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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
5
Moravia High crews install four new fluorescent fixtures in bookkeeping and typing rooms funded by a $30 contribution from the Board of Education with the Commercial Club raising the rest. The article lists student ensembles, pictures taken for the annual, and a southeast district ensemble clinic at Fairfield.
The Moravia F F A boys had their pictures taken for the annual on Tuesday. Patty Hallden was elected queen and will have her photo with the chapter. The F F A basketball team also had its pictures taken. The teams travel to Centerville on February 3 for two games.
A note outlines gossip about George Turner and simple questions about his dating. It mentions Verna Overturf and Marilyn Rose, plus Donna Jean Wales engagement in Missouri. The piece lists many names of girls and hints at evolving ties among M H S students with no definite outcomes.
Mitzi Lawyer Carol Martin and Gwendolyn Underwood were absent Wednesday and Thursday. A Wednesday show titled What Is Electricity was viewed. Seventh grade geography covers Central America with committees appointed to prepare reports on each Latin American Republic.
Moravia girls secure the Appanoose County championship with a bye then a 21 to 20 victory over Cincy followed by a 37 to 26 win against Moulton in the finals.
The article notes that forged items circulated and a house detective will be used to monitor everyone involved. It indicates concern over security and the need to prevent further forgeries, with emphasis on internal controls and vigilance.
The sophomore class met February 3, 1949, with president Verle Easter presiding. A bobsled party was planned for soon while Verna Harper delivered a talk on Abraham Lincoln. The program committee for the next meeting is Ireta Stevens, Jean Long, Richard Potts and Jerry Wakefield.
The junior class met February 3 1949 and selected blue and gold as the school color over green and white by a close vote. Rose's Hotshots, losers in a magazine sale, will host Whicker's Whizzes at a February 7 party in the high school gym. Miss Sampson reported Bruce Rabuck, champion salesman, has received a new 1949 model.
The senior class met on February 3, 1949, minutes read and approved, then divided into groups to sell annuals in Moravia Albia and Centerville. The meeting closed with bells ringing.
The first and second grade pupils make February booklets while reading Longfellow stories and poems and observing Valentine stories. The second grade science class keeps a weather chart as part of lessons.
February notes list librarians Marianne Scott and Jack Baker guiding fifth and sixth grades. Activities include keeping a spelling chart, Friday grade recordings, spatter painting, posters on Washington and Lincoln, geography unit completion, writing a tent, and a Tuesday visit from Mrs. Luse with Billy Angel and Ronnie Underwood.
Fourth grade students study world houses and read tales about various homes. Third graders explore the unit Many More Animals with animal stories. Several pupils were absent due to illness. Valentines were made during art class on Friday.
Moravia boys were defeated in the final bid for county champions, winning second place after a bye, 44 to 38 over Cincy and 58 to 84 loss to Moulton. In girls play Merilyn Rose leads with 207 made of 300 free throws for 68.7 percent, Georgiana Winslet 17 of 275 for 64.37 percent.
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