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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
5
The clipped text lists editorial staff and contributors for a period newspaper, naming editors, writers, typists, and a playful nod to a famous Dragline line. It signals internal masthead content rather than a clear news event or report.
A humorously framed list offers four excuses to take a car. It suggests charging a dead battery, spending money before it loses value, helping a local gas station owner named Ronnie, and checking if the car runs.
Editorial warns against believing first rumors and repeating unverified stories. It argues rumors harm reputations and trust, urging readers to seek truth before sharing. The piece stresses responsibility in spreading information and cautions about delayed correction after harm.
Seventh grade begins a unit on Texas focusing on famous men and women who helped shape the state. Students explore why these figures moved to Texas and their influence on the United States. They study Texas statehood, its impact on the Union, and related map work.
The eighth grade will swap history and health for science and government next term. Mrs. Foster notes strong attendance with only two or three absences this week. Bennie Tarbell is mentioned in a brief class update.
Christmas gifts sparked a fashion wave at MHS with popular sweaters for both sexes. Gray Shetland, banlon, and orlon dominate, plus Perry Como pullovers for boys. Sleeveless vests and cloth chemettes draw girls, while blouses with rolla sleeves and over-blouses trend. Outdoor ear coats shine, shawl scarves return, and snowboots, leotards complete the look.
A fashion preview notes bold red and black outfits, knee socks, and chemise inspired skirts. Plain wool and felt skirts remain common while a new plaid gored skirt in colors like red blue green appears. Accessories include headache bands and a necklace with four cultured pearls, nicknamed Diamond.
On a cold January day MHS reporters recount a snowy scene. Henry O Henry James hurries to the grocery with friends on a jet propelled sled while his mother pursues him down the hill. The event ends with a noisy arrival home and a playful on the spot report.
In 1979 Chicago Daily reporter recounts Linda Ward, home economist, being ticketed by officer Jim Foster after a window crash at Wilson's Department Store. He ferries her to hospital where Nurse Janice Vickrey and receptionist Sharon MacSparen share details while Mona Main, honeymooning with Bennie Tarbell, had recently left the hospital.
Linda pursues a lawsuit after a department store collision. She hires Sharon O Connor and Virginia Burger, Moravia law school alumni, to represent her citing refusal to yield the right of way. A luncheon hall detour reveals old acquaintances and a playful newsroom interlude.
A compact list of marriages and fatalities appears, naming individuals such as Mary Elien with Ronnie Condia and Beverly Simmons with Tomlin, along with others like Richard Welch and Gary Charity. The notice includes entries of potential couples and a fatalities section mentioning Dick Sweeden and Janice Mosley, reflecting a local society roll.
A fragmentary item notes progress toward success and happiness at Mary Mosley due to capable efforts by a chief flight engineer couple, Mr. and Mrs. with praise for dependable desistance and the project’s positive trajectory.
Iowa farm families are the state’s largest single farm group through thrift via trading stamps. About 127,049 farm households save stamps, with thousands of dollars of stamp merchandise redeemed yearly. In 1957 stamp redemption supported primary materials worth about 3,030,000 dollars. Public information notice by The Searny and Hutchinson Company, originators of S and H Green Stamps.
Mary Mossey recalls grim moments but overcomes them with flying colors as she charts a path from MHS through 4-H and FHA leadership. Honored as FFA Queen and 4-H president, she plans to be an airline stewardess with sister Jan, aided by friends and family. Linda Ward signs.
Beverly Joyce Simmons born December 29 1940 in Mora Wa stands 5 6 with blue eyes and dark blonde hair She aims to be a nurse and values English most among subjects Her advice to underclassmen is to try again with a smile Her pet peeve is insincere people She recalls crowded halls and would add a bigger building at MHS Her activities include Scribbler Frompter in Junior Play and Basketball Donna Rae Tubaugh
Moravia January 7 1959 Scribbler Staff presents editor Janice Mosley Read Union with a white gold ankle bracelet engraved with her name. She expresses gratitude and affection for the Scribbler staff, praising their secrecy and kindness in a local community school section.
Student resolutions from Moravia Community School include Jimmie Robinson aiming to be good all year and Robert Bimbi wanting to study harder. Others pledge harder work, better grades, or cooperation among students teachers and parents. One entry mentions seeking parties, while Drahcir Nedeews vows four knifings in a continued page.
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