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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
5
Nellie Argo is editor with Lorena Planta advisor and Mi Sallade reporter. The junior class plans a play and banquet on May 11 while thespians rehearse another production. A lengthy roster of reporters and staff includes multiple named students and faculty, signaling spring activities at the school.
Editorial notes many clubs at M H S arranging banquets and conventions. F H A and F F A plan banquets with dates March 80 and April 12. F B L A to Cedar Falls on April 13 with ten delegates. Scribbler staff prepping for a move to Ottumwa or Des Moines. Band and glee club rehearsing for a two day tour. Senior class awaits the senior trip.
On March 16 the Albia senior class toured the court, observing a December 14 1961 case. Defendant Mr Fink faced an attempted great bodily injury charge as the district attorney and defense lawyer cross examined witnesses. After a recess some seniors asked the judge questions about trial procedure and the experience was well received.
Algebra students are split into seven groups each led by a captain. Groups focus on topics like ratio and proportion and algebraic fractions with pre made tests. The plan may work but is uncertain.
Home ec II students, Future Homemakers of America members, will model sewing project dresses at the banquet. Styles include two piece suits, dresses with sleeves and collars, and spring outfits in blue green orange brown red and other rain bow colors. Some regret sewing at times but will be proud of garments when finished. Moravia Union Office offers regulation receipt books at 50 triplicate sets per book.
Centlerville Town July 15 1944. Blaine Kay Free Pnes profile lists hair Brown eyes Blue height 5 2. Favorite subject Office practice. favorite teacher Like them all. Extracurriculars FHA FBLA FTA Thespians Glee Club Annual Staff. Future ambition Hom in Ottumwa or Des Moines. Highlight Junior Prom. Pet Peeve People who get excited then tell you nothing.
Senior members of the FTA jolub were allowed to leave school to visit the grade building on Wednesday March 21. Each observer went to a preferred class to study the teaching techniques of the in charge teachers. Next week they will teach during that class. Participants include Elaine Free Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Nancy Tomlin Martha Rowse Russell Blumer and Larry Vickroy.
The Thespian society discussed its annual play and favored a three act production. Steve Tarbell chairs a committee while sponsor Mr Guthrey proposes five plays for consideration: Tights Out, Girls Will be Boys, A Ready Made Family, Mumbo Jumbo, and Strained Relations.
Moravia High School seniors have completed their annual and hope it surpasses last year. Stephen Tarbell notes they want the book to capture four years of努力 and memories for every student to recall the good times at Moravia High School.
A playful list of odd phrases appears in a local feature, mixing food items and objects. The compilation reads like a whimsical rhythm of everyday objects and activities.
Centerville Iowa born October 15 1942 Clarence Ballanger 19 blond hair 5 4 attended English IV at high school with no favorite teacher. He lists pool as pastime and aims to be an auctioneer. He names helpful subject book keeping and cites peer arrogance as a concern. Extracurriculars include Boys Chorus FBLA Thespians and Annual Start.
The shorthands class, in room 104, works on transcription of letters and dictation. Students begin at 60 words per minute, advance to 80, and then revert to 80 for two minutes after struggle. Mr Sallade stresses practicing at 100 words or more to pass higher speeds when needed.
Letters and daily lessons stress reach and spelling with corrective reading. Quizzes cover theory words and lesson terms. Friday contests test shorthand, dictation, and note taking, offering a glimpse into business office life for new secretaries.
A Beverly High School tip lists signs a boy may like a girl. He invites you to the big dance and walks you home or sits with you. He notices your clothes, listens to you, buys movie or dance tickets, and talks about future plans. He rivals attention to others, helps with your coat, and gets along with your family. He often schedules another date.
A collection of humorous snippets including a maritime overboard tale with a Queen a Frenchman and a Texan, a Cadillac burial quip, and a Chinese fortune cookie warning about a cobra near the leg, all in a dated joke format.
Mrs Dallas Faber and Harold Hawk family travel to Des Moines for a specialist appointment then to Belmond to spend time with relatives. Honored birthday for Trenton McDanel at his home. Community members attend church events and a Moravia grade school musical. Mahlon Knapp dies in Ottumwa nursing home, formerly lived on Bud Walter farm.
Day night with Virginia Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Stocker were Saturday dinner guests at the Harry Stocker home. Mrs. Lawrence Dommer and Randy were Saturday callers at the John Kelly home. Randy spent Saturday afternoon at the Hersh ell Kelly home. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Faber and girls were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ida Griffin in Albia. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dommer and boys were Sunday dinner guests at the Lewis Dommer home. Steve Millitich visited with Lawrence Dommer Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Dommer and boys visited at the Dallas Faber home. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lockman Sunday evening. Mrs. Kenneth Doud and Dennis visited with Mrs. Fred Strong Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Horn and daughters of Swan were Sunday evening supper guests at the Lawrence Dommer here. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawk attended the S.C.A. meeting at the Moravia high school Monday evening.
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