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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1959

Page

5

Mary Mosley Leads Scribbler Staff List

The Mary Mosley assistant editor Bennie Tardell advisor and a long roster of reporters including Jeanne Hawk Nancy Ward Judy VanDorin Margaret Fenton Nancy Tomlin Jean Taylor Nancy Lindley Virginia Burger Sharon OConner Rita Gardner Sharon Walter Donna Rae Tubaugh Martha Rouse Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Patty Simmons Rosemary Philips Jolene VanDorin and Lorraine Walker are credited across the school newspaper.

Eadstor San Mary Mosley Bennie Tardell Larry Dayton Sandy Ward Lee Ann Heckman Jeanne Hawk Nancy Ward Judy VanDorin Margaret Fenton Nancy Tomlin Jean Taylor Nancy Lindley Virginia Burger Sharon O'Conner Rita Gardner Sharon Walter Donna Rae Tubaugh Martha Rouse Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Patty Simmons Rosemary Philips Jolene VanDorin Lorraine Walker

Eighth Grade Jingles Warn On Street Accidents

Eighth grade students studied accident prevention and wrote jingles. One recalls a dark night when a car hit a man who did not heed the warning as Mike Martin notes. Patty Blumer urges stopping to listen at street crossings. Becky Wilson and Margaret Fenton promote safe steps and lighted halls.

Mike Martin Patty Blumer

Education Week Significance Grows in Moravia

Moravia observes American Education Week with a teacher led program praised for panels that show how parents and teachers can cooperate to improve schooling. The community credits educators for initiating a new school building project reflecting their commitment to a more school minded town.

Moravia

Pep meeting selects alternate cheerleader at high school

On November 2, 1959, the high school held its first pep meeting to choose the alternate cheerleader. Five regulars introduced the group and six candidates competed, with Joyce Winter named as the new alternate.

Joyce Winter Joyce Donna Rae Tubaugh

Thespian Play Cast Posted For Grandma's Best Years

The past week saw talk among thespians as auditions closed and the cast list for Grandma's Best Years was posted. Names include Carol Robinson Rita Gardner Ann Paxston and Mark Van Zante alongside Sharon O Conner Sandy Card and others.

Grandma Mrs. Abbot Carol Robinson Tidy Gladfelder Sandy Card Mark van Zante Sharon O'Conner Rita Gardner Ann Paxston Kenny Ellison Dennis Argo Ronny Clester Mary Mosley Lee Ann Heckman

Sophomores Pick A Top Ten Favorites This Week

Sophomores submit a Top Ten list featuring songs like Put Your Head On My Shoulder Just Ask Your Heart Primrose Lane Deck of Cards Broken Hearted Melody Lonely Street Danny Boy Mr Blue First Name Initial Black Sheep Lover Boy and Bennie Tarbell.

Lonely Street Mr. Blue Black Sheep

Fragments of Student Notes and Events

A collection of unsure statements and partial actions from a school context. Names include Mr. Carlson Terry Virginia Gordon W Karen W Joyce H Bob T Ronnie Doug FH Donna Rae and Mrs Burghoffer. Mentions of detention routines writing activity and a Cadac purchase appear as brief items.

Coming Up Calendar of Events

November 18 Melody Masters at 2 30. November 19 high school State Band Convention. Dr Crumley visits science and math departments. November 20 Pulaski Here High School State Band Convention. November 21 FBLA school party. November 24 Troy there.

Dr. Crumley Pulaski FBLA Troy

Local High School Notables Highlighted In Brief

Nellie A. is not silly Martha R. lacks red hair Rosemary P. is tall Lige’s closed at noon and after school Mary D. and Bill B. plan a breakup

Nellie A Martha R Rosemary P Lige’s Mary D Bill B

Two Themes for Sophomore English Class

Students will tackle American Education Week and an original theme. The plan uses seven steps: choose an interesting subject, limit the topic, decide the goal, collect material, organize it, write a first draft, and rewrite as needed before turning in.

Autumn in a Classroom with Fourth Grade Decorations

A fourth grade room showcases autumn themed decor including evergreen trees and snow above the blackboard, live foliage at window bases, and fall leaves on panes. Students created potato turkey figures and a health chart ranks children by hand cleanliness from clean to dirty.

Local Family Gatherings Reported Across Shanghai Area

Community notes list visits and dinners among the Rinehart, Christy, Lippert, Landgrebe, and related families. Events include weddings, hospital calls, and weekend get togethers at homes of Overturf and Landgrebes with numerous relatives mentioned.

Race 18 Boys vs Girls In Sophomore Quiz Show

In the race 18 event, girls and boys compete in the American Ob Server section with captains, elves Argo and Larry Mullins as scorekeepers. Each correct answer nets ten points, with three attempts per side then switch. The girls lead 1870 to 1800. timely play urged.

