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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
5
Janice Grinstead, editor, explains Scribbler staff efforts to improve with Town High School Press Association training and a new letters to the editor column. Readers may submit signed critiques or praise while avoiding personal attacks as the paper shifts toward stronger, not just larger, content.
The Moravia High School features a new student rock band named Lost Creek Coal Company. Members Jeff Beck lead guitar Bob Van Dorin and Charlie Tarbell sing lead Donnie Bolin bass Bill Buck drums with Dave Godby as substitute. They debuted at the Sophomore party Thursday evening and drew praise for their performance.
Moravia’s junior high girls beat Moulton 33 to 23 with Julia Steenhoek 12 points leading and Kandi Kaster 10. The boys edged Moulton in overtime 27 to 25, led by Stewart McDanel with 16 points. Next game is Jan 22 against Blakesburg.
Mohawk basketball team will travel to Mormon Trail on January 21. The sophomore class party occurred January 13 at the high school. First semester ends January 19.
Bob Whitehead warns that rumors grow worse if not stopped at the source. He stresses the necessity of halting rumors early to prevent them from spiraling beyond control and damaging reputations.
Sophomore biology students begin a bacteria culture project on Friday. They plan to build an incubator on Monday and monitor developing embryos by placing eggs in windows. Judy Stocker donates eggs for a twenty one day observation with later use of live animals for experiments.
Gary Greene, a MHS junior and son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Greene of Unionville, is named January Teen of the Month by The Scribbler staff. He shines as a top basketball ball handler and scorer, leads his Mohawks, and shows strong leadership and determination. He studies American History Art Metals and P E, plays basketball and baseball, and cites Miss Wiksell as his favorite teacher.
Moravia High School invites comments through a letters to the editor style Scribbler section in the Moravia Unjom. A suggestion box is located in Mrs Hayden's Room 103 for student input.
A student notes circulating vulgar rumors at M H S raise concerns about the damage they cause. The writer warns rumor starters underestimate the impact on the school community and individuals involved.
Mrs. Nadine Dommer reports visitors to ENON residents including Mrs. Laurence Dommer Sey Mrs. Don Klampe and Eva Mae Wright. A group moved into the farmhouse at the Dallas Fathers pee Jim Klampe and others relocated. Gene McDanel returned to school after an illness period. Mrs. Ronnie Barker assisted at home.
Community members share weekend visits and attendance at gatherings. Nadine Faber was home sick for a week while several families and individuals, including the Hayes, Faber, Klampe, and Wright households, hosted dinners, attended W S C S meetings, and visited friends in Centerville and Unionville.
Miss Hazel Hellyer reports Mrs Gene Huff served on Centerville jury last week. Mrs Fern Callen visited Edward McCord home Sunday to recover from surgery. Mrs Gene Huff attended 1880 Club at Centerville with the Plano Wednesday club Thursday afternoon.
A string of visits and gatherings is listed with residents such as Tammy Robinson, Mrs. Gene Huff, Mr. and Mrs. John Laws, Lloyd Brown, Mrs. Clarence Whitehead, Bobby, Marsha Cloyd, Marie, Edward McCord, Terry Rose, Kristie, Ralph Turner, Fern Callen, Delbert Calhoun, Hazel Hellyer, Helen Rose, Robert Kain, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Centerville, Tracy, Moravia, and the 8. E. Warren. Activities include visits, hospital viewing, and a basketball game attendance with many Friday and Sunday meetups.
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