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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
4
A quirky observation notes ten million pianos in the United States are out of tune with the times. Roy Chapman Andrews is mentioned in a playful aside about exploration in China, suggesting opportunities exist closer to home.
A caregiving guide extols Castoria as a gentle, effective remedy for teething discomfort and upset stomach in babies and children. It emphasizes that Castoria contains no harsh drugs or narcotics and warns to purchase genuine Castoria with the name clearly printed.
School year roster lists Norma Lee Firkin as editor in chief with Lucile Coltra as assistant editor and Vera Boshak as chapel speaker. It names staff across departments including Nadine Donovan, Jeanne Fisher, Dale Harrison, Ruby Whitehead, Gertrude Green, Dorothy Wilson, and more in athletics, pep clubs, English, music, and physical training roles.
Mrs Simmers, dramatic coach, starts work this week catching for the Lynch contest to be given Octo ber 20th. Beginners begin this week and those with experience start next week after memorizing. The contestants will endure one hundred fifty rehearsals over the next three weeks. GIRLS' PEP CLUB elected officers Norma Lee Firkins president Nadine Donovan secretary treasurer Vera Boshak Jean Fisher cheerleaders. The club backs school athletics and spirit and plans selling season football tickets. The girls lost the contest and will now host a party for the boys. J. '32
Moravia battled Pleasantville to a scoreless tie as both sides fought hard in frigid conditions. The Indians nearly allowed a touchdown late in the second quarter but recovered a fumble at Moravia’s 2 yard line. Indianola Lincoln results show Moravia stronger than Lincoln High, next hosting Milton with coach Max Berry guiding the squad.
The Physics class finished studying simple machines and is testing efficiency of machines. They will study liquids over the next six weeks and use a new text book this year. The General Science class has laboratory work this year, studying air and conducting experiments.
Plans advance for the Normal Training Club now in its sixth year. Officers for 12h include Madge Cloyed as president Arthur Stanley as vice president Ellen Sharp as secretary Mildred Whicker as treasurer. Next meeting Thursday October 8 will elect from seniors and juniors. sponsor Mrs Simmers guides Young teachers aid.
Mrs Simmers offers coaching for Juniors and Seniors preparing for Normal Training State examinations. Seniors may study Government and Constitution while Juniors take Spelling. Courses are optional with year, batch, and price details shown as 32.
A junior class party was held at Ardis Cullen's country home on Thursday evening September 29. Forty five attendees included class members, faculty, and guests. After gathering at the school, they traveled by car, played lawn and party games, and then enjoyed refreshments with mouth organ music and singing before departing with praise for the hostess.
English classes begin with parts of speech and book reports for freshmen. Sophomores study grammar and Enoch Arden, plus composition. Literature highlights ancient authors and Shakespeare life, focusing on Macbeth. Each pupil must write three book reports and a fourteen line sonnet to be published soon. A.D. 133
Senior students report a busy start to the year choosing a class ring that would satisfy all members. After viewing several rings from different salesmen they chose a design they liked and waited to receive it, recalling the thrill of wearing their M. H. 5. close ring. Read books from Landing Library Switch Drug Store.
The A B C Club Audrey B Caytor Club met on Thursday during a 20 minute period. Madge Hough and Maurine Smith gave talks on health habits. Officers listed: Lucile Burke president Dorothy Bodd vice president Ruby Whitehead secretary Norma Lee Firkins treasurer. A contest divides girls into Ettas and Ketts. losing side hosts a party for winners. E P B 32
Home Economics classes taught by Misa Shepard cover food preservation lessons and the project of apron making. They also studied "The Ideal Girl" focusing on clothing, personality, health, etiquette, and character with planned follow up on apron making.
The Sophomores elected Mrs Simmers as sponsor and Rudolph Pence as president Hiatt Selby as vice president Rubye Hiatt as secretary treasurer with Gertrude Green named to complete the slate from the meeting held the week before last.
The students and faculty of M. H. S. heard Rev. J. W. Zerbe speak on What Are You Worth interpreting value beyond the body. He contrasted physical value with character and moral life in his conclusion.
The Moravia town council met in regular session with Mayor W G Firkins and members Kennedy Jones Firkins Hintt Brashar present. Bills were read and approved from General, Highway, Cemetery, Hall and Fire funds. The abstract of A B and Sarah Jordan to Moravia was filed. Ted Oehler named town nightwatch. Council agreed to buy shale from H Young for square perimeter at 8.60 per cubic yard.
Moravia Iowa approves contract with H C Young for street work and the bond for faithful performance. Notice to Contractors previously published August 20 1431 and signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Clerk ordered return of certified bid check. Council members vote Kennedy Jones Firkins Hiatt yea. Mayor W G Firking signs. Exh A B C and D filed. Treasurer's report read.
The town reports General Fund 1865.01 Highway 44.29 Cemetery overdrawn 226.40 Light 26.31 Drag 64.08 Hall 22.36 Fire 220.62 Cash on hand B1H1G11. A G Broshar Town Clerk. Several from this vicinity attended Rally Day at Wesley Chapel. Reba Callen of Centerville visited home folks and Misses Martha and Edith Coulson called at the Callen home. Glen and Gilbert Jacobs and friends visited Mrs. Alvin Riggle and children. Alvis Riggle improving in General hospital. Junior class and faculty of M H S had a party at Ardis Call’s. Watermelon served after games. Mr. and Mrs. Vane Cline and Wesley Cline visited Jim Gline’s. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller and Francie visited Charley Miller’s in Albia. Mrs. Alvin Riggle and children called at J R Callen’s. Jimne and J R Callen threshed soy beans. Harold Turner and children visited George Howell’s. Ione Luse spent the weekend with home folks.
Mr and Mrs Lea Flattery and children spent Sunday at the Maneer home Mrs Violet Foster and two sons visited the Everett Anderson home Mrs Foster has been caring for Mrs Anderson who has inflammatory rheumatism Mr and Mrs Willard Cohagan of Blakesburg visited the M M Darby home Mr and Mrs Bayard Neff and son visited the E G Lincox home Donald Darby attended the Center ville Sub District Group Epworth League meeting at Plano as a Moravia Epworth League delegate Other Moravia Laughers accompanied him Mr and Mrs Roy Maneer spent Sunday with Maneer s mother in Foster Mr and Mrs Francis Sutton visited relatives here Sunday Rugselh Darby helped Harley Smith with roads the past week Zell Wilson helped his father thresh lelever Saturday Willie Van Dorin and family spent Sunday at Jep Lockman home Mrs Lockman was seriously ill Donald and Dorothea Darby attended a birthday dinner for Katrina Sytsma at the Henry Sytsma home Sunday Clarence Wilson and family were Moravian shoppers Saturday
A string of social calls and visits outline weekend activity in Albia and nearby towns. Families including Collina, Sell, Selmat, and Boardman held calls and dinners, with several residents traveling to Blakeshay and Kangaa. Ed and Earle Boardman helped with clover threshing for Guy Roberts.
The District Cabinet of the Ep worth League met with the Moravian League Sunday for an afternoon conference and evening lunch. They also conducted the church evening services.
Cooler weather improves radio reception from distant stations and renews appreciation for a good job. The author ponders why a car consistently leaves the highway at the worst possible spot.
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