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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

5

M H S Scribbler Staff and School Notes Preview

The M H S Scribbler editor Bennie Tarbell and assistant editor Nelle Argo with advisor and staff list publish notes from the yearbook-like page. Mentions Miss Rinehart making divinity for a class demo and students in citizenship studying taxes under Coach Austin. The ag boys pursue a complete sheep program while freshmen show strong effort and seniors set the example per Bet's note.

Miss Rinehart Austin Ag Boys Diane Kincade Bet

Freshman News Highlights Class Activities and Projects

Freshmen study line work in algebra translating word problems into formulas while large problems are solved in math. English class focuses on adjectives adverbs and prepositional phrases through sentence diagramming. Mr Olson assigns science project proving earth orbits sun yearly for an A. Home economics class completes a candy unit before Christmas with some students making candy.

Olson

Citizens in a Democracy and Citizen Day observance

The article discusses American citizenship, government by the people, and the right to vote. It notes Congress by joint resolution designates September 17 as Citizen Day to honor foreign-born citizens and new voters. It invites readers to share what being American means to them.

United States U. S Congress Charles McAninch

Map of Middle Ages bulletin board project description

A world history class builds a Middle Ages map using green paper for countries Ireland to Russia and white paper for seas. The display is titled MAP OF MIDDLE AGES with dates 476 B.C. to 1482 marking major historical span.

Ireland Russia Rome America

Teen of the Month Kenny Ellison at Moravia High

Kenneth Ellison is Moravia High's teen of the month as student body president and council leader. The senior farm youth, living near Hilton with Roy and the late Ellison family, participates in FFA FBLA Thespians and Moravia Mohawks basketball, while pursuing agriculture III English government and sociology. He is noted for leadership, responsibility and a pleasing personality.

Kenneth Ellison MHS Kenny Hilton Roy Ellison Moravia Future Farmers of America Thespians Future Business Leaders of America Moravia Mohawks Hilton Church Hilton Hustler

American Humor in Classroom Studies and Twain Essay

American Literature class explores humor from Clarence Day Ogden Nash Dorothy Parker and James Thurber noting American humor uses spelling errors puns and playful language. For extra work Mr VanGilder assigns analytical criticism of Samuel Clemens Mark Twain author of Huck Finn, with any length on any aspect as long as it is interesting and complete. Stephen Tarbell

Clarence Day Ogden Nash Dorothy Parker James Thurber VanGilder Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Walt Whitman Emily Dickinson Stephen Tarbell

New Year Resolves From Local Students

A list of students sharing personal new year resolutions. Diane Kincade aims to improve grades and avoid lipstick on her sweatshirt. Nancy Mosley hints at surprising resolutions. Becky Wilson plans a better diet while Doris Hawk and Linda Davis reference shyly social goals. Peggy Rogers and Jo DuVall discuss Cupid. Connie Walter vows to mind parents and quit flirting. Marlys Fenton wants to stop Cupid trouble. Linda Gardner and Lois Strunk plan self control in sports. Joyann Vincent hopes to be well behaved for Santa. Donna Tomlin notes past failures. Judy O and Jean H compare notes on fighting habits.

Diane Kincade Nancy Mosley Becky Wilson Doris Hawk Science Algora Linda Davis Becky Peggy Rogers Jo DuVall Connie Walter Marlys Fenton Linda Gardner Paul Lois Strunk Joyann Vincent Santa Donna Tomlin Judy O Jean H Judy

What Christmas Means to You In Shared Reflections

A group of residents share personal meanings of Christmas. Larry Vickrey envisions a long vacation and good times. Jean Taylor sees gift giving echoing the wise men. Margaret Fenton notes giving and receiving in honor of Christ and vacation. Nancy Steffen recalls the birth of Christ and joy. Steve Burger calls it one of the happiest days and a time to exchange gifts and hunt. Elaine Curtis views it as the birth of Christ and good will among men. Joyce Kincade focuses on Christ's birthday and the joy of giving. Connie McAninch sees Christmas as celebrating Christ's birth. Elaine Free notes the birth of Christ and rejoicing. Judy W. and Jeanne H. appear as contributors in this community reflection.

Larry Vickrey Jean Taylor Margaret Fenton Christ Nancy Steffen Steve Burger Elaine Curtis Joyce Kincade Biving Connie McAninch Elaine Free Judy W Jeanne H

Smoke signals and schoolroom secrets tease students

A playful note to Nancy M and classmates teases math jokes, ring gifts, a ping pong crash, and a boiler boom. Mentions Jerry Easter, Sheldon, Mark, Paul, Larry Hope, Rosemary P, John L, Mr. Olson, Elaine, Carolyn, Connie. Keeps tone light and personal.

Nancy M Jean Ronny C Santa Claus S.H Nancy Faber Jerry Easter Sheldon Mark and Paul Coltrain Larry Hope Rosemary P John L Mr. Olson Elaine Carolyn Connie

Public Sale Advertising Plan Mentioned by The Union

The Union promotes printing sale bills and ads for public auctions. It promises wide reach, large crowds, and a successful event through its advertising services across territory areas.

Enon News Santa Claus Delights Local Families

Santa Claus surprised Colleen Hawk Mike Dommer and Norma Lee Faber as they battled chicken pox at Mo ravia. Dinner guests included Lawrence Dommer and family plus Lewis Dommer John Kelly Dennis Kelly Nancy Ward. Many others shared Christmas meals and visits with the Hawk Dommer Stocker and Faber families.

Santa Claus Moravia Colleen Hawk Mike Dommer Norma Lee Faber Randy Dommer Nadine Faber Lawrence Dommer Lewis Dommer John Kelly Dennis Kelly Nancy Ward Elvie Hawk Gary O'Conner Harold Hawk Doyle McDanel Harold Jeanne Joanne Hawk Nancy Carol Bobby Faber E.U.B Virginia Cloyd Lawrence Gomer Stocker Chifford Stocker Joanne Hawk Doyle McDanes

Christmas Day Gatherings Across Richland and Mt Sterling

Mr and Mrs Wayne McDanel Debra Sue Mr and Mrs Trenton Mc Danel and Dave Mr and Mrs Richard Bentzinger and boys spent Christmas day at the M F Nichols home at Richland. On Monday they attended a Christmas at the Sam Bentzinger home at Mt Sterling.

Wayne McDanel Debra Sue Trenton McDanel Dave Richard Bentzinger M. F. Nichols Richland Sam Bentzinger Mt. Sterling

Urbana Doers 4-H Club Holiday Meeting Recap

The Urbana Doers 4-H Club held its December 19 gathering at Martha and Marilyn Sinclair’s. Barbara Long led the flag pledge, a Christmas practice was shared, and reports from secretary and treasurer were approved. Leaders handed out program books, a centerpiece arranging demo was given by Martha Sinclair, and talks on posture were presented by Nancy Faber. Recreation followed with Pass the Penny and Tic Tac Toe.

Martha and Marilyn Sinclair Barbara Long Nancy Faber Barbara Darby Martha Sinclair Madelyn Sinclair

Christmas Carnival at the Officers Training School

After the games Susie Rushing played Santa and handed out presents. Martha Madelyn and their mother served refreshments. The group sang Christmas carols before guests began to leave. Reporter Martha Sinclair.

Officers Training School Susie Rushing Santa Martha Madelyn Martha Sinclair

Moravia Union Lists Regular Community Activities

The Moravia Union announces a schedule of regular community activities for residents. The notice highlights upcoming meetings, club gatherings, and public listings, inviting participation from local residents and organizations.

Moravia

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