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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1957

Page

5

M H S Scribbler Staff and Club Notes

Martha McCord assistant editor Yvonne Gardner Barbara Yeager and others from English social science music science making up the Scribbler staff and student clubs. mentions sophomores freshmen classes and student council as part of the high school community activity.

Martha McCord Yvonne Gardner Barbara Yeager Joan Fox Bill O'Hara Larry Martin Bill Harsh Annie Kaster von Gardner Carol Day Dick McDanel Andy Walker Lavonne Card Sandra Hiatt Diana Burton Larry Roberts Kim Rogers Wanda Benz Kay Overturf Shirley Walter Donna Cochran

Courtesy as a turning point in life and work

An editorial note from the Penn Chronicle urges daily courtesy as a decisive trait shaping marriages, jobs, and friendships. It highlights the impact of polite actions like holding doors, cites Mr. Fenton’s door sign as a reminder, and urges students to practice courtesy continually.

Penn Chronicle

Seniors Learn Night Classes In Farm Service Program

The Farm Service offers seniors a bookkeeping exposure with nights sessions. They classify sales slips as charge cash or on account, record them daily, and post to ledger sheets using a posting machine. Participants thank George Marshall Mary Ann Sloan and Don Tscherter for the opportunity.

Farm Service George Marshall Mary Ann Sloan Don Tscherter

Spelling Contest Names For State F B L A Team

Moravia F B L A students held a spelling contest to determine the school’s representatives for the State F B L A contest. Named are Bill O Hara Kay Overturf and Larry Pfannebecker with the event set for April 12 1957 in Cedar Falls Iowa.

Moravia F. B. L. A Bill O'Hara Kay Overturf Larry Pfannebecker Cedar Falls Iowa

Gossip and school social doings at M H S noted

The Daily notes chatter at M H S about old flames and hair cutting among girls. F H A delegates bring phone calls from Des Moines. A new club P M H A forms with Kay O as vice president and Sandy A as president. Sandy W finds transport from Centerville brings relief. Marlene R. seems to have made a decision.

Jewell Eisser Larry H Donna Des Moines Doug Texas Donner Sandy W Centerville Sandy Marlene R

Absence Sparks Worries Over Missing Student Return

A pupil has not attended school for nearly a week prompting concern for her well being. Observers note comfort in class will return as soon as she is back. Tom P. asserts that boys do not feel jealousy, claiming his dislike for a peer explains his stance.

Tom P

Moravia FHA plans banquet week and church outing

The Moravia Future Homemakers of America met on March 14 1957 for a regular meeting. Members opened with the FHA Prayer, committee reports were given for the banquet, and a church outing for FHA Week was set for April 6 at the Moravia Methodist church. Banquet staff were elected with Gary Pfannebecker as head waiter and Von Gardner as head waitress, and a slave day was planned for March 23 to boost funds.

Moravia Future Homemakers of America FHA F. H. Ayers Methodist Church Gary Pfannebecker Doug Morris Ronnie van Zante Jerry Hinote Jim Rogers Eugene Vincent von Gardner Sandy Anderson Linda Coulson Sandy Card Sandy Walker Sue Easter

Spring sewing class showcases freshman dresses at banquet

Coming attraction features Home Economies students preparing summer dresses with full skirts in pretty prints. Freshman Ann Mihalovich notes many outfits may be styled for the FHA Banquet review, promising a pleasant and beautiful display. Be seeing you at the Banquet.

Ann Mihalovich

Seventh Grade Spelling Tryout for County Contest

Seventh grade holds a spelling tryout to select representatives for the county contest at Center ville. Joyce Walter Nellie Argo competed in their room. Kathy Lockman led the seventh grade in the magazine sale, while LaVelle Simmon’s father treated the class to candy bars after a win over the eighth grade in basketball. The class studies Prosperity in geography and sun warming in science with Iowa displays on the bulletin board.

