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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
5
Joyce Hiatt, the busy private secretary at MHS, handles lunch money records, typing tests, duplicating materials, answering the phone, and managing files. She is described as indispensable, with a regular teaching position the only missing role.
An editorial ponders listing ten non material thanksgivings. It argues disappointments and enemies can spur growth, death heightens life's value, sin offers reason to seek forgiveness, and even communism can heighten appreciation for freedom and the true purpose of Thanksgiving.
A compact list of early pop and rock singles with titles such as Wake Up Little Suzie, Be Bop Baby, Jailhouse Rock, Thatll Be The Day, You Send Me, Happy Birthday Baby, Rebel, Born To Love, Little Bitty Pretty One and others.
A June newspaper survey gathers reader opinions on the season opener dance. Janet Phillips notes it was fun but crowded. Dick McDanes wants more frequent events. Eugene Vincent enjoyed it. Karen Phannebecker liked it. Mr Sheldon says it was okay but room was tight. Nancy Lindley calls it nice but participation low.
A November 12 entry introduces Albert Myers of Unionville Iowa a 20 year old new student at MHS His listed height 5 feet 52 inches and brown eyes accompany his goal to become a telegraph operator He previously attended Eldon High and served three years in the Army Signal Corps with duty in Germany and the United States now a junior pursuing a general course Beverly Simmons extends best wishes for his school adaptation.
Moravia Union Office announces MARKWELL STAPLERS available in stock. Strong durable staplers praised for reliability and steady performance for office use. Limited quantities. inquire at Moravia Union for pricing and availability.
December 3 Blakesburg at Moravia. December 3 Betty Crocker Homemaking Contest for senior girls. November 28 29 Thanksgiving Vacation. December 5 T B Association Speaking on KCOG at Centerville.
Report on Education Week Open House shows sixty four visitors across first second and kindergarten sessions at noon Friday and evening. Notable attendees include Mrs Clever John David Unionville Debbie Williams and Debie Albia plus families of Woodward Tigue Burger Clayworth Ritter and others. Second grade hosted twenty two visitors and kindergarten eighteen with multiple families listed.
Chronicle of campus whispers about Moravia students from jealous and humorous exchanges. Notes about milk mishaps lunchroom seating changes and gossip about cars, letters, pictures, clothing, and student pairs. Names appear with playful jabs and light scolding in a typical schoolroom tone.
A Lovilla warden comments on how boys would appear if dressed in girls clothing. The report notes community reaction and raises questions about gender presentation in local youth programs.
A compact verse ponders a man's life from birth to death. It notes constant societal judgments: angels in infancy, devils in youth, varied traits in adulthood. It jokes that opinions shift with wealth, politics, religion, charity, and aging, framing life as a perpetual theater of expectations.
Thespian initiation took place Monday at 3 00 with 29 juniors joining the dramatic organization. Sixteen seniors participated in the program while the high school audience watched. Moravia has been a member since 1944 and is the county’s only member school. Activities include radio program participation and other dramatics work.
The Loses and Heart Program and other day programs join the Annual Three Act Play as new members are welcomed with a certificate insignia an identification card and a gold seal. The Thespian motto remains Act well your part there all the honor lies.
Moravia fans travel in force to back home teams boosting school pride and effort. The note urges continued student and public backing to spur players to their best and help win games amid community support.
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