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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
1
Co. R and H. K. Chority Editors Publishers announce the official county paper issued every Thursday. Subscription rates are Appanoose and Monroe Counties one year five dollars, elsewhere in the United States six dollars in advance.
Community improvements set to begin with a pavement contract let on May 24. Plans include downtown blacktopping, new sidewalks, and a concrete playing floor in the city park funded by council salaries. Local businesses expand with The Hairbender salon and new plumbing shop, while booster groups plant trees and advocate for a central Moravia newspaper hub.
The May 9th Hil ton Hustlers meeting was led by president Brian Luse with reports from secretary and treasurer. Fourteen members answered the roll call on livestock show preparation and a pledge to the 4-H flag followed. A slide presentation on fitting and showing beef swine and sheep was presented by Eddy Massman Dennis Kaster Brian Luse Mike Koffman and Jimmy Kaster. Refreshments were served by Rutham and Milton Wilson.
Seniors recount leaving Moravia at 4:00 am and returning Saturday, with Baccalaureate on Sunday at 7:00 pm. Prom crowned Linda Wheeldon and Randy Young, caps and gowns issued, Prom Queen and King announced by Ed Massman. Underclass make up snow days to May 25, seniors have two days left. A football helmet suggestion box becomes a permanent feature for next year’s editor to manage and paint job.
The Moravia High School Scribbler editor bids a rough farewell for 1977 78, warning readers that if the project isn’t finished this year more trouble lies ahead. The message blends humor with a candid outlook from Jane Zajec.
A reflective piece from the school year noting the Class of 77 has graduated and the Class of 78 rises. It laments post graduation world events and inflation while predicting a busy senior year with candy sales and bumper stickers and a final sentiment of farewell to the departing class.
The New Cheerleaders have been chosen for next year. Seniors Lonna Belin Brenda Kelley Lori Massman Marchelle Walter Mary Fick will join as seniors and Marcia Ballanger as a sophomore. Alternates Teresa Hopkins will be a senior and Suzanne Moore will be a junior. Mr. Ward is their sponsor.
Moravia students suggested theme songs for people and things around the high school. Teachers named include Donnelly Miller Ellison Hawkins Lewis Laird Stehn and the Senior Class with Rocky Gonna Fly Now.
A fragmented list of musical numbers and performers. Names include Amosgon, Mrs Van Blarkon, Mike Cortesio, Becky McBride, Judy Zajec, and Mr Ward. Pieces reference Junk Food Sunk ie, Crying Time Again, The Joker and Hey Jude with guitar work noted.
Jane Zajec Scribbler editor expresses gratitude to Mr Ray Charity and Moravia Union for publishing the Scribbler in the Union during the 76 77 school year. She hopes for continued association in future years and signs as editor.
Debbie Martin and Jan Jeter from Texas presented the program Sing Out Sweet Land on April 26 featuring 60s and 70s songs including California Dreamin and Blowing in the Wind. A rooster joke drew laughter. The event was postponed from 1 to 3 pm, causing track meet attendees to miss it. Judy Zajec
Jane Anne Zajec, born August 8 1959 at Monroe County Hospital Albia Iowa to John and Martha Zajec, is described in a school profile. She has brown hair and green eyes and attends senior year with favorite class Senior Lit and teacher Mr Donnelly. She talks about electives, memories, and future plans.
The note wishes Jane success at Iowa State University pursuing journalism. It cheers her on to become a successful editor of a newspaper one day.
Nancy Jane Riegel born February 28 1959 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville is the Moravia High graduate. She lists art as a favorite subject, plans to work for a couple of years after graduation, and would miss the school and friends. She hopes teachers cooperate more, enjoys marriage and family, child development and art, and would like to live in Florida or on Jupiter.
Judy Kaye Zajec was born August 8, 1959 at Monroe County Hospital to Martha and John Zajec. She is a Moravia High graduate hopeful of a student lounge and shorter days, enjoys English, Speech and Lit class, and plans to study journalism or physics at Iowa State University after graduation.
Ronald Lynn Woodward born October 27 1958 in Hammond Indiana to Jerry and Carolyn Woodward plans to work after graduation. He enjoys metals class with Mr Miller and dislikes school citing allergy to it. He would like open campus and prefers spending time at the Standard arcade and finball machine. He names Sherri as a friend and would choose Canada as a future home.
Jeffery Lynn Walker born January 4 1959 in Centerville Town to Nancy Lee and Dallas Leon Walker. He has green eyes and blond hair and enjoys Lit and Comp with Mr Donnelly. He plans to find a job after graduation and says he will miss seeing friends most at Moravia High.
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