Pudge Robinson Revealed In High School Profile
A yearbook style feature profiles Roger LeRoy known as Pudge Robinson. The piece lists teachers reporters and students involved, notes his height five feet ten and a half inches, brown hair blue eyes, and his claim of liking all teachers. It quotes his sad view of school, favorite pastime doing nothing, and sarcastic pet peeve fat people. It details his high school activities and ends with the assertion that the information is true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Roger LeRoy
Pudge
Robinson
Jeanne Hawk
Truth and Gossip in Moravia Town
A Moravia student urges readers to curb spreading rumors and gossip. Mark Twain’s warning about harmful truth prompts reflection on personal responsibility, urging readers to ask, Are you sure before sharing any story. The piece emphasizes individual rights and the need to respect others by avoiding interference in others’ lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Moravia
Seniorgraph note hints at a birth date and identity
A November 16 1941 reference marks the birth date of a specific senior boy in the SENIORGRAPH. The text teases the reader about guessing the person, promising more clues if needed.
Music Concert Delights Grades and High School Program
Monday night concert featured mixed chorus with Arabs on the March and Serenade Medley, Stars and Stripes Forever and Ay Chipanecas. Fifth to seventh graders performed folk dances as six twirlers and the girls glee club finished with five selections, teachers praising the singers and robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Gardner
Jessie VanDorin
Janet Harrington
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Sharon O'Conner
Connie McA
Calendar of events and student concert notes
November activities include State Employment Office tests, ISEA convention, Alumni Games, American Education Week events, visiting day schedules, night classes, and a Student Council skating party. Mr Ritter of Iowa State Teachers College spoke to seniors and a Bussey concert was enjoyed by performers and audience. Mrs Clayworth praised the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISEA
Blakesburg
Ritter
Iowa State Teachers College
Ave
Bussey
Deft Definitions and Odd Vices in Simple Portraits
A playful glossary-style piece defines terms by ironic portraits. It groups traits from originality to conservative misers, noting everyday roles and quirks with pointed witticisms. The tone resembles a satirical dictionary segment from a mid-century column.
Fifth Grade Plays Baseball in Math Class
In arithmetic class the class split into two teams with Richard and David as captains. A three base setup and home plate was used while Mrs. Rose pitched from the box with multiplication flash cards. Batters advance on correct answers, outs recorded for incorrect ones, turning math practice into a baseball game run by Jolene VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
David
Former Moravia Student Found in New York
A nostalgic piece recalls Merrill Coulson, a Moravia High School alumnus visiting New York in 1975. The writer highlights Coulson sleeping in a Sleep-Tite Mattress window display, notes his high school activities from band to Thespians, and recalls his wit and memories of American Literature and algebra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ham
Merrill Coulson
Sam
Thespians
Jr. Sr
Merrill
Public sale advertising offer from The Union
A notice invites readers to plan a public sale and have The Union print sale bills and an advertisement. The service promises wide reach and a large turnout for a successful sale.
What is your life to be used for in God’s service
Rev Suhr of Centerville Lutheran church spoke on choosing a life and career that serves God and mankind. He argued God bought us with Jesus blood and all honorable work serves humanity. He cited Isaiah Here Am I God Send Me urging readiness to answer God’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Suhr
Centerville Lutheran Church
Jesus
Isaiah
God
Union Livewires Meet At Fairview School October Meeting
The Union Livewires held a regular meeting at Fairview School on October 8:00. The session was called to order to discuss club activities and priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Livewires
Fairview School
Meeting notes for Wilbur Strunk group discussed projects
The group ordered by the president Wilbur Strunk held a year plan with committees for the coming year. David Rhee spoke on Human Brucellosis and Larry Coltrain demonstrated how to pull a spike. Attendees included Ann Main Peggy Rogers Becky Wilson Lois Strunk Richard Coltrain Michael West Butch Martin Jay Taylor Donald Strunk David Ahee Wilbur Strunk Mike Ahee Larry Ahee Ricky Ahee Gary Roberts Billy Bob West Sherman Kelley Bob Rogers. After the meeting Mrs Coltrain.
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Wilbur Strunk
David Rhee
Larry Coltrain
Ann Main
Peggy Rogers
Becky Wilson
Lois Strunk
Richard Coltrain
Michael West
Butch Martin
Jay Taylor
Donald Strunk
David Ahee
Mike Ahee
Larry Ahee
Ricky Ahee
Gary Roberts
Billy Bob West
Sherman Kelley
Bob Rogers
Mrs. Coltrain
Moravia Union Office Opens New Receipt Book Stock
Michael West reports as truckers receive refreshments including kool-ald and cupcakes. Moravia Union office offers regulation receipt books with 50 triplicate sets per book now in stock.
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Michael West
Moravia
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Mless. Scribbler
Scribbler Staff
Mary Mosley
Bennie Tarbell
Larry Dayton
Sandy Ward
Lee Ann Heckman
Nancy Ward
Judy VanDorin
Margaret Fenton
Nancy Tomlin
Jean Taylor
Nancy Lindley
Virginia Burger
Sharon O’conner
Sharon Walter
Martha Rouse
Janet Hartington
Nellie Argo
Patty Simmons
Rosemary Philips
Jolene VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
R. E
Dick” Cooper
Centerville
Iowa
W. Washington
Guarante
Illinois
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Albia
Log. Peterson and
Boma
Don and
John and
Paul Morehead
Sod Managurs
Wolf
R. W. Baird
Osteopathic
Stevens Drug Store
Lowa
Office and Res
UNION
West Side
Moulton
Guernsey
Guernseys
Hampboar
York
Farrow
John Deere
New Holland
Ford
Legion Auxiliary
Ben C. Dawson
Margaret E. Dawson
Davis Burgher
Centerville National Bank
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