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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
4
The article, written by M.H.S. Scribbler and Rosemary Phillips, cites Teen Times statistics showing 26 million youths entering the 1960s labor force, over 18 million with high school education, and about 7% dropouts. It argues a diploma as the minimum, outlines causes and actions including early guidance, work programs, and community cooperation.
The piece contrasts high school diplomas with job interviews, noting that many employers expect a diploma. It cites Ford Foundation data showing 75 percent of urban youth entering the labor market lack a diploma and cites estimates up to 40 percent dropout before high school graduation. It mentions the Job Guide for Young Workers listing eighty five typical jobs.
Edith Lynnette Smith born August 4 1944 is blue eyed brown haired 5 9 120 lbs. She lists Corinne Gay Nele Brad Justin Longs Cadillac violet and hobbies handicraft art and senior trip. Jolene Van Dorin born July 22 1945 has green eyes brown hair 5 1 105 lbs. She lists Rambler green Julie Chris Long This Time Great Pretender dancing friends fun school activities and college plans.
At the April 29 meeting Scribbler elected Janice McDonough as assistant editor. Linda Davis will become editor next fall, moving up from the assistant editor post. The staff wishes both luck in their new roles.
The second Sunday in May became a national holiday after Anna Jervis of Philadelphia promoted an informal memorial for her mother. Philadelphia marked it as a state holiday in 1907, aiding adoption by other states. Congress formalized it nationally in 1918. The pink and white carnations symbolize living or deceased mothers.
May calendar lists a school board meeting for bus bids on May 8 and May 20, a girls district track meet on May 11 at Pleasantville, a school hearing May 15 at 8:00 PM, a senior trip May 16–18, a baccalaureate May 19 at 8:00, senior class night May 20 at 8:00, high school commencement May 21 at 8:00, an honor banquet May 23 for five top seniors with their parents at Centerville, eighth grade graduation May 24 at 8:00, and the end of the sixth six weeks and school year May 25 with 179 days plus a teachers institute day.
Rickie Long and Wayne Whicker profiles appear with birthdates, eye color, heights, vehicles, and hobbies. The piece notes high school highlights and future plans as families and friends share visits and local events in Centerville and Ottumwa.
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