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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
2
The focal basketball season winds down with local teams entering the sections as a stepping stone toward the state tournament. A quirky historic note recalls an Indian cook dropping a potato slice into hot oil, curling into an early cousin of the potato chip.
Economists warn that agricultural output will be taxed by era's end. By 1975 the per person productivity rises to feed 40 people, up from 25. Population grows from 163 to 207 million. Machinery replaces 70 percent of workers in many sectors. Two electric machines accelerate book work and data processing for utilities, colleges, government agencies, and industry, slashing tabulation times from weeks to seconds.
Maple Grove society column lists residents and visiting guests including Mrs Ruth Hopking at Grant Tedlock home Tuesday with Lyle as supper guest. Gary Scott stayed overnight at Curtis Tomlin's. Mr and Mrs Gabe Johnson visited Albia and Dale Derby home. Dan ny, Dallas and David McDanes visited Mrs Basil Tadlock. Darrell stayed with Charles Tadlock. Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson and girls were Sunday dinner guests at W H VanDorin. Mr and Mrs Carl Hiatt and family visited Saturday evening Dick Johnson's. Mr and Mrs Lester Strunk and girls had supper with Bernard Hayes. Shirley Ann Walter spent Saturday with Yvonne Gard.
Mr and Mrs Basil Tadlock hosted guests Saturday. Several families visited, dined, or attended ball games at Tadlock and Johnson homes. Others spent Sunday at Bud McDanel, John Johnson, and Don Ahee residences while nearby Burton Centerville sale noted.
Mrs. Leo Hoffman hosts and guests include Mr and Mrs John Exline family and Rob ert McClurg at Exline. Lioyd Johnson Vinton Lundy dine with Roscoe Argo. Charlene Spence Darrell Cooper family visit Will Hagerman. Wayne Thompson Marcia and Bruce visit Lucille Fadine. Dorothy Pickrell calls. Jesse Lackender Roscoe Argo visit Robert Jennings. Spence returns to Monmouth after visiting Darrell Cooper family. Callens Hoffmans coast Sunday afternoon.
The new art class shows strong local talent with curved lines challenging students. The school outlook predicts mild temper surges in coming months due to warm spring air arriving in April or May. Thaws in teachers’ countenances may be followed by student effort, but tempers are expected to rise as six weeks approach and a cold front sets in.
A collage of schoolroom chatter and local wit features Moravia students Carol Lor etta Irene T and Mona and Jo recounting youthful exploits. Jokes about study hall the biology theme and a quiet Monday event pepper the page with brisk, playful captions and street humor.
A list of performers including Shirley Walter Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, Dick McDanes Mr Sandman, Wayne Lindley Mr Sandman, Gary Perry This Ole House, Kenny Brown Sh Boom, Dorothy Archer Hearts of Stone, Wanda Benz Hearts of Stone, Joyce Brain Crazy Otto, and Ramona Cox Crazy Otto.
Eighth grade lessons covered angle bisection with protractor and compass, compound semi annual interest problems, solar system and universe topics, and Constitution framers in government. Current Event focused on France. Readings featured Clara Horton and Charles Goodyear.
Judy VanDorin Alexia Swasick Judith McIlwain Kathy Lockman Joyce Kincade Margaret Fenton Jay Clayworth Nellie Argo Carolyn Archer completed first semester without absences or tardies. Judith McIlwain has not missed school in two and a half years. Carl Alden returned from an extended vacation touring 15 western states visiting Carlsbad Caverns Old Mexico and Sequoia National Park.
Coulson and Milter Coulson hosted by Mr and Mrs Roscoe on Pennington. Argo couple attended a party at George Hellyer s Albia residence. O Conner family visited Mrs Stella Sears after church. Dooley called at Callen home. Doris Boblenz Lillian Callen and Juanita Lee assisted at Carl Ransom sale. Hiatt family and Bobletts joined the Argo visit at a Sunday gathering. Ernest Hiatt spent Sunday evening with the Argo family.
Roving Reporter records responses to the question what is your favorite popular tune. Dale Free cites Let Me Go Lover while Ronnie Tomlin and LaVonne Card name Mr. Sandman by the Chordettes and Donna Underwood also cites Mr. Sand Man. Betty VanDorin notes Count Your.
Russell Burns dined with Charlene and Jimmie alongside the Bob Lenz family on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt attended most of last week’s basketball games.
Martha and Nellie are captains of two teams playing daily arithmetic drills in the room. Each session lasts 10 to 15 minutes as they practice multiplying and dividing. Martha leads by seven points for now, but home study could shift the score anytime.
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