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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
5
Local school pages list staff names across departments including science math homemaking physical education and agriculture. Whispers reveal couples dating some disciplinary car stories from a tournament and a Moravia girl group drawing Des Moines interest with a Girls State selection noted for Von G.
Mel Walker of Ottumwa will be guest speaker at the annual athletic banquet in Moravia High School gym on Monday April 8. Coaches Kay Overn, Annie Easter, Bill Rose, and Larry Pfannebecker will join captains of girls and boys basketball as speakers. About 200 people expected. waitresses and waiters for the FHA banquet are noted. A Moravia rumor mentions a local boy being chased out of town, withheld for family reasons.
The Government class visited the district court in Albin on Wednesday to observe jury trial procedures. The case involved two brothers contesting an older sister's will, alleging she was defrauded into signing it. Three lawyers argued convincingly as students considered the duty of jurors, then hoped to hear the outcome.
The Moravia school hosts class tournaments from March 6 with 4th and 5th grade girls opening 6-24. top scorer DuVall 12. Fourth graders Ludge scored 6.5 shoots. March 7 saw 4th and 5th grade boys: fifth grade 42-6. Luse 18, Day 8, Underwood Tscherter Higer two each. Friday 5th and 6th grade girls: sixth grade won 14-4. Johnson 10. Monday sixth grade boys Strang won 35-10. Ellison led scoring.
The tally shows 14 points for a top performer, Tuttie credited with 8, Seat 4, and Vase Rd plus Sth noted. Lise Pacherter and Bare are promised results in next weeks SCRIBBLER.
Coming soon the Senior class play promises entertainment as a mystery comedy. Tryouts have taken five weeks and the cast includes Mrs. Malone Joann Fox Hilda Hawkins Sandra Hiatt Irene Gleason Jewell Miller Ammonia Mullens Frances Ann Easter Jenny Potts DeLoris Hiatt Guthrie Rosewater Duane Proctor Abbie Philips Nancy Vance Mr. Cutter Jim Rogers Hercules Jones Larry Roberts George Hanson Ronnie Van Zante Sweeny Paul Mihalovich
Mr Craver's biology class reviews circulation of the flood and first aid with aims to apply knowledge throughout life. The notes indicate future study on human diseases follows this unit, emphasizing practical health skills for students.
Eighth grade students run a two week magazine selling campaign to raise funds for a year end educational trip. Kathy Lockman leads the top sellers while the class learns math through equations and algebra and studies Iowa government structure, plant and animal reproduction, and life science facts.
Our room shows spring signs with a bulletin board arranged by Karen Linda and Lynette. Birds fly from lights as we study airplanes in science. Jimanile Smith brought a model plane to show parts while the pilot uses many instruments. Ten library books about famous American people were added to help with written reports.
A fragment notes activities of Fourth Graders over two weeks. Mentions plans with Third Grade girls for a basketball game and a game labeled Faith Grade, with days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday referenced as part of the described period.
Farm Bureau women numbered thirty seven on a Des Moines trip Tuesday. Many local residents visited friends and shared meals through the week with neighbors and extended family in town and at nearby homes.
An assembly titled Musical Varieties featured Mr. Roger Volker as organist and was well received. A handmade bulletin board scene illustrated life in Africa with the Sahara Desert two oases the Nile and the Congo River. From March 4 to 8 attendance was perfect despite illnesses.
The text lists numerous Sunday and Monday visits and dinners among the Brown, Argo, Dicks, Massman, Print, and Christy families. It notes Verda Argo had a cast removed and plans a visit to the Francis Argo home, with several youngsters and adults visiting various homes in Truxton and nearby.
The Union Livewires 4 H club meeting was called to order by Wilbur Strunk on February 21 1957. Members pledged to the flag, roll call showed attendance, previous notes were read and approved. Ty and John Taylor led discussion, Michael West demonstrated sowing seeds, and the meeting adjourned with the 4 H flag pledge.
A local gathering featured Mrs West serving refreshments that drew positive notes from attendees. The event highlighted hospitality and community spirit with guests praising the quality and variety of treats.
In our second grade room three birthdays were celebrated this week Minnie Ann Cordra on Monday March 11 Colin Cridlebaugh on Tuesday March 12 and Susie Rushing on Wednesday March 13. The class enjoyed smoozies chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting and balloons as surprises. We’re reading cowboy stories and making pictures inspired by the tales.
Kindergarten notes report time spent on reading to make up days lost due to illnesses. Pelyne's group will read in their fourth pre primer High On a Hill. The room is decorated for St Patrick's Day with signs of spring. Vickie Ann Danczek now lives in Centerville increasing class to thirteen boys and nine girls. Mrs Clif Whicker has been recent visitors.
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