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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
5
Editorial urges readers to keep learning during summer school break. It suggests reading, watching educational programs, trips, and observation as productive uses of spare time. It encourages safe, sensible use of leisure, with swimming and picnics as enjoyable pastimes.
The Library club met Monday at 10 45 in the Mathroom to plan shelving for new hooks. The library has already received its fourth shelf with roHers. Another subject was also raised.
Linda Irwin reports on a system change in a library where fines are collected and then handed to Mrs. Tuttle, reducing opportunities for theft and strengthening financial controls.
Sharon Cleaver, born April 29 1951 in Centerville Iowa to Mr and Mrs Garner Cleaver, is named Miss Teen of the Month. She lists English I Algebra 1 General Science and Home Ec as subjects and participates in band FHA and basketball. She favors blue and plans a tan and weight loss next summer. Her freshman year highlight was the class play.
The FTA held its May 9 meeting in room 101 to elect officers for the 86 67 year. Richard Mosley is president Marcia Walter vice president Linda Irwin secretary Shirley Helmick treasurer Mary Kay Spencer reporter Two $25 scholarships were awarded to Diane Judge and Jim Argo, future teachers. Hostetler, a well known MHS teacher, spoke on teaching and the value of getting along with people and meeting others.
The Towa Department of Public Safety coordinates a voluntary ten point Vehicle Safety-Check at Moravia High School on May 17. Students in driver education led by instructor Mr Sutton conducted checks from 8:00 to 8:30 AM, inspecting brakes lights steering tires exhaust glass wipers mirrors and horn. teams distributed safety literature and applied windshield stickers for compliant vehicles.
The piece highlights bold poly nesian prints and jam shorts with crop tops, sheer beach dresses over swimsuits, and Western inspired swim attire. It suggests color emphasis with yellows, purples, red bands, and polka dotted tops paired with navy or white pieces, including All-American beach looks. Mary Kay
The year end speech class concluded with praise for its impact. Students cited gains in poise, writing engaging speeches, and choosing proper words, with topics including nature and rural living.
A student fashion feature lists top styles for the year at M.HLS with trends including the poor boy sweater and hip belted skirts, matching A line skirts and sweaters for winter, Burgundy and pink colors, shoulder strap purses, penny loafers, long hair, and natural makeup.
Mary Kay Spencer reports on school style trends at M.H.S. The piece notes a-go-go boots fading with warmer weather, V-neck sweaters in burgundy or navy with pink or yellow shirts, Madras plaids, corduroy Levi trousers in wheat and greens, long boys’ hair, waxed loafers in winter, and a shift to low-cut tennis sneakers as seasons change.
The F H A girls held their last meeting of the year on Wednesday May 11 to install new officers. Senior girls received gifts and spoke of future plans after the ceremony. Refreshments of milk and candy bars were served. Officers include President Mary Jo Wilson Vice President Mary Kay Spenten Secretary Jean Hawk Treasurer Jani Ward Project Chairman Marsha Day Music Chairman Pat Judge District Officer Patty Rogers Reporter Judi Stufflebeam Historian Sharon Cleaver Parliamentarian Carla Miller Recreation Chairman Shirley Helmick
Bright prints and bold colors dominate MHS fashion this spring with hip-hugger belted skirts for girls and hip-belted pants for boys. Surfer necklaces are all the rage and scrub denim levels rise. For footwear, nothing sandals lead girls while boys favor low-cut sneakers. School’s out, so get with it.
On Friday May 14 the Moravia sophomores held a spring party at Kenny Long s house after rain canceled the planned picnic in Kenny Long s pasture. Details recount a bus ride from the schoolhouse, basketball dancing bicycling and a softball game followed by devoured food. Mary Joyce Mullins was among attendees.
Mrs Burdett Cox and family host and visit relatives across a string of social calls from Thursday through Monday. The group includes Dale Cox Rowena Nyle visiting and dining with Coxs and friends, plus several visits to Frank Cox and others in Monroe County Hospital Albia.
Local residents and visitors share a week of visits and events. Listings include Deloris Dejtanger and Harold Cullers families visiting West Salem and Polo, Missouri, trips to the American Royal in Kansas City, a Mother Daughter buffet at Centerville Baptist, a bridal shower for Pat Donovan, and multiple calls at the Loyd Carter home with neighbors and relatives.
In Home Ec the class debates dating ideas from specialists and authors. Questions cover minimum dating age, restrictions on partners, curfews, how to accept a date, and limits on where to go. Joyce McDonough reports on lengthy discussions about teenage dating problems.
Family gatherings and visits highlighted a weekend round of social events in Centerville and nearby towns. Ivyl Tarbell and family hosted, Delbert Tarbell company joined, and multiple households including Wilsons Ballangers and Stuber hosted showers and dinners with relatives and friends.
Mrs Jerry Henshaw and Sherry Mrs Genevie Ramig and Bessie Donovan enjoyed a picnic lunch at Albia city park Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Dick Woods and family of La Grange Illinois and Mr and Mrs Larry Hollingsworth and son who will soon move to Bainbridge Maryland.
For sale dependable and guaranteed Markwell staplers with staples for other makes. Union Office.
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