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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
4
Maxine Smith and Mary Lou Main reported in The Moravia Union with vane 2 notes from Moravia Public Schools. The item reflects student involvement in the weekly publication process.
Seniors audition for the class play Come Rain or Shine with ensembles and vocal groups forming. Tryouts were held Monday and Tuesday. if selected they will compete at a contest, with plans to present the show in town in late April. Soloists and accompanists will rehearse weekly at Tracy's, while seniors are measured for caps and gowns this week.
English work this week featured oral talks graded by peers on voice and posture. Eighth graders discuss compound interest while a seventh and eighth grade class elected new representatives Oneila Bill Harris Georgianna and Dick Regular Junior Work Shop meets March 2 with a presentation by the new representatives.
The advanced typing class took the February Typing Test of 1945 by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools. The 10 minute exam covered "the Price of Opportunity" and recorded 4247 strokes. Supt. Scarcliff oversaw the administration. Pupils show speed accuracy and careful proofreading and seek another test soon.
Stella Jarvis, oboe player for the band, is in the hospital following an appendectomy. Several lineup changes will be required before the contest as she recovers.
Primary notes report back in school with sick students recovering and gradual progress. Students add sheep to the farm book and celebrate clean hands and nails with gold stars. George Washington birthday activities and a downstairs program on prisoners are mentioned.
A humorous piece titled Goofy Gander presents an essay on teachers. It describes teachers as long-suffering figures who guide students, endure mischief, and teach with patience while facing classroom chaos.
A pupil writes that teachers are essential in schools. The letter jokes about the classroom routine from first grade onward, noting tests, clocks, bells, and gossip time. The author says teachers are a necessary part of education and calls for kindness to teachers.
The rural school notes celebrate perfect spelling in second and third grades, plus sixth graders Rex Foster Patricia Kaster and Veril Kaster meeting achievement tests. New steroscope views arrive from Des Moines and a Shoes Through The Ages chart is displayed. Students begin spring drawings and decimal fractions. A practice teacher from Moravia High, Betty Jean Foster, visits Feb 26. A Valentine party on Feb 14 features candy, ice cream and cupcakes. Katheryn McDanel leaves for Showers school. visitors include Charlotte Sufficool and Mr. and Mrs. Iva Boyer. A PTA meeting on Feb 19 features Truth or Consequences. grand prize to James Easter. Family and neighbor attendees listed. Lloyd McDanel family preparing to move.
Six weeks into the term Enon School reports new honor roll members Dale Free Carolyn Hawk Mary Jo Faber Betty Vance Larry Reid Geraldine Vance DaVonna Vance and Annabelle Walter. Perfect records earned by Dale Richard Betty Mary Jo DaVonna and Geraldine. A Valentine party occurred last week with many valentines given. A three day teacher sick leave led to a weekly student photo display rotation with Annabelle featured this week. The group collected 1.30 dollars for the Maych.
In Appanoose County Iowa the Stoner couple sue for quiet title to a large listed real estate with many defendants and unknown claimants. A court date is set for March 26 1945 in Centerville. Also notes report school class activities visits and community updates including illness travel and social happenings around Albia Iconium and surrounding areas.
Mrs Rosa Beaty and others including Mr and Mrs Ben Derby Mrs Glenn Derby and sons Emmitt Derby and son Larry spent Sunday February 18 at the Algia Derby home to celebrate his 79th birthday. Keith Derby of Great Lakes visited grandparents in the afternoon before returning to camp.
Miller and Andrews report Centerville doctor visits as families gather over the weekend. Wilbur Miller shows slight improvement while several residents, including Mrs Leta Gray and Mrs Gene Boyer, spend time with relatives and at local homes.
Franklin by Mrs John Moffatt reports Albia residents gave visits across the week. Bernard Kitterman visited the E F Stansberry home Thursday afternoon. J J Stevens of Moulton called on John Moffatt and Frank Cox homes last week. Mrs Rex Haver and family visited Clell Sheldon Sunday. Daisy and Roy joined visits at Henry Elliott's Tuesday. Mrs Roscoe Arga stayed in Centerville with sister Mrs Lloyd Johnson who is hospitalized.
Mrs. Russell Darby was ill early this week. George R Darby and W H Van Dorin with sons Clell and Max joined Roger Gideon sale attendees Tuesday. Sunday mail routes challenged, some deliveries by foot. Clarence Caster on 1b day furlough with parents then back to Clinton Saturday. Juke Huber of Blakesburg and Russell Darby chased foxes Friday. Ruby Johnson of Ottumwa visited weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson. returned home Sunday. Ervin Long visited relatives east of Albia. his father moved cattle into his pasture Friday.
Mrs Irene Murtz and daughter Janet of Waukesha Wis visited her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton north of town. Rev BE Lacour evangelists spent Monday at their home in University Park. Hiatt Selby of Peoria Ill is spending a month with sister Moe Main. Mrs Roy Winslet and others were business visitors in Des Moines. Hayes Winsler recovering from illness after visit with Cedar Rapids family. Stella Jarvis underwent appendectomy at St Joseph hospital Centerville.
More than 60 Farm Bureau families from Chariton and Taylor townships met Friday at the Community building. Earl Boyer led the business session on recruiting new members to meet quotas. Kenneth Condra and Paul Spencer organized games and visiting. Pie and coffee were served by Paul Spencer and Mrs. William Gardner. Centerville visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Scarcliff and Charles. Bernadine Bishop visited from Knoxville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bishop. Mrs. Clyde Wilson, daughters, and Mrs. J. Sharp visited Center ville with Mrs. George Johnson for the weekend. Erma Lynch spent the weekend in Mt. Ayr with her parents.
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