M H S Scribbler Sees Iowa Tests Of Educational Development
On September 3 4 and 5 Moravia High School students participated in The Iowa Tests of Educational Development. Nine tests covered social studies background natural science writing quantitative thinking reading and information sources. Most scores improved and the test aims to show achievement, while noting machine scoring ignores student attitude and background.
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Freshman Home Ec class makes skirts this week
The group has practiced threading sewing machines and placing the babbin. They completed pot holders and decorated them in the Home Ec room. This week they bring fabric and prepare to sew cotton skirts with many styles. Paula and Sandy are noted.
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Sandy
Freshman Girls Tryout for Basketball Under Coach Armstrong
Freshman girls endure six exercises with relay races and basketball to end the period. Coach Armstrong notes improvement and effort from all. four freshmen named for basketball trials: Rose Blumer, Rowena Cox, Linda Judge, Barbara Lindley.
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Armstrong
Mathematics Lesson Overview in Elementary Class
In the class the students study fundamentals of addition subtraction division multiplication and number naming. The lesson covers basic operations and denoting numbers, reflecting early arithmetic work.
Pronoun study aids correct usage in English class
In this unit students review pronouns and cases and fix common errors. The lesson highlights why phrases like it was ter are incorrect and emphasizes precision with kinds and cases of pronouns.
Freshmen Class Party Sparks Hallway Buzz
Freshmen planned a Friday night party at the high school featuring a 6:30 hayride and a weiner roast. Teachers escaped blame as students caused a stir in the hallways with their plans and attempts at twisting.
Plant Phylums Overview
Biology notes explain four phytums: Thallophytes with algae and fungi, Bryophytes with mosses, Pteridophytes with ferns, and Spermatophytes with trees shrubs vines and herbs. Each phytum has a unique characteristic. Weekly tests have been administered over the past week.
October School Calendar Highlights Local Events
The Ottumwa district lists October events from the convention to band clinics and student activities. No school on the 2nd. Civil Defense classes. National FFA and SAE conventions. PSAT tests. regional and county education meetings. Save the Children Week Drive. foreign student talks. youth rally.
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Civil Defense
National Honor Society
Moravia
University of Town
Modern Magic in Pantomine at the Fast Motion Movie Program
A fast moving film program titled Modern Magic in Pantomine will be shown as part of the Danny Johnson Assembly program on Wednesday October 10 at 9:00 A.M. Includes an adult civil defense class at 7 00 P.M and Look Magazine plan explained to the Junior Class at 2 45 P.M. Gov Conference on Physical Fitness at the State House at 9 00 A.M. Elementary 15¢.
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Ottumwa
Civil Defense
Oskaloosa
Burghoffer
F.T.A
H.S
Danny Jones
Kansas City
Agate
Contes
Ames
School
Look
State House
Danny Johnson
Hilton Hustlers elect officers at club meeting
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H club held its regular meeting with Charles Van Zante presiding. Officers elected were Jim Rowley president Earl Gay vice president Charles Van Zante secretary treasurer Moravia reporter Jamesmarry and Albia reporter Joe Sevato. Refreshments were served and James Murdy served as reporter.
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Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club
Charles van Zante
Jim Rowley
Earl Gay
Moravia
Jamesmarry
Albia
Joe Seal
Oto
Taylorettes 4-H Elect Officers At Home Meeting
The Taylorettes 4-H club met at 7 30 P M at Mary Kay Spencer home. Nine members and two leaders attended as they pledged allegiance and discussed sewing problems. Officers elected: Minnie Ann Condra president Linda Judge vice president Penny Prough secretary treasurer Marjorie French historian Sharon Judge librarian Mary Kay Spencer reporter Connie Roblenz recreation chair. Pat Judge gave a blouse folding talk and Pat Judge with Sheila Wilson demonstrated on removing spots. Cookies sandwiches and Kool Aid were served by Mrs Spencer and Mary Kay.
