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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1958
Page
6
Saint Valentine is the name given to three martyrs with a February 14 feast. The day’s customs long predate modern romance, including birds pairing beliefs and drawing lots to pair couples. Gifts, tokens, and engagements once common, though valentines and flowers remain more popular in the United States than in Britain.
Moravia Mohawks trailed at halftime but dominated the second half to defeat Moulton 53 to 36. Dick McDanel and Gary Pfannebecker led with 13 points each, Gene Vincent 11, Lindley six, Mason and Tarbell four, Dooley two. Moravia's defense and fast break sealed the win as fans urged the team toward key conference play.
Moravia Union Office reports MARKWELL STAPLERS available in stock. Reliable office supply item with steady availability for clerical work and projects.
The informal initiation took place Monday in the gym with tasks like backwards typing and a grape fruit pass under chins. New members Gene Vincent Linda Coulson Linda Ward Jerry Hinote Dick Mason Dick Sneeden Karen Woodward Karen Scott Janet Phillips Janice Mosley Mary Ellen Condra Nancy Roblenz John Murdy Charles Argo Judy Smith were listed. Formal initiation and a dance followed at Miss Danneman's with punch and cookies, as Donna Cochran announced.
FBLA sponsors a courtesy contest at the high school with all students eligible. Winners announced at Friday dance February 14 in the high school gym. Judges include class presidents and FBLA and Student Council leaders.
A humorous list ties driving speeds to hymn titles as a playful reminder of speed limits. The sequence pairs 60 75 90 100 110 mph with songs reflecting spiritual themes and consolation for motorists.
The Library Club met February 7 for regular business with president Barbara Yeager in charge. Mary Lou Rinehart read the secretary's report in Janice Mosley's absence as the assistant librarians begin cataloging fiction. Junior and senior librarians assign alphabet letters to list books by author last name. Sophomores assist typists and prepare sample cards while Mrs. Campbell explains catalog card content and form for fiction cards.
The February 7 event in the Home Economics room featured red and white decorations and a Cupid centerpiece. Guests included the Shorthand II class and their teacher, with attendees Donna C., Carol D., Sandy W., Barbara Y., Shirley W., Von G., and Miss Danneman. Activities included stunts like kissing a 6 foot boy, milking a cow, girdle, weight loss machine, and changing a baby's diaper, amid refreshments.
SCRIBBLER NEWS notes the Jr High Girls physical education program emphasizes fundamentals for coordination and fitness. Ten definite players for the Jr High Basketball Team are Martha Rouse Joyce Kincade Joyce Harris Janet Harrington Connie McAninch Nancy Tomlin Joyce Walter Nellie Argo Margaret Fenton Judy Van Domim. No game date set yet, likely against Udell.
A chatter row reports missing Paul and Harry at a school dance, celebrates Shirley as Homemaker of Tomorrow, and mentions FBLA courtesy posters. It covers dating chatter, a groom-like initiation, Coach stories, photo mishaps, a redhead's Ford, and Mary Ellen's growing family and learning to wash diapers.
Third graders study dental care and bring pictures poems and posters to school in a campaign for a better smile. A sample poem reads I am a tooth to tell the truth I'm a very demanding fellow I must be kept clean or else I get mean and turn from white to yellow.
Full name Gary Dean Pfanne Becker born Centerville on June 30 1940. Age 17 hair brown eyes gray weight 144 pounds height 5 316 inches. Favorite song You Are My Destiny. color blue. candy Mars. Favorite names Randy Debbie. Favorite car Jaguar. Favorite subject History. Favorite teacher Sheldon Byward. The Fifth Amendment noted. Favorite pastime Playing baseball. Pet peeve other peoples pet peeves. Future ambition professional baseball player. Extracurriculars: baseball in four years of high school.
The list outlines roles for the Jr Sr Banquet and class officers, including waiters for the banquet, staff roles for Scribbler and Annual staff, and the annual executive council. It also notes the FBLA FHA FFA program activities and a combined basketball session labeled L-2-3.4 and 1-2-3-4.
Full name Mary Lou Rinehart born Moravia R R 2 March 29 1940 brown hair blue eyes height five foot one inches favorite song Julie favorite candy Milky Way favorite names Paula and Johnny favorite car Ford favorite subject Homemaking favorite teacher All of them By word Oh Cow favorite pastime Reading and sleeping pet peeve Snobs future ambition To own and operate a Nursery School four years of high school FHA 1-2-3-4 Officer 2 FBLA 3-4 Officer 4 Thespians 3-4 Basketball Manager 3-4 Softball Manager 2-4 Softball 3 Scribbler staff 3-4 Librarian 2-3-4 Library Club 4 bay Club Officer 4 Kitchen 1.2-4
Full name Marlene Rinehart born in Albia Iowa on February 3 1940. Age 18. Hair color blonde. Weight 185 pounds. Height five seven. Favorite song Yellow Dog Blues. Favorite color black.
The list highlights individuals and interests in Moravia community life. Entries include Joh Shelly as a favorite name, Lincoln as favorite car, Sociology as favorite subject, Sheldon and Rinehart as favorite teachers, and Da Ganties as favorite byword. It notes ambitions, roles and campus activities such as class officers and event staff.
Centerville Iowa January 27 1958 H G Hargis Treasurer of Appanoose County Iowa certifies the above as a correct summary of county treasurer business for the period. Receipts and disbursements list state and local funds including Korean and Soldier’s bonuses, bonds redeemed, licenses revenue, and pension payments with totals and balance on hand.
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