Saint Patrick's Day origins and traditions recalled
The piece explains Saint Patrick's Day as a national Irish holiday on March 17 honoring the missionary St. Patrick, notes its celebration in America since 1737, and describes the shamrock symbol and green color. It mentions pinching as a playful custom and hints at a club event where John Curtis was chosen as Mr FBLA with dues to be paid.
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Ireland
America
John Curtis
Fbla
Moravia
Sreaauret
FBLA Meeting Previewed FBLA Convention in April
FBLA session led by Drenda Tubaugh discussed the upcoming FBLA convention to be held in April and debated related costs.
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FBLA
Drenda Tubaugh
Have You Seen and Zeeko in the Halls of M H S
A quirky report records student sightings of a hippopotamus in Manhattan High School halls. Multiple students name when and where they saw it, with several saying a new girl or a mysterious figure was nearby. The piece ends with the odd definition Hippopotamus from SM CF.
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Carla McBride
M.H.S
Kathy Martin
Marlaine Lobb
Robin Spencer
Tudi Stocker
Joyce Christy
Sharon Thomas
Janice Coltrain
Janiece Tubaugh
Bob Self
Fonda Dicks
Lisa Corbett
Bob van Dorin
Carol Wilson
Ronnie Stocker
Norma Clayworth
SM & CF
Cupid's Corner Moravia High School Romance Roundup
The Moravia High School notes a wave of new couples among students, listing pairs like Dennis and Linda Dana and Mitch Bob and Janiece plus older pairings Craig Norma Randy Debbie Diane Tom and others. Engaged pairs Jolly Danny Norma Butch Claudia Rodney are noted as well as cross grade pairings among upper and underclassmen.
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Moravia High School
Dennis
Linda
Dana
Mitch
Bob
Janiece
Sally
Jeff
Diana
Ron
Marie
Craig
Norma
Randy
Debbie
Diane
Tom
Susan
Jody
Jan
Mike
Kathy
Jim
Carolyn
John
Jolly
Danny
Butch
Claudia
Rodney
Natalie
Jackie
Cheryl
Robbie
Elaine
Don
Carol
Sharon
Pat
Janice
Fred
Judy
Greg
Gregill
Senior Cindy Johnson of Oska loosa Iowa Birth and Highlights
Cindy Johnson was born December 21 1952 in Oska loosa Iowa to Mr and Mrs DeWayne Johnson. She is now 18 with blonde hair and blue eyes and enjoys bookkeeping government sociology Art I and P E. Her extracurriculars include band Safety Club Pep Club baton lessons Annual Staff and she loves twirling with friends. Her pet peeve is people who think highly of themselves and are always right. Her high school highlights include being drum majorette graduation prom and the class trip.
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Cindy Johnson
Oskaloosa
Iowa
DeWayne Johnson
Cindy
Centerville teen Carol Irelan highlights and traits
Carol Irelan a Centerville born September 21 1953 is the daughter of Mrs Writa Irelan. She attends Spanish Ill Vo Ag I government speech and English Lit with favorites in Vo Ag and English Lit. Active in band FFA FHA Science Club Glee Club track Little Mo Scribbler and Library Club she enjoys horseback riding and dislikes people who try to control others. Highlights include Jr Sr Prom graduation joining FFA senior trip and Blue Grass Conference Honor Band.
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Carol Irelan
Writa Irelan
Centerville
Carol
FFA
Blue Grass Conference
Honor Band concert unites Bluegrass conference students
About 120 students from Moravia and other Bluegrass Conference schools performed in a March 3 mass band concert in Seymour and Moravia. Directors met in January to assign roles, with two February rehearsals and four planned concerts. The program included Sunburst, Theme and Rock Out, Eroica based overture, Mustang, The House of the Rising Sun, America the Beautiful, and featured bass violins, trap drums, and an electric guitar.
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MHS
Moravia
Seymour
Beethover
America
High School Student Bob Hiatt Profiles Interests
Bob Hiatt of Centerville, born May 11, 1953, is a 17 year old student with brown hair and eyes. His courses include government bookkeeping sociology and architectural drawing. Favorite teacher is Mr Miller and his activities span football basketball and baseball. Natalie is his favorite pastime. he dislikes pressure. Class trip and prom will mark his high school highlights.
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Bob Hiatt
Centerville
Carl Hiatt
Bob
Robbie Hiatt Senior Spotlight from Centerville High
Robbie Hiatt is an 18 year old senior with red hair and blue green eyes born in Centerville on October 22, 1952. His favorite subjects are government sociology biology and Arts with Mr Gough nour as his favorite teacher. Basketball is his extracurricular activity and his favorite pastime is doing whatever he wants to. His pet peeve is anyone trying to tell him how to drive.
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Robbie Hiatt
Centerville
Robert O. Hiatt
Robbie
Goughnour
Student Council Meets to Plan Upcoming Student Body Elections
Susan Dooley presided as Claudia Miller summarized prior notes in Room 114 on March 3. The meeting focused on preparations for the forthcoming student body officer election and related activities.
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Student Council
Susan Dooley
Claudia Miller
Student Council Sets Election Plan and Nominating Dates
Jolly VanBenthuysen moved that each candidate appoint his own manager and the motion passed. Election day is May 5 with nominations on April 19, and campaigning allowed April 19 to May 4. Speakers and voting will occur after the assembly. Nominees must submit official forms by April 21 to Claudia Miller. A pencil sharpener was discussed for honor study hall and a trophy case review was proposed. Susan Dooley named Rachel Gifford, David McDarel, Janice Coltrain, and Brenda Tubaugh to study costs and options. Meeting adjourned.
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Ers
Jolly VanBenthuysen
Claudia Miller
Guthrey
Susan Dooley
Rachel Gifford
David McDarel
Janice Coltrain
Brenda Tubaugh
Scribbler February Meeting Discusses Articles and Plans
The Scribbler group met on February 15 to plan future articles and activities. Members discussed guest editorials, future travel ideas, and a potential April Fool's sheet. The meeting closed with a vote on February's Personality of the Month.
Moravia Union Ads Payoffs Highlight Weekly Reads
Regular Moravia Union readers gain value by checking weekly advertisements, with featured deals and notices guiding shoppers. The column underscores savings, local business promotions, and community listings that reward attentive, ongoing engagement.
New Hope Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Gladys Harsh reports a busy week of social calls and gatherings in New Hope. Kenneth Free and Ruben Faber couples visited Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan, while Trenton Wilson and R C Wilson met with Jay Wilson’s family. Ivan Harsh attended a Moravia Saddle Club supper. Clella Free joined World Day of Prayer at the Methodist church. Ballangers and Henshaws shared dinner, and the Miller home welcomed a new baby girl with other visiting relatives.
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Kenneth Free
Ruben Faber
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Trenton Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Jay Wilson
Ivan Harsh
Moravia Saddle Club
Clella Free
Methodist Church
J. C. Lockman
Nelson Ballanger
New Supply Typing Paper For Moravia Union Office
A Moravia union office advertises a bulk supply of typing paper, offering 500 sheets per pack at 90 cents per unit. The notice emphasizes full team needs and immediate availability for office use.
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Moravia
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