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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

2

Field day excursion to Iowa State College farm in Clarinda

Thursday evening October 3 twenty one Ag III and IV boys left for Clarinda to attend a field day at the Iowa State College experimental farm. They toured the farm learned about alfalfa and broom grass pastures, visited Shenandoah and the KMA studio, and returned Saturday noon after a full day of activities and a football game or show audience.

Happy Ag. III Clarinda Iowa State College Experimental Farm Iowa State College Shenandoah KMA

Thespians Hold Open Read Of The Closed Door Play

The Thespians met in the English room for their discussion and received suggestions from Miss Burge to improve the play. An afternoon performance of The Closed Door was staged Wednesday and a second show followed Thursday night. Net proceeds remain uncounted.

Thespians

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Bits of Gossip From Here and There At School

Gossip notes talents of students in M H 8. Beamneta Main could be a movie star, Skip Broshar a top wrestler, Charles Cross a news analyst, Trenton McDanel a piano prodigy, Paul Fenton a romantic, Clair Easter a future dramatic actor, Ed Cormeny aiming to be county superintendent, Richard Goughnour popular with girlfriends, and a playful remark about Kester’s mustache.

Beamneta Main Skip Broshar Charles Cross Trenton McDanel P. Tskowsky Paul Fenton van Johnson Clair Easter Ed Cormeny Richard Goughnour Kester Dee

Arsenic Anne and Dangerous Dan Third Installment Synopsis

Dan and Sheriff pursue Blackjack Jake after a deputy’s death and ride to a mountain cabin hideout. Jake arrives with twenty men and fires on the cabin. Dan lights dynamite to blow a wagon and defend the cabin while a roof torch alights. Can they escape the burning stronghold next week.

Dan Blackjack Jake

Contest numbers chosen for Scribbler band week

The Scribbler band plans to select contest numbers this week with all soloists choosing their preferred piece. Most have already picked a couple of options and will begin practicing until contest time. Two extra sounds will be developed from band music this week with Joan Black on tympani and Lillian Rick on baritone saxophone.

Joan Black Lillian Rick

Primary Class News With Halloween Looming

In our room there are pretty flowers and cutting flowers and a growing display. We look forward to Friday and reading our newspaper. We finished six weeks tests and are happy. We are planning a mothers program. Halloween decorations with witch figures appear above the blackboard marking the season.

Bibs Spot

Homemaking classes start Good Grooming study

The Homemaking I class begins Good Grooming lessons and reports several home party events in early October. Members Ella Hannam Lillian Rick Marilyn Rose Patty Halden Marilyn Hiatt Joan Black Phyllis Haver and Deana Lee Robinson hosted gatherings at various homes. The group also notes a movie viewing for Homemaking II and a sewing lab focused on wool dresses and bedroom redecorations.

Ella Hannam Lillian Rick Lillian Marilyn Rose Weiner Patty Halden Marilyn Hiatt Marilyn Joan Black Phyllis Haver Deana Lee Robinson

Sophomore class meets. roll call named a bird

The Sophomore class held a homeroom with roll call answered by a bird. They discussed holding a party soon but plans were not finalized due to a bitter debate. The program was continued to the next homeroom because time ran out after the business meeting.

F. H. A. Holds October Meeting and Talks

The F. H. A. held its regular meeting on October 10. The constitution committee drafted the constitution. The National F. H. A. sponsors a World Christmas Festival annually. Our chapter is sending a box to Holland. Virginia Hiatt and Carita Cory spoke about their trip to Ames, which was very interesting.

Constitution Committee National Holland Virginia Hiatt Carita Cory Ames

Junior Class Plans Banquet Fundraiser and Honors

In homeroom the juniors planned fundraisers for the junior and senior banquet. A skating party was held on Monday with invites for dates. Three honor roll members emerged: Lillian Tomlin, Jack Broshar and Margaret Johnson. Read the ads along with the news.

