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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
5
Editorial reflects on how mothers balance family duties and employment. It praises scheduling and planning to manage chores, meals, and routines, sharing a personal example of organizing mornings, clothing, and daily tasks to sustain work and home life.
Moravia FHA held its March meeting with president Elaine Van De Pol presiding. Secretary and treasurer reports were given. Style show committees updated their progress and judges were selected as Mrs Parks and Mrs Townsend. Tickets will be sold at local Moravia stores, and Mrs Harris has tickets for FHA girls. County nurse Mrs Ramos gave an engaging talk on drugs, with plans to invite her back. The meeting adjourned.
In Driver's Education this term students outline each chapter in the text and complete workbook work. Mr. Miller leads discussions and up to four chapter tests in a day while six chapters remain. Students also practice actual driving to Centerville and Albia, then undertake maneuvers using stakes and parallel parking between cars with a curb at Centerville or Albia.
The March FBLA meeting held March 17 welcomed new members eligible to attend. The group aimed to raise fifty dollars for the State Convention in Cedar Falls by a planned candy sale. Members shared plans for their convention duties and required preparations, and reviewed last year’s highlights before Jewell Walker dismissed the meeting.
A fragmentary list shows songs tied to classes and activities. Items include Goin' Down the Highway and Mr Miller's Driver's Ed, Something's Burning with Cooks A-B-C, No Time with freshmen rushing, Give Me Just a Little More Time with students, Kind of a Drag with Biology, Evil Ways with the faculty, Run Sally Run with Sally Martin during track practice, Walking through the Country with cross country runners, Early in the Morning awaiting the bus, and Spirit In the Sky with Robbie Hiatt on the trampoline.
The March 19 session voted to pay state and district dues and chose eight delegates: Daryl Tisue, Phil Prater, Russell Moore, Bob Hiatt, Lou Ellen Rowley, Mary Hawk, Paula Uhlenhake, and Jolly VanBenthuysen. Jolly was nominated for district treasurer. Plans include an all school assembly to foster questions between students and teachers.
Since the second semester began, coed groups join Friday second hour physical education learning trampoline stunts while drivers education looms for many students. Mr Miller's drawing class includes Sharon Hopkins and Jean Rouse, doing first semester work on blocking three views of a block to scale with hidden lines.
Introduction to a new Scribbler feature Cupid's Corner presents poems using couple initials. Each clue pairs a boy's initials with a girl's initials, inviting readers to guess the couples. Seven pairs are hinted, with more to come in future entries.
The Vo Ag program shows freshmen practicing tool use, lumber layout, and rafter work while sophomores weld and learn bead types such as butt, lap, T, and corner welds. Seniors focus on sheep management, feed analysis, and bag contents to understand nutrition and supply. James Gillen.
A fragment quotes a sharp putdown about meeting expenses, noting it happens whenever one tars around. The line hints at steady financial pressure and common frustration with everyday costs.
Mrs. Ernestine Argo hosted the Clover Leaf club at her home on Wednesday March 18. Members and guests included Truxton and Glennie Dicks Fern Penfield Mildred Mansel and Fred Tarbell Paul and Phyllis Dicks Vera and Harley Bennett Ethel and Dwight Fenton Margaret Tarbell Vera and Elbert Moore Janice Mable and Bill Moore Helen McAninch and Roy and Ernestine Argo. Afternoon games awarded prizes to Mable and Janice Moore and Helen McAninch. Secret pals gifts went to Vera Moore and Mildred Tarbell. Next meet is April 22 at Phyllis Dicks’ home.
Mrs. Burdett Cox reports visits and gatherings in Union Township. Jimmie Logan of Moline stayed with Cox and Nyle, with family joining for Burdett’s birthday supper. Nyle fell ill and left school Monday. other relatives attended dinners and informal calls around Grinnell.
Attendance at Sunday School reached twenty as ladies attended cooking school. Lorena Leola Lain and Joyce Phillips won grocery baskets. Leola earned a corsage for her birthday. Local residents shared visits, church activities, weddings, and anniversaries across Griffinsville and nearby towns, with several couples celebrating milestone events.
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club met March 19 at 7:00 PM at Becky and Vickie Horns. Ten members attended with three leaders and two visitors. Officers etc. The group voted to buy record book covers and Simplicity books. Demonstrations covered hems and pressing tools. Members had measurements taken and materials distributed.
A courtroom debated alcohol through a staged exchange with Methyl Alcohol as a witness. The judge questions whether methyl is derived from wood, a solvent, antifreeze, and related to Ethyl Alcohol, noting its poisonous effects. A speaker recalls a wreck caused by drinking, urging jurors to decide their stance on alcohol.
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