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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
5
Mr Guthrey’s geometry class explored inequalities as they study equalities. The lesson noted symbols of unequal signs and arrows indicating greater or lesser values, with 14 students presenting exercises on the board. Rosemary Phillipe Lenora Plants.
The editorial discusses how readers decipher printed knowledge, store it for future use, and the need to enjoy and understand material. It warns against name calling as a mindless reading habit and questions how readers can improve their own practice.
The question explores whether there are more things that are unequal to each other than equal. It considers how distinct entities create a landscape of differences and whether this abundance exceeds notions of sameness. The inquiry touches on mathematical and philosophical views of quantity and diversity.
Regular meeting on Wednesday January 19 in the science room, presided by Kenny Ellison. The council discussed fundraising and banned all under ninth graders from dances unless invited by a high school student or with a parent. Alumni party access debated. no decision reached. A committee led by Richard Coltrain with Bennie Tarbell and Jim Smith was appointed to dismantle the wreath.
Last week Scribbler members all wrote or helped write a story. Several praised the paper as the best yet, with a perfect yearly record for seventeen publications. Named perfect record holders include Ni Argo, Aeer Steegh, Rosemary Phillips, Lorena Plants, Diane Kincade, and Nancy Mosley.
Moravia High School will send multiple small groups to the state contest this April. A sextet including Joyce Kincade Nancy Benz Janet Harrington Judy Woodward Jean Hawk and Madge Lee will sing My Johnny with Virginia Burger at the piano. A trio of Lynette Smith Judy Woodward and Janet Smith will perform Spring Rain and A Tiny Seed Became a Shrine with Jean Turner at the piano. Contest runs April 7 and 8 in Winfield.
Readable fragments showcase Janet Harrington and Diane Kincade among Centerville High School seniors of 1961. The clipping lists birth dates January 3 1944 and February 3 1949, captures notes on physical traits, classes like physics and English IV, and favorites including Ingrid Bergman themes and car models. It catalogs activities such as twirler basketball manager glee club and class officer, with student nicknames and personal quirks.
A Iowa school prepares to compete against many rivals striving for top marks in music. The group must perform with precision to earn a one rating, and supporters wish them success in the challenging event.
Eddie Oehler, 16, stands 61 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He averages 9.2 points per game and hits a wide range of jump shots, including a corner jumper that nets two points. His accuracy sits around 38 percent as Moravia clinches the victory despite a missed free throw.
Becky Wilson leads a practice recap of Woodwind groups including a four clarinet quartet Diane Kincade Don West Mark Vanzante and Becky Wilson rehearsing Piece for Four Clarinets a saxophone trio Martha Rouse Mary Jo Wilson Norma Gladfelder rehearsing Jim Dandies and a mixed clarinet quartet Becky Wilson Marilyn Turner Mary Kay Spencer Dixie Kay Tubaugh preparing County Story for the contest with hopes of awards.
In a sophomore biology class students tested skin sensitivity by touching classmates with hot and cold needles to identify which sensation was felt. They also used two compass points to see if one or both sensations were perceived on the palm cheek forehead and back of the hand.
A lyrical fragment recounts a wandering exchange with Dear John on a journey toward Alaska. The speaker and John exchange lines about love, memory, and dreams as they drift through references to songs, a shared joke, and a humorous image of building a doll house together.
An advertisement pitches using The Union to print sale bills and an ad to reach a wide audience. The wording promises broad territory coverage, a large crowd, and a successful sale to maximize turnout.
In a classroom activity student records describe blindfolding a classmate and applying sour, bitter, sweet, and salty drops on the tongue to identify taste regions. The notes are filed in biology workbooks belonging to La Nita Swift.
A study hall bulletin board promotes reading as a bridge to adventure from history to space. It features a stormy lighthouse and a ship finding shore, with the message Light your way Don’t run aground Read good books all year round. Lorraine Walker
Dictation and English usage form key phases in secretarial training. Students lacking shorthand struggle with dictation while the class has produced short letters by dictation. A good secretary needs accurate typing, neat work, reliability, and the ability to handle tasks calmly, avoiding gossip and mastering adding machines.
In Moravia Union on January 26, 1961 a piece notes secretaries enjoy good conditions, private desks, 8 to 9 start times, 4:30 to 5:00 finish, and usually two weeks paid vacation. Salaries vary but better conditions and advantages balance. It stresses appearance, health, poise, and personality as key traits for success, with guidance from students Steff and Kady Bets.
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