Sound of Music to be staged at Moravia High Gym
The Moravia music department plans two shows of The Sound of Music on April 4 and 5 at 7 30 p m Admission is 1 50 for adults 1 00 for students Cast and orchestra members are listed with many local students and staff The high school seeks donations of clothing furniture lumber and other items to support the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Wilson
Paula Burkland
Jim Spencer
Bob Mitchell
Brad Mitchell
Harold Rowley
Suzanne Moore
Gary Coltrain
Randy McDonough
Tapper
Don Adelpohi
Bill Mullins
Devana Tubaugh
Moravia High School
Paul Tapper
Don Adelpohl
Lunch Menu Week of March 17 19 21
The menu lists daily choices for Monday to Friday including Spanish rice and green beans on Monday, creamed beef on biscuit on Tuesday, wiener winks with sauerkraut on Wednesday, vegetable soup and tossed salad on Thursday, and tacos with lettuce and carrot sticks on Friday. Each day includes fruit, milk, and a dessert option or side.
District Speech Contest in Fairfield Highlights Five MHS Students
Fairfield hosted a district speech contest on March 1 with four MHS students competing in Interpretive Poetry and Prose. Marilyn Shelquist earned a II rating for Melora Villas, while Sallie Avera, Marge Cortesiio, and Dee Coltrain also scored I ratings in their selections. Dee earned a II in Radio Broadcasting, and Donnelly hopes for greater participation next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
MHS
Marilyn Shelquist
Melora Villas
Steven Vincent Benet
Sallie Avera
My Name
Is Aram
William Saroyan
Marge Cortesio
Stephen Leacock
Dee Coltrain
Huck Finn
Mark Twain
Dee
Donnelly
Preseason Girls Track Meet Prepares for Spring
A Wednesday meeting drew 18 girls to discuss track, with practice starting March 17 and the first meet set for LaMont Indoor on March 27. Hawkeye coach Ivan Hawkins leads the Mo Hawkette squad, listing seniors Molly VanBenthuysen and juniors Jill McDanel Mary Bruce among the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
Mohawkette
Ivan Hawkins
Molly VanBenthuysen
Jill McDanel
Mary Bruce
Kandi Kaster
Candy Marlin
Sallie Avera
Theresa Cortesio
Sheri Wilson
Peggy McBride
Brent Walker Senior Portrait Highlights Centerville Youth
Milo Brent Walker born January 26 1957 in Centerville Iowa is son of Milo Lee Walker and Enid Jene Walker. He plans college after graduation and values freedom. He enjoys English, dislikes hypocrites, answers he has a head on his shoulders, and would like to live in Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Brent Walker
Centerville
Iowa
Milo Lee Walker
Enid Jene Walker
Brent
Mr. Donnelly
Jamaica
MHS
Lori Clark
Opinion Poll on New Pass System Reactions
Marion Martin says passes let people go anywhere without trouble while pink passes appeal. Misty Schneider finds it better than expected but still flawed. Ms Butler notes it keeps kids out of the hall. Tim Hersey dislikes single entry. Jeff Walker and Rebecca Horn question waits and limits. Bridgette Rausch calls it a waste of time. Henry Herman offers conditional view. Mike Cortesio flags danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Martin
Misty Schneider
Ms. Butler
Tim Hersey
Mike Cortesio
Jeff Walker
Henry Herman
Rebecca Horn
Bridgette Rausch
Rick Boyer Wins 1975 Dekalb Agricultural Award
Rick Boyer of Unionville was named the 1975 Dekalb Agricultural Award winner for outstanding senior work in vocational agriculture. He led Moravia High FFA chapters as president and vice president, runs a swine operation, and plans college after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Boyer
Carl Boyer
Unionville
Dekalb Agricultural
Dekalb Ag- Research, Inc
Rick
Moravia High School
FFA
Dekalb
Dekalb AgResearch, Inc
Christy Whicker Senior at Moravia High School
Paula Christine Whicker born March 1 1957 in Centerville Iown to Alice M and Donald Whicker is a Moravia High School senior. She enjoys bookkeeping typing government and plans for the future though undecided about college or work after graduation. Christy says she will miss friends most and dislikes people who think they are the ones. Her favorite foods include hamburgers and mayonnaise and crackers. She fears driving home late at night and would visit Saturn if given a chance. She would like to live in warm Texas and bases respect on others' actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iown
Alice M
Donald
Whicker
Paula Christine Whicker
Moravia High School
Christy
Saturn
Texas
Lori Clark
Scout Show in Centerville Offers 30 Exhibits and Dances
On Saturday March 15 the Conestoga Wagon District Boy Scouts present a Scout Show in Centerville. The event runs 1 to 6 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building on Indian Hills College Centerville Campus with 30 exhibits and demonstrations. Mitigwa Dancers from Des Moines perform 2, 3, and 4 p.m.
