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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
6
The Moravia Union presents a weekly Rewsbasket compiled by students of Moravia Public Schools. Editor and assistant editor oversee the school produced itemful features for local readers.
The last Newsbasket of 44 46 thanks the editor assistant reporters and staff for good work. Special thanks go to Miss Sewell and Misa Seeley for ideas and Goofy Gander input. Apologies for any oversights as the year ends with wishes for a grand vacation.
Claire Huff stands 5 feet 10 inches with black wavy hair and blue eyes. He studied eight years at Jackson Branch, three at M H S, and one at Centerville. Activities included boys' quarters for a year. Claire favors Bing Crosby, Walter Pidgeon, and Maureen O'Hara, with a goal to become a firefighter. The seniors hail him as their best artist and wish him luck.
Sophomore class members traveled to Albia on Thursday May 3 in a truck. Rainy weather hampered enjoyment, but after exploring they dined at a restaurant and attended the show Keys of the Kingdom. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
The junior class spent Tuesday decorating the gin for the banquet and, after cleanup on Wednesday, took the afternoon off for a weiner roast at Sharon Bluffs with Miss Seeley as sponsor. They then visited Centerville and ended with a viewing of National Velvet in Moravia, all arriving safely with no casualties.
The 1944 46 Junior High news reports a surprise farewell party for Carita Cory hosted by Marilyn Hiatt and Lola Hiatt. The students enjoyed games and refreshments, with a picnic planned for Wednesday after school to end the year.
Jerry brought two baby killdeer birds to school and cared for them as they liked oatmeal and water. One bird died that night. Ronald Lee's mother and brother Mark visited school Friday. Arthur contributed linen and Barbara brought violets.
Reading books arrive for third grade as a visitor Lois Hasek meets Mitel Saw yel while clues for a treasure hunt are prepared. A fast swimming turtle in the room sparks excitement as students dry outdoor areas and review studied material.
A long list of individuals appears with roles such as accompanists librarians pep club and office girls. Names include Yvonne Harrison Betty Foster George Tracy Maxine Smith Freda Woods Ven eteh Andrews Selah McDanel Phyilia Lawa Virginia Campbell Jack Campbell Charles Burton and others. The roster also mentions Vera VanDorin Deana McDonough Carolyn Whistler Louise Sawvell among office staff.
Numerous awards were presented at Commencement Chapel for high school activities and yearlong achievements, with music awards for grade school entrants. Top honors went to Richard Hudgens for Outstanding Athlete and Maxine Smith for Outstanding Student in Activities. Jack Broshar was named Scholarship student of the year.
A compact history tracing the Class of 1945 from freshman year through senior year. It lists student leaders, new members, plays, musical achievements, band and glee club prominence, banquets, thespian activities, and notable losses and gains as the class grows from 32 to 29 members across grades. Major figures include Yvonne Harrison, Carl Tisue, Maxine Smith, and David Pullman with sponsor Mrs. Gideon and teachers.
The four year Moravian High class remained active in sports music and dramatics. The annual Moravian Reflector was published as the first in years with staff led by editor Maxine Smith and Delmar Dowd. Senior plays featured cast members including Yvonne Harrison Wynona Perry and Carl Tisue.
Mrs M E Boardman hosts dinner at the Russell Darby home. Visting couples include Mr and Mrs Vercel Barnes and family, Mr and Mrs A J Billings of Ottumwa, and Mr and Mrs Charley Delong with Jacob DeLong. Brompton school held a Monday basket dinner and afternoon program. Several residents, including Mrs Claude Hawk, visited Albia and the M E Boardman home. Max McCoy and son Carg visited Sam Hurliman in Missouri.
Betty Jean Foster notes visitors at Verail Easter home incl Mr and Mrs Ernie McGuire with children and Mr and Mrs Ezra McGuire and Mrs Clifton Marsh of Butler Missouri. Lloyd Davison Wed evening at Keith Gladfelder home. Staff Sgt Bob Moffitt, now stationed in Minneapolis, moved to Victoria Kansas. J and Mrs Frank O Conner visited Carl Boyer home. Averil Kaster and others mentioned.
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