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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
5
A long OCR list presents senior and junior girls and boys plus teachers, adults, waiters, alumni and a note about complaints to the Scribbler box. The document names many individuals in pairs with last names and first names, reflecting a school prom program style. It lacks narrative context beyond names and roles.
M H S Scribbler list of Mary Mosley Bennie Tarbell and Mrs Larry Dayton typists Sandy Ward Lee Ann Heckman reporters include Jeanne Hawk Nancy Ward Judy VanDorin Margaret Fenton Nancy Tomlin Jean Taylor Nancy Lindley Virginia Burger Sharon OConner Rita Gardner Sharon Walter Donna Rae Tubaugh Martha Rouse Janet Harington Nellie Argo Patty Simmons Rosemary Philips Jolene VanDorin Lorraine Walker SHARP Charles McAninch Chevy Virginia B Ian Walters high heels and band suit dr and Sr Banquet Jean Hawk eye flat Jr dates bank account Cary McCoy head Larry Hopes feet Judy Kays fingers Parents pocketbooks after Prom.
Virginia Strong crowned FFA Queen for 1959 1960 born October 31 1942 aged sixteen with blond hair and eyes. She stands five foot four inches. Her favorite song is I Love an Angel. Her teacher was Mr Sheldon and she favors typing. She regrets taking shorthand. She dislikes people who think they are superior. She plans to work as a secretary for a few years before finding a king and settling down.
Rosemary Phillips reports a robin laid two eggs in a nest outside the fifth grade window but grew wary of attention and built a new nest in a nearby tree. The current number of eggs in the new nest is not known.
A quiz item from an eighth grade science book used in Moravia Schools tests gravity and motion concepts. It includes a prompt about gravity studied by a named figure and asks about the tendency of a moving object. The answers are indicated as being in another part of the SCRIBBLER.
May 13 7th and 8th grades travel to Des Moines Sophomore Class Picnic at Wapello Richland Band at 11 00 a m May 16 Junior Band Festival May 17 19 Senior Trip to Kirkwood Lodge Mary Mosley lists events with school groups and locations.
Answers numbered 1 to 15 are Isaac Newton inertia weight centrifugal force friction Human muscles Simple machines Resistance Movable pulley Inclined plane IL Energy Running water Magnets Electricity Mechanical energy Beauty-Virginia Burger Personality-Sharon Walter Legs-Red Gardner Scholarship Ability-Madge Lee Athletic Ability-Jean Taylor Musical Ability-Norma Glad felder Hair-Kaylee Vincent Eyes-Sharon OConner Complexion-Nancy Benz Hands-Alta Mae Cochran Clothes-Donna Rae Tubaugh Smile-Nancy Steffen Build-Charles McAninch Eyes-Richard Coltrain Hair-Ronnie Closter Scholarship Ability-Bennie Tarbell Athletic Ability-Gary Roberts Musical Ability-Mark Van Zante Clothes-Paul Witt Looks-Larry Hope Personality-Kenny Ellison Smile-Curg McCoy
After much indecision the sophomores fixed a small trip to Lake Wapello. The party will leave from the school house at 5:00 pm and return about 10:30 pm on Friday May 13. A picnic is planned at a shelter with committees for Food and Entertainment.
Roving reporter Thomas A. Thomas covers the M H S Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Mary DuVall, a senior, shares plans after graduation, favorite subjects, teachers, and memories from high school activities including student council, athletics, Thespian society, and banquet duties.
A theater group event features actors finishing a performance with a line delivering thanks to Mary for a banquet. The cast expresses gratitude and audience warmth rounds out the evening.
Donna Rae Tubaugh born March 31 1943 in Blakesburg Town is a MHS junior and Teen of the Month. She stands 5 5 with brown hair and eyes and has three younger sisters. Her favorites include red black blue or white colors Cadillac blue moon song and Gary as her special someone. She likes school all subjects except shorthand. Favorite teachers Mrs Tuttle and Mr Sheldon. Active in FHA FBLA Scribbler staff Twirling Cheerleading Glee Club Mixed Chorus and more plus many kitchen and stage roles. she has missed honor roll only occasionally. Sharon Ann OConner
A playful urban column presents a string of quick vignettes about nightlife odds and flirtations. It hints at a driver weaving through a driveway near a party, a cautious observer recalling a close ride, and local social scenes as the city nears a dance event.
A compilation of brief, anonymous lines reflecting dating talk and social behavior. Phrases cover attracting partners, dieting, fashion, and dating etiquette with casual, sometimes humorous tone. Some items reference heat, fashion, and nightlife settings through compact quips.
The Moravia Union urges residents to read the Union regularly to stay informed about all local community activities, gatherings, and events. It emphasizes upcoming meetings, club sessions, and volunteer opportunities to boost neighborhood involvement.
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