Dee Fenton Jack Broshar Richard Smith Anella Reid Velma Overturf Deanie Tisue Eorge Trac Aaa Alberta Ric James Main Richard McDanel Ome Dee Veach Girl Scouts Ma Mae Luse Oy RAF S2aeh Bill Broshar Dorothy Brown Margaret Johnson Lillian Tomlin

Fire prevention week at the scout lab and meeting offer

This week the boy scouts study fire prevention as fire prevention week. Mr Forbes the scoutmaster placed a chart in the laboratory room to show each boy's advancement. If any boy twelve or older in town comes to the school house Monday evening at 7 o'clock, there will be slots of fun and they welcome another scout to join the troop.

Forbes

Girl Scout News Highlights Monday Meeting Observations

The Girl Scouts gathered in the band room for a Monday evening session led by Mitzi Sawyer who reviewed the Scout laws and promise. Senior scouts will collect centerpieces pictures and silverware samples to compare sterling with silver and bring to the next meeting along with reports on famous composers such as Gershwin Berlin and Tchaikovsky.

Mitzi Sawyer George Gershwin Iry- Ling Berlin Peter Tschaiskowsky Edna Mae Luse

Commercial Club Meeting Sets Hay Ride for October 27

Lillian Tomlin presided as the secretary read the prior minutes. New members were welcomed with a ceremony of singing, poetry, or railroad spelling. The group scheduled a hay ride party for October 27 and questioned the sender’s identity due to a behavioral issue.

Lillian Tomlin

Freshman Class Delays Flower Colors Motto Decision

At a brief class meeting the freshmen discussed choosing a flower colors and motto but could not decide in half an hour. Three visiting girls from Albia attended and the group agreed to wait for the next meeting. The notice also reminds readers to use the want ad section for buying renting or trading.

Albia

Hiattsville Community Notes From Mrs. Lloyd Rose

Mrs Elizabeth Turner visited Des Moines with her sister Mrs Hal Carter who faces a major operation Friday. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs John David Bohm at Tatsville Hall with gifts and refreshments. County Ladies Aid met in Moravia as Mary Meadows Juanita Dooley and Evelyn Daniels attended. The Ernest Hiatt family visited Kenneth Hiatt and wife Friday evening. Burdette Utter and family from Moulton with Mrs Cyril McDanel and Henry Utterback of Sigourney shared a week with them. Lloyd Rose and Ernest Hiatt helped strip cane at George Scott home. Juanita Dooley hosted a masquerade Halloween party for Sunday School children. Neuman Daniels spent part of the week with Kenneth Daniels. Late Hiatt repaired his barn and added a new spot. Virgil Dooley attended a Moravia Methodist church board meeting Thursday evening. Marilyn Rose hosted a weiner roast and bunk party for her Homemaking class and teacher Wednesday. Those present were:

Elizabeth Turner Des Moines Hal Carter Tattsville Hall John David Bohm Mary Meadows Juanita Dooley Evelyn Daniels County Ladies Aid Moravia Ernest Hiatt Kenneth

Social round up at Cyril Tianeal home and Friday meeting

Joan Blade Deena Lee Robinson Jorie Carter Miss Jones Marilyn Rose and the McDanels spent last Monday at the Cyril Tianeal home. W.S.C.8 will meet Thursday afternoon with Eveille Carter for their regular monthly meeting. Miss Wanda Hook spent Saturday night at the Ernest Hiatt Shawne pav es Mr. and Mrs. Francis Argo.

Joan Blade Deena Lee Robinson Jorie Carter Miss Jones Marilyn Rose M. E. McDanel Cyril ‘*Tianeal W.S.C Eveille Carter Wanda Hook Ernest Hiatt Shawne

Parental Visit Highlights Newton Family Weekend

Colleen Jollesa and Max McDanel, children of Cyril McDanel, were hosted by their Newton relatives for a weekend at the family home. The gathering included extended family and stories of the old hometown.

Colleen Jollesa Max. McDanel Newton Cyril McDanel

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