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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1964
Page
5
Scribbler History urges continued support for President Johnson and outlines citizens duties to back national and foreign policy, highlighting freedoms and service. Homecoming at Russell on November 20 features a dance and a king and queen. students urged to attend and cheer JV team.
The article praises school spirit during the basketball season, noting cheers and routings created by cheerleaders. It urges all students to participate and uphold enthusiasm at events.
The student body vows strong support for the team with on floor routines and loud cheers. Cheerleaders Paula Cleaver Barbara Lindley Minnie Ann Condra Penny Prough, with Joyce McDonough as alternate, will wear navy blue hipstitch skirts navy blue and white striped sweaters and white canvas shoes. Old sweaters used until new ones arrive.
The passage describes a typing class where Juniors move from free typing to learning home row and proper finger placement. Students initially pressed keys randomly, but soon learned key locations, with some harming nails by typing hard. They now recognize correct habits, though habit prompts looking at keys during practice.
In an IL literature class students discuss the author Poet and his Horror Tales along with Cooper Bry ant Irving Thoreau and Emerson. Some selections are less engaging but the readings aid understanding of the era.
Naomi Tadlock discusses persistent questions and a looming quiz as students prepare for exams. She mentions daily challenges and the ongoing effort to stay ready for lag-related assessments.
The passage promotes shorthand training for men and women, noting annual enrollment and keenness in the field. It mentions 17 girls in a course, daily lessons, new words, business letters, and class activities including dictation and transcription as part of the program.
A short introductory item lists Lawrence Daniels with parental names Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daniels. He was born at St Joseph hospital in Centerville Iowa. He stands five feet six inches tall weighs 130 pounds has black hair and brown eyes. Courses include Vo Ag I General Science English I Algebra I. Favorite color is green and his favorite food is pie. He drives a Ford car and enjoys the movie The Last Kiss. His song is The Last Kiss and his teacher is listed as All. Pet peeve is people that blocks the all.
During the noon hour Moravia High students engage in ping-pong basketball trampoline and social visits. Boys favor ping-pong for its ease of play while basketball and jumping on the trampoline are enjoyed by both genders. Girls largely visit and discuss class happenings with friends.
A jumble of campus chatter references Linda Judge Halloween party Suspects and hideouts others. Penny Prough involved in a car incident. Freshmen and sophomores hosting gatherings Oct 30 and early November. Seniors had portraits on Nov 2 3. Homecoming on Nov 20. No clear narrative, many names and scattered anecdotes.
In P E classes the goal is to increase push ups situps and burpees with time. Mr Armstrong notes the freshman class has improved over 100 percent since the year began. A student who once did none now performs at least 15 push ups and 40 situps. See you at Homecoming Patty Rogers.
The Freshmen Vocational Agriculture class studied beef production including opportunities in beef production and feeding cattle. Last week each student was assigned a beef area report to present, with materials drawn from Successful Farmer magazine. Kenneth Lindley.
November events list includes Open roa Elementary 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. N.G.A. meeting and city inspection at 10:20 a.m. in Ney. Cedar Street activity on Nov. 1. F.H.L.A. convention at Murray leaves 6:20 a.m. on Nov. 16. School Board Meeting Nov. 17. Fremont there F.T.A. 4th period in Guidance Room. Alfalfa Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. State School Board Convention. Sharon Wilson, reporter.
The Freshmen held their first party Friday October 30 at the grade 1 school gym. Lenny Prough attended with others excused. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Dayton McDonough Stone and Horridge. The gym featured Halloween decorations and a schedule of dancing games and refreshments. The event concluded around 10 30 with cleanup and praise for a successful gathering led by Janet Ahee.
The article notes sling shot jumpers and hip stitched pleated skirts among M H S girls. White wranglers black stretch pants and stacked heels in many colors are popular. Canvas flats and varied shoes complete bright outfits for Homecoming plans by Linda Irwin.
The data lists Micheal ONeil Mullins with birthplaces in Oskaloosa Iowa and parents Mr and Mrs Webb Mullins. He stands five feet two inches tall, weighs 126 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes. Subjects include General Drafting Algebra I English I General Science with a blue color theme. His car is a Ford and his favorite song is Blue Navy. a notable note mentions the teacher Mr Horridge and a pet peeve about bullying smaller peers.
After the games, attendees received cold pop and doughnuts in the lunchroom. They returned to the gym and continued activities for about another hour, ending with tired feet but happy hearts as the sophomores headed home. Some guests said they had enjoyed themselves completely. Marsha Day.
If you were around last Wednesday evening you might have heard a loud queer sound from the band room. The pep band conducted by student director Mary Kay Spencer rehearsed Black Band Jazz The Fight Song Ja-Da Horses and other fast numbers as they prepare for the first ball game ballgame ready by then with Nicky Dicks Linda Johnson Jean Hawk Naomi Tadlock Donna Raekard Sharon Riegel Debbie Van Dorin Georgie Woodward James Murdy Terry Prough Danny Wilson Chuck Moore Lora Hiatt Ronnie Boyer Lou Ellen Rowley Richard Cloyed Gary Tisue and others making up the crew.
A collection of personal responses shows varied reactions to meeting a wahine. Paula Cleaver jokes about eating, Naomi Tadlock urges grabbing it, Mary Jo Wilson considers drinking, Donna Raekard suggests greeting or playful mischief, Richard Mosley proposes handing to LBJ, Phillip Harrington calls for action, Faith Jordan seeks a phone number.
A fragment notes playful phrases about Barb Lindley dancing with Elaine Harrington and Jamie McDonough with Linda Underwood hoping it would work. It also mentions a surfer term Wahine meaning a girl and hints at local chatter or slang in a casual tone.
The General Science class studies earth formation and rock types under Mr Hostetler. Students must buy a bag of marbles before rock hunting and replace each rock with a marble. Mary Joyce Mullins leads the lesson as a playful classroom note.
A fragment discussing learning basic phrases in Spanish class. It notes greetings, introductory words, and the challenge of verb conjugations and translation. The text ends mid thought, mentioning difficulty without a full conclusion.
A brief farewell noting the name Maribeth Johnson and the Spanish phrase adios as a closing sign off. No further event details or context provided.
Sophomore class gathered October 23 at the grade school gym for an evening of activities. Students played hockey, ping pong, word games, cards, and other amusements while a record player provided music. A group dance and several party games followed, including an apple passing challenge and a toothpick and lifesaver stunt.
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