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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1954
Page
5
A garbled midweek item lists Richard Tomiin James McCord and Carson Jordan among participants with Lille Belle Schaffner Joyce Brain and Mrs Helen Priea attached as sponsors in a community pageant rundown.
Mona and friends discuss junior restrictions and hair, fashion, and a few injuries. Loretta Helmick's swollen jaw raises questions about a hit. Dororthy Archer narrowly avoids embarrassment as FHA initiation brings echoes of homey bustle.
Editorial notes juniors dedicate effort to a new play with hopes for a large audience. The piece outlines American history from discovery to nation building, English colonization, economic and social change, division and reunion, up to contemporary America.
The Senior class met in the Bookkeeping room with president Bob Sandifer. Pictures will be taken at Bratz studio between October 18 and 22. Seniors sold annual ads in Albia Centerville Ottumwa Blakesburg and Moravia. Friday night they plan a dinner at Mariannes, then plates, hamburgers, salads, pop and watermelon. Two students, Carson Jordan and Eddie Schwabe, have left since school started.
Six first six weeks second grade students include Dave VanDorin Marie VanDorin Dianne Pearson Johnny McClurg Bonnie Maddison Mike Lathen Sherman Kelley Janien Brown Maxine Burns and Ivan Archer. The class begins an Indian Unit with three tepees in a room corner and a collection growing. The room also takes on a Halloween theme with yellow crepe paper curtains and freehand haunt drawings while stories are read and Halloween plans are made.
A partial list shows pupils not absent this period including Linda Craig Dishe Kincage Jimmie Logan G E Luse Mike Martin Ralph Mc Robinson and Sue. The source text is fragmented but indicates attendance status for a group of third graders.
A note thanks the school board and Mr. Fenton for the half holiday on Parade cake Day. Nearly all in the room attended and enjoyed a very good time. Sue and Dallas were praised for their roles in the parade as decorations and costumes include a black cat and witches. The class also mentions Halloween wall decorations and a rain day jingle about mud and galoshes.
Fourth grade finished a unit on the seven animal groups with students bringing items to illustrate. Terrance showed a dinosaur tooth, Linda a dinosaur bone, Billy and Lois rocks and pictures, Donald clam shells, plus various airplanes. Fire Prevention Week prompts home hazard checks. In arithmetic, the score Michigan State 4 over Indiana 2, Giants 3 with tie 1.
This week we studied earning money in mathematics and writing receipts and learned to figure time. English covered literature and answering end questions, reading stories like The Two Mile Race and Brace Yourself. Science explored fuels in three forms with a new workbook. A class joke about ears sparked quiet amusement.
Mary Kay turned five on September 27. Mrs. Spencer hosted a surprise party for her with ice cream and cupcakes. The group enjoyed cutting out Jack o Lanterns and drawing Halloween pictures.
Our room welcomed visitors Mrs Bettis Mrs Simmons and Mrs Johnsan as we read stories in We Work and Play. Kathy Johnson celebrated her birthday on Sept 12 with a surprise party. Other September birthdays included Russell Bettis on Sept 22 and Ronny Ellison on Sept 13.
In a lively Junior class exchange, Jiggs and John Looney remark on a peculiarity while the Moron and Teacher chime in. A student asserts being tougher to beat than older peers as W M and R C. are mentioned among the Juniors, prompting thoughts on success.
A fragmented, sensational pitch offers wealth status and luxury through a persuasive call to action. It taunts readers with mansion, travel, fame, wealth, and romantic acclaim, urging a brotherly bond to pursue identical desires. The text resembles an advertisement or rhetorical misdirection.
On October 5 new F H A members were assigned old house dresses shoes a hair scarf long stockings and a colored apron with a cooking utensil. The semi formal initiation occurred October 6 in the homemaking room. A Bake Sale was set for October 23. A trip to Corydon is planned October 16 for the district meeting with LaVonne Card and Joan Fox to perform a skit after the luncheon.
A Wednesday fire drill tested students on hallway and stairway routes and classroom locations. The incident prompted quick building evacuation, with students returning to their rooms after the all clear signal was issued.
A riddle lists names with associated shop types and asks who would best shop for gherkins. Gherkins are small pickled cucumbers, so a dry goods or hardware store hint suggests a grocery or specialty shop, though the puns mix varied options.
Biographical notes list Yvonne Gardner born January 4 1940 in Moravia with 4 foot 11 inch height 96 pounds brown hair and eyes, last attended Moravia and active in band and basketball. James Allen Gillaspie born January 1 1940 in Monroe at 5 foot 10 inches and 135 pounds with black hair brown eyes notes Tuller school music electric guitar and horseback riding hobby. James Russell Darby mentioned with a date of December 12 1940 and unspecified details.
Carol Day attended Foster School. Born September 26, 1940. Height 5 feet 4% inches, weight 110 pounds. Brown hair and blue eyes. Athletic involvement listed as basketball. Hobbies include skating and eating. Medical event at St Joseph Hospital noted. No musical activities or other athletics recorded.
A group including Ny Cetsey al Larry Derby and five other boys with their teacher Mr Willson traveled from Albia to the National FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri. They left Sunday and plan to return Wednesday morning. Various local residents and families are noted visiting, attending funerals, and meeting for a Happy Helpers club gathering with nut meats served. The group will meet again in two weeks with Thelma Calhoun.
Classified notice offers banquet and dining paper in rolls or by the yard. Union of ice appears as a seller or brand tag.
Unionville social items recount visits and gatherings. Agnes Langford and Grace of Numa spent Sunday with Martha Miller. Carl Cross returned from two years in Japan. Perry Cross hosted a family weekend honoring him and the Harvel anniversary. Baptist Ladies Aid met with Delila Fenton presiding. various local residents hosted, visited, and dined with kin in October.
A small Udell gathering led by Mrs Lole Byers drew 19 attendees on Thursday. The event focused on community updates and upcoming local efforts.
Mrs J T VanDor reports warm weather and rain while sharing letters and visits. Grandson Louis at AFB San Antonio and multiple local neighbors attended church events, dinners, and hospital calls. Milton Pete Hawk discharged from Korea and home. Several families visit each other in Belmond Ottumwa Colfax Keosauqua and Mt Sterling. Christian church homecoming noted.
A reader is urged to use The Union to print sale bills and ads for a public sale. The note promises wide territorial circulation, broad audience reach, and a successful event.
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