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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1960

Page

5

Moravia pep rally features Moravia Fight Song

The Moravia High School pep meeting, led by cheerleaders Donna Rae Tubaugh Connie McAninch Rita Gardner and Judy VanDorin, showcased team introductions. Coaches Mr Austin and Mr Burton encouraged players Larry Hope Kenny Elson Gary Roberts Jim Ellison Charles VanZante Eddie Oehler Tom Wilson Jay Taylor Cary McCoy Bob Burns Richard Coltrain and others as they filed from the dressing rooms and formed a V for Victory before the Moravia Fight Song.

Donna Rae Tubaugh Connie McAninch Rita Gardner Judy VanDorin Mr. Austin Jean Taylor Martha Rouse Dana Easter Nellie Argo Nancy Steffen Nancy Tomlin Nancy Mosley Lois Strunk Joanne Main Nancy Lindley Judy Gladfelder Shan O'Conner Larry Hope Kenny Elson Gary Roberts Jim Ellison Charles VanZante Eddie Oehler Tom Wilson Jay Taylor Cary McCoy Bob Burns Richard Coltrain Burton Moravia

Moravia Hedrick game praised for sportsmanship and unity

Editorial salutes Moravia and Hedrick fans for turnout and sportsmanship. It notes Moravian athletes congratulate fouled players and keep a strong record of fair play. A new feature Friday was the national anthem before kickoff, aligning with Thanksgiving week and a moment of gratitude.

Moravia

Showing Our School Spirit Pep Assembly at New Gym

The first pep assembly of the year was held on November 11 at 3 30 in the new gym. The pep band directed by Mr Burghoffer performed for the students and staff.

Mr. Burghoffer

Moravian High Pep Meeting Draws Loud Grade Cheers

At 3:30 p.m. on November 15 in the Moravian high school gym the second pep meeting of the year featured a pep band, cheerleaders, and grade seating. Freshmen led by Donna Rae Tubaugh, sophomores Judy Van Dorin, juniors Red Gardner, and seniors Connie McAninch competed to yell the loudest with no clear winner. The coach delivered a pep talk before the cheerleaders closed with cheers and the band played Fight Song.

Moravian High School Donna Rae Tubaugh Judy van Dorin Red" Gardner Connie McAninch

Moravia Hedrick pep meeting November 18 1960

The Moravia vs Hedrick pep meeting held Friday November 18 1960 featured the pep band, cheerleaders, and a four grade yell contest won by the seniors. Judy VanDorin gave a pep talk urging more schoolwide enthusiasm to back the teams. The meeting ended with the school song.

Moravia Hedrick Judy VanDorin

Coming Up Calendar of Events

A compact listing shows upcoming events: Friday November 25 basketball at Russell there and Allstate Music Festival, Monday November 28 S C A, Tuesday November 29 Assembly Dale Doore, Friday December 2 basketball at Cincinnati there, Assembly program.

Russell Allstate Music Festival S.C.A Assembly Dale Doore Cincinnati

Busy Sixth-Week Work Across Fourth and Fifth Grades

In fifth grade this six weeks students study Alaska Mexico the American Indians and other people and places. They track books read on a bulletin board tree. Science covers gravity and movement while health teaches the skeleton structure. Fourth grade focuses on five animal and plant groups plus reptiles fish amphibians and insects. Their bulletin board notes November and autumn weather and the Seven Basic Foods Chart. Teachers are Mrs Rose Mrs Taylor and Mrs Ashby with students Diane Kincade Janet Smith.

Alaska Mexico Rose Taylor Ashby Diane Kincade Janet Smith

Studying Mark Twain and His Stories by Margaret Fenton

The literature class continues exploring Mark Twain amid a list of noted authors including Stephen Crane Bret Harte Edgar Allen Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne and 0 Henry. The upcoming days focus on Twain and his works for deeper discussion.

Stephen Crane Bret Harte Edgar Allen Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne Mark Twain 0. Henry Margaret Fenton

Gossip Notes From MHS About Friday Nights

A string of casual chatter and teen whispers at MHS describes social events Friday night. Questions about a ball game, new jewelry, and who visited whom mix with comments on fashion, hair, rings, and new couples seen during breaks and games. Some notes touch on rumors about a young lady with Mr Olsen and possible phone calls from Washington, DC.

Sheldon Steff Kaylee Kady Nancy Faber John Judy VanDorin Donna Tomlin Max Mr. Olsen Miss Sparrow Connie B Connie M Lois Elaine Gary W Becky Marvin Dixie Kay Doris H MHS Nancy M Jim L Max Me Paul W Linda P Janet H Washington, D.C Marlys F

Whispers and boasts fill school hallway chatter

A lively collage of names and nicknames from a school corridor gossiping about students. Remarks touch on hair color, clothing quirks, salamanders, locker room smells, and notes of congratulations while hinting at pranks and classroom dynamics involving several named students and staff.

