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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

5

Scribbler staff outline for first edition policy and roles

The 48 49 Scribbler explains its independence from parties while leaning toward the surprise party and outlines six departments sports club news grade music humor general news with department heads and junior assistants. Readers are urged to contribute items and critique to keep the school paper engaging.

George Tracy Norma Zimmer Alberta Rick Delma Veach Mary Rose Main Phyllis Rabuck

Albia Fall Festival concert series under Mrs. Ritchison

The school band began the year with three concerts under Mrs. Ritchison Ritchison. On September 22 they were invited to Albia to perform at the fall opening of Albia stores. The vocal department will begin rehearsals this week under her direction.

Mra. Verya. Ritchison Albia Mra

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School Enrollment and class updates this year

The report lists second grade 23 pupils with morning first and second and afternoon second teachers Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Martin. Third grade has 19 pupils with a geography unit on The City and an airport bulletin board project. Fourth grade shows 12 pupils with science studies on insects reptiles and fish and student insect observations. Fifth and sixth grade notes 24 pupils with two new students Bobby and Shirley Baker and librarians for October, plus a letter from former classmate Janice Pollock. Seventh and eighth grades list names of enrolled students, two moves out and two new eighth graders Mary Lou Baker and Johnnie Proctor. Mr Sheldon finished reading The Spanish Gallion and starts Pat.

McKinley Bobby Baker Shirley Ann Baker Judy Martin Richard Tomlin Janice Pollock Bill Bishop Carole Broshar Marion Condra Wanda Jordan Carl Martin Joyce Martin Francis McCrory Jack McDanel Mitzi Sawyer Paul Wilson Evelyn Adams Mary Lou Baker Delores Bishy Nellie DuVall Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond Richard Hawk Larry Easter Charlie Paxston Johnnie Proctor Aileen Turner Jack McDanes Sheldon Pat

Thespians Troupe 355 Meet For Holiday Play

The Thespians group 355 met on Thursday with Mr Fleming as sponsor. They are selecting a play to be performed late November or early December and will announce the title later.

Thespians Mr. Fleming

Senior class elects officers and plans photos

The Senior class elected officers for the year: Richard Smith president, Bob Scieszinski vice president, Norma Zimmer secretary, Mary Rose Main treasurer, John Hiner sergeant of arms. The class has 34 members. Mrs. Tuttle is sponsor. Mr. Sellers of Centerville will take the class pictures.

Richard Smith Bob Scieszinski Norma Zimmer Mary Rose Main John Hiner Tuttle Mr. Sellers Centerville

Junior class elects officers and names freshmen helpers

The Junior class met September 28 to elect officers: Bill Harris president, Donna Malone vice president, Ella Hannam secretary, Oneila Whicker treasurer, Barbara Briskey cheerleader. They voted to have Bill Broshar, Merton Rose and Don Sears assist freshmen initiation. President Harris named Bill Moore, Marilyn Rose and Phyllis Haver to the committee for the next meeting. Miss Sampson is the sponsor.

Bill Harris Donna Malone Ella Hannam Oneila Whicker Barbara Briskey Bill Broshar Merton Rose Don Sears Bill Moore Marilyn Rose Phyllis Haver Miss Sampson

Sophomore Class Elects Officers for School Year

The Sophomore class met Thursday to elect officers. Vern Easter is president Verna Harper is vice president Verna Overturf is secretary Thomas Proctor is treasurer Phyllis Underwood is cheerleader. Program committee includes Patty Kaster Freddie DuVall Mary Lewise Fisher and Donnie Kaster. Mrs. Campbell is sponsor this year.

Vern Easter Verna Harper Verna Overturf Thomas Proctor Phyllis Underwood Patty Kaster Freddie DuVall Mary Lewise Fisher Donnie Kaster Campbell

Freshman Class Elects Officers and Sponsors

The Freshman class met Thursday to elect officers led by President Joan Dille and Vice President Wauneta Perry. Other officers include Secretary Jack Easter Treasurer Donald Dicks Reporter Wayne Wolf and Sergeant at Arms Jimmy Luse. Program committee members are George Scott Betty Vance and Margaret Sandifer with Mr. Fleming as sponsor.

