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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
9
M H S Scribbler staff list includes Bernie Tarbell Nellie Arga and many reporters and typists. The piece reflects on Christmas meaning beyond gifts, urging religious observance through caroling and services and ends with a Merry Christmas to all.
The piece argues Christmas should be a joyous celebration of Christ's birth, but notes many fail to honor its true purpose. It urges readers to prepare themselves to celebrate as intended, rather than miss the mark.
Last Wednesday night was set for the annual staff meeting. Senior class members began setting up the yearbook and typing ads that were not yet done. This first meeting of the year will be followed by another to settle remaining problems with sponsor Mr. Sheldon assisting.
The American Literature class studies prominent writers Carl Sandburg Douglas Freeman Jesse Stuart and James Thurber. Mr VanGilder normally presents a brief biography of each author for student study.
December 23 basketball game vs Bussey and January 2 classes resume with early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. January 6 home basketball game vs Bussey. Also mentions literary works by Carl Sandburg, Douglas Freeman, Jesse Stuart, and James Thurber in the study list.
New gym stage curtains in champagne brocade with metallic thread hang at the front, with backstage drapings planned later. New stage lights in red green blue and yellow enhance performances.
The Flagswingers of Moravia organize a new group named the Papoose Prancers, a twenty three girl unit from grades five to seven. They will perform at halftime and practice weekly after school in the old gym under sponsors Mrs Campbell and Mrs Clayworth, aiming to debut by late January.
In Linkahy school library over 1000 reading and reference books serve students. Mrs Inez Campbell trains librarians to use the card file shelves books. rules govern checkouts, quiet study, and limited patrons.
The council met on Wednesday December 14 during 2nd period and planned the Wreath project. Students will bring one ornament each for the Christmas tree, and more lights will be purchased to improve decorations. Nellie Argo.
Responses from Donna Rae Tubaugh Dana Easter Nancy Faber Nork Gladfelder Virginia Burger Nancy Benz Dixie Rae Becky Wilson Connie Bohienz and Diane Kincade reveal wishes for clothes jewelry sewing supplies a hair dryer a letter sweater and small gifts.
A brief notice mentions Shan O Coutter with a gob of clothes, Jean Taylor with Nellie A. safe driving record, and some clothes tied to a note reading read that Mom.
Nellie Haster drives Nceime Betton to lead a 37 point Tuesday. LaNita returns to school as Christmas vacation begins December 23. Student Council has 15 members. G. E. and Joanne remain in dispute. Girls basketball team has lost just 2 games. Charles McAnninch suffers a broken wrist. Moravia school acquires a ping pong set. Nancy Mosley always crosses the hot lunch line last.
A Moravia high school class visited Albia court to observe real proceedings. Judge Simmons presided over a case involving an estate with bookkeeping records at issue. The trial did not finish on site, but the judge reportedly dismissed the case and plaintiff Humphrey appealed to a higher court.
Fourth and Sth graders have been busy decorating their rooms for Christmas and preparing handmade items. Their large bulletin board proclaims Make It a Merrier Christmas with black paper window outlines displaying festive pictures. The smaller boards feature additional seasonal scenes.
Three Wire Men and a stove with a red kettle steaming out Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year set the scene for Moravia students’ Christmas display. A manger scene Santa and reindeer decorate a tiny tree. The 45 Club, formed last month, lists Patty Rogers as president Ricky Bentzingers as vice president Deborah VanDorin as treasurer and Janet Rhee as secretary. The December meeting will be a Christmas party Friday December 23. Read the Union for Moravia community activities.
The junior senior class boys have six weeks of shop, turning out many projects including a loading shoot a sheep showing stand gas barrel stand finished book case a farm trailer and other small items. Some are new to agriculture learning to weld with electric welders others use acetylene welding and progress is noted by Bill Main.
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