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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
2
Scribbler staff recounts February as a month of historic birthdays and events. The Moravia High hall report notes roll call, no old business, and plans for a candy sale cookbooks sale spring banquet with committee structure and officer responsibilities.
The Moravia F H A chapter met February 7 1969 in the school gym with Carla Miller chairing. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved along with the treasurer’s report.
Wayne Haring arrives as Moravia High School’s new student teacher. A 24 year old senior at Northeast Missouri State College he majors in physical education with a business minor. Born in Dubuque Iowa he lived in DeWitt before coming to Moravia. He graduated from Ranch Alamitos High School Garden Grove California and plans to teach and coach football in California. He prefers smaller schools to get to know students and praises Moravia’s friendly staff and pupils.
The cheerleaders have complete uniforms and are improving cheers while aiming to get students to yell at home games. They present a short skit during each home game to boost crowd energy and have sought pep buses for away games but face shortages.
Supporters invite participation this weekend as ornaments for the teams, encouraging school spirit. Plans include a pep bus and rallying at games with spirited yelling to back the squads.
Spanish students in the term welcome Mr Payne as their new teacher and adapt to article reading in class. They discuss upcoming topics for the rest of the school year and practice new vocabulary with pronunciation guidance from the instructor.
In December Mrs. Ellison's bookkeeping class finished a three week practice set for Spencer Athletic Goods. Each student acted as bookkeeper, applying all learned principles to write checks post transactions and file papers. Financial reports were prepared ledger balanced and ruled. A test checked accuracy and grading assessed neatness and completeness. The class then started textbook chapter twenty one Automated Data Processing in Bookkeeping.
Mrs Netling Dommer reports a weekend of visits and gatherings in Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Guests included Griffin Faber and Connie, Klampe family, Barbara Melbridge, Nadine and Norma Lee Faber, and several others. Norma Lee’s Rainbow for Girls installation, flu absences, and multiple Sunday meals feature amid community sewing circles and church events. Several families traveled between Ottumwa Blakesburg Des Moines and Centerville for social and service activities.
Train and Barbara attended the Rainbow Girls installation on Sunday afternoon. Michael and Randy Dommer have been out of school for a few days with colds and sore throat.
Mrs Jim McAtinch ate supper at the Lloyd Brown home Monday evening. Bobby Whitehead attended the Blue Grass Honor Band at Humeston Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Hellyer spent Thursday evening at the Dell Hellyer home. Mr and Mrs Henry Van Weelden of Albia and others from Haverhill were Sunday dinner guests at the Robert Jennings home.
Gladys Harsh reports at the Baptist church in Centerville the annual Sweetheart banquet was held Saturday evening. Ivyl Tarbell and family attended. Kim and Robin Tarbell stayed with Vickie Phillips as several families visited relatives in nearby Mount Ayr and at Forest Jacobs and Nelson Ballanger homes.
Terold and Jesse spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McDanel while Jackie and Janice attended the ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson and family attended the Choralers chili supper at Centerville Saturday. Leta Pettibone, Jackie, Bill and John, Deloris Ballanger and Janice and Marie Long attended ball games at Moulton Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Henshaw and Sherry were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ballanger and family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Free spent Mrs. Lou Free at Ottumwa. Carol Dayton spent Thursday and Friday with Deloris Ballanger while Anna Grace substituted teaching at Moravia. Linda Wilson spent Sunday evening with Sherri McCannon. Mr. and Mrs. Ivyl Tarbell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips at Udell. Janice Ballanger spent Monday evening with Virginia Cortesio.
The regular Franklin Happy Helpers meeting was held February 10 at Constance Thompson’s home. Ellen Cooper called the meeting to order at 7 15. Twelve members answered roll call with “My Favorite Dish.” One leader, two visitors, and two judges attended. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given. Old and new business were discussed and bake sale plans were made.
The event concluded with awards across age groups: Associates Carat Christy first, Maureen Derby second. Juniors Nancy Parker first. Intermediates Constance Apempaon first and Sherry McCannon second. Seniors Merla Prater first and Ellen Cooper second. Maureen Derby and Carol Christy presented Names of Various Meats, Sherry McCannon spoke on The Gift of Nutrition, Joyce Christy led a Lastes in Meat Cookery demonstration. Refreshments followed.
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