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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
2
A disjointed dialogue captures students asking about manners names and seating in English and algebra. It references Mitch Miller in Glee club Penny Mike and Linda with a casual aside about a band room moment during eighth period.
A Freshman Home Economics class recommends checking the fabric before other factors. They list six points to consider including labels for size and facts, care ease, brand, construction, and price. The discussion is part of ongoing lessons on selecting clothes.
Moravians embrace mohair sweat ers in pastel gray tones with a cranberry pink blend. Hairstyles include long and short cuts in flips and smooth tips. Teasing wanes while stretch pants and ski pants with blouses and sweaters highlight the season. Waistlines emphasized across ensembles.
The Moravia kids display current style with outfits ranging from waist-up looks to Empire waist trends. Dumpers return and the shift is here to stay with tennis shoes flats stacked heels and bobbie socks. Elbow patch blouses dominate as the wildest trend in a scene where youth fashion stays forward.
The menu lists daily offerings from December 2 to December 5 with items like Weiners in bun, hot beef sandwiches, bean soup, and oven fried chicken. Side dishes include potatoes, pickles, beans, jello, and fruit desserts. Betty and Janice appear in the closing line.
In a fragmented exchange, Carol Adams and Betty Blumer discuss keeping an ant in a closet and a gift from Jo DuVall. David Shelmirst and Sonny Walker comment on familiarity with having an ant as a pet or in daily life, with Linda Underwood and Hlaine Hartington also mentioned in the overheard remarks.
Mrs. Ross Starks hosts friends for Mrs. Tharp’s 83rd birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green entertain. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dutton in Ottumwa. Frank Stajear Sr. returns from Des Moines after father’s surgery. Gene Dixon leads youth group to county farm. Joe Burger visits Ross Starks. Frank Stajear Jr. buys Vaught farm. Fairview Homebuilders hold turkey dinner. H E C club meets at Dwight Ogden. Ottumwa guests at Alva Smith.
A sequence of schoolroom comments about whether to keep a pismire as a pet. Respondents largely deny owning such creatures with a few recalling having seen or kept one, some mentioning places like lockers and jackets. The chatter captures lighthearted opinions among students.
Ottumwa social notes list visits and gatherings with many names including Mrs. Bert Rinehart and family. Harold Hawk returns to Centerville. various dinners, bridal showers, and callers noted among residents of Ottumwa and nearby towns. A Walnut City bridal shower attendees are named.
Ente Dicks and Hazel Rinehart enjoyed Tuesday afternoon visits. Linda Landgrebe stayed with her parents Lloyd and Landgrebe and Fred Christy family during the week. Margaret Jons wed in Ottumwa last Saturday. many locals attended. Friends and relatives, including the Christys, Burton, Overturf, Gillaspie, Hawk, Scott, and Morrow families, were noted visiting and planning socials such as a chili and oyster supper on December 6.
Local residents in Centerville and surrounding areas report a busy spell of visits and hospitality. Minnie Moffatt and Emma Ray hosted relatives, while the Dudleys and Proffitts welcomed guests. A farewell party was held at Sharon school for Marvin Wolver and Gary Crow, marking community ties and upcoming moves.
Mr and Mrs Howard Burkland and family visited Fratkie Dixon near Centerville Sunday afternoon Estel Wolver spent Sunday at the Pfantebeeker home.
Mrs Gladys Marsh reports a flurry of Sunday dinners and weekend visits. Couples such as Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson and Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson joined gatherings with Ivyl Tarbell Elmer Hiatt Loyd Carter Don Pettibone Genevie Kalving Bessie Donovan John Wood Lynda and Larry Hollingworth on furlough from the Navy in Puerto Rico Mystic Cedar Rapids and nearby homes hosted guests including Newt Long Richard Jacobs Forest Jacobs Gene Long John Main Elbert Perry Boyd Paxston Mae McDonald Minta Shoemaker and many more. A bereft card party at the Rebekah hall capped Saturday night as families shared meals and companionship across multiple households.
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