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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

6

Tuning Up at Cen terville Homecoming Night

The M. H. S. Scribbler notes the band attended a Centerville Fort Madison homecoming game last Friday. It lists band members pursuing an All State Band audition in Des Moines January 2nd and 3rd with Washington audition on October 26th, detailing required solo and sight reading.

Centerville Fort Madison Des Moines Washington Joan Black Oneila Whicker Delma Veach Virginia Carter Mary Rose Main George Tracy Georgiana Winslet Janet Broshar Jack Broshar Richard Smith Bill Broshar

F F A News From Agricultural Club Members

Ten Ag III and IV boys attended the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo with three entering the F F A judging contest. John Wilson fell from a high bunk during the return trip, prompting an ambulance ride in a 1947 Cadillac. John sustained broken arches and injuries, with other Moravia boys unaware of the accident until morning. The group also plans to attend the American Royal in Kansas City October 15 for three or four days, while selling Christmas cards and ordering new jackets. Public notices and details about participants were shared.

Ag. III and IV Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo F.F.A John Wilson Eddyville Ag.e Kansas City Moravia John Richard McDanes Richard

Far Flinging Bet Leads to Attic Leaning Feat

A humorous schoolyard tale recalls sophomores hosting a hayride and a wager to lean farthest from an attic window. Willis allegedly won after the class backed a silly contest, while a teacher questions the outcome amid student chatter and a missing Willie.

Willie Willis

DeMott to Give Lyceum Program at Moravia High

George DeMott arrives Monday Oct. 13 at 3 00 in Moravia High Gym for a Lyceum Platform program. The comedian and skilled juggler blends pantomime and feats of dexterity with humor to educate about mind body coordination. Mrs DeMott assists as a former teacher. admission is 16 cents to fund the Junior Treasury for the Junior Senior Banquet.

Lyceum George de Mott Moravia America Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus Cole Bros. Circus Hnumor Panomime George Dermott DeMott Fanny Hill State Teachers College Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Department of University of Kansas George DeMott Clase

Junior High News Highlights Activities and Illness

The junior high reports varied science topics from leaves to rocks and rainfall mapping. L. E. Jordan missed Thursday, George Scott underwent toe surgery after a fishbone injury, and Mr. Sheldon reads Paul Revere while finishing The Littlest Rebel.

L. E. Jordan George Scott Sheldon Paul Revere

Junior class plans fundraiser for October 13 banquet

The Junior class met last Thursday to discuss fundraising options for the Junior-Senior Banquet. They may sponsor an October 13 assembly by George DeMott, magician and jugler, with no immediate plans set. The program committee for the next meeting is Wanda Robb, Margery Fenton, and Joe Hayworth.

George DeMott Wanda Robb Margery Fenton Joe Hayworth

New Spelling Chart And Library Additions

This week students in third and fourth grades engaged with a new spelling chart. A final spelling test each Thursday awards a gold star for perfect word recall. A new library book and calendar were added. A gym visit occurred for revers when weather allowed. Safety notes emphasize precautions in corn drying and crib adaptation.

Botany and Botany Lessons in a Humble Verse

A poem extols Botany as a study split from Zoology urging lively learning. It celebrates training the brain, sketching plants, charting growth, and noting how plants and trees function and what they can do. The verse reinforces practical, reflective study of woolly plants cottony growth and earthly spots.

Library adds books and October decorations in class

In October fifth and sixth grade students will add Halloween decorations to their room and keep potted house plants in the window. Janice Polock is elected librarian with Sharron Park as assistant. Twelve new books have been added to the library.

Janice Pollock Sharron Park Nise

Small Fry Confusion Over School Class Photo Policy

A pupil questioned Miss Stansberry about why the entire student body would appear in photos, noting last year only half appeared. The teacher replied the policy would be the same as before, leaving the remark to reflect a classroom concern about the bulletin's coverage.

Miss Stansberry Bulletin

World Series Broadcast Spoof From Old York City Ballgame

A humorous faux radio call parodies a World Series game between the Old York Pullees and Creekland Duckers. The over-the-top announcer Mulligan misstates names and gear while a fake sponsor jingle interrupts, and a mock crowd murmurs at fragile plays before the broadcast ends with a station ID and a mismatch ending.

Loudmouth Mulligan Pullee Stadium Old York City Old York Pullees Creekland Duckers Freddie Stinky Duckers Diamond Burrton Harry Buckiss Pullees Robby Jackson Hortenese Mudpuddle Hortenese Hicksville Cockroaches Mudpuddle Bill Cope Loudmouth Mulligan Bill Beetburg

First and Second Grade Spelling Perfect Scores Noted

A school report lists Second Grade pupils with perfect spelling scores: Carolyn Lurber, Carol Ann Main, Gary Pfanneberker, Robbie Wandward, Janice Sawyer, Jimmy Hickman, Carol Lee Day, Janice Gideon, Larry Martin, Darwin Jordan, and Jerry Buckallew. First graders achieved perfect scores in number drill on Friday. Friday read Mg scores for Second Grade include Carolyn Lurher, J vel, Yvonne Gardner, nebecker, Carat Ant 4, Martin, and Bobbie W rq.

Gramp Carolyn Lurber Carol Ann Main Gary Pfanneberker Robbie Wandward Janice Sawyer Jimmy Hickman Carol Lee Day Janice Gideon Larry Martin Darwin Jordan Jerry Buckallew Carolyn Lurher J. ° Vel Yvonne Gardner Nebecker Carat Ant 4 Martin Bobbie W

Mr DeMott Magician Juggler Assembly at High School

Mr DeMott the magician and juggler will give an assembly on Monday October 13 at 3 pm in the High School Gymnasium. Open to all. Admission is fifteen cents with proceeds going to the Junior class fund for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Posters in town provide details.

DeMott

Moravia F H A Hosts District 13 Meeting at High School

Moravia F H A will host a District 13 gathering in Moravia High School gym with representatives from Lamuoni Centerville Oste tela Murray and Moravia. Edna Kraft supervisor of the State Vocational Department will attend. The program theme is Safety First Last and Always.

Moravia

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