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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
5
Mary Mosley assistant editor Bennie Tarbell advisor and a large list of reporters. The piece jokes about Clarence auctioning items and Mary Mosley signing as M3 with MMM in a playful school newspaper item.
The Library Club met Friday during third period with all members present. Mrs. Campbell appointed Sharon Argo Ann Paxaton Steve Tarbell and Larry Whitehead to four committees for decorating the bulletin board in the back study hall. The group discussed library rules urging students to follow them to protect everyone’s privileges. Bennie Tarbell, library reporter.
The student council met Tuesday January 12 with Mr Jack Happy to select assemblies for next year. They chose a varied lineup including hypnotism trampoline acts and topics on native Indians. Shan O Conner notes one speaker Paul McFarland a polio survivor who uses a wheelchair.
Wednesday notes reveal Lindsey’s attempt to prove something about her wrapped ankle and a campus nickname shift for Martha R. The chatter mentions Shan’s bruise, a cryptic question about a possible lethal plan, Benz striking Sheldon with a basketball to disrupt his teaching, and Hope receiving a new admirer with love notes.
The article details intergrade class tournaments from third to seventh grade with mixed results. Fourth grade beat third 14 to 2, fifth beat fourth 20 to 10, and fifth edged sixth 16 to 13. Seventh defeated fifth 14 to 2, then beat eighth 18 to 5 after a 14 to 5 halftime. Bennie Tarbell notes high school class tournaments will come later.
Mora via Community school pupils ride buses daily. Students grow tired of long bus trips and seek activities to counter boredom. Safety begins with riders and parents teaching awareness from day one, with student helpers and drivers modeling good conduct to ensure safer travel.
The Moravia Union continues to serve as the central hub for local events and activities. Residents are encouraged to check upcoming listings for meetings, socials, and civic gatherings hosted by the Union and partner organizations.
Last week M H S students were asked what they disliked about the opposite sex. Virginia S and Connie M cite unreliability and vanity while Judy V, Joyce W, and Rita G discuss serious talk, restraint, and being unable to speak. Boys like Bill B show mixed feelings about assertiveness and communication.
A fragment lists opinions from several students about girls and social dynamics. Names include Gary W Carson M Gorton W Billy M Charles C and Pat Simmons. The tone hints at personal attitudes and comparisons among peers.
Mrs Raymond Perry returns home after Monroe hospital surgery ten days ago. Families and friends visit and attend gatherings with the Hellyer, Brown, Perry, McCord, Calhoun, and related households. Funeral service for Wilma Shepherd noted in Albia with sympathies extended.
Community members visit relatives and friends across Des Moines area. Guests include the Overturf Wakefield Christy and Rinehart families, with numerous dinners and gatherings noted from Wednesday to Sunday. Notable mentions: Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield, and local visits among Christy, Rinehart, Landgrebe, and Overturf households.
Iole Christy spent Thursday afternoon visiting Mrs Wayne Thompson. The meeting occurred in the afternoon at Thompson’s home.
Franklin Earl Swift Franklins family and friends spent a weekend visiting Glenn Turner Russell Browns and Lloyd Ammons. Susan Seddon and Jerry Richards wed at Mystic Sunday. Other gatherings included Mr and Mrs Clair Long Jeffrey and relatives visiting Earl Swift and Beryl Brown in Centerville and local W S C S officers meeting with Mrs Wayne Thompson.
Moravia Union Office announces ready stock of regulation receipt books for truckers. Fifty triplicate sets per book are now available for purchase.
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