Moravia Teams Split With Melrose And Numa
Moravia boys lose 27 14 to Melrose in first game, then 34 16 in a later match. Moravia girls fall behind Numa 55 28, while Moravia boys trail 39 19 at final. Moravia faces Numa again to improve.
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
2
Moravia boys lose 27 14 to Melrose in first game, then 34 16 in a later match. Moravia girls fall behind Numa 55 28, while Moravia boys trail 39 19 at final. Moravia faces Numa again to improve.
Codyne Luse, a Moravia native, grew up near Moravia and graduated from Moravia High School in 1941 as salutatorian. She attended Stiegen College for two years and is in her first year as a schoolteacher. Her hobbies include ping pong and dancing, and she dislikes being called Shorty.
A student offers a brief vent about parental limits including allowance, curfew, car access, dating, and spending. The piece notes annoyance at late home discussions, proximity walking, and the belief that parents once managed on little money.
An editorial urges ongoing bond purchases to fund troopships hospitals and postwar peace. It argues even with reduced wartime weapon needs, money is required to bring troops home and support wounded and Axis-area troops in the aftermath, urging readers to buy as many bonds as possible.
Gossip column questions who whittled on science room tables and muses over romances among students and teachers. It ponders late nights, weekly outings, and nameless romances at a Moravia area school, hinting at tied shifts and restless campus chatter.
Agriculture notes report that Ag II class judged pigs in a recent contest but winners are not determined as grading is incomplete. The class also mentions a recent test in Agriculture with everyone saying they did well.
In class announcements Joyce Burd will present People Against Tuberculosis Lillian Tomlin Christmas Seals and Mary Anderson The Ray of Hope as the class reps for Des Moines. Lillian Tomlin will be driven by her father to Des Moines on December 11. In History Basil Tadlock’s side defeated La Verna McDanel’s side, while La Verna has not won in the World One Week question contest this week.
A fragment lists standout students with quirky notes: Bob S8 marks a small feat while Paul D, Jack B, and Kester G assist in literature. Kester G remains true to a supposed girlfriend. Leta S debuts new hair styles. Ruth G shines in basketball and Ruth T boards buses swiftly. Richard S flaunts auctioneer gab. Jay W. notes a sleepy look.
The music band accompanied basketball squads to Melrose Tuesday night, playing several numbers and showcasing a marching maneuver. They enjoyed the gym seating that highlighted their display. Next week they plan a trip to Des Moines to see the operetta Student Prince and invite names for a birthday calendar.
Beginning Wednesday November 21 at four o'clock Moravia School will enjoy a Thanksgiving vacation until the following Monday Patronize Union advertisers.
The regular T A meeting called to order by president Venetah Andrews on November 12 focused on installing new officers. The program featured a railroad spelling match.
The six weeks tests conclude as Freshmans Homemaking class studies wee and suppers. Homemaking II enjoys learning about salads and various ice creams, with student enthusiasm noted throughout.
A humorous reader’s thicket of questions and sharp retorts from Melancholy Mabel and Dear observers. The column fieldedly dodges breakups and boosts clever male antics while offering playful, not prescriptive guidance on social missteps and romance.
The Thespian Club held a meeting to rehearse two plays titled Catching Up with Christmas and The Red Dress. Members say the session provided needed practice and a chance to reconnect.
The committee to sell for the basketball game settled remaining tasks and included a book report on The Log Cabin Lady by Paggy Hopkins. Members named for next meeting include Mel Danel Ruth Glor Wilma Overturf and Therisa McGee.
Our initial gathering with Mia Cowan proved very successful. The event featured a bee to polish typing papers and foster club activity, reflecting careful preparation and early enthusiasm.
On Thursday November 15 the Future Farmers of America held its regular meeting. Wayne Moore the president appointed a committee to initiate the green hands with Lynn Fenton Jay Wilson and Bill On. A seed potato project was set for spring with Jack Baldwin Harold Tisue and Bud McDanel on the committee. They also decided to mix minerals and formed a committee of Dick Foster Walter Hanpam and Ed Cormeny.
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