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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence from a campus newspaper notes a journey about fifty miles from the border. The group hires six to seven pogo sticks to cross into Mexico using jumping beans and toritas to reach Alespurco before dawn.
A family fleeing Detroit toward Mexico discovers their house is hitched to a battered truck pulling behind them. An officer on a motorcycle instructs them to stop as the accidental caravan unfolds. The scene ends with the surprising realization.
A lively Udell High round up notes Scottie leaps a car seat Friday night. Sandy W reveals a bright sack on the bus while keeping friends from peeking. Ann M misplaces a class ring then finds it. Two girls pull the same prank with a fake diamond to fool classmates.
A set of brief, casual reader comments are collected. Respondents name individuals and grade them as delightful or merely okay highlighting mixed views about a group or item. Several entries mention Centerville and refer to a few named readers like Linda C Carol D and Marlene R.
The regular F B L A meeting was held February 14 in the Bookkeeping room during 6th period. President Sandra Hiatt opened the session and the secretary's report was approved. She outlined projects and solicited volunteers. Afterward officers presented a skit on parliamentary procedure, which proved interesting. Reporter Ronald Van Zante.
The Moravia Future Homemakers of America held its regular meeting on February 12, 1957. Members opened with the FHA Prayer Song and chose April Showers as the banquet theme. Janice Mosley was voted to give the creed, Diana Burton to give the Invocator, and Mary Mosley to present the Benediction. Jewell Miller.
Mr Craver's class studies how to abstract ores from metals including the Bessemer process. Iron ore is smelted into pig iron then melted to remove impurities and add alloys for steel. Fuels are noted for smelting and daily use. Dean Albertson.
Ann Mihalovich notes that freshmen will study child development this six week unit. It covers infants, school age children, and teenagers, focusing on younger child behavior, babysitting, dating, and social relations of girls their age. The class expects strong interest and learning for all students.
Seventh grade history class dramatized Why Move West and Daniel Boone Meets John Finley. Junior High basketball games played Cin cy Thursday Moulton Monday and Udell Wednesday. Valentine exchange last Thursday, Smoozles. Donald West gave candy bars for his birthday. Six week tests this week. Judy Van Dorin Joyce Ann Kincade.
First grade class notes recognition of winter birds like cardinal and bluejay. Students finish reading Fun With Dick and Jane. February birthdays include Lenny Shirley Ang. Shirley brings candy bars and balloons. Valentine cookies shared. Visitors include Mrs George McCannon and daughter, Mrs Floyd Bates, Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and Jackie. Class contributes 5.15 to the March of Dimes.
Galdnar of events lists FHA party on March 1 at 7:00 followed by Jr. High Basketball at Moulton on March 2 at 9 30 a m. March 4 features Chapel from 10 40 to 11 20 with Girls State Tournaments March 4 9. March 5 has FFA Basketball at Moulton at 7 00.
Almost all students are back in class and hope no one gets sick. Terry brought a pulley for science and a model car for reading On Roads of Long Ago. Mr and Mrs Martin and Jackie visited the room Tuesday. Shelves gain items from long ago including Sondra’s stone jar for canning and Donna Rae’s 1821 printed book.
In history we traced westward pioneers with a freehand 1783 map. Students Janet G E Nancy and Becky added new regions. New books from The American Adventure Series include The Rush for Gold Daniel Boone Fur Trappers of the Old West John Paul Jones and Wild Bill Hickok.
Pleasant Hill community notes record visits and gatherings from Monday through Sunday. Families such as Brown Penfield McAninch Callen Dicks Sheldon Paxton and others share meals, birthday celebrations and hospital dismissals, with weddings anniversaries and local club events noted.
A string of Sunday visits and dinners spans several families in Ottumwa area. Names include McAninch Argo Dicks Sheldon Callen Tarbell Booth Bosth Fenton Huff Albertson Trinkle Moore Brown and Scott, with social calls at multiple homes and a farewell at the Christian church for the Clarence Scott family.
Salem notices describe gatherings and visits from Des Moines Cedar Falls Centerville Russell and Russells area residents with Mr and Mrs Clarence White hosting Home Show attendees and various dinner and supper guests over recent evenings.
Neighbors and relatives, including Karol Ann Hellyer, Delbert Calhoun, and Lloyd Brown families, gathered for farewell parties and hosted/attended club and auxiliary events. Edges mention visits between Calhouns, Perrys, Hiner, Rinehart, and McCord households across several afternoons and evenings.
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