M H S Scribbler Editor Reflects On Christmas Beliefs
The Mary Mosley led staff of M H S Scribbler considers Christmas in church and daily actions. It cites a poem reminding that Christmas is shown through year round deeds, not just seasonal acts.
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
7
The Mary Mosley led staff of M H S Scribbler considers Christmas in church and daily actions. It cites a poem reminding that Christmas is shown through year round deeds, not just seasonal acts.
The piece discusses the Christmas season as a time people look forward to, despite commercialization. It notes diverse motives, with most embracing the true spirit of Christmas and many engaging in more serious, reflective observances during the holiday.
The seventh grade held a tooth brushing contest with sides chosen to split into a party for the winners. The event occurred Tuesday the 15th in the seventh grade room after a game called Railroad Spelling. Pop and candy bars were served by the losing side and all had fun.
The FBLA conducted its regular meeting Tuesday December 15 in the bookkeeping room. The session began with the call to order and standard agenda items outlined for discussion.
January 4 first day of school after Christmas vacation Scribbier meeting 5th period Chapel 1 45 2 15 January 5 Troy there January 7 Adult night classes 7 30 January 8 Bussey there Group pictures for Annual January 12 Moulton there FHA meeting 5th period Merry Christmas by the president Bill Benz Minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer s report were given Roll call was answered by what each member thought he was going to receive for Christmas After the meeting we were shown three film strips on Parliament ary Procedure and a game was played The agenda for next month is selecting new members and planning their initiation Sharon Argo
A school cheer sequence features the Mohawks calling for Go you Mohawks Go Fight you Mohawks and Win you Mohawks with a chant directed at rallying the team. The piece ends noting Bill Austin and the presence of a coach and school spirit.
Starting December 24 and ending January 15 the loser buys a chill supper for the winning chapter. The F.A. chapter plans to pick up corn after school Tuesday night, reported by Billy Main.
Moravia gym hosted a split basketball night with Moravia sweeping Lovilia in both girls and boys games. In the girls game Taylor 24 and Rouse 25 led Moravia while Gullion poured in 36 for Lovilia. Free throws and team defense influenced the scoring as girls shot about 50 percent and Lovilia 68 percent. Larry Hope 21 led Moravia in the boys with Tomlin 18 and Ellison 13 while Lovilia’s Neyney and Etcher paced with 13 and 11.
The Moravia F F A chapter held its December meeting with 42 members present on Friday December 18 in the Ag room. President called the session to order and Lawrence Walker took roll by microphone. Adjournment came at 11 50 p m. Candy bars and pop were served as a film on parliamentary procedure was viewed. Plans were made for the banquet slated for April 1 1960. Moravia F F A and Centerville F I A chapters will co sponsor a pest control contest.
Moravia posted a dominant 84 to 63 win highlighted by high shooting efficiency on goals. Moravia's offense surged while the trailing team struggled to keep pace, sealing the outcome with a comfortable margin.
Gary Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Roberts was chosen as the chapter Star Farmer of the Month for 1959 1960 based on his superior supervised farming program His project includes 2 purebred Hampshire sows and their litters which will contribute to his record of farming achievement.
The text outlines Gary's farming activities in February including some corn, weed control, fence repair, painting, and other improvements. It notes his hog vaccination and treatment work, castration and dehorning of cattle, record keeping, and swine registration. Outside, Gary participates in BLC, basketball, and 4-H.
A variety of napkins in pastel colors and fall patterns, including Special designs with religious motifs, are available plain, as-is, or imprinted. See them at the Union office.
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