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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
5
A long reader poem from Moravia High School features many staff and student names in a playful alphabet piece. It comments on teachers, pupils, and activities with humorous one line quips about individuals and school life.
A short, provocative note questions attitudes toward girls in general. The writer offers a terse critique suggesting some could be better, reflecting a wary tone and mounting discomfort.
An ad extols Occo-Trate 40 as balancing a ton of grain with 100 pounds of feed for hogs under 125 pounds. It highlights amino acid balance, vitamins, and an antibiotic, claiming 100 pounds of pork from 269 pounds of feed. Dr. Catron of Iowa State College supports lowering protein without hurting gains.
Seniors toured Woodward State Hospital and School for the mentally retarded visiting the modern clean facilities and observing patient care. Attendants and volunteers were praised for kindness and patience while sponsors support monthly gifts and seasonal gifts for residents.
Linda Ward, our creed speaker at the F B L A State convention, earned an honorable mention among 18 contestants in the creed speaking contest. First through third prizes were awarded and three honorable mentions named. The community expresses pride in her achievement.
A clipped guide speaks in mock harsh terms about how a squaw should behave with a savage like him. It lists tips on dress, lipstick, smiling, and staying with a partner. It warns against speaking ill of other braves and urges plain manners and respect for elders.
The calendar lists events from May 1 to May 10 including a senior class play on May 1, an F F A all school party and seventh and eighth grade trip on May 2, a State Music contest at Keosauqua on May 3, a district baseball tournament on May 5, Straubs assembly at 3 00 on May 7, and senior class trips on May 8 and May 10.
A concise portrayal of squaw like’m savage virtues, urging men to keep up appearance cleanness and neatness while avoiding flirtatious behavior. Emphasizes promptness, good humor, willingness to participate in pow wows and war dances, and plain good manners.
The third grade studies flowers focusing on annuals biennials and perennials. Annuals live one year bloom in summer or fall while biennials last two years. Perennials, including many trees and recurring flowers, come back each year.
A fragment from a Scribbler entry shows Mary DuVall describing springtime noon hours as busy for students and her shift to kitchen work. The brief excerpt captures a personal, reflective moment during a school term.
A fragmentary dialogue lists youths such as Jane Ann Fox and Jessie Van Dorin planning after school activities. Mentions include going home for dinner, loitering near a pool hall, and riding around with friends. The tone suggests casual mischief and social roaming rather than explicit plans.
A humorous piece from M H S about a student named Lucky Looker enduring messes from an unclean owner who scolds as books spill in the hall. Other passages describe students with friends, games on the bus, and a note about Staples supplies at the Moravia Union office.
Gossip notes that all the seniors returned home Wednesday without trouble and mentions Doug, Janie, Bill Harsh and Lee. It hints at romantic intrigue, fond feelings at Woodward, and a missing class ring linked to Donna C.
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