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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
4
The Scribbler year ends with Linda Davis praised for her work as editor and Rowena Cox named as next year's assistant editor. Janice McDonough writes of upcoming staff changes, advice to study harder, and gratitude to sponsor Mr. Charity and reporters for an engaging year.
A school year ends as graduates prepare for diverse futures in college and work. The piece recalls how seniors will carry school day memories into adulthood, with underclassmen left to reflect on shared moments and lasting impressions.
A sophomore world history class reviews Latin America’s Indian heritage and precolumbian civilizations. It covers Spanish conquest, centuries of foreign domination, independence struggles led by Miranda San Martin and Bolivar, and recent steps toward functioning democracy amid past misrule and revolutions.
Alan Clark of Albia Iowa born February 2 1948 is named Teen of the Month by the Scribbler staff He stands 5 ft 11 in tall has brown hair and brown eyes He excels in English Biology Geometry World History and Vocational subjects He enjoys Chevy cars Charry Mash candy burg Shrimp and blue beer He selected Annette and Rodney as his favorite parents and is not employed by REA He enjoys playing pool Congratulations Alan
The Scribbler staff elected Rowena Cox as assistant editor on May 12. She will assist Janice McDonald, next year’s editor, with duties and assignments. The staff thanks Linda Davis for her patient leadership this year and wishes success to Janice and Rowena.
At the Moravia FFA May meeting the newly elected officers were installed. David Shelquist was named president, with Richard Doud as vice president, Garry Coltrain secretary, Sherman Kelley treasurer, Hennie Boyer reporter, Alan Clark sentinel, and Russell Bettis parliamentarian. Fifteen eighth grade boys attended as guests.
May 21 menu shows Goulash Colé slaw corn Chivas and egg salad sandwiches. Betty Fruit cup and Cookies available with a pint of milk. item details include mille adavoli and cheese medt phrases, unclear portions and several typographical errors.
A compiled roster lists couples attending a school prom. Names include Linda Underwood with DeWayne Robinson, Elaine Harrington with G E Lyse, Rowena Cox with Jim Logan, Darlene Fisher with Kenneth Hoffman, Peggy Rogers with Jim Smith, Janet Smith with Robert Horn, Linda Hopkins with Wesley Smith, Connie Bobleriz with David Shelquist, Dotina Tomlin with Gary Sacco, Dixie Tubaugh with Roger Talbot, Connie Walter with Jim Knapp, Linda Judge with Jay Taylor, Sharon Wilson with Ronnie Royer, Betty Taylor with Dennis Huge, Betty Blumer with Bob Faber, Janice McDonough with Donnie Strunk, Becky Wilson with Charles VanZante, Edie Mullins with Sonny Hawk.
Anita Curtis Rick Long and other seniors from Bing ae Batlack are listed with multiple pairs and affiliations. The page shows many hyphenated pairs including teachers and families, with student names such as Carol Adais Gerald Argo Yvottie AdMifis Mike Martin Nancy Mosley Dennis ATEO and others across a long roster. The fragmentary OCR reads like an index of students and guardians.
In General Math, students tackled algebra and arithmetic with a focus on additions, multiplications, divisions, averages and shapes. On Thursday May 14 Mr Horridge awarded prizes for best final graph and top scorer in a ten day darts series. the group plans a new board and darts after the old one wore out. Gerald Stoker
The report notes a plan for custodians of Briewa Community to prepare dining ware sets and manage seating after meals. Drivers provide assistance while a royal figure is mentioned as crowned, with reporter Jady Gillen transcribing the event.
The last F H A meeting of the school year was held Wednesday May 13 1964 at 7th period on the stage. Dianne Kincade called the meeting to order with the opening ritual. Connie Roblenz read roll and secretary’s report. Janet Smith gave the treasurer’s report. A candlelight ceremony featured the red and white F H A colors as new officers were installed. Joyce Roberts was elected president for the year and received the gavel from retiring president Clanne Kincade. Twenty four graduating seniors received presents. Refreshments followed and seniors spoke about future plans often involving further study in Home Economics. Six mothers attended the installation. Reporter Pawa Cleaver.
Reader notes capture gossip about Mary Kay Spencer getting a haircut and friendships among students like Peggy resembling the Beatle Ringo. Seniors praise sophomores at the Junior-Senior banquet while few freshmen attend the Prom escorts. Kitchen workers Dave A Jim M Rick A and Roger M are listed at Doon.
In Ville, seniors distribute note cards as Pam M.ia openly cherishes a boy with a 1062 blue Chevy. Pata C. recalls past memories while visiting her old homestead nearby.
Agnes Merc reports Unionville residents hosting relatives from Belvidere Illinois Centerville and Des Moines. Lydia Dixon visited Bloodfield Hospital. Petersort of Deg Moines called on grandparents Ross Stark. Dean Tomlin Morning and Green family of Des Moines were guests. Freda Moore of Rockford visiting Katherine Johnsons. Vern Cox Mildred Hinate from Compton California arrived for visits. Eugene Morrison from Centerville called on Iva Morrison and Earl Morrison.
A stream of visits and gatherings spans Tuesday to Sunday with the Christy family, Doris and Elaine Christy hosting and visiting friends and relatives. Notable stops include 4 H Mother-daughter tea in Albia and meals with Aubrey, Doyle, and Gilbert Callen, plus extended kin from Ot tumwa and Numa areas sharing time at various homes.
Mr and Mrs Dick Brown and Brad spent Sunday evening at the Russell Brown home. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Ray Rinehart home included Lewis Rinehart and family and Mr and Mrs George Rinehart and family. Mr and Mrs Mear Dicke called Sunday evening from Marl Swift home. Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon Jimmie and Linda visited the Claude Sheldon home Sunday evening.
The district court records a petition filed May 2 1964 by Sarah Simpeon seeking enforcement of a contract dated April 23 1963 between Tom Pollock and Wilms Polldci as vendors and LeRoy Clayton and Sarah Simpson as vendees for the sale of described real estate in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12 in Town.
A court in Centerville Iowa Appanoose County requires defendants to appear within 20 days after third publication or face judgment. Plaintiff Sarah Simpson seeks recognition of full title and interest in described premises against LeRoy and Lois Clayton with quit claim deed and accounting of sale proceeds. The petition also requests restoration of plaintiff’s property including furniture and farm equipment to her possession.
The Iowa GOP faces a key primary on June 1 as Dewey Goode seeks renomination. Goode has 26 years of legislative service, 22 in the House representing Davis County and four in the Senate from Appanoose and Davis counties, giving him strong recognition in both counties.
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