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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
2
SCRIBBLER STAFF reports updated rules at M.H.S. with classes starting at 8:50 a.m. instead of 9:00. The change adds ten minutes at noon for students who go home for dinner, a benefit many pupils welcome and hope will not be violated.
The sophomore date party was successful despite the chill. Mrs Hickman was humorously blamed for lingering vows after marriage while Mr and Mrs Albert Fadovitch were noted. Returning to the school house, piping chili awaited. Grateful thanks go to the few students who stayed to help wash dishes.
The Thespians decide a December Christmas party for the week before vacation and appoint committees for entertainment and related duties. They also plan initiation for new members just before the party to involve them in the event.
Junior high news reports a Halloween party with the largest jack o lantern owned by Jimmie and notes the eighth graders work on area problems while seventh graders study decimals. Attendance is praised for perfect attendance all week and a Des Moines teachers meeting led to a Friday off.
The Ag II class reports seven boys with nine head of cattle valued at 727.25 dollars averaging 80.80 per head. Three boys own eight head of sheep totaling 148.00 dollars at 18.50 per head. Two boys hold 15 head of hogs worth 365.00 dollars averaging 24.33 per head. Total Ag II investment is 1240.26 dollars, just 60.02 dollars more than Ag I at 1171.28.
A F. H. A. delegation reports mailing a box of Christmas gifts to teenage girls in Holland. Several items including T shirts and jackets arrived last week incomplete, and the group hopes for a complete outfit soon while also producing song books for F. H. A. events and creating an original song alongside state F. Y. A. tunes.
Sharps and flats marched around the gym during the first basketball night, earning a "Rah Yea Band" cheer. They provided music between halves and games, boosting excitement, and performed again at the Wednesday pep meeting. Mrs Forbes urged freshmen to sing the Fight Song solo next time.
The group reports begins beverages and cereals study with laboratories this week and a six weeks test. They discuss a film Quicker Than You Can Think and gelatin experiments in class. Sewing progress continues on garments with hopes to finish soon.
The column complains about two disruptive students at ball games and mocks gossip around school. It notes test stress from six week periods and hints at unprintable tales, while joking about car trouble from gossip and odd party pairings among classmates.
A 1944 graduation roster lists graduates and their immediate postschool plans or locations. Names include Mark Allen, Dale Beaty, Richard Callen, Dwight Clark, Ralph Derby, Betty Lou Foster, David Hoover, Imogene Hiatt, Pearl McCrory, Lorene Martin, Cleo Walker, Mildred Moore, James Reid, Laverne Rumley, Josephine Smith, Duane Sulser, Ron Tisue, Carolyn Walter, James Wilson, Donna Jean Wakefield, Eloise Argo, Betty Jean Brown, Don Davis, Rolin Dille, Eugene Garrett, Betty Hiatt, John Laws, Wayne McDanes, Ann Miletich, Arlene Paris, Deena Robarts, Royce Sanders, Jack Spencer, Imogene Tadlock, Leo Van Dorin, Bill Wilson, Ella Jean Woodward, Cleo Walker. Most entries indicate farming, work in local businesses, or continued education, with several at Iowa locations such as Des Moines, Iowa City, and Ottumwa, plus notes of Army Air Corps service and Oakland Sanatorium affiliations.
A garbled list of song titles and performers from a school event includes pieces such as Old Black Joe by Hannam, Love’s Old Sweet Song by Dee and Kester, Oh My Darling by Phyllis and Paul, In The Evening by Moonlight by Reid and Norris, There Is a Tavern in the Town by John Wilson, The Lonesome Road by Mr. Lair, Our Boys Will Shine Tonight by Basketball Team, and other assorted items. Some lines reference periods like seventh period study hall and a fashion of class performances.
Our troop held a Tuesday meeting after a Monday hayride for sophomores. All members attended as we formed a Boy Scout basketball team with Johnnie Hiner Don Sears George Tracy Richard Smith Jack Broshar Bill Harris Paul Spencer and Bruce Rabuek. A small trail sign test followed. results were mixed. Next Monday at our meeting, any boy aged twelve or older interested in scouting is welcome.
Word has been learned that Charles Norton of near Moulton was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville for medical treatment. Mrs Wilbur Miller reported that her sister Ruth Tubaugh and other relatives visited and attended the Strunk and Caster wedding. Mrs Ray Tubaugh and daughters of Moravia were at the parental home. Mrs Burton attended her sister Betty Strunk’s wedding near Knoxville. Mrs Wilbur Miller underwent surgery at St Joseph hospital. James Wood is recovering from an accident.
The Girl Scouts met Tuesday evening in the band room with Phyllis Rabuck leading the laws and promise. They held a skating party at Albia rink on Monday November 11 where a guest attended. Senior Scouts earned pins and veterans received stars, as they completed tasks for the Hostess Badga.
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