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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1969
Page
5
The Mohawk High teams completed the season except for tournaments. Girls sectional and district play began February 25 with easy wins until Eddyville. Boys sectionals start February 27. Gratitude given to coaches and cheerleaders for support and effort.
Mr. Albert A. Payne joins Moravia high school as the second semester Spanish instructor replacing Mrs. Jellaman. Born in Bastic North Carolina he spent much of childhood in Athens Texas and Washington DC where he worked ten House sessions starting as a page. He earned a BA in history from George Washington University in 1942 and did graduate work there and at Drake University with travels in Mexico Nicaragua Panama Ecuador and Cuba.
A visiting educator spent significant time at a Galapagos Naval base before settling on a small farm near Carlisle Iowa, 63 miles from Moravia's school. He is married with a 14 year old son named Martin and expresses strong fondness for Moravia.
Thirteen Moravia students traveled to Humeston for the Blue Grass Conference Honor Band. Registration and try-outs started at 9:00 am with seating by 10:00 am. Moravia secured several top chairs led by Carol Wilson and Susan Dooley. A lunch break followed, then a two and a half hour rehearsal before a concert directed by guest Jack Cameron of Ottumwa.
The Moravia Science Club formed a Science Fair during two recent meetings led by Mr. Walker. The event is set for Saturday April 19 in the high gym with projects entered and judged in the morning and open to the public later. all high school or junior high students may enter. Donna Ahee is noted as a member.
A mosaic of voices recalls red as emotion and memory. Names like Joy McC and Joyce J. Valentine blend personal items, colors, and symbols from reports cards to flags and candy canes, each echoing sentiment through a red thread of association.
Sophomores study France covering early Celts and geography, major wars and kings, Napoleon and Waterloo, artists sculptors and writers, and scientists like Pasteur and Curie. They compose a 300 word theme about a famous French personality as the unit transitions to the Low Countries.
Mrs Nading Qommer reports a busy ENON social week with Ladies Aid, Rainbow Girls, and multiple visits. Attendees include Norma Faber Pat Pam Teresa Lockman Nina Faber and several Dommer Lockman family members plus visitors from Bloomfield and Des Moines. Community movements and neighborly calls fill the weekend schedule amid shifting residences and local gatherings.
Renay visited Ray Lockman and Fay Paxton while Ells joined N L Nasalroad for supper. McDanel family spent weekend at LaMoine Yates Ottumwa home. Buell Taylor Dick Johnson and Johnny visited Tom Toft. Elvin Stocker hosted neighborhood ladies including Leona Lockman Nellie Drake and Mildred Proctor. Lewis Dommer and spouse called at Laurence Dommer's Saturday.
Local column lists numerous visits and gatherings around Salem as families, including Dale Cox and family, Clarence Whitehead, and Glen Overturf, spend a Saturday at various homes. A note of sympathy is extended to the loved ones of Mrs Lloyd Mc Danes and many residents report Sunday dinners and calls across Albia Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines connections.
Community roundup from Griffinsville N Bend by Mrs Daphne Shepard notes visits and gatherings. Mentions Merrill Shepard moving a coal house and dead trees removal. Several families visit relatives in Iowa City Kirksville and Newton. Louise’s death prompts mourning. Birthdays celebrated at Keith and Dees.
Callers Ruth McNair Delores Shepard Mr and Mrs Mansel Tar bell Gene Huff and family Jack Espy and families attended Sunday dinner at the Harold Huff parental home in Newton with several relatives visiting.
Fr anklin notices detail numerous visits and dinners across the community. Carl Rogers and family from Ottumwa and California guests joined Lloyd Ammons for supper. Paul attended an honor banquet at Albia Christian church as a highlighted student.
Hugh McFatridge called at Harley Tisue home Monday. Mrs. Lloyd Ammons and family visited Claude Rogers home with Paul Dale and Mark. They were visiting her sister in California. Gary Perry and Emery Hiatt were supper guests at Larry Derby home Saturday. Rex Haver spent Sunday at Russell Brown home with family.
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