Joan Dille Wauneta Perry Jack Easter Donald Dicks Wayne Wolf Jimmy Luse George Scott Betty Vance Margaret Sandifer Fleming

Commercial club elects officers for year

The Commercial club met Thursday to elect officers sponsored by Miss Roberts. New officers are Jeral dine Kuster president, Mary Teater vice president, Marilyn Rose secretary treasurer, Norman Zimmer reporter. Fifteen members are in the club, five old and ten new. Prospective members must take at least two commercial subjects. Next meeting is October 22, with Virginia Hiatt chairing the program committee along with Lois Scott and Lillian Rick.

Commercial Club Miss Roberts Jeraldine Kuster Mary Teater Marilyn Rose Norman Zimmer Virginia Hiatt Lois Scott Lillian Rick

For Sale New Scratch Pads 9 by 5 Inches

For sale at The Moravia Union small pads measuring nine by five inches offered at three for ten cents. Advertisement notes new stock and price point.

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Future Homemakers of America meet in Moravia Iowa

The Future Homemakers of America held their first meeting on Thursday with 40 members present. They voted to pay 300 dues for the first semester and plan a program including letters from a German homemaking class. Current officers are listed and a district report follows.

Homemakers of America Germany Eila Hannam Verna Overturf Bonnie Stocker Mary Lou McDonough Margret Steffen Marilyn Hiatt DaVonna Vance Joan Calien Mary Louise Fisher

F. F. A. Officers for the Year Named in District Meeting

Merton Rose serves as president with Bill Moore as vice president Keith Wood as secretary Bob Wilson as treasurer Pete Dicks as reporter and Doyle Christy as watchdog A delegation including Keith Wood Pete Dicks and Merton Rose attended the district F F A officers meeting in Oskaloosa with Mr Elson.

Merton Rose Bill Moore Keith Wood Bob Wilson Pete Dicks Doyle Christy Oskaloosa Mr. Elson

Maple Grove Community News Highlights and Death Notice

Mrs Fay Paxston reports the sudden death of Clair Sellers’s brother Richard Sellers in Russell, with funeral in Charlton. Local attendees include Loren Walter, Grant Tadlock, John Dodd, and many neighbors. Numerous visits, visits to Des Moines and Albia, and attendance at the Blakesburg corn carnival are noted, along with gatherings at several homes and family events.

Clair Sellers Clair Richard Sellers Russell Chariton Loren Walter Grant Tadlock John Dodd Ardis Davis Helen Felton Harry Felton Sr Basil Tadlock E. G Helen Tadlock Shirley Ann Sharon Walter Lois Arnold Marjorie Paxston Clarence Schaffner Gabe Johnson Albia Brackett Des Moines Gabe Edgar Moses Fay Paxston Frank O'Conner Albert Tubaugh Donna Ray Alva Tubaugh Blakesburg Virgil Johnson Margaret Maxine Scott Walter Scott Ralph Tucker Winston DuVall Misa Venetah Andrews Jim Davis Bettendorf Clifford Stocker Berel Arnold

Royals Enter Moravia High Typing Era Brighter Future

Moravia High School upgraded its typing program with multiple Royal typewriters added since 1946 47, plus new typing workbooks and 20th Century Typewriting textbooks. The change aims to produce many skilled typists as Moravia teams prepare for upcoming sports seasons after defeats to Moulton and Unionville.

Moravia High School Roberts

Freshman Initiation at Moravia High

Freshman initiation week ends with freshmen wearing green caps and bowing to seniors. A gym program features stunts for upperclassmen followed by refreshments as freshmen are welcomed as full fledged Moravia High students.

Moravia High School

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