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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
5
In Des Moines Woodward trip included Tech High School. At Woodward State Hospital and School pupils learn furniture making, publishing, radio and TV skills. The facility covers 1160 acres with 1736 patients, 550 local workers support 1852 people served.
Donna Bee Tubaugh recalls the trip as unforgettable and urges gratitude for normal mobility. Sharon O Connor admits surprise at residents' conditions and the realized luck of being able to walk like others. Paul Witt calls the experience one of the best he has had, while Mark VanZante notes it was very educational for the class. Madge Lee expresses support for the trip despite not going.
A sociology class presents varied current event reports covering international affairs, political aspects, social institutions, and liquor laws. One notable talk analyzes the John Birch Society and its elements.
Moravia high school hosted an FHA banquet themed The Cinderella Ball with pumpkin coach decor. Sharon Walters led the event as president, showcasing home made fashions and a style show judged by Rosemary Phillips Diane Kincade and Joyann Vincent amid a steak dinner and desserts.
First grade students had an eventful morning visiting a hatchery with Mrs Walters. They saw many eggs including one with dead chickens and learned about birds while studying rocks wildflowers and basic reading tests. Paper clocks aided time-telling lessons.
On Wednesday April 26 in Room 107 sophomores elected Orville McCord as assistant editor of the scribbler. He will become editor in his senior year. The class chose Lake Wapello for the trip on May 12 and twenty five cents was due by May 2 to Mervin McDanel. Two committees, food and recreation, were formed as the meeting adjourned.
N L Harrington and wife are in California visiting their son Paul and family. Gene Bridgeman entered Ottumwa hospital for treatment. Donna Koehler and Oren Stevenson married at Fairview church. will live southeast of Moulton. Richard Caylors infant son hospitalized in Ottumwa. Mrs Carl Whisler ill in Centerville hospital. Rev Albright attending church meetings in Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs. American Legion Auxiliary tea for Gold Star Mothers at Methodist church. Toby Cross of Woodward visiting Carrie Cross. Mrs H J Cox of Fort Madison weekend at Ross Starks.
Ronald Cloyed spent weekend with Ricky Kaster. The Browns visited Dell Hellyer and hosted dinners. Hazel Hellyer attended Gerald Rinehart home events. Several social calls occur with the Jennings, Calhoun, Hiner, and McCord families plus a Johnson and Luse wedding in Centerville. NAPKINS advertised for gifts and events.
The Shanghai club met on Wednesday May 10 with Dorothy Calhoun. Members listed include Nancy Hawk Barbara Allen Lorraine Rinehart Doris Christy Patty Christy Tele Christy Hazel Rinehart Cora Murphy Allie Taylor Anna Landgrebe Amy John Clarence Floyd Hiner Delbert Calhoun and others. The day’s work was cutting off and hemming shirt sleeves and a thinking of you card was signed for Addie Sheldon. Next meeting is May 24 with Doris N Christy. roll call will be answered with your favorite flower.
Sunday and weekday visits highlight neighborly life as families and friends drop by homes in Corydon Moravia Lake Mills Newton and Kansas City. Guests include the Rineharts Christys Overurf s Wakefield Hiner Hellyer and others sharing meals and casual calls with relatives and neighbors.
Reverend Lochhead and couples the Berthomes and Rineharts joined Friday and weekend gatherings at multiple homes. Harold Hawks, Harold Hawk, and Fred Christy households hosted various callers including Clark Hellyer and families, with activities noted from Wednesday to Sunday.
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