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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
5
Editorial praising Moravia residents for cooperative efforts that have transformed the town. Highlights include the reorganization of schools, a new high school, a boosted baseball field funded by donations, and a new junior high building with a larger library. Urges a youth center to engage teenagers, noting Moravia’s progress as a model for small towns.
A draft of letters mistakenly sent to Cupid showcases four single teachers needing mates with requests for one man and three women by air mail. Another note asks for a “magic patient” to keep boyfriends from looking at others, indicating playful student humor and social dynamics at the school.
Readable bits show February Sweethearts Kaye Helmick and Mike Grin Namé with family details, birth dates, and school activities. The text lists hair color, subjects, favorites, teachers, and extracurriculars for both juniors, including Ellen and Marsha as signatures or mentions.
A cheeky verse laments the wrong suitor with a football-obsessed beau. Daisy pleads for Cupid to fix a love mix up as she considers a male rival and seeks guidance on romance and attention.
The Speech class practices at the Southeast Warren clinic for the district contest. Students prepare varied pieces from folk tales to humor and poetry aiming for high ratings. Moravia High, with 177 participants, hopes for strong performance and broad support.
The Scribbler Staff held February meeting in the English room to discuss improving stories and language usage. They elected teacher of the month and teen of the month and planned a party with a date to be set.
A report by Vickie Breeung describes a week in home economics where four kitchens with three to four girls each planned meals on Monday, baked muffins on Tuesday, and prepared a full breakfast on Wednesday including a fruit cup cocoa and muffins. After cooking, the students compared results and then shared the meals.
In Home Ec class students learn to arrange items, contribute colors and posters, disguise wall flaws, and maximize existing bedroom features. Mrs Selix provides ideas to improve bedrooms with student input from Cindy Grinstaa.
The Scribbler Staff selects 16 year old Rod A Purdum as February Teen of the Month. Born August 34, 1951, in Centerville Iowa, he is tall with blond hair and blue eyes and weighs about 5 feet 34 inches. Rod is a junior studying American History American Literature THDaE and Welding, plays basketball and baseball, enjoys riding horses, and counts Mr Argo as his favorite teacher. The staff extends congratulations to Rod for the honor.
Readable fragments show student song titles and performers from a school class program. Entries include Bend Me Shape Me by Girls P KE, Last Plane to London, Day Dream Believer, She's My Girl, Keep the Ball Rolling, Breakin Up Is Hard To Do, and more.
Mohawks girls begin sectional play at Seymour gym on Feb 17 at 6 30 facing Blakesburg Wildcats whom they recently defeated by a wide margin. A win advances them to Moravia for the Feb 19 semifinal against the winner of Albia Twin Cedars Russell. Fan support urged for Moravia games.
Carl B. Reno known as Coach at Moravia High School is named February Teacher of the Month. He teaches all physical education classes and sponsors Girls Athletics including track basketball and softball.
Freshmen gather in the MHS science room between 10 45 and 11 25 to explore electricity types and heat produced. They compare static electricity with current electricity and describe their hands on repairs of a tangled mass of wires and boxes.
JVB reports on experiments showing how heat varies with wire type. After tests, lessons will explore electricity power and its sources.
Roger A Mullins writes from Fort Knox Kentucky to John Guthrey at Moravius Town asking for a copy of his college grade transcript to be sent to the University of Iowa admissions director. He notes his service ending and aims to pursue higher education, apologizing for the delayed letter and thanking Guthrey for assistance.
Kindergarten marks show Jeanne Stassman Rhonda Woodward Sherri Woodward with perfect attendance. First grade lists Clayton Pauley Susan Raymie Carla Reno Stephen Dayton Julie Bettis Sandra Moffatt all present. Second grade names Susan Ewing Sheri Hinote Sheri Easter Brenda Kelley Janet Tisue Randy Phillips David Townsend Jerry Steenhoek Bradley Mitchell with one tardy. Third grade includes Timothy Lobb Ronald Woodward Sheila DuVall Carol Johnson Nancy Wright Bobby Cross Billy Darrah Henry Herman Eddy Massman Harold Rowley Marlene Ewing Debra McDanel Peggy Pettibone. Fourth grade lists Dennis Condra Carl Moffatt Richard Wilson Marjorie Cortesio Paula Hopkins Martin Wilson Marty Massman Jimmy Spencer Arthur Thomas Myra Martin. Fifth grade includes Roger Ewing John Guthrey Stephen Huff Eddy Simpson Jimmy Sheldon Jess Uhlenhake with one tardy and Mitchell Wil
A school roster lists students by grade with many full names, including Becky Nicoletto Molly Van Benthuysen Jerold Ballanger Tony Bardwell Kent Cross Randy Dommer Timmy Hersey Jeffrey McDanel Lynn Faris Roy Tarbell Danny Wilson Susan Craw tree Rebecca Horn Marilyn Shelquist Sixth Grade Steven McKinley Jay McDonough Judy Kelley Julia McDanel Robin Spencer Curtis Wright Rodney Woodward Dale Hoffman David Jones Richard Kirby Daryl Steenhoek Kim Tarbell Kathy Cross Jean McFarland Linda Wilson Mary K Simmons Kathy Martin Seventh Grade Janice Ballanger Janice Coltrain Virginia Cortesio Fonda Dicks Diana Kelley Margueritte Martin Pamela Robinson Karla Scott Judy Stocker David Allen Lee Uhlenhake taray once Pamela Gladfelder Mona Hayden Wanda McFarland Carol Wilson Doyle Ewing Wm Hopkins Lyle Kehrberg Russell Moore Sherry Bardwell Eighth Grade Michael Davis Carson Miller Dennis Spencer Stanley Spencer Wm Underwood Kenneth Wright Janice Grinstead Rosemary Rogers Jill Schupmann Joyce Stocker Paula Uhlenhake Carolyne Beal Sharon Hopkins Judy Jones Deborah Marlin Ronald Cloyed David Ewing Danny Hoffman Charles Tarbell David McDanel Randy McDanel
A list of ninth grade students includes Marie Cloyed Norma Faber Dallas McDanel Francis Moffatt Diane Rogers Randy Scott Linda Sheldon Mary Louie Van Dorin Alan Wilson. Tenth grade names include Carolyn Cooper Reginald Marlin Jody McDanel Leota Mockmore Elaine VanDe- Pol Sheila Wilson.
Eleventh Grade honors include Marsha Cloyed Jane Estlack Damny Mc Danel Linda Moffatt atles Moore Pamela VanDePol George Woodward Twelfth Grade includes Patricia Judge Mary Joyce Mulling Ronald Shel don Carol Joyce Stocker Judy Stufflebeam Deborah Van Dorin. Listed are students with no first semester absences but tardy then Greg Mobley Kenneth Stocker Gary Tisue Karen Martin Dennis Caster.
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