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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
3
Irrelevant names and random remarks about students fill a fragmentary page. It lists reporters and several individuals, then mentions subjects for the year English math science homemaking. It notes a dislike of wasted time and copying, with hobbies including reading swimming and skating and a favorite sport basketball.
Sophomores hosted a class party last Wednesday in the school gym. Decorators used corn stalks and pumpkins, a ghost walk thrilled attendees, and refreshments included kolaches and potato chips with hot dogs. Games included balloon passing and bobbing for apples, followed by dancing and costumes.
The piece profiles Mary Prostor a MHLS freshman born September 11 1941 and 14 years old with interests in English Science Homemaking and Mathematics. It notes her hobbies piano reading photography and activities FHA Glee Club and 4 H. Linda Ward age 13 height 5 feet 3 inches born May 11 1942 also attends MiH.S. and Fairview grade school and participates in Glee Club.
Dick Sweeden and Wayne Skeeter Pickreil, both 14, begin classes in Mathematics, English, and Science. Skeeter, a farm boy, studies agriculture while Dick, city raised, takes geography and plans travel. Skeeter wrestles, Dick favors basketball. Skeeter enjoys stamp collecting and TV. Dick reading and skating.
The Moravia district introduces Clarence Sheldon, former 7th and 8th grade teacher and Albia Grant school principal, now teaching American history government sociology driver training and three study halls. He notes his Irish heritage and shares his belief that the more you learn the more you realize how little you know. He resides in Iconium on West Main and is known for constant student help.
Rosalie Sweeden reports the Thespians held their first meeting of the year with vice-president Paull Turner presiding. Initiation plans were made for new members. A skit by ineligible members is planned. Charlotte McAninch Rosalie Sweeden Martha Potts were named for the skit committee. initiation set for November 7.
Mr Thorson welcomed a baby boy named Dwight Galen on Tuesday. A cheerful welcome committee included Miss Rinehart Opal Harris Lucy Laws and Home Ec I. Dinner trays featured celebratory decorations a milk glass baby photo and life savers as treats with a napkin diaper and a printed list of boy name ideas.
The Moravia F H A chapter marks National FHA Week October 31 to November 5 with a bank window display titled Friends Among Nations. Dolls from foreign countries depict nationalities and plans include pen pals and studying nations to foster worldwide understanding. Ann Pettibone and Corita Cory have held state offices, reflecting the chapter’s active history since its 1940 founding.
The Mo ravia Chapter of Future Farmers of America held a Friday meeting at 11 20 Kay Overturf wore the Queen s jacket Ronnie Tomlin reported the treasurer s report James McCon Jerold Luse Paul Turner and Jerry Main discussed the national convention James McCord read next year s work program Tom Pettibone and Wayne Lindley reported on the chapter gift and heifer A party is planned for November 14 Refreshments of candy bars were served after the meeting.
Forty six trophies dated 1929 to 1955 are arranged in trophy care. Mr Craver asks about old timers while Anne Kaster and a Sunday School teacher offer quips. A bright child notes Noah Nash and the ark tale with stork belief.
Mary Lou Rinehart reports weekend and weekday visits across Ottumwa and surrounding farms. References include Bert and Gerald Rinehart, Lefty Mullins of Centerville, Roy Argo, Clarence Scott, Max Hill, Gene Hall, Darrell Smith, and families visiting Gerald Rinehart, Aubrey Christy, H. B. Hawk, and Lloyd Landgrebe.
A long list of local residents visited, hosted, or called on Sunday and through midweek. Names include Lawn, Nash, Rinehart, Hammond, Callen, Christy, Scott, Derby, Overturf, Langrebe, Landgrebe, Wakefield, Scieszinski, and Tisue among others, with gatherings at Bert Rinehart, Wayne Christy, Delmar Jennison, Albia, and Oskaloosa areas.
Rex Overturf reports a joint picnic enjoyed by students from Shanghai and Iconium at James Nash's on Monday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott spent Tuesday in Ottumwa. Aubrey and Wayne Christy visited Russell Tuesday evening.
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