Centerville Joyce Walter Nellie Argo Kathy Lockman LaVelle Simmon Iowa

Fifth Grade Basketball Tournament Notes and Class News

In the basketball tournament we beat the fourth grade teams but lost to the sixth grade. G. E. Luse led the boys scoring and Jo led the girls. We enjoyed watching all games and are glad everyone is back after absences. In reading we started The Great Outdoors unit and enjoyed Inside the Earth about two boys in a cave. Students shared rocks, painted Dutch scenes in art, and a Spring border hung above the blackboard. Nancy’s birthday was Saturday and she bought candy barn on Friday.

G. E. Luse Holland Nancy

Calendar of Events March 29 to April 1

The schedule lists a March 29 FFA Banquet, March 30 FBLA Carnival, and an April 1 Assembly and Chapel at 12:45. Organizers include FFA and FBLA with school activities continuing through the week.

Third Grade Class Welcomes New Pupil Dianna Strickler

Our class now has 10 girls and 17 boys as Dianna Strickler joins. James brought candy bars Friday for his birthday celebration, and Faith's mother recently visited our room, bringing a warm note of support.

Dianna Strickler James Faith

Moravia Junior High Boys Take Third at Udell Meet

Moravia high school congratulates the Junior High boys for finishing third in the junior high tournaments. They defeated Moulton at Udell Friday evening. Inman and Ellison shared high scoring with 12 points each while Marvin led Moulton with 14. Moravia trailed 12-16 at halftime but surged to a 32-28 victory.

Moravia High School Moulton Udell Inman Ellison Marvin Moravia

Time to Think on Easter and Reflection

Annie Kaster urges readers during Lent to consider the true meaning of Easter. She emphasizes honoring the privilege of worship on Easter Sunday and recalls Jesus Christ dying on the cross for salvation, inviting all to reflect and think about what they can do for him.

Jesus Christ Annie Kaster

Freshman News on Geometry Drawings and Accuracy

Freshman students explore the importance of accurate drawings and figures in a geometry chapter. They study angles areas and measurements and solve problems aligned with precise measurements. The class finds the topic interesting and looks forward to learning more.

Seventh Grade Girls Win Grade School Tournament Title

In last week's SCRIBBLER highlights, seventh grade girls beat the eighth 16 to 12, with Rouse scoring 7 for seventh and Easter 16 for eighth. Eighth grade boys defeated seventh 20 to 12, King scoring 10 for eighth while Clayworth and Helmick added 4 for seventh. Mary Lou Rinehart congratulates champions.

Rouse Horn Oehler Ellison Woodward Easter King Clayworth Helmick Mary Lou Rinehart

Resolution Of Respect For Brother John Hiatt

The Moravia I O F Lodge No 510 mourns Brother John T Hiatt who died March 12 1957. Officers and members extend sympathy to his family and drape the lodge charter in mourning for 30 days, with resolutions recorded. Also notes Soil Conservation Service plans for wildlife habitat within the Soil Bank Conservation Reserve and contract sign deadline April 15 1957.

John T Hiatt The Moravia I. 0. O. F. Lodge Moravia Raymond Ashby Ralph Spencer J. F. Chambers

Wildlife crop boosted by Soil Bank initiative

Wildlife crop boosted by the Soil Bank says Donald A Williams administrator of the U S Soil Conservation Service Every soil bank acre will add food and cover for wild birds and mammals that inhabit farmlands Wildlife is an important product of this land Frank H Mendels state conservationist notes the service helps farmers recognize wildlife must be intentionally managed and produced Technicians assisting farmers in Appanoose County show how wildlife improvement fits into soil and water conservation efforts

Donald A. Williams U. S. Soil Conservation Service Soil Conservation Service Williams Frank H. Mendels Appanoose County

F A convention trip for Moravia F H A delegates

F H A delegates and Miss Rinehart traveled to Des Moines to attend the state convention. They registered at Kirkwood Hotel and joined 500 attendees for morning sessions, an acquainting party, and officer candidate introductions.

Markwell Staplers in Stock at Moravia Union Office

Markwell staplers are in stock at the Moravia Union office. The dependable office supply item is readily available for customers seeking durable desktop tools.

Markwell Staplers Moravia Union

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