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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
1
Local residents enjoy milder 40s after record cold spell with Saturday night dipping to 22 below and reports of 30 below on Soap Creek and 35 below at Mystic. ISU meter reader Dean Easter notes meters sit in back where deep snow makes readings difficult and meters may be hindered by the extreme conditions.
Severe cold and heavy snow hinder paper drive efforts as a Moravia band and students struggle to gather newspapers. Moravia schools add wrestling, purchasing a mat and practicing under Mr Lewis, aiming to compete soon with Bluegrass conference schools.
Local society notes list visits and attendances in Salem and nearby towns. Mrs. Clarence Whitehead and organist attended the Richer Faber funeral and Mr. Clarence Whitehead with Bobby joined a Sunday School class at Grace Methodist Church. Kay and Keith McCord spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl James and Mrs. Edward McCord hosted Monday visits.
A note invites the public to an all day Home Economics open house on Thursday January 17 featuring The Home Ec Students mini style shows. Displays will showcase sewing dresses and slack outfits home furnishings wall hangings decoupage and various foods. Students invite attendance to view projects and enjoy the event.
The Gilbertos family of acrobats showcased a sequence of astounding stunts in the gym during a physical living demonstration. A standout moment occurred when Ibertos introduced a daring act that drew gasps from the audience.
A feature on Lisa Clark nicknamed Hatchet, a junior guard born July 1, 1957 at Monroe County Hospital. The piece highlights her age, quirks, favorite number nine, blister issues delaying practices, and humorous insights about basketball life and team dynamics.
A feature on Jill McDanel known as Twinkle Toes from the J V girls basketball program. The forward, listed at five six, began as a JV starter and earned a spot on the varsity squad, described in playful terms as a fairy tale origin.
Excerpts from a playful interview with Jill, a young basketball player, cover quirky answers about on court moves, practice, teachers, and dreams. The piece ends with a tease for next week while noting Jill and Miss Butler.
A survey of Moravia High School students reveals mixed views on student teacher relations and school climate. Pat Vaughan, a 15 year old sophomore, shares home life with her mother and siblings in Centerville Ta. Respondents describe subjects including Biology Home Ec Art English and World History and express unease about a large semester test and the overall school atmosphere.
A Moravia High poll asks what students would do on their last day on earth. Responses vary from skipping school and Florida trips to staying home, with one student planning to say goodbye and sing Funeral for a Friend.
In Jr. High Science the barometer is used to track air pressure. The Sth grade, aided by Mr. Lantz, has set up charts recording atmospheric pressure since January 2. The teacher hopes to forecast weather within a month.
Students debate vending policy scenes with Nancy Butler and Nadine Faber, arguing for fair pricing and longer open hours. The dialogue touches on charging a quarter, returning change, and extending lunch operation.
A fragmentary transcript reads I don’t think you should have to drink it righty out there. The speaker argues it should stay where it was and mentions Mile eestetes and Laure Zintt in a disjointed sequence.
Balance on hand for October shows receipts and regular salaries for the period. Warrants issued are listed, including payments to Esteton Sly Appanoose Lumber Co and multiple vendors such as Bailey writer Exchange Inc, Carbon Paper and Typewriters Life Co, Beckley Cardy Co, and Des Moines Register and Tribune Company. Total bills amount to a consolidated sum for office, education, insurance, supplies, and services.
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