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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1967
Page
5
An editorial laments teen trends from the Beatle era, noting long hair, mini skirts, leather boots, furry vests, and gender style blurring. It observes teens dressing alike in steady dating pairs and questions how far fashion and self expression will evolve, urging cautious watchfulness.
In P E class Coach Reno introduces a trampoline routine with spotters on all sides. Only one girl jumps at a time while an experienced helper guides each stunt. Joyce McDonough participates as the spotter watches and assists.
In the tenth period unit students study Hen ry Welty Faulkner and Steinbeck. They read selections by six modern writers, discuss six more stories, and present in class. A research paper with footnotes and bibliography is required, at least ten pages, plus creative writing this six weeks.
March 14 FFA meeting 2nd period room 112 Moravia Teachers Association dinner 6 30 p m March 15 Appanoose Monroe UFO meeting 7 00 p m Pee meeting 1st period room March 16 Boys to State Tournament March 17 State Speech Contest Ottumwa Nancy Leffler reporter
In a biology class, heredity is defined as the transmission of traits from parents to children. Traits discussed include body size hair color skin color eye color and some influence on personality, with environment also shaping an individual. Karen Martin reporter.
Kaye Helmick is the March Teen of the Month at MHS. The 5 foot 4 inch student with brown eyes and black hair was born May 31 1951 at St Josephs Hospital Cen terville Iowa to Mr and Mrs Ernest Helmick. Her favorite subjects include English 11 and world history. She participates in basketball softball FHSA and baton twirling.
A classroom note explains that George Eliot is Mary Ann Evans and introduces Silas Marner as a double plot novel. It describes the miserly weaver's loss of faith, exile, and eventual joy, along with a wealthy man’s arranged marriage to a dishonorable woman due to his brothers’ schemes.
In six weeks the class splits into two groups for wrestling and trampoline. We pair off to wrestle, practicing takedowns from defensive and offensive positions. On the trampoline we learn that head direction dictates motion, learn to climb on safely, and perform tricks like seat drop, front layout, and knee drop. A test on both activities and a routine on the trampoline is planned.
Freshmen study William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet finding it easier to interpret than expected. Friday offers a reading day allowing students to bring in any interesting books or magazines to read and enjoy literature.
A quirky list of pseudo words and playful definitions ranging from chem terms to slang. It features entries like nitrate price cuts after 6 pm and a dinner reply by a cannibal, plus odd creations such as a cat in the rat race and a skeleton launch phrase.
John Douglas Downard, born August 19 1548 in Fairfield Town, is the son of Mr and Mrs Dale Downard. At 18 he studies American Government Decanerated English TV and Woodwork, with English IV as his favorite subject. He belongs to Mixed Chorus and Boy's Chorus and enjoys listening to radio swimming and dancing. His pet peeve is people who think they are superior. Graduation, Senior Prom and senior trip mark his high school highlight.
In second period drivers education, students study engine and frame parts and their functions. The class covers how malfunctioning components harm the car. Students drive on the highway to Centerville or Albia as Mr. Miller asks them to read signs to stay alert. Marsha Cloyed is mentioned.
The Moravia FBLA chapter admitted seventeen new members on Tuesday February 28 at 7 30 pm as officers read FBLA purposes and pledges were recited. Superintendent Mr Fenton spoke on business heritage and growth from small shops to large industries, followed by a light style show and refreshments.
MHS top pop picks feature 10 songs including I m a Believer Coming Home Soldier No Milk Today My Cup Runneth Over Georgy Girl Walk Tall The Beat Goes On We Can Work It Out I m Not Your Stepping Stone and Summer Wine credited to Marsha Stewart and Mary Joyce Mullins.
A community birthday tribute lists individuals with dates and initials including March honorees Bill Cortesio Donnie Fetters Terry Proctor Linda Hiatt Linda Mobley Mike Mullins Minnie Ann Condra Colin Cridlebaugh Marie Schupmann Jean Allen Rick Johnson Ellen Cooper Maxie Johnson and Jani and Mary Jo, reflecting local prominent names and dates.
Loraine Fowler, born April 24, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa, is a 17 year old senior with dark brown hair. She lists bookkeeping and American Government as favorite subjects and notes plans for a senior trip and various activities in school clubs. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler.
Third year homemaking class finishes a unit on child discipline and begins sewing a garment with pattern pieces marked and altered then laid and cut. An extra assignment sends students to Moravia furniture store to prepare a report on appliances for the adult night class. Reports cover an iron toaster sweeper fry pan and blender.
Linda Beal notes two or more models of the same appliance are compared, detailing each unit's advantages and disadvantages to help buyers decide which to choose.
Ashore are 50 days of school. Kenneth Lindley has a new car. Moravia High reports fifteen new students this year amid campus chatter. Other items note a love-making rule, test days, and local gossip including Marie and Marsha earning I’s at a speech contest.
Algebra HI took a test. juniors prepare for the play. Deb Walker is linked with All-State wrestling remarks as the page shares brief school updates and a student name.
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