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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
5
A M H S Scribbler survey finds freshmen fear social acceptance most, followed by teachers and grades. They worry about the future and accidents, noting grades matter now and later, while teachers are seen as potential harm rather than help.
The piece argue s faith as essential to happiness and personal growth. It cautions against believing gossip about others while praising truth and loyalty. It notes jealousy fuels criticism and that faith helps both others and the believer.
A list shows misindexed names and titles where Carol becomes night, Terry becomes sparrow, Lois turns into skipkins, Leta short, Rita farmer, Robert Bambi, Betty queen, Gene London, Bob sweet, David east, and Jane Ann wolf instead of Fox, highlighting pattern of erroneous replacements. No dates or places provided.
A humorous note argues that waving a red flag at a bull does not irritate it. It claims only cows react to red flags, since bulls dislike being mistaken for cows. The piece pokes fun at common myths about bulls and color.
Abe Martin heads Wayne Pickrell in a frenzied season highlight amid crowded halls with Rita's red hair and Carol Day noted for fingernails as Karen and Ronnie observe.
Seniors work on the annual and plan a dummie copy soon. Parents should confirm their child’s annual interest with the teacher if not yet reported. Community members may contact Mr Sheldon or Miss Danneman to order a 1958 annual. Prices expected to be similar to prior years.
Notes from a gossip column recounts Love Letter practice and Judy Smith dating a Colorado man. It mentions John T. relocating desks, Miss Dan neman engaging near the front, Carol traveling to Alicia, and Kearney hospitalized after a car wreck. The Thespian motto is cited and a theater show with six girls, snacks, and a mistaken row incident are described.
The narrator considers saving or spending a thousand dollars but leans toward charitable giving. They would donate several hundred to church and community groups like Boys Town and Girl Scouts, help poor families with essentials, and allocate the rest to family needs and modest luxuries. They doubt they will ever see such windfall.
The list notes FFA meeting during the fifth period on Friday March 21 and a FHA Convention in Des Moines March 21 to 22. It also mentions an Elementary Spelling contest on Saturday March 22 and a Chapel on Monday March 24 from 12 45 to 1 15. A Friday March 28 FFA Banquet is also listed with a personal reflection about mottos.
A hectic typing class drill unfolds with students urged to double space, set margins, and proofread under strict instructions. The teacher emphasizes line spacing, carbon orientation, date formats, and proper keyboard technique while guiding students to collect fallen papers and prepare for timed writings.
A teacher grounds students about disposing paper and covering machines. She asks who threw a paper on the floor and insists on placing letters in the top basket. The bell rings, signaling end of period as Dick is asked to return and cover his machine.
A weekly survey finds seniors rank money as their top worry ahead of jobs social acceptance marriage and school while freshmen show different concerns. The results highlight distinct anxieties between the two groups and the search for suitable solutions.
Betty Ann King notes freshmen learned first aid and how to bandage injuries in home emergencies. Sophomores begin spring sewing with dresses, some resembling sailors. Seniors study latest home appliances and bedding selection, with guidance on proper bed making.
The survey records quick impressions from men naming attributes they notice first when meeting a woman. Respondents include Larry Martin-Her old man's bank account and Wayne Lindsey-Her looks and figure, with other opinions on eyes, face, and overall appearance.
On Monday March 3 the sophomore class chose the Super Sabre ring from Jostens represented by Ike Smart. Students selected stone settings including black onyx white and black mother of pearl charcoal red blue and gold. Rings with red or blue stones feature starfire an inlay of white mother of pearl beneath the stone creating a light ray glow around the crest.
The speaker asks to wait until next September for ring arrivals and hopes each junior, upon receiving his ring, recalls loyalty, idealism, scholarship, friendship, ambition, thrift, fair play, and diligence that the emblem stands for and should guide his life.
The Moravia Library club met February 28 with Mrs. Campbell reading a poem to members. The piece urges readers to treat books with care, noting fingerprints and pencil marks harm pages and backs. Reporter Mary DuVall signs off.
Gossip notes reveal a Romeo sending messages to Donna Cochran. Ballgame cheers last Monday night drew praise for the cheerleaders. Bill Harsh enjoyed a top-down ride in spring weather. Staff raided the refrigerator Wednesday night and had fun. Judy asks about Roi Tan or Crooks. Shirley and Carol teased a Buick sighting. Kearney left the hospital. Judy mentions cute cousins. Shaus’s hair drew comment though it looked cute when fixed. Rita, Jessee, and big sister Von were among the largest crowds. Donna Shirley Carol gossip continues.
Von Janie and Sandy enjoyed Leo's in sailor hats from four sailors in the next booth. Shirley fretted that the back seat windows wouldn’t roll down. Marty Ellen tussled with a friend at games. The Big Six nabbed part of their dinner at Babe's, praising half price pizza. Carol and Donna endured Bob's peppery soup and Sherman’s Old Spice memories. Ask Janie about the garbage.
A fragment describes receiving a one thousand dollar check with a note promising two thousand after the giver dies. The letter to Jane urges spending wisely and hints at a continuation on the next page. Names, places, and full details are incomplete in the readable text.
Werman Hoegar of Westgate, Iowa, brought 69 baby pigs to Occo Baby Pig Starter this year. He reports the pigs averaged 92 pounds at 87 days old and are growing well, using Occo Werm for worming.
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