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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
5
The Moravia H. S. Scribbler reflects on a school year ending, noting both pleasant and unpleasant experiences, gains in knowledge and social growth, and appreciation for faculty kindness and patience as seniors depart and the year ends with a hopeful return next fall.
A humorous feature lists ideal freshman and sophomore boys and girls with named attributes and outfits. The Scribbler staff credits include editors, writers, and clubs, highlighting a playful school portrait page with student names and roles.
Graduation week for the JCs of 1946 includes Sunday May 5 8:00 pm baccalaureate at the high school auditorium Monday May 6 3:00 pm senior chapel and Tuesday May 7 8:00 pm commencement at the gymnasium with processions programs and awards listed including speakers Ellen Broshar Barbara Broshar Mary Lou Main and Irving J. Hickman among others.
A humorous fragment describes a class track meet with no official results. Richard Goughnor allegedly won the boys 100 yards, Jo Ellen Broshar took the girls high jump, Basil Tadlock claimed a 3 ft 4½ in shot put after improvised cement weights, and a rain interruption turned parts of the meet into swimming.
Senior class notes recount a Doll Day on April 30 and a May 1 senior party at the M. E. Church with a Methodist ladies dinner. Afterward students attended a 4 show at King Theater in Albia as school days wind down and seniors wish success to the upcoming class.
Moravia defeated Blakesburg 8 to 1 on Tuesday. Moravia scored four runs in the first and fourth innings, while Blakesburg tallied its lone run in the fourth. Coach Forbes used many players late, and the Moravia lineup included Brown Baldwin Dicks McDanel Caster Moore Kaster Cormeny W Hannam G Hannan Tisue Smith Burton Broshar Rhinehart Tracy in the field. The Moravia band plans outdoor concerts starting May 25 and will march on Memorial Day for the flag ceremony.
The Moravia school week wrapped with a Moravia loss to Moulton in a key game, a softball victory over Blakesburg, and seniors hosting events for Kid Day. Spring showers disrupted schedule as track practice began amid continued rain.
A quirky list catalogs what students and teachers may do this summer. Richard Smith practices his political speech for 1980 while Ruth Thompson sharpens speed through exercises. Deana McDonough and Beauneta Main race, and Clair Easter fixes his car for trips to Albia to see his sweetheart.
Freshman class reports in Algebra class the girls won the Battle of the Sexes. Students mention ending of the semester tests on Monday and the nearing conclusion of the school year. They express hope that all class members return next year.
The FFA met on Thursday April 18 1946. Members who attended the Cedar Rapids convention reported on activities and fun. Officers for next year were elected: Ron McDanel president Clair Kastex vice president Bob Espy treasurer Gerald Annam secretary Jack Baldwin watch dog and Gene Boyer reporter. A motion passed to hold evening meetings this summer on the third Wednesday of each month.
The Union invites readers to include guest lists and names in the newspaper. People are urged to bring items or send them at any time, signaling appreciation for contributions to upcoming events or notices.
Senior garments are completed and turned in for checking. Semester tests have ended, bringing relief from exams. Other class garments are nearly finished, with progress on schedule.
Last Friday the Ag IV boys left Moravia at 6:00 to visit Ames. They toured the dairy barn and cheese factory and other sites learning about successful farming. This week all classes have been taking semester tests.
Eighth graders are reported to be studying hard as they prepare for forthcoming examinations. The article notes diligent review across subjects and mentions classroom effort and school-wide focus on test readiness.
The notes show students excused from the examiner on Monday with good attendance the rest of the week. Tuesday Billy share was absent in the afternoon. Wednesday Thursday all present. Friday Robert Hiatt and Bonnie Blumer were absent all day.
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