Elves Argo Larry Mullins Jolene VanDorin

AG Boys Busy at Work and Displays

The freshman boys begin a drawing unit identifying parts of cows while sophomores weld in shop and some products were on display. Juniors and seniors study rations weighing feeds and testing milk butterfat. FFA members raise funds selling Christmas cards and screwdrivers and run the Safe Corn Harvest program.

F.F.A Rosemary Phillips

Students share hopes for the new school

Nellie A eyes graduation and basketball in the new building. Jay C looks forward to the new girls. Allen D wants a new gym. Jean H wants a new playground. Paul W seeks a bigger restroom. Larry H desires more and new women. Nancy L anticipates a new gym and new faces along with larger dressing rooms. Donna Rae T hopes to be among the first seniors to graduate and to have more hall space.

Nellie A Jay C Allen D Jean H Paul W Larry H Nancy L Donna Rae T Pudge Jeanne Hawk

Publicizing a Sale in The Union

The Union offers sale bill printing and advertising to reach a wide audience. Secure broad coverage, attract a large crowd, and maximize the chances of a successful sale.

Rinehart and Christy Family Visits Across Weekend

The bulletin lists numerous social visits among the Rinehart and Christy families. Guests included Barbara and Patty Jo Christy with the Wayne Christy girls, and Aunt and Uncle visits to the Christy households. Frequent overnights reference Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart and Frank Rinehart in Bloomfield and Glen Overturf homes.

Browns Mike Jimmy Bert Rinehart Barbara Patty Jo Christy Wayne Christy Shanghai Club Cora Murphy Alle Taylor Glen Lochhead Mystic Aubrey Christys Bert Gerald Rinehart Lloyd Landgrebes Carol Christy Audrey Christys Jewell Overturf Glen Overturf Frank Rinehart Bloomfield Mary Lou Rinehart Bert Rineharts Fred Christy Wayne Christys Karen Woodward Joyce Elaine Christy Aubrey Christy Charles Wakefield Glen Overturfs

Coulson By Mrs. Theo Miller Coulson

Social notes list visits and gatherings among local families. Wayne Lindley and others spent Friday with the Nelson Ballanger home. Ernest Hiatt’s Ottumwa trip included calling on Hiatts. Mericle and Ballanger families hosted and visited relatives Sunday.

Wayne Lindley Nelson Ballanger Ernest Hiatt Ottumwa Robert Hiatts Carl Mericle Forrest Mericle Mark Zintz Raymond Hughes Guy Argo W. C. Anderson Theo Millers Mintia Shoemaker Herb Boblenz Taylor and Union Township Dwight Mericle Terry Mericle Patsy Mikels

Franklin By Mrs Earl Levitt Franklin By Mrs Earl Levitt

Social notes recount a birthday party for Michele Brown with attending relatives and friends including the Benz Brizadine Fadigo DuVall Brown and Swift families. Visits span Monroe County and Centerville with Edd McDonald and Derby noted among locals. A separate line advertises TRUCKERS regulation receipt books at Moravia Union office.

Michele Brown Lee Benz Billy Alfred Brizadine Charles Fadigo Mary DuVall Beryl Brown Vern Turner Glenn Turners Lloyd Ammons Clifford Rogers Collins, Town Duane Wilson Mark Earl Swifts James Edd McGee Emmett Derby Rita Fern Callen Earl Swift Wayne Thompson Kenneth Browns Kenneth Brown Michele Wayne Pickrell Ben Pickrell Edd McDonald Monroe County Hospital Centerville Monte Jerry Richards Charles City Don Richards Moravia

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M.H.S. Scribbler Scribbler Atafe Becky Wilson R. E Dick” Cooper Iowa W. Washington Bennie Tarbell Richey Florists N. 3Rd St. Albla Albia Sales CO Sale Pavilion Albia Hlog Peterson and Sons Bon Aad Joh Paul Moreheid Shanghai Bob Scuszinski George Hiner Iole Christy David Lippert B. F. Whitehead Larry Linda Don Whiteheads Judy Ronnie Overturf Harold Dean Tisues Gerald Rinehratt Dorman Irwins Doyle Christy Harold Young Gerald Davison Fred Taylor Linda Landgrebe Kenneth Landgrebe Vickie Bill Landgrebe Jerry Burton Marlene Landgrebe Ronnie West Harold Hawk R. W. Baird Over Stevens Drug Store Franklin Earl Levitt GEM Shop West Side Kelly Ryan Winpower Wagons Fuller Goode Seed & Feed Co. Com Goode Mill & Elevator Veach Implement Co Moravia, Iowa
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