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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
5
The piece notes rising global tensions with the US involvement in Laos, fears of Vietnam-like troop deployment, urban air pollution worries, and Iowa students tense about a basketball championship. It argues daily schedules overwhelm study time and urges taking time to relax and be oneself amid class demands and chores.
In world history class, students study German history focusing on Adolf Hitler. A film titled Twisted Cross portrays the Weimar era woes, Hitler’s ascent to power, Nazi parades, and Jews in camps, ending with Allied capture of Berlin. Jean Ann Rouse with Robert Gray leads reports and a library book project over three weeks.
FBLA initiation happened Tuesday evening in the high school gym with new members welcomed. Activities included light games, a blindfolded egg and water stunt, and playful antics followed by sandwiches cookies and pop, with the evening described as enjoyable though noted by some as strenuous for initiates.
The Librarians Club met in the fourth period with 18 members. They discussed relocating magazines from the 300s to 600s, organizing shelves, and assisting with incoming books. Kathy Cortesio reviewed The Red Pony. Bride Wore Braids was the book of the month, with Jill Schupmann set to review next meeting. Judy Stocker adjourned the session.
Nicky Dicks, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks, brown hair and brown eyes, born Sept 12 1952 in Centerville Iowa. He studies Am Government, Trig, English IV, Sociology and Economics. Activities include basketball baseball and band. Favorite pastime is eating and sleeping. Highlight of senior year is the class trip.
Linda Hiatt, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt, born March 8 in Centerville, majors sociology and economics with shorthands and government, active in FHA, FBLA, basketball, softball, and track. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Ellison and Mr. Macy. pastime is being with Mike. graduation marks highlights of her senior year.
Mary Hawk a 17 year old from Centerville born July 9 to Mr and Mrs Verner Hawk pursues government shorthand office practice book keeping and PE this year Her favorite teacher is Mr Pfannebecker She is active in FHA and Student Council and enjoys radio Her senior class trip to Washington included visits to Arlington Cemetery Washington Cathedral Smithsonian and Capitol Hill with a test of lectures and a graduation ceremony noting the Senate and House as confusing yet rewarding
An Oskaloosa police officer led a safety assembly on highway safety with a film showing three driving scenarios. A tired father in the sequence is the one who crashes. The talk included a drivers education class, distribution of the 1970 driver's manual, and a warning that unfastened seat belts would lead to automatic license failure.
Around the School notes that the girls traveled Thursday to state basketball games, returned tired but inspired. Mr. Macy highlights learning new techniques used by competing teams alongside the games. An assembly on safety prompted reflection, and a film underscored highway accident realities. The government class plans a trip to the Iowa legislature in April and to visit courts later. FHA hosts a tea and plans a style show featuring FHA and Home Economics girls.
Janis Lea Gifford daughter of Arthur and Mrs Gifford, born in Bloomfield on June 7. She has blonde hair hazel eyes and attends Bloomfield High with interests in speech art Spanish II chemistry and American history. Her favorite subjects are art and Spanish II and she is active in basketball FHA Science Club and Glee Club. Her pastimes include reading and she dislikes true false history tests. Highlights include friends trips prom and graduation together with peers.
A playful list of social slips and mishaps from school days. Students endure momentary embarrassments like dozing after the bell, dating a sibling, sealing letters without finishing them, and misreading class rituals. The tone is humorous and reflective of awkward youth experiences.
Nine Moravia students joined the 110 member Blue Grass Conference Honor Band from eight schools. Two March concerts were held March 4 in Corydon and Humeston and March 11 in Leon and Lamont. Directors were from Southeast Warren Seymour Melcher-Dallas and Moravia. next year concerts move to those schools.
Sharon Riegel describes a five day Washington trip for MHS students with lectures and visits to famous places. Activities started at 7 am daily and continued in a strict schedule until late evening with classes, tours, and extensive walking. The Dean of Women was former Miss America Debbie Ryan, and there were students.
The Mon roe Busy Maidens 4-H club met March 4 at Marilyn Shelquist s home. Nine members attended along with three leaders and three visitors. Members discussed record book covers for new members and Brenda Johnson spoke on texture in clothing while Wanda Mc Farland presented on accessories and cutting striped material. Diane Rogers spoke on the surprising effects of line and refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.
The Hil ton Hustlers regular meeting was held March 12 at the Dewayne Johnson home. Twelve members answered roll call. Harold Rowley spoke on water for recreation and Donald Bolin discussed watersheds in our county. Refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs Dewayne Johnson. Reporter Stuart McDanel.
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