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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
3
The Corneils perform head and hand balancing acrobatics, roly-boly, unicycling, rope spinning, and tumbling while juggling hoops balls clubs and battle-axes. They explain routine fundamentals and contrast pro athletes with athletes. Their health education advocacy has influenced gym programs in numerous schools and health initiatives nationwide.
The report notes the Cottells' program was not only educational but also entertaining, highlighting its engaging presentation and informative content suitable for diverse audiences.
The Future Teachers club held a September 25 meeting in the Home Ec room with Mrs. Tuttle as sponsor. Martha Rouse was elected president. officers include Larry Vickrey as vice president Rosemary Horn secretary and Elaine Free treasurer. A future Ottumwa trip on October 14 was approved.
Moravia’s seven game baseball run ends with no losses as seniors Eddie Oehler Bob Burns Fred Strong and Keith Helmick lead pitching defense and home base control. The squad earns praise and best wishes for the upcoming district tournament. Read Union Want Ads.
In class, Linda, Elaine, and Janice study setting characters plot climax and conclusion after reading a story. They discuss each element and relate it to the story as they begin this new assignment this week.
In home economics the girls learned grape jelly making and sampled their results after creating two glasses each. They then canned one pint of tomatoes per unit. The class notes multiple preservation methods and looks ahead to a unit on home decor guided by Donna and Pat.
In home ec the freshmen have been making hot pan holders to learn sewing on the machine. A bulletin board displays the examples and most students have cut and sewn side seams for their skirts. Joyce Roberts signs the note.
Two people hinted by initial letters of adjectives. The first letters form their names, using descriptive terms such as best, open, minded, baseball, bright, upstanding, reasonable, nice, sensitive, dolly, understanding, decisive, youthful, vivacious, adventursome, nice, looking.
The Sophomore English class studies diverse story phases from humor to courage in the literature book. Readings include works by famous authors such as O Henry and Pearl Buch, with themes spanning mystery suspense and true facts to engage students.
Three stories including The Sinking of the R M S Titanic and Windwagon Smith are recalled. The Windwagon tale is linked to Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed lore. Westpoint Missouri experiences its greatest shock when Windwagon arrives, highlighting panic in a reading exercise noted by Connie Boblenz and Linda Davis.
Mr Sheldon administered the initial American History test on September twenty eth focusing on the first four chapters. The course covers founding of America, explorers, colonial settlements, key figures, and colonial rivalry leading to the French and Indian War. Subsequent units address colonial resistance, taxes, and events like the Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, and Boston Tea Party driving toward Revolution.
The Franklin 4-H girls surprised their mothers by taking them on a trip to Ottumwa Friday. Mrs. James Calhoun and Shirley, Mrs. Lloyd Ammons and Linda were among those taking the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wilson, Mark and Kevin were Sunday visitors at Earl Swifts. Gordon Baker spent Monday night with Glenn Ammons. Mr. and Mrs. Coy Swift and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift were among others.
Attendees at pancake day in Centerville Thursday include Mrs. Marion Allen. Mrs. Earl Swift and family visited James Calhoun’s, Duane Wilson’s, and Louis Kellogg’s households on different days. The Dicks returned from a Seattle trip via Canada visiting relatives. Various Calhoun, Swift, Derby, and Perry households hosted gatherings through Sunday and Thursday evenings.
Elaine Christy celebrated her birthday with family contributions from Aubrey Christy Doyle Christy Fred Christy and Gilbert Callen. Joyce and Carol attended a club at Cora Murphy. Lewis Rinehart dined at Ray Rinehart home. Elaine Joyce and Carol visited Gilbert Callen and Aubrey Christy homes. Mearl Shorts and family of Des Moines visited George Rinehart.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Main of Des Moines were Sunday dinner guests at the Dick Brown home. John and Franklin Rinehart visited the Ray Rinehart home. Mr and Mrs Russell Brown visited the Rex Haver home. Delbert Calhoun and wife spent Sunday evening at the Dick Brown home. Mr and Mrs Mearl Dicks returned from a two week vacation in Washington state and Canada and called at the Dick Brown home Monday evening. MARKWELL STAPLERS in stock at the Moravia Union office.
Since 1952 Iowa investor owned utilities pledged reliable service and to expand the high voltage grid to meet demand. The map shows fulfillment and the system as a key part of national transmission. Over the next decade utilities plan to build new lines and invest to secure future power needs.
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