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Taylorettes
Mary Kay Spencer
New Business Way
Minnie Ann Condra
Linda Judge
Penny Prough
Marjorie French
Sharon Judge
Connie Roblenz
Pat Judge
Sheila Wilson
Mrs. Spencer
Mary Kay
Unionville 4-H Club Elects Officers At Meeting
The Union: Farmdnettes held a regular meeting at Unionville Methodist Church with 15 members and 12 visitors attending. Officers were elected: President Kathy Johnson Vice President Mary Jo Wilson Secretary Treasurer Nancy Leffler Historian Becky Wilson Reporter Janet Rhee Leader Gerry Wilson Assistant Leader Catherine Hawk. Activities included talks on scissors versus shears and closet accessories plus plans for a November 5 4-H award night and a party next month. Refreshments of crackers and punch were served.
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Unionville
Jean
Mary Hawk
Kathy Johnson
Mary Jo Wilson
Nancy Leffler
Becky Wilson
Janet Rhee
Gerry Wilson
Catherine Hawk
Carla Miller
Hope Kelley
Jean Hawk
Youth rally dates set for October at high school
In a space age call to youth for Christ three evenings are planned October 26 27 and 28 at 7 45 PM in the high school building. The speaker is described as a missionary who says a Bible is a luxury and who comes with a message for all, with a family history noted as a tribal chief grandfather. Further details to come in next week’s Moravia Union.
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Fish for ponds delivered today in Appanoose County
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service truck from Fairport Iowa will deliver channel catfish to new farm ponds in Appanoose County on Thursday October 4 at 9 50 am at the Hy Vee parking lot La Vern A Whitaker of the Soil Conservation Service reports bass and bluegills for restocking and for farmers unable to pick up in the first delivery will be sent at the same time This will complete fish deliveries for 1962.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fairport
Iowa
Appanoose County
LaVern A. Whitaker
Soil Conservation Service
Local Community Note Highlights Visits and Gatherings
Mrs. Nellie Williams and family hosted and visited neighbors including Mrs. Donald Hull and Pancake Day events. Numerous pairs and families like the Tadlocks, Williams, Tubaughs, and Strunks share visits, church district WSCS in Corydon, and social teas with relatives in Menlo Iowa and surrounding areas.
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Raymond Williams
Nellie Williams
Donald Hull
Maude Collins
John Kelly
Nadine Dommer
Claude Paris
Henry Putney
Menlo
Iowa
Arlene Stephenson
Robert Luse
Lester
Venetah Tubaugh
WSCS
Corydon
Jaren Tubaugh
Clarence Whitehead
Russell Tubaugh
Jerry
Jackie
Albert Tubaugh
Donna Knedler
Patty Tadlock
Cecil Tadlock
Peg Renwick
Russell Bruhn
Kenny Tadlock
Iva Strunk
Bob Strunk
Betty Caster
Shanghai By Mrs. Bert Rinehart
Mrs. Bert Rinehart hosts Shanghai with Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks as Sunday dinner guests Mrs Florence Dicks and Mrs Jean Irwin called on Mrs Lorraine Rinehart Friday afternoon Aubrey Christy noted in social columns
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Truxton Dicks
Florence Dicks
Jean Irwin
Lorraine Rinehart
Aubrey Christy
Community visits and gatherings across local families
Friday through Sunday many locals visited relatives and friends in the area. Notable stops included Wayne Christy celebrating Flaine's birthday, Bert and Florence Rinehart hosting and visiting, and multiple calls on Florence Dicks. Family dinners and pancake day outings featured prominently among Christy, Rinehart, Overturf, and Landgrebe households.
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Fred Christy
Wayne Christys
Flaine
Helen Scott
Roy Sulser
Gerald Rinehart
Jess Montgomerys
Missouri
Ned Argo
Connie
Nancy Carruthers
Keith Argo
Jake Firkins
Bert Rinehart
Florence Dicks
George Hiner
Centerville
Bert
Albia
Whitehead
Alcia McCord
Nellie Thompson
Pearl Kelseys
Hampton
Aubrey Christy
Ruth
Frank Bennett
Barbara
Patty Christy
Constance Thompson
Ron Woodward
Glen Overturf
Donnie Landgrebe
Lori
Lloyd Landgrebes
Judy Overturf
Rex Overturf
Paul
Aubrey Christys
Douglas
Debbie Firkins
Gerald
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