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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1931

Page

6

Faigh High School Boys Edge Independents In Narrow Loss

The Faigh high school boys barely lost to the Town Team 17 to 15 after a tight start and a back and forth second half. The Independents led at halftime, then the high school fought to stay in front late but could not hold the lead. A postponed game with Hiteman shifts to February 2, and Faigh hosts Hlakesburg in a January 8 doubleheader with no current town schedule.

Joes Independents Tinally Hiteman Hlakesburg

Former Girls Basketball and Rev Zerbe Speak at Pep Meetings

Mrs Paul Broshar and Maurine Smith appealed to Unionville students recalling early days without an indoor court and praising girls basketball. Rev Zerbe led a pep talk urging perseverance and reflecting on values to carry into games. A class trio welcomed new students Helen Brain Lucile Brain and Leonard Brain as enrollment reaches sixty four across upper grades. Christmas party preceded with tree donation, student program and refreshment service.

Paul Broshar Maurine Smith Unionville Zerbe Knute Rockne Helen Brain Wyoming Lucile Brain Leonard Brain Madeline Leon Ochler Kitty Donald Dowd Santa Billy Carter Dolly Roberta Main Santa Claus Mother Goose Miss MecCloud Mrs. Luse Misa McCloud Bill

Co operation by the seniors at M H S Clans of 827

Lucile Coltrain argues that seniors must model cooperation with teachers to shape school spirit at M. H. S. and to inspire younger students. The piece emphasizes responsibility, rule adherence, and mutual support for a smoothly run school during the seniors' final year.

Lucile Coltrain M. H

It Happens Onc e in a Lifetime at School

Mrs Whitehill tried to speak to Commercial students over typewriters. Carl McCrory heard a request to remove his gum and complied, only to learn the remark was not aimed at him. That moment marked a student removing his gun without being asked.

Evening of popcorn and candy for Mrs Simmers party

Eight girls helped pop the corn and make candy then spent the evening eating and visiting. A handkerchief shower was given for Mrs Simmers before the group departed late, after their fit of popcorn and candy. R. A. W. ,33]1

Names and meanings teased in lighthearted local column

A humorous local piece surveys names from Burns and Caltrain to Mason and Whitehead, noting puns and misconceptions. It mentions Alma Keemer visiting Toledo grandparents, and hints at playful stereotypes about family names and roles.

Moravia Overpowers Unionville In Friday Victory

Moravia defeated Unionville 46 to 18 as Hughes missed time at center. Harrison sparked the offense from a new shooting spot while Moravia’s defense stifled Unionville most of the game. Substitutions included Mornvig Underwood McCrory Kaster Barnes Reich and Gardner.

Unionvill Hughes T Harrison Moravia Unionville Mazen Harrisons Ce Morris Smith Jordan Harrington Selman E Bair Elder Brooks Mornvig Underwood McCrory Kaster D. Kaster Barnes Gardner Burton Reich Unionville Cross and Downing

A B C Club Girls Elect President And Discuss Candy Sales

The A B C Club girls met in the science room on a Thursday in December. Nadine Donovan was elected president. They debated if candy sales at games produced profit and voted to send three dollars in dues to join National and State Associations.

A. B. C. Club Science Room Nadine Donovan J. F

Results of Christmas Time at M H S

Christmas excitement fills M H S as Santa nears. Sophomore English and English Literature classes draft Christmas stories while teachers hope a hidden genius emerges. Freshmen await Santa as the school buzzes with holiday cheer and quiet is hard to preserve.

Santa Claus M. H Junior Mason Junior

Christmas at the School House

The note describes gifts exchanged at school and hopes for satisfaction with the names. Déanne Fisher suggested hanging a stocking Wednesday morning but concerns about trampling prevented it. Jeanne’s lighthearted idea is praised, and everyone hopes for a nice time and wishes a Merry Christmas.

Déanne Fisher Jeanne

Social Studies and History Classes Maintain Daily Quizzes

The Economics class studies consumption and national prosperity with regular daily recitations. A weekly quiz by Mr Carla keeps students prepared. The American History class focuses on Civil War leaders and a Wednesday essay on Abraham Lincoln. Oral recitations and weekly quizzes continue, with special reports of interest.

Carla Abraham Lincoln

El AD members sometimes give clues to events

A fragment notes that members of the el AD provide hints or signals about forthcoming events or actions, reflecting how insiders may guide or prepare others for what is to come.

General Science class summary on water and pests

The General Science course reviewed water uses and dam-related science from magazines. In a lab the group read about the house fly and the mosquito, topics studied over the prior six weeks.

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Basket Faigh School Boys IRLS Rev. Zerbe PEP Simmers Nome P. S. Hiatt’s Produce House Albia Iowa Mrs J. F. Albert Kathleen Burns Edna Caltrain Lucile Roscos Mason Howell Sim Cecil Whitehead Ruby Tarr Fisher Jean Lavonne Johnson John Hough Lyte jn_Cleo Wales Prince of Wales Hawk Pence Rudee Bonita Foster Paul Bashak Alma Keemer Toledo W. F. Horner A BC Club Frank Swaim Moravia Social Science Curtis Burton Uhi Loeb’s Merry Christmas Albia, Iowa Tilton’s Shoe Store Centerville General J. W. Irwin BR. C Lindsay
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