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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
6
A student diary-like note describes hardships from a gas shortage affecting gym class dressing and locker room conditions. It notes cold classrooms, stiff clothing, frozen toes, and fear of showering due to the risk of illness. The piece is attributed to Mr. Lantz and Brenda K.
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given in grades three through eight starting January 28 and continuing throughout the week.
The mystery girl, about 5'7. 4", brown eyes and dishwater blonde hair, in the seventh grade, enjoys basketball track and softball. She swims skates rides horses and likes talking laughing and eating. favorite teacher is Mr Gray.
A reader asks how to handle the strange phrase “WEIRD worD your best friend Rave var x eophyte” and explores creative options. The discussion suggests transforming the garbled string into pronounceable, entertaining wordplay or a crypto prompt while noting potential phonetic cues and grouping possibilities.
A fragmented list features names Betty Hall Jim Sheldon Regina Woodward Dave McDanel Marilyn Shelquist Molly VanBenthuysen Becci and a definition of an xeophyte a drought adapted plant. The passage reads like a garbled collection of statements with no single clear event or narrative.
The school welcomes Mr Steven Baker teaching General Science Chemistry Biology and General Math. He cites small class size for personal contact and lab oversight. He would pursue further education in medicine if not teaching. He jokes about lab hazards and warns students to wear goggles and keep back in the lab.
Monday January 28 features Chili and crackers carrot and cheese sticks cinnamon rolls fruit and milk. Tuesday January 29 offers Hot beef sandwich mashed potatoes coleslaw fruit cookie and milk. Wednesday January 30 serves Beef burger buttered corn tossed salad cake and milk. Thursday January 31 provides Fish portions relishes buttered peas bread and butter fruit pie and milk. Friday February 1 lists Meat loaf mashed potatoes sauerkraut bread and butter jello and milk.
Moravia Community School welcomes Betsy Ewall age 13, daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Ewall, to Moravia from Grant School in San Diego. Betsy has four brothers including Tom, enjoys cheerleading and gymnastics, and says she likes some songs, a few teachers, and all foods. Lonnea.
The article notes initials cause confusion as junior high students Lonna Bolin Lona Gladfetder Brenda Kelley Sherry Main Marchelle Walters and high school reporters Becci Nicoletta Paula McClurg contribute. This week’s mystery person is Brenda Johnson.
A new freshman at Moravia High School is Doug Firkins born in Centerville. He lists science math mechanical drawing P E English and study hall as classes and says he dislikes math and science. In free time he hunts fishes rides motorcycles and swims in cold weather. He prefers shop and would rather be home in bed or hunting and notes irritations with big mouth people and a surprising intellect.
Thirteen year old Kim Post, born August 10, 1960, is in eighth grade at 5 3 and a forward on the Jr. High Squad. She aims to keep the four year winning record and has played basketball for two years.
A short interview reveals a middle school athlete who loves basketball and track. He enjoys being on the first string, riding horses, and values a calm coach. He names Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a role model and offers encouragement to his team.
Interview with Kan-Kan Kaster reveals birth in Wiesbaden Germany on February the second Tuesday and a fanciful world of basketball dreams. The Mohawkettes plan to meet Harlem Globtrotters, moon venue, and a new recruit described as 56 inches tall and 560 pounds joins the squad.
A compact portrait highlights a young guard noted for speed and aggressiveness. The piece sketches his on court pace and willingness to draw contact, signaling a rising talent in the local basketball scene.
In a postgame chat, basketball star Jeff L. McDanel known as Super Jeff recalls his first big thrill a layup and his second lay up. He jokes about fouls and mixed coaching voices from Jeff C. McDanel Bono and the crowd, ending with a lighthearted question about his future choices.
Question asks where to play basketball with options now or after school. Answer given: at Iowa State under Coach Maury John.
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