteen North Benders attend Sunday School and church in Centerville with Rev. Orval Walker. Families and friends visit, share meals, and hold Christmas exchanges and games. Multiple households host and visit through midweek including Merrill Shepard Kirksville supper, Harold Huff home visits, and various social gatherings.
Stacey Sherri and Shelia Shepard spent the weekend with Merrill Shepards. Mr and Mrs Howard Phillips and children were Sunday dinner guests at Keith Phillips. Russell Shepard and Emil Long with Bill Reeves hosted supper Saturday and exchanged Christmas gifts. Harold Huff visited Lynn Lemley on Sunday. They also gathered at Bill Martin and Merrill Shepards homes Friday and Sunday evenings.
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