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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
7
The M H S Scribbler staff reported on a student dance with prizes for best fast and slow dancers. Carol Day and Gary Pfannebecker won fast dance prizes while Dick Mason and Sharon Walter won slow dance prizes. A stuffed dog was won by Leta Long as chances were sold. the event concluded at 10 30 PM.
The Sadie Hawkins Dance hosted by the Student Council on Thursday night drew many dancers. Participants checked shoes, received numbers, and reclaimed footwear at the end with no missing pairs. Eugene Vincent was crowned king and Sharon O’Conner queen.
Mark VanZante lists eating and sleeping with no school or studying. Ann Heckman wants a soft bed a book and food while an electronic brain did homework. Larry Long seeks eating merriment and Santa waiting. Marilois Robinson plans loafing and a week free of school. Bob Tomlin wants playtime with toys. Dick McDanel enjoys study hall while others go uptown. he earned a detention.
Betty King proposes a small wall cupboard to gain usable kitchen space. Karl Rogers is told to stay home and rest. Nancy Lindley plans to irritate her brother and tease their mother, while Linda Ward is advised to travel to Alaska for a sun bath.
Students were tested on posture words per minute errors and speed solving problems. Winners receive Christmas Surprise packages taped to the board, to be chosen by writing their names on a card. Packages will be opened last day before Christmas vacation with festive gifts forthcoming next week.
Local chatter from Mora via Moravia spills gossip about four Mora girls and Albia boys. a Alaska calling boy, a mysterious judge, and remarks about checking marriage roles and algebra outfits. Carol D. fights at the show while warnings to boys swirl among students in this lively teenage window.
It notes students joking about missed chances at Centerville events. Gary P. reportedly fled early, Donna C. should consider driving lessons after another ditch incident. Von’s friends teased Chris as the Sadie Hawkins dance, under the mistletoe, turned into a playful moment.
Richard Charles Mc Danes from Moravia Iowa born May 25 1940 is 17 with light brown hair blue gray eyes and 145 pounds. He lists interests including Teat Me Nice green as favorite color and Dick and Clem as favorite names. Larry Max Martin born November 6 1940 has brown hair green eyes.
A compact profile for Betty Ann King lists weight 130 pounds height 5 feet 3 inches with blue as favorite color and Great Ball of Fire as favorite song. Brenda and Randy cited as favorite names and a Chevy as favorite car. Sociology as favorite subject and Sheldon as favorite teacher. Byword is censored. Talking to a certain person as pastime and unsrupulous people as pet peeve. Future goal is marriage and financial independence. Activities include Baseball 1 2 3 4 Basketball 3 4 FBA 1 2 Student Council 2.
A playful list of name snippets hints at changed fates for students and staff. Various characters such as Jean Taylor Rosetta Helmick Mary Proctor and Dick Mason surface in light hearted vignettes of height changes crushes and misadventures. The tone is a trivia like catalog of personal moments.
A vintage chart item lists the top ten songs of 1954 led by Mister Sandman and Papa Loves Mambo. The brief record notes popular titles in a nostalgic music staple.
The note asks if there is a difference in rhythms melodies and dances among listed songs and questions whether to live in the past. It presents a reflective prompt from Ann M about music history and personal taste.
The class reports busy weeks with tests in history and health and strong attendance despite two students missing due to colds. Torey the 19th marked the program. gifts will be opened Tuesday and vacation begins soon. Students return January 2.
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