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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1945

Page

3

Moravia High School Staff and Students Yearbook Snippet

A compact fragment lists Moravia High School staff and students including James Main, Jack Broshar, Janella Reid, Verna Rouse, Venetah Andrews, Harold Dean Tisue, John Wilson, Jack Baldwin, Alberta Rick Agriculture, Gerald Hannam, Clair Easter Music, Mary Rose Main, Richard Smith, Beverly Callen, George Tracy, Chuck Burton, Vera VanDorin, Dick Brown, Patty Sawyer, Georgiana Winslet, Delma Veach, Grade Editor Dorothy Brown, Bill Broshar, Typists Barbara Broshar and Frede Wood, with sponsors and class reporters.

James Mainata Jack Broshar Janella Reid Verna Rouse Venetah Andrews Harold Dean Tisue John Wilson Jack Baldwin Alberta Rick Agriculture Gerald Hannam F. A Clair Easter Mary Rose Richard Smith Beverly Callen Podbee Dee Fenton George Tracy Chuck Burton Vera VanDorin Dick Brown Patty Sawyer Georgiana Winslet Delma Veach Dorothy Brown Bill Broshar Barbara Broshar Frede Wood Virginia DeBoyle Joyce Burd Ope Ak Ce Miss Seeley

Editorial plea to aid war relief drives and displaced peoples

Verna Violet Rouye urges readers to donate to the National War Fund supporting Red Cross War Prisoners Aid U.S.O. and others. She underscores starving prisoners, homeless Europeans, and returning veterans needing work, urging simple home donations and calling on readers to imagine others' suffering and find comfort in giving.

National War Fund Red Crogs War Prisoners Aid U.S.0 Red Cross U.S Europe China

Contest for smallest waist line names narrowing contestants

A list of students and one janitor with recorded waist measurements ranges from Peggy Paris at 22 inches to Wimpey Rinehart at 34 inches. The roll includes seniors juniors freshmen sophomores and a janitor, reflecting a quirky school event listing.

Peggy Paris Norma, Zimmer Eileen Coady Bard Joe Hannam Bob Rosancrants Joyce Bard Ronnie Huff Johnnie Laws Deanie Mary Teater Annabelle Walter Jackie Baldwin Gracie Hannam Maxine Scott Dink Moore Gene Main Bernard Casebolt Kester Gladfelder Richard Goughnor Wimpey Rinehart

Junior Class Elects Cast for Shirtsleeves Fey

The Junior class lists the cast for Shirtsleeves with Esther Rand Dee Fenton Theodore Rand James Main Diana Rand Bonnie Frame Donald Rand and many others. Jimmy Main chosen as Junior class treasurer. described as tall six feet nine inches with dark hair blue eyes born near Moravia and Moravia school eleven years. he is the band’s vocalist and considered ambitious.

F.F.A F.T.A Thespian Club Misa Burge Fey Esther Rand Dee Fenton Theodore Rand James Main Diana Rand Bonnie Frame Donald Rand Dick Brown Franklin Rand Kester Gladfelder Julia Rand Jo Ellen Broshar Kitty a_maid Phyllis Laws Midge Waring Dorothy Brown Clarissa Scott Beverly Callen Richard Crandall Jack Baldwin Paul Dieka Elmer Ronald McDanel Alpha Deana McDonough Omega Jean Hammond Margie Scanlon Velma Overturt Gerald Rinehart Rex Derby Jimmy Main H E Moravia Jimmy

Moravia Wolf Leads Persistent Case Across Town

A lurid local tale describes a Moravia Wolf as highly aggressive and skilled at tracking prey from Corner Cafe to Maud's Place. The account notes the creature’s persistence, a three year commitment for full status, and hints at campus and town interactions amid odd student banter.

Moravia I I Miles M. W Maud

SPORTS SHOTS Junior players boost Moravia team

Harold Dean Tisue a 15 year old junior returns to Moravia softball covering shortstop second base and roaming short. Jack Baldwin also a 15 year old junior plays softball second base and basketball. Phyllis Laws a 16 year old junior star forward and high point player last year. Gracie Hannam a 16 year old junior forward joins from Melrose with new potential.

Harold Dean Tisue Jack Phyllis Laws Phyllis Gracie Hannam Gracie Melrose Moravia

Junior High News Reports Rain Delays and Ailments

The report notes sudden rain and cold affecting activities, a T B test handed home for parent completion, and an eighth grade accident. Richard McCrory pulled ligaments during recess, not a broken arm, while teacher Mrs Felkner returned after illness and Barbara Rhee filled in.

Richard McCrory

School conducts tuberculosis test for homemaking club

The school plans another tuberculosis test similar to last year. Homemaking girls who cook for hot lunches are required to test, others may opt in. Anyone in or out of school can take part. Cards with information for doctors were distributed last week. The test date, set for midweek, has not yet been fixed.

Future Farmers of America Chapter Officers Named

In the agriculture room during club period, the Future Farmers of America met and reported on a program of work. Officers listed include President Dewayne Moore, Vice President Bob Rosencrants, Secretary Ben Rosencrants, Treasurer Jack Campbell, and Reporter Clair Kester.

Future Farmers of America Dewayne Moore Bob Rosencrants Ben Rosencrants Jack Campbell Clair Kester

Notes of Music Senior and Junior Bands Rostered for School

The senior band lists Mary Rose Main as 1st flute and many others across woodwinds brass and percussion including Bill Broshar, Arne Rouse, JoEllen Broshar, Mary Lou Main, Richard Smith, George Tracy and more. The junior band roster includes Carol Broshar, Viola Hammond, Virginia Carter, Paul Woodward, Joe Hannam, Winifred Hawes, and others. A list of beginners not yet capable of playing and a waiting list with Robert Wilson and others follows.

