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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
1
The Rays Ramblin Girls 68 state basketball tournament produced one of the most spectacular showings in its history with high caliber play and sportsmanship. Wayne Lichty, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Zee Callen, attended briefly and forecasted exciting games and entertaining presentations, suggesting possible rule changes to improve the girls game.
Pleasant Hill church attendance at Chariton River Baptist Sunday School was 40. Sandra Fenton played a piano solo as the special. Mrs. Paul Dicks hosted the Missionary Society at her home Tuesday afternoon with Elma Davison Florence Martin Exie Fenton Mildred Wray Myrtle Cross Janice Vera Moore Isal Sulser and Jean Curtis present. Mabel Moore attended a 4H leaders meeting at the Agriculture building in Centerville Monday afternoon. Earl Moser of Plano visited Wednesday afternoon with Harley Sulser. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Atwell visited Tuesday evening at the Bob Davison home. Vera Bennett called on Helen McAulrnch Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sulser and George Seddon were dinner guests Friday at the Duane Sulser home. Douglas Chuck and Russell Moore attended the regular 44 meeting at the Mystic Community Center Wednesday evening.
Moravia town officials moved to reactivate the high school well to improve local water quality. Workmen could not pump out the sand, making the well of little value. Officials consider other sources such as a gravel packed well or the Jordan vein over 2000 feet deep, while a 600 foot well remains but with hard water damaging plumbing.
Local residents and relatives visited, hosted, and attended events across Centerville and nearby towns. Guests included the Atwell and Tarbell families, outings with mutual friends, anniversaries celebrated, church and Homemakers meetings, and hospital plans for Sandra Fenton.
A literary fragment from Scribbler discusses humanity’s recurring mistakes and the idea of a Federation of Mankind. The voice notes heartache and disability, praising acumen to question the basest traits, then hints at further lines to come once directed. Robert Frost is cited as editor.
Seniors offer to print purchasers names in gold on yearbooks for fifty cents, to be paid in advance. Interested buyers should contact Janet Rhee, Mr. Sheldon, Mrs. Ellison, or Joyce Hiatt by March 29.
The March Teacher of the Month is James Argo a 22 year old Moravia native. He teaches World History Sociology Government and Economics at MHS. Argo celebrates Moravia pride and stresses respect for authority others and self. He enjoys the Dodge car all food and athletics in his spare time.
March 26 Scribbler in room 103 3rd period and March 27 Science Club in room 107 7th period. March 28 Scribbler party. March 29 30 Small Group Music Contest at Lamoni April 1 Book exhibit elementary building Celebrate her birthday. Russell and Douglas Moore rode bus to Centerville to hear University of Iowa band. Several local visits and gatherings noted including hospital, FFA meeting, and family visits in Ottumwa Albia Des Moines and Oskaloosa areas.
Linda Sheldon discusses outlining in English I with three minute speeches using an outline as notes. She notes the rule that each outline point needs at least two subdivisions and mentions using newspaper clippings in class to study letters to the editor want ads and other articles.
Centerville Iowa born February 20 1950 Ann McDonough age 18 of Moravia High School lists bookkeeping shorthand American Government Chemistry as favorite subject chemistry and major extracurriculars including annual staff basketball hostess FTA FBLA library club Honor Society Student Council Scribbler and Annual Planning Committee. Highlights include Jr Sr Prom senior trip and graduation. DES MOINES CONFERENCE Moravia Chapter Future Homemakers of America sent Carla Miller and Karen Martin to a leadership conference March 8 2 reporting a productive event themed Individuality in a Changing Society with new state officers installation and chorus performances.
Moravia High students showcase spring styles featuring bright colors and pastels. Flowered skirts paired with simple blouses or sweaters appear alongside dainty prints and neat shirt-waisted dresses, as the masculine look remains popular among students.
The military suits and bold plaid shirt dresses are popular among MHS students. While clothing isn’t the main aspect of a person, it matters. The school halls would lack energy without students showing interest in fashion.
The piece outlines late 1800s reform efforts led by Jane Addams and Hull House founder, highlighting progressive social work in slum areas. It mentions shorthand and typing drills led by Mrs Ellison and student notes from Marsha Cloyed as transcribed material for class progress.
The text notes Chicago inspired reforms seen in other cities, highlighting temperance led by Frances E. Willard and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union teaching on intemperance. It mentions women’s voting rights struggles, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton aiding the 19th Amendment, with Ellie Cox Cooper referenced.
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