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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1956

Page

5

Moravia Evening Plan Revealed by School Editors

McCord Assistant Editor Martha Halter leads a list of department editors including Yvonne Gardner in Engileh and Barbara Yeager in Social Science and Joan Fox in Music. Other names cover Agriculture Homemaking Writing and student classes with seniors and juniors. The note ends with a small drive-in report and a return to Moravia at about 7 PM after a pleasant gathering.

Halter Martha McCord Yvonne Gardner Engileh Barbara Yeager Joan Fox Secco Cosadill O'Hara Ann Milhalovich Selfice iMa Agriculture Funtie Annie Kaster Woltar A Carol Days Joan Fox Baseball Ick McDanes Walker Vince Sandra Hiatt Kay Overturf

Cheerleaders Attend Clinic in Ottumwa Moravia

A Moravia group of cheerleaders and chaperones led by Wanda Benz Donna Cochran and others attended a cheerleading clinic in Ottumwa on Saturday October 27. They arrived at 9 30 am joined a 10 am to 12 pm session led by Bruce Turvold and participated in the afternoon program and yells before returning to Moravia by 5 30 pm.

Wanda Benz Jewell Miller Donna Cochran Shirley Walter Janie Sawyer Mary Ellen Condra Sheldon Ottumwa Bruce Turvold Moravia Moravia Moravia

Moravia Band Excused for Concert Trip

Moravia High School band students were excused Monday at noon to attend a concert by the official Presidents band at Newton Senior High at 2 30 p m. The gymnasium filled as they arrived early and sat near the front. The concert lasted about an hour and a half before the return trip began.

Moravia Band Presidents Newton's

Freshman Activities at Moravia High Leave Busy Schedule

Freshmen describe their busy after school life with six girls and four boys in basketball, one girl in glee club, three boys in glee club, fourteen girls in F H A, and fourteen boys in F F A. Diana Burton notes the enthusiasm for Moravia High activities.

Glee Club F.H.A Moravia High

Seventh Grade News from Our School

Last week a visitor from Great Falls Minnesota Rosemary Foster sister of Forrest Foster visited. Forrest will return to Great Falls this week. Pupils drew pictures of famous people and studied them in English. This week the class collects pictures of Iowa to study the state. The band members went to Newton Monday to hear the United States Marine Band Patricia Simmons and Lavelle Simmons. Mrs Duff, Teacher.

Great Falls Minnesota Rosemary Foster Forrest Foster Forrest Hve Iowa Newton United States Marine Band Patricia Simmons LaVelle Simmons

November events and classes listed for schools

The schedule lists events from November 8 to 17 including American Education Week activities and November 15 adult night classes, indicating a community education focus with multiple sessions and dates.

We want him with UA Larry Smith

Larry Smith, a 15 year old sophomore at M H S, records show he cannot join this year but will be eligible next year. Born January 29 1941 in Oskaloosa Iowa he moved to South Dakota at age two where polio struck him at five. He attended White River SD last year as a freshman in band playing baritone and hopes to join the band here. He spent time in a Minneapolis hospital August 24 underwent a spinal operation and was discharged October 9 moving to Moravia. He is described as tall 6 feet 2 inches with brown hair and blue eyes, son of Rev LaVern Smith pastor of the Nazarene Church. He enjoys reading working purses and chess and welcomes visitors.

Larry Smith Larry LaVern Smith the Nazarene Church Oskaloosa South Dakota White River Minneapolis Moravia Carol Day

Mock Election Campaign in High School Class

The Government class and Student Council prepare a mock election for November 6 with posters and speeches. Students grade originality and neatness, and polls run 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the library. High school students are eligible to vote and are urged to participate.

Do Not Run, Do Not Push In School Halls

Jean Whicker cautions students about rushing through school corridors during bell changes. She notes the chaotic zigzag sprint of 150 classmates, causing bumps and bruises, and urges students to move calmly in the halls to avoid injuries.

Jupiter Outer Space Earth Jean Whicker

Wiring faults spark many home fires, study finds

A major cause of residential fires is inadequate or overloaded wiring systems. Experts warn homeowners to inspect circuits and service panels, avoid overloading outlets, and replace frayed or damaged cords to reduce risk.

Learn the Yells Cheerleaders Promote Week's School Spirit

Weekly note invites readers to learn the new cheer yell Have we got rhythm A men We gonna keep that rhythm A men We gonna beat Moulton All reet All right so FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT encouraging participation at games and school spirit events through spirited chants.

Moulton

Fragmented high school chatter and personal remarks

A collage of informal notes and questions about classmates and local figures. Topics touch on politics, injuries, relationships, school attendance, and small anecdotes, including mentions of Sandy David Alicia Janie Shirley Darwin Leta Donna and others in a casual, gossip-like tone.

Two Girls Earn 45 Word Typing Pins In Class

The second year typing class focuses on speed and accuracy with ten minute timed writings. Two students, Nancy Vance and Sandra Hiatt, earned 45 word pins this year for scoring under ten errors.

Nancy Vance Sandra Hiatt Whicker

Birthdays This Month Highlight Local Residents

October birthdays announced for Karen Boyer Ann Paxton Virginia Strong Bobby Tomlin Patsy Mikles Sandra Walker Wanda Benz Jewell Miller Kay Over turf Larry Pfannebecker and Jim Rogers with a cheerful note wishing everyone a happy birthday.

Karen Boyer Ann Paxton Virginia Strong

Fun and Facts From Home Ec Class Notes

In 1955 the freshman class formed the Rip and Sew Club mostly Rip while 1956 sophomores leaned Sew. An accidental finger sewing mishap and a Venus disguise with arm holes sewn shut are recounted. A skirt may end unevenly if the fabric’s sunny side is ignored, as Ann Mihalovich signs off.

Venus Ann Mihalovich

The Best Dressed Girl in Town Item Describes Martha McCord

Home Ec pupil Martha McCord works on a mix and match suit Jumper and jacket in plain wool with tweed texture. The jumper features an empire waist round neck in front a V neck at back and a back zip. The jacket has three quarter length sleeves and button details.

Martha McCord

Fashionable college ready suit styles from student note

A teacher notes Martha can get significant use from a six way adaptable outfit. The design features a tight straight skirt and a jacket with long sleeves and wide cuffs. Martha envisions versatile wear for college or matching with other garments.

Martha

Surplus Vegetables Urged for Harvest Before Freeze

Authorities urge immediate harvest of surplus vegetables to prevent spoilage from upcoming freezing temperatures.

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