Mary Rose Main Marilyn Hiatt Henry Taylor Barbara Broshar Daisy McCrary Georgiana Winslet Patty Halden Virginia DeBoyle Joan Dille Secon Joan Callen Nao Stevens Edna Mae Luse Leta Stevens Patty Sawver Bill Kathleen Halden Joyce Burd Jack Broshar Onelta Whicker Lois Hiatt Mary Lou McDonough Gerald Hannam Benny Rosencrants Carol Broshar Viola Hammond Virginia Carter Mitel Sawvel Corita Cory Beverly Woodward Paul Woodward Joe Hannam Jerry Sharp Richard McCrory Oneila Whicker Winifred Hawes Annabelle Walter Richard Goughnour Jim Main Charles Wakefield Laverne Benz Gerald Rinehart Letha Schaffner Delorea Bisby Aileen Turner Francis McCrory Robert Wilson Keith Woods Bill Bishop Bill Schaffner

Club notes and officer results from school groups

The Théspian Club elected Vera Van Dorin president with Freda Woods as vice president Beatrice Johnson secretary and Barbara Broshar treasurer They plan three one act plays and anticipate new members The Commercial club named Sileen Cody president Phyllis Laws vice president Bonnie Frame secretary and treasurer A Date Party is set for October 5 The F H A elected Helen Turner president Lillian Tomlin vice president Peggy Hopkins secretary Margaret Johnson reporter Jeraldine Easter Virginia Hiatt Dorothy Casebolt Olive Mae Tait lead the program committee The F H A is state supported

Théspian Club Vera van Dorin Freda Woods Beatrice Johnson Barbara Broshar Thespians Sileen Cody Phyllis Laws Future Homemakers of America Helen Turner Lillian Tomlin Peggy Hopkins Margaret Johnson Jeraldine Easter Virginia Hiatt Dorothy Casebolt Olive Mae Tait

Melancholy Mabel to Offer Student Advice Next Week

Notices invite students with relationship woes to submit letters in the study hall opinion box for guidance from the famed lovelorn editor Melancholy Mabel. The page also advertises “Order fine printing” from the Morsvin Unio.

Melancholy Mabel Mabel Morsvin Unio

Faculty Sketch Mrs Grace Luse at Moravia High School

Moravia High School profiles Grace Luse a mathematics and science teacher born in Dexter Iowa and educated at Dexter High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. She is five feet four and a half inches tall wears glasses and has taught sixteen years. Her Moravia start was in 1918 and she hopes the teacher shortage ends soon so she can return to the farm. She enjoys piano embroidery and people. A student poll begins next week asking for opinions via slips returned to a box each Friday.

Grace Luse Luse Dexter Iowa Dexter High School Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio Pi Beta Phi Glee Club Moravia High School

Homemaking News Readies Friday Note Books Hopeful Grades

Freshman girls focus on breakfast beverages and fruit. grapefruit cocktail, orange juice, applesauce, and orange sections prepared Wednesday. Homemaking II and Sophomore groups are studying in the Everyday Foods book. All homemaking notebooks due Friday.

Local social notes from Teonium and neighboring towns

Mrs Rosa Beaty hosts Teonium and Mrs Lottie Swan visits Clara Teater. Russell Frame, a Collinsville native, visits family while returning home from overseas where he served as a paratrooper. Attendees include the Kelseys, Derbys, Argo, Dick, Frame, and related households in Ottumwa Albia Centerville and Moravia with multiple weekend gatherings and moves.

Lottie Swan Clara Teater Russell Frame Enos Frame Collinsville Ill Russell Flo Frame W. E. Kelsey Jay Argo Audubon Pearl R. Kelsey Algia Derby Albia Glenn Derby Ida Argo Rosa Beaty A. J. Brown Clyde Dick Ned Argo Ottumwa Mildred Laura Dick Wanda Lowe Baby Harry Scott Frances Frame Centerville Bert Rinehart Addie Free Dorothy Hiner Albis Claude Sheldon Overseas Ben Cox Mystic Charley Laws Moravia Mrs. Cox

Unimportant Cogitations by Inez Faber

The column reflects a farm household's daily canning grind with peaches and interruptions. It notes modest canning days, hunger for peaches, and the balance of chores, lunches for schoolboys, and livestock duties, all set in a nostalgic, wry tone.

Inez Faber

Canning Dilemmas Across a Frosty Season

A family member laments slow tomato growth and the looming frost that threatens canning progress. They fear hunger if the canning task ends prematurely and wonder what will be eaten next winter without preserved peaches and tomatoes.

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H. S. Scribbler Mary Lou Main Editorial Verna Violet Rouye Agriculture News Vocational Ag The Moravia Union Wilkinson Freshie Leach Hatcheries, Inc Spencer Rouse Cay Lowa Sakae Reddy Geeytaged Ted Lak Howe the Sports REEL Udell Moravia Greyhounds Floyd Junior High News Office News FB. F. A Clus, Ae Teonium Mrs. Rosa Beaty Stesa Thor Gardner & Son Moravia, Iowa Frank Swaim Swift & CO Keokuk Angel’s Garage Rex Angel C. L. Pine Finance Co Clyde F. Minor Mer 18Th St Centerville, In Nash Dodge Drake Ave
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