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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
5
An editorial on personal attitude stressing self-reliance and effort over entitlement. It argues that life mirrors what you invest in it and that attitudes can change, urging readers to work for what they get and avoid blaming the world. JVM Editor emphasizes self-discipline and proactive behavior.
In Mr Hostetlers science class students read a science paper on freeze drying a method that freezes a substance then removes water while preserving shape. The process reduces weight to about one quarter and allows rehydration to restore original taste. It is described as economical and appealing to students.
Ann McDonough notes in Home Ec class that furniture arrangement affects perceived room size. Students discuss ways to use bedrooms more effectively and create posters illustrating a bedroom and permissible activities.
Moravia Junior High boys won 45 16 against Seymour with Mike Grinstead leading scoring at 15 and Wayne Tisue 14 as Georgie Woodward added 10. The Moravia girls lost 29 27 in a tight game with Connie Renwick scoring 14 and Jean Allen 8. Next up Moulton Udell.
Dale Door presents a travelogue titled Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico at local high schools. The show contrasted a long showboat with a barge and shared river scenery and regional interests. Linda Whitehead.
A student notes finishing the first semester algebra test covering current topics and expresses hope all passed while awaiting papers. The class anticipates a new unit on more equations and methods, praising Mr Hor ridge for clear explanations and help.
A collage of quirky attributions and odd lines named after Sturth Richard Mosley Naomi Tadlock across Pretty Lane Gosh Argo Stinkin Breath Rat Fink Care and more The collection includes sentiments like Hows that grab ya and Act decent with scattered initials and playful misprints throughout.
Miss Sherar was born in Kansas City Missouri and grew up in Topeka Kansas. She attended Topeka Public School and Topeka High School then Washburn University. She pursued postgraduate work in Kansas Wisconsin and Missouri. Her first teaching post was Baxter Springs Kansas teaching English and Social Science. Now she teaches Spanish and English in Moravia in her first year and expresses strong enjoyment of teaching there.
A first person record outlines birth in Waterloo and moves through Lucas Black Hawk and Williamson Iowa before Derby. The speaker details high school graduation in 1955 college graduation in 1964 and college at 8 CI Cedar Falls teaching at Moravia in General Science Biology and Physics. He expresses positive views on teaching at Moravia.
The bookkeeping class studies problems on sales and purchases including recording sales returns and allowances and purchases returns and allowances. It explains that a credit memorandum is a special form recording credits granted for returns overcharges and allowances.
The chapter explains a discount term 2/10 n/60 where 9 percent can be deducted if payment occurs within ten days. If not paid in ten days, the full amount is due in sixty days. The text notes the chapter was challenging but engaging for students.
A freshmen algebra class starts a chapter on rational numbers. It recalls three fourths as a fraction and explains the concept of a rational number. The note mentions Mary Joyce Mullins.
In General Biology class we study the root including the primary and secondary roots. The next chapter covers the root tissues and membranes. This work prepares us to identify root parts under the microscope.
Calendar items list school meetings and picture days across several campuses. January 28 Scribbler meeting in Room 105 during first period. January 30 Seymour Junior High events for freshmen and sophomores at 9 am. February 1 individual pictures. February 2 Seymour events with Lewis Inter State Studio in the morning. February 5 Twin Cedars TV meeting at Ottumwa at 4:00, Evans junior high. February 6 Russell Junior High at Corydon for freshmen and sophomores.
The entry covers six weeks and semester tests in algebra on January 18 with a curve announced. It notes assignments for January 19 and in class corrections, plus English exams followed by study of Exploring Life Through Literature with stories on life, death, wealth, and philosophy and vocabulary assignments by Mr. Evans.
The class opens with warmup drills then moves to singing. Sextets and trios practice for upcoming events and contests. The freshmen sextet performed at the chapel on Wednesday. Kathy Self
Sophomore Home Ec class at M. H. S. begins a two month unit on cooking. The quirky odor in halls becomes a playful cue as students explore new kitchen skills. Written by Jani Ward.
A classroom discussion examines how the United States rebuilt after the Civil War and expanded national wealth and power, noting the period's lasting effects on the nation.
Notes from Moravia area include Mr Sheldon Moravia’s Monroe County roots, education at Simpson Centerville Jr and Drake University, and his teaching span from La Mar Rural Monroe Co to Sociology and Am Government. FTA meeting Jan 21 discussed a $25 scholarship for Moravia teacher education students and a February tea. A film titled Who Is Going To Teach Them was shown. Paula Cleaver
In geometry class over the past weeks students explored a new topic titled Tangent and Secants. The lessons focus on learning new terms and their meanings, with Linda Irwin noting the topic has been very interesting and is expected to stay engaging throughout.
The Junior class met to elect an assistant editor for the annual. Nominees included Rowena Cox Mike Kuhns Paula Cleaver and Roger Mullins. Roger was chosen for leadership and will work with Linda Whitehead the editor and serve as yearbook editor next year.
Paula offers well wishes to Roger as he embarks on a highly significant project, noting confidence in his success and inviting continued support.
A list of quirky song titles and fragments associated with classroom scenes such as lunch line, study hall, and various teachers. Highlights include Freshman, Seeing report cards, Lemon Tree, Love Potion Number 9 and The Name Game framed as schoolyard entries.
The bulletin board titled New Books For The New Year highlights additions by Max Hawk and Danny Leslie. Featured titles include Leslie Takes the Skyboard Savage Island Marilda and the Bird of Time Mark of a Champion and several other promising stories from the library.
Mr Guthrey of Miami Missouri describes moving to Marshall in 1928 as a junior, notes attending Missouri Valley College and graduating in 1930 and 1934, lists taught subjects Bogard Missouri, and says he has taught in Moravia for five years with strong teaching record and satisfaction with the position.
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