Different Countries Different Cultures Thoroughly Studied

A sophmore world history class compared China India and Greece. They explored the rigid caste system in India and its limited freedoms. They noted Greece’s lasting contributions in art science and the origin of the Olympic Games.

China India Greece

Democracy and Rome Studied in Class by Students

The passage notes a classroom emphasis on democracy as a key modern contribution. It mentions studying Rome in Italy, whose empire once ruled the western Mediterranean. Teachers, including Mr. Van Gilder, compare Greek and Roman interest to the Renaissance, which will be studied later.

Rome Italy van Gilder Greece

Nicknames list of people with paired aliases

A compilation of nicknames matching given names and surnames, listing pairs such as Tarbell Lin Lindley O Connor Ellison Robinson, plus extras like Kaster Steffen Maynard Ronnie Kehrberg and Taylor Helmick. The text reads as a catalog of informal monikers and their associated names.

Bet Bennie Tarbell Nancy Lindley Shan Sharon O'Conner Killer Kenny Ellison Smoky Marion Sinclair Pee Wee Jim Robinson Kady Dana Kaster Steff Nancy Steffen Nork Norma Gladfelder Maynard Ronnie Kehrberg Stretch Jean Taylor Keith Helmick Martha, Margaret Judy Smiley Orville McCord Bubbles Bill Rebingon Crick Linda Davis Mose Nancy Mosley Speed Gary Woodward Tawny Wilbur Stewart Whitey Larry Whitehead

Magazine Sales Drive Earns Class Rewards and Prizes

The junior class continues selling magazine subscriptions this week and next. Over 400 dollars in subscriptions have been sold. Judy Woolward leads with over 80 dollars. Clarence Ballanger earned 10 dollars for a top day, with daily high sales by Woodward Curtis Whitehead Ballanger Kincade. A trophy goes to top Look and Seventeen sellers, plus a stuffed dog for those selling five or more special issues.

Judy Woolward Clarence Ballanger Judy Woodward Elaine Curtis Larry Whitehead Joyce Kincade

Juniors Aim for Five-Hundred Dollar Goal

Jeanne Hawk joins Martha Rouse in a fundraising effort to reach a $500 goal. The Juniors anticipate keeping $150.00 to $200.00 for their treasury if they succeed.

Jeanne Hawk Martha Rouse

Tidbits from the town school and Bank mural note

The bulletin lists events and remarks about a new term. It mentions grade cards due soon, ambitious Ag students, a mural at the uptown Bank on Farm Hazards, new pass slips, and bells expected to ring on time. Richard Perry shows trampoline skill while Sheldon's class discusses the Correct View of Women. Mrs Tuttle returns.

Richard Perry Sheldon

Pioneers of 1620 21 Celebrate First Thanksgiving

The settlers faced harsh work cutting forests and clearing land to build homes and grow food. In fall 1621 they fulfilled their dream in a new land and held a feast with their Indian friends to express gratitude. Americans should remember why Thanksgiving exists and ways to show thanks.

Thanksgiving Day 1621 to 1960 reflection

The piece recalls the 1621 Pilgrims and Native Friends celebrating the first New World harvest and contrasts it with modern abundance. It emphasizes gratitude and notes the evolving reasons for giving thanks as abundance grows.

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M.H.S. Scribbler Scribbler Staff Bennie Tarbell Nellie Argo Advisors Morlan Sharon Walter Virginia Burger Mark van Zante Betty Main Patty Simmons Carolyn VerSteegh Connie McAnineh Janet Harrington Judy van Do Editorial R. E Dick” Cooper Centerville Iowa W. Washington Ford Service General Briccs Motor Co Albia Oskaloosa Livestock Auction U.S. Highway 63 Oskaloosa Kboe Oskaloosa Ray Tubaugh Russell Tubaugh Belle Plaine Hickory Tubaugh Bros Joyann V Jean T Joanne M Nellie Lindley Wilbur S Clarence B Red W. 83 Nancy B Judy G D. C O’conner B.B Pogo B. B Attica Tilbet Benz Gladfelder O'Conner Judy Kay Beautician Judy Guardian Maintenance Service Carmer’s Inc Iowa-Illinois New World America R. W. Baird Osteopathic Stevens Drugstore Laws Office and Res Richey Florists LBIA Santa Claus the Hollingshead Co Loeb's Williams Clothing Co Love Rexall Drug Store the Food Center McLellan Stores Co Dooley Maytag Co Duncan Book Store United Food Stores Albia Motor Co A & A Shoe Store Albia Variety Store Goode Feed & Seed Co Hy-Vee Hess Drug Store Brooke Motor Co Darby Hardware First Iowa State Bank Brandy’s Spurgeon’s Ralph N. Ewers United Telephone Co Oehler Bros Firestone Western Auto Associate Store Diingworth Jewelry Chariton Valley Monroe County Truck & Implement Co Dues Chevrolet Co Albia Light & Railway Co. Hopkins Auto Repair Davis Paint Store
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