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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
5
The M H S Scribbler staff list shows editors and writers including Janice Mosley and Mary Mosley with numerous contributors. The passage notes various student quirks and fragmented questions about classmates, hinting at a yearbook style column.
Editorial urges students to reflect on early report cards and strive for improvement. It notes many feel disappointed, stresses the importance of grades for honors and job prospects, and encourages extra effort to raise marks by the next report day.
Mary Ellen Condra directs the Moravia marching band earning many awards, with Rita Gardner following and seven twirlers in blue corduroy and white fur outfits. Senior Karen Woodward and Karen Scott, juniors Jessie Van Dorin and Patty Harris, and sophomore Sharon O Connor contribute sharp high stepping routines.
A list of late 1950s and early 1960s rock and roll titles features standard favorites such as Rockin Robin and To Know Him is to Love Him. The compilation includes Blue Ribbon Baby and If Dreams Came True, with several entries like Born Too Late and Many a Tear Has to Fall reflecting teen idol era trends.
A fragmented note questions Linda Coulgon about practicing with a hoop near others and mentions a dark night street incident. It accuses Terry and Mark V of saying girls need help undressing, warning of serious trouble. A reference to Burger and a pink and white car appears amid muddled chatter.
The coming up schedule lists events including a Friday Oct 10 Freshman Hayride and Senior Pictures, a Saturday Oct 11 State Marching Band contest at Fairfield, and a string of meetings and performances from Monday Oct 18 to Thursday Oct 16. Student Council meetings run 10:40 to 11:20, and the Junior Class Play is scheduled for high school audiences.
Disjointed notes from MHS students recount casual chats about friends, a Sophomore hayride, Sunday gatherings, a homecoming salute, and a hayride night with remarks on attire and social mischief. References to specific names appear with playful, gossip-style tone.
A quirky notice for school age boys planning a squirrel hunting outing at Henry O Henry James s back yard with J J Jones as assistant organizer. Participants must bring two meals cocoa breaks require wearing clothes they dislike while traversing sticker bushes and deep water. keep location secret from family but note the event is canceled because today is Saturday.
The piece praises studying American democracy and the Constitution emphasizing gratitude for liberty and national promises as Mary DuVall reflects on the United States founding ideals.
September 27, 1958 marked the first P T class for some girls this year in the 6th hour. The coach demonstrated marching and issued notes on formation. He designated Sandy Pearson and Lee Ann Heckman to supervise towel and shower checks.
7th grade students will study colonial times with real artifacts from home. Mrs. Rena Duff guides the project requiring posters reports and maps reflecting the period.
Weekly prompt asks readers to name a preferred companion for an island ordeal. Entries name numerous pairs including Bert Batterson with Jane Mansfield Martha Rouse with George Montgomery and others like Sharon O Conner with Henry Steven Tarbell, Donna Rae Tubaugh, Lara Long, Bob Harsh, Ann Mihalovich, and several more.
A witty list maps humorous slang for everyday items and roles. Each line pairs a common term with a cheeky punny definition like a "Des k" waste basket and a "Hula Dancer" busy body, revealing a lighthearted wordplay thread.
In geography the class explored Pacific states with Sharon Gay’s view master California pictures and Danny Brooks maps. Students created vegetable characters for a bulletin board and staged a playful display with Susan Squash declaring vegetables are good friends. Mona Main led a group photo day.
Students and teachers display a bulletin board on communications like telephone and telegraph. They study a Civil War unit and are writing essays on Abraham Lincoln and Dick Sweeden.
Sixth grade students create a time line of Egypt from 4000 B C to 2000 A D. A cross-room wire marks the line, divided into centuries, with dates and events added as read. Cards display dates and events while drawings and pictures illustrate key moments.
A garbled notice invites a party at a non existent Ambasator hotel on 354 North Street West Moravia. It warns guests none such address exists and teases a lone attendance. The item lists party supplies from NAPKINS and gift options from Union Office.
Dick Sweeden, born January 4 1943 in Centerville Iowa, is a 5 feet 11 inch Black haired Green eyed senior. He lists math and sociology as favorites with an aim to be successful and encourages underclassmen to act now. He enjoyed Thespians FBLA Scribbler staff Boys Letter Club and served as baseball and basketball manager.
A chaotic notice requests visitors move a colorful kiddy car blocking a bike rack so the president can retrieve his bicycle. The back row is asked to stop snoring as the yearly undertakers meeting resumes with a play by play on funeral home topics.
Science department students use magazines and articles to supplement textbooks. They keep notebooks with topic articles and have learned to read for general knowledge. In physics, they study specific gravity and buoyancy, noting corn floats in water while steel floats on mercury.
The sophomore class held a September 26 hay ride leaving the school house at 7 and traveling about 30 miles. After arriving at the gym at 9, attendees enjoyed drinks, chips, and cookies, followed by dancing and games. Sponsors were Miss Mitten, Mr. Dayton, and Bud Walters, with Cary McCoy as treasurer collecting 40 cents per attendee and reporting a $5.06 balance. Bennie Tarbell
Prayer circle met at Mrs Ray Lockman home. Mr and Mrs Clifford Stocker and family spent Tuesday at Gomer Stocker home. Faber and Hindman families hosted visits. Rock club met at Gano Nasalroad home. Followwill, Broshar, and Billy and Vicky of Belmond visited Harold Hawk home for homecoming in Centerville.
The report lists visits and gatherings: M. E. Followwill and daughter returning to Belmond after an extended stay with her daughter and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Pearl Wood of Ottumwa suffers a stroke and is visited in Ottumwa hospital by Mr. and Mrs. McDanel. Social visits include Mrs. Glen Fowler and daughters at Mrs. Birdie Main's, Dallas Faber family and Ida Griffin at Joe Griffin's Ottumwa home, and the Hughes, Kincade, and Wolf party touring Keosaqua Fort Madison and Keokuk with a Mississippi excursion. Roy Elswick visits Gomer Stocker, Richard Hawk family at Harold Hawk's, Vina Taylor ill and out of school, substitute teacher Mrs. Andrew Mosley, Harry Stocker at Gomer Stocker’s, and Urbana 4-H meeting attended by Harold Hawk and Faber girls.
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