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Conestoga Wagon District Boy Scouts
Centerville
Des Moines
Indian Hilla Community College
Portrait of a Decorah High graduate Jess Uhlenhake
A senior born November 30 1956 in Decorah Iowa is described with brown hair green eyes and a quiet modest personality He names math as a favorite subject Rex as a teacher and pickle juice as an odd favorite food He plans no specific plans after graduation values happiness over money and would rather live in southern Canada or Colorado He dislikes chatter and fears death for no reason He enjoys manual labor and misses sports after graduation The piece notes his stance on life and his aspiration to do something beyond school
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Jess Andrew Uhlenhake
Mark Joseph and
Theodora, Uhlenhake
Decorah
Mr. Rex
Jess
Jeremiah Johnson
Canada
Colorado
Mls
First Aid Course Offered By Appanoose Farm Bureau
The Appanoose County Farm Bureau women sponsor Red Cross First Aid classes on March 19 and 21 in the FB meeting room. An 8 hour course with daytime 10 AM to 3 PM and evening 6:30 to 10:30 PM sessions. Harold Metz of Chariton will teach. $1 driving fee. course completes with a test for a First Aid certificate. Bring a blanket. ladies wear slacks. Call 856-2894 by March 14 to choose afternoon or evening and confirm attendance. limited spots.
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Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Red Cross
Harold Metz
Chariton
Farm Bureau
Unionville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. Clifford Burger reports a busy weekend as Willard Brain and spouse returned from Escondito California after a ten day visit with the Jones Lane and Ogden families. Local gatherings feature Harold Clark Lisa New London, Eunice birthday guests, and multiple Sunday dinners and chats at the Burgers' home.
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Willard Brain
Bruce Jones
Morris Lane
Glen Ogden
Escondito
Calif
Harold Clark
Lisa
New London
Alva Smith
Fred Davis
Smith
Eunice
Clifford Burger
Richard Bell
Melissa
Melanie and
Mechelle
Bill Burger
Dwight Coop
Amanda Werts
Fay Smith
Ralph Robinson
Melvin Dell
Kay Lynn
Bill Darraw
Eddyville
Clifford Burgers
Mike Bridgeman
John Harrington
Lloyd Cormeny
Unionville
Roscoe Rudd
Joe Smith
Donald Ewing
Earl Livingston
Visitation Notices From Local Families
Mr. David Underwood returned home after a stay at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Richard Bell and family visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Burger on Saturday. Lynn visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wilcox, indicating ongoing social visits in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Underwood
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Richard Bell
Melissa
Melanie
Mechelle
Mark
Jenifer
Mrs. C. Burger
Melvin Dell
Kay Lynn
Charlie Wilcox
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Lona Gladfelder
von Trapp
Tiesl
Michele Brown
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Lori Masman
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Molly van Benthuysen
Gary Rowley
Jeff McDanelen
S.S
Alan Tisue
Craig Vance
Sheri Hinote
Nancy Riegel
Janice Robinson
Lonna Bolin
Mary Fick
Lori McKinley
John McDanel
Patty Fenton
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Vicky Lockman
Janice Stocker
Debbie McDanel
Susan Crabtree
Dee Caltrain
Annette van Dorin
Susan Spencer
Julie Haver
Jane Martin Pass
Peggy Pettibone
Moravia
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Central College
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Stacy Vance
Julie Moore
Dave Pettibone
Jeannie Massman
Lorrie Horn
Randy Walker
Greg McCoy
Terri Johnson
Annette VanDorin
Jayne Charity
Annetta Palmer
Chanda Mitchell
Becky Hopkins
Jackie Wilson
Donna Wilson
Melinda Hull
Shelli Woodward
Andy Burkland
Dave Spencer
Susan Whitehead
Annette Avera
Earl Fenton
Laura Hopkins
Brian Luse
Jaren Tubaugh
Marsha
Michele Koffman
Glenda McDanel
Tim Penfield
South Central Iowa Bandmasters’ Association
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Paul Morehead
Albia Sales Co., Inc
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