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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
2
The article lists staff and students of M H S Scribbler and discusses math and home economics topics. It explains similar triangles as equiangular and proportional and emphasizes guiding children to meet emotional social and physical needs for healthy growth. It notes a future sewing unit making dresses.
Editorial notes Moravia Mohawkettes drew growing crowds at the girls sectional tournament last week culminating in a championship victory for the Mohawkettes. The Moravia squad celebrated their first place trophy as fans and runners cheered the team’s ball handling against Bussell in the final.
Geometry students complete study of proportion and begin similar triangles. The material explains that a proportion is an equation stating the equality of two ratios. The topic to follow is introduced with a note on unfamiliar terms.
Spanish students have learned the preterite tense and completed a test. They will next study the imperfect tense, which is simpler than other tenses but different from them.
In junior American literature the class studies Steven Benet titled Twentieth Century writers. He is described as Rebel of the 1920s and Interpreter of America's Past and Pride. The text lists his works including Carol New Style Stonewall Jackson's Last Charge The Devil and Daniel Webster Famous Listen to the People and notes his talent. The unit will cover Poe Hawthorne and O Henry.
Moravia High School seniors Donald Strunk and Linda Gardner are profiled with birth dates March 23 1944 and January 8 1945, physical traits, car interests, prom highlights, and future plans including jobs, marriage, and hobbies like cars, F H A, glee club and dancing.
On February 9 Mo Ravia Jr. High defeated Blakesburg Jr. High in a decisive girls game. Barbara Thomas led Mo Ravia with 15 points, followed by Mary Jo Wilson and Marcia Walter with 9 each. Sharon Judge and Pat Judge added 6 apiece, Shirley Helmick 4. For Blakesburg, Due scored 8, Wooster 4, and Barnett 2.
Moravia junior high varsity traveled to Seymour on January 19 and swept both games. Moravia girls won 47 to 10 led by Sharon Judge 18 Mary Jo Wilson 13 and Barbara Thomas 10. Moravia boys edged Seymour 20 to 14 as Argo scored 8 with Thompson 6 for Seymour.
Moravia Junior High boys basketball defeated Blakesburg 57 to 14. Max Argo scored 19, Jay Smith 17, Ralph Milleman 8, with Richard Mosley contributing 5 before fouling out in the third quarter. It was Moravia’s fifth straight victory.
A playful, unnamed gossip note lists questions about Betty B and several students. It mentions Biology class mishaps, a Chemistry style joke, and rumors of plans and pranks around peers including Peggy Rogers and Donna T in a high school setting, with light hints of locker room chatter and Valentine mood.
Moravia Union office lists a wide selection of staples and staplers in many sizes in stock for purchase. Local customers are invited to visit or contact the office for availability and pricing.
Dale Doore presented a color travelogue titled Colorful Colorado at the high school gym on Monday February 18 at 12:30 p.m. He showcased Mesa Verde National Park The Air Force Academy Pike s Peak The Royal Gorge and Rocky Mountain National Park along with Dude ranches the Silverton narrow gauge railroad and the Million Dollar Highway. The show was in color, enjoyable and informative about geography.
Janet Smith serves as assistant editor of the annual while the Mohawkettes defeat Blakes in a recent game, reflecting student activity and team success.
In sectional play Rose Blumer scored 25 points against Eddyville on Wednesday night. Joanne Main is highlighted in Des Moines for strong floor play. Neil Sheldon escorted Joyann Vincent home after the game. Morayia Mohawks defeated Ottumwa Walsh in a recent practice game. G. E. Luse accompanied Deanna Sheldon home after the contest.
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller host and guests include Bloomfield visitors Pennington Main and Tuttle with several other families from Centerville Nyssa Davenport Ottumwa and Albia. The entries list Sunday dinners cake decorating and 4 H activities with numerous house visits and afternoon gatherings across local households.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown spent Thursday and Friday at the Jerry Brown home in Cedar Rapids. Community members attended Moravia basketball tournaments last week. Delbert Calhoun and sons hosted supper for Earl Swift. a Delbert Calhoun membership class met Saturday morning. Rev. McMullen was a dinner guest. Hazel Hellyer visited Ella Plact and Faye. Richard Calhoun stayed with Larry Woodward. Sunday dinner guests at Elbert Perry included Guy McKern, Boyd Paxson, Newton Long. Gene Huff and sons visited in the afternoon. In Ottumwa Delbert Calhoun's home hosted Paul and family of Gallatin Missouri, plus Pearl and another Runnells pair.
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