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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1970
Page
5
Junior class treasurer Pat Caster questions the failed $1400 goal of the annual magazine drive. He notes mixed effort, some buyers merely help out, and competition from other sales. He seeks ideas to fund activities and serve the school at future meetings.
Little Mo s Mag a new magazine for MHS students and teachers will feature articles and a Dear Little Mo s column for school and personal problems. Officers include Co editors Terry Main and Jolly Van Benthuysen assistant editor Kathy Cortesio treasurer Cindy Grinstead secretary Nellie Thomas sponsor Mrs Limbacher. First issue published November 25 with single copy price 10 cents and subscriptions 25 cents.
The girls team held two practice scrimmages in November after school. The first, Tuesday November 10, featured a full-court session against Russell. A return match occurred Wednesday November 18 against Eddyville with all players participating. New drills included the Celtic Shuffle used by the Boston Celtics and a backward sprint sequence. The report notes ongoing skill development and emphasis on conditioning.
The article describes drills named Whistle Stops and who wants it where players sprint start stop and chase a bail. A guard and a forward compete to reach the bail first, with the latter drill sometimes getting rough. Sally and Denise are mentioned as participants.
The high school and junior high were treated to a Barnum and Bailey act. Performers Jim and Edna Jeffry have a 25 year showbiz record and credit daily stretching for longevity. They demonstrated a trapeze hand to foot trick and a neck hang, first performed at Madison Square Garden in 1952, thrilling students who wished for more feats.
The opening session on November 5 featured a fifteen girl style show with Debbie Tomlin narrating. Models displayed maxi midi and mini garments in wool cotton and double knits including warm fake fur corduroy and coat styles. A second class on November 11 discussed money waste and saving tips.
In ARQING THE SCHOOL eighth period study hall a small mousey visitor appeared. Debbie Mullins reports her shoes leaving the gym on their own while girls PE classes mix basketball and football. Dick Van Sickle claims a leg injury to dodge basketball season as seniors pickup yearbook photos in Albia.
A casual classified note promotes selling unwanted items from garages or attics via Union Want Ads. It promises easy money and urges readers to use the ads for quick listings.
Attendance at Sunday school stands at 16. The article notes social visits among Griffinsville residents including Beaty, Shepard, Huff, Purvis, Hix enpaeh, McNair, Whitmore, and Lemley. It mentions a funeral in Moravia for Mae Luse and hospital update for Glen, with several families visiting.
In Sunday notes, Bob and Mitchell's families hosted dinner guests. Delores Shepard took her mother Eather Baldwin to visit Cleo Haines. Ora Rinehart and Cindy joined a party at Jim Pauley. Howard Phillips and foals visited Bol Young. Harold Huff spent Sunday dinner with Merl Adams, and Ryman McDanel was noted as a Saturday attendee.
Delmont Moffitt entered Joseph hospital Sunday evening for an operation scheduled Monday morning. The report notes the guest was dining with the Shepards prior to admission.
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