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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1966
Page
3
A reflective note on how time passes regardless of our desires, urging planning and responsible use of hours. It cites Franklin and urges students to avoid procrastination, plan work and play, and grow into mature time management to achieve success.
The M H S library announces new books including Haraback titles and urges students to return books to their places after use. Reported by Judy Janssens, the piece reminds that the library is a privilege. misuse could lead to loss of access and asks students to tell sponsor Mrs. Iile about requests.
A set of student responses shows mixed views on Driver's Ed with comments from Judy Janssens Mary Thomas James Van Dorin Beth Boyer Seat Shirley Helmick and M expressing varying optimism and concerns about effort fun and difficulty in learning driving skills.
February shows an adult agriculture class and a science event in period six. March includes a merit scholarship meeting in Fairfield at 1 30 p m and a science of glass session at 4 15 p m. Several student quotes reference cartoon characters and favorites.
In a boys P E period students learn three bowling approaches and five step methods for right and left handed bowlers. Two practice rolls set up pins with laps as penalties. Gossip pages tease classmates about haircuts rides and dances among the group.
Since it's been cold outside, warm coats are in. Jean Allen and Maribeth Johnson model furry white coats, while Dick Anee shows a beach-warmer with burgundy color. Kathy Townsend wears a green corduroy belted coat and Judy Cochran sports a suede brown outer layer.
On Friday February 18 in the gym a chapel program featured Rev Strong of Nazacene Aurea of Movia who introduced the program. Rev Lobb from Untonville led a song “Faith of Our Fathers” before guest speaker Rev Moore of Airport Baptist Church in Des Moines gave an engaging talk to an attentive audience.
A fragmentary reader poll lists names and quick quotes about secrecy, names of classmates, and odd remarks about ghosts and habits. The dialogue hints at personal gossip and tense recollections, ending with a sketchy definition of getting mad.
The plan lists meals from Thursday February 24 to Monday February 28. Thursday serves streamed chicken on a biscuit with sweet potatoes fruit cup milk. Friday offers fried fish sticks with tarter sauce brown potatoes mandarin jelly chewy brownies peanut butter sandwich and milk. Monday features teen burgers parsley potatoes carrots celery creamed peas and white milk.
Dr. Smith, Speech Consultant at State College of Town, Cedar Falls, addressed the class with tips to correct speaking problems. He listened to contestants for the Ottumwa Speech contest on Thursday and Friday, including Mike Kuhns, Danny Brooks, Johnson, Francine Brozovich, Rowena com, Roger Mullins, and Jani ard.
President Wilson sought to keep the United States out of war but German U boats sank American ships leading to war declaration in April 1917. After a year and a half of fighting the armistice ended the conflict in November.
An American Literature class begins a unit on short fiction by exploring works from various writers. The curriculum contrasts varied story lengths and styles to illustrate how writers shape plot, character, and mood within concise narratives.
The unit includes writers such as O'Henry Sherwood Anderson Ernest Hemingway Joan Steinbeck James Thomas Wolfe and Inwit Shaw The short stories Phe Devil and Daniel Webster and In Another Country are in the book Students find these stories easier to understand and enjoy
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown returned from Las Vegas where they attended the national R E A convention. Others attended basketball games in Chariton and visits occurred at several homes including Dell Hellyer George Hellyer and B C Whitehead. Des Moines visitor Terry Rose stayed with Dell Hellyer and Clark Hellyer attended a Centerville fair board meeting.
Debbie and Mike of Des Moines were Starday dinner guests at Robert Jennings home. Harry Jennings was a Saturday evening visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jackson of Ottumwa were Sunday dinner guests at Amy Hiner home. Mrs. Clarence Whitehead attended WSCS at Moravia Methodist church Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Truxton Dicks called at Clarence Whitehead home Sunday afternoon. Clarence and John Winkler of Berwyn Illinois returned home Friday after visiting Mrs. George Brozovich and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller, Mrs. George Hellyer and Mrs. Della Jennison. Bobby Zander and friend of Illinois spent Thursday and Friday at George Brozovich home. Francene and Irene R Brozovich called at Dell Hellyer and Ron Jennings home Thursday evening.
Mrs Hilda Felton visited the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Whisler on Friday morning and presented Mr and Mrs John Dotson with a decorated angel food cake to mark their 63rd wedding anniversary.
A series of social visits and family gatherings are listed across Moravia Ottumwa Plano Unionville and nearby towns. Residents including Mrs Fred Dotson Mrs Don Cobbler Mr and Mrs Mike Hedgecock Alva Fowler Howard Burkland Agnes Burkland Jewel Burkland Ted Close Elizabeth Lorraine Fowler Richard Gorden Phyllis Kay and others are noted as supper guests callers and visitors over the weekend and earlier in the week highlighting community ties and kinship.
The Moravia Union calls for residents to participate in community events listed in the Union, highlighting a schedule of gatherings, meetings, and activities. Local organizations coordinate efforts to boost participation and foster neighborly engagement.
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