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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1967
Page
5
Scribbler News reports Moravia Community School students, urged by Mr Guthrey and Ms Tuttle, write letters to soldiers in Vietnam. The letters describe life in Iowa, Homecoming and Thanksgiving rituals, and aim to boost morale of troops far from home.
Pat Judge notes the boys and girls basketball squads will wear blue blazers with white skirts for girls on away games. Emblems on the pocket will feature the Mohawks, aiming to project a sharper team image and reduce wardrobe costs.
On Tuesday November 14 the Glee Club performed The Water Is Wide Choral Dance and O Sing Ye To The Lord. Members were divided into soprano second soprano and alto.
The class explored energy types including chemical, mechanical, heat, kinetic, and potential. A car model and pendulum were used to label energy at different positions and discuss energy theory. Reporter Michael Dommer.
This week in biology we had tests after each chapter Roots and their activities The Root as an Organ of Action The Stems and Their Activities and Leaves and Their Activities A final test covered all four chapters On Tuesday we extended an experiment to observe how different kinds of roots grow.
A gossiping preview from Homecoming Week at M.H.S. includes snark about students and staff. Mentions Pat Judge with a dog, Nancy L. and Snake Dances, Jewel Walker in green and orange, Beth Boyer in early track practice, Sheila Wilson and a birthday gift from the coach, and seniors as school champs in a cheering contest for three years. A closing shout to Nancy L. asks to fix a horn on a car and ends with Gabby Gertie signing off.
Several brief notices request better chairs and classroom help. Items include a cleaner for chemistry experiments, algebra class help, English II assignments, subscriptions, and paper supplies. Contacts reference lockers and rooms 107 103 104 102 with period details.
Tips for choosing references for college applications include business people teachers guidance counselors pastors or responsible adults and avoiding relatives Always ask permission to use someone’s name in references The report from FBLA club meeting on Tuesday November 7 covered self evaluating brag sheets and planning scholarships future goals Speakers Deb Van Dorin Lawrence Daniels and Debra Walker presented the information
A collection of chatty senior class notes includes queries about dog tricks, classroom incidents, letters from students and teachers, and casual remarks about visitors, fashion, snacks, and a hippie poster, reflecting daily school life and relationships.
A fragment notes a school event at AAHS with volunteers learning to handle lab glassware and safety topics. Instructors Janet Mary Joyce Ellen and Sara guide students on breaking beakers, removing corks, and avoiding injuries with hands on demonstrations.
A brief outline describes a fourth period class focusing on typing with Mondays and Wednesdays sessions. It contrasts an instructor led approach with a goal of addressing common typing errors and improving accuracy through expert tips.
The article explains students study permanent and temporary driver disabilities and the impact of drugs and alcohol. Films like the third killer illustrate careless driving. Six hours of practice are required, with drives during study halls or after school to Albia Centerville or Ottumwa.
Linda Sheldon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sheldon, was born May 28, 1959 in Centerville Iowa. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 104 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Her favorite subject is physical education, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Hayden. She favors a Malibu, enjoys pizza, Walkin Proud, and has no favorite movie. She dislikes people who think they are superior and calls high school great except for a few exceptions.
Ruth Steenhoek born March 9 1953 in Newton Iowa. Parents Mr and Mrs Duane Steenhoek. Height five feet weight 100 pounds hair light brown eyes blue. Favorite subject physical education favorite car Chevrolet pizza Snoopy vs Red Baron Elvis Presley Beach Blanket Bingo. Pet peeve a person who brags. Opinion of high school fairly confusing at first.
The document listsJean Marie Stufflebeam s birth date December 23 1952 birthplace Centerville St Joseph Mercy Hospital parents Mr and Mrs Ira Ernest Stufflebeam height 5 ft 4 in weight 77 color hair brown color eyes brown favorite subject Home Ec favorite teachers Mr Matkovich and Mr Hostetler favorite car Firebird favorite food nga favorite song Tunesmith by Johnny Rivers favorite movie The Summer Place pet peeve a person who thinks he is better than everyone else opinion of high school school is something you have to go to so you should do your best at it
Biographical notes list Diane Rogers born June 21 1953 Ottumwa. Blue eyes 5 ft 6 in 115 lb. Sue Anne Schupmann born February 17 1952 Detroit Lakes Mina. Greenish brown eyes 5 ft 2 1 2 in 105 lb. Favorite items include Firebird Lincoln Continenta Play and curry. Pet peeves and opinions vary with unclear full details.
An opinion piece critiques individuals lacking ambition, describing them as existing without drive. It argues high school is a place to learn independence, suggesting autonomy depends on being permitted by others.
By Hiattsville notes show Mrs. Wayne McDanel hosting a Thanksgiving supper at Wesley Chapel. The McDanel and Dooley families attended Alfalfa banquets in Albia and Moravia while visiting Ottumwa for events and a Cerebral Palsy telethon. Local gatherings include dinners with Hilda Horstman and a Kansas City visit by Goldie Cornelius.
Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz visited Ames on Friday and met Johnnie Kirstein and family of Minneapolis at Gary Belzers home. Saturday morning the Belzers attended graduation as Gary Belzer earned a degree from Iowa State University. Mintia Shoemaker went to Centerville for a travelogue last Tuesday. Attending the alfalfa banquet in Moravia Thursday night were Guy Argo Theo Miller and Horace. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel. Marchelle Walter and Jarin Tu
Saturday afternoon Bough spent with Tracy Todd and Mike Pfanne Becker. Tuesday supper and evening with Theo and Mrs Miller and Catie Whicker. Mintia Shoemaker went with Hazel Simmons to Ottumwa for dinner at Molly's cafe. The Hiatt home hosted Ernest Hiatt, Gilbert Rice and Eva Tucker hosted Sunday dinner with Scott Tucker Herb Boblenz and Theo Miller. Gary Belzer and Vess Hiatt joined. W.S.C.S. at Wesley Chapel hosted by Elsie and Lil. Han Callen hosted at Kenneth Hiatt home. Larry Franne Becker and family attended Sound of Music in Centerville. Chariton Aeolian singers and players performed. Larry Pfannebeck er and children visited Faul Witt and Rodney.
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