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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
5
Scribbler News notes November 9 1963 as the A C T testing day to be held at Centerville Community College. The four part battery covers English mathematics social studies and natural sciences with about forty five minutes per test and aims to measure general intellectual ability for college placement and admissions.
A school gym program led by Mr Armstrong develops students physically through warm up exercises like jumping jacks and grasshoppers, followed by races and various games such as softball baseball and football. The period ends with active play giving relief from studies.
A student essay argues speech is crucial for employment and daily living. It notes seven students in Mrs Goulds class and progress from three minute to six minute speeches. The piece stresses matching the audience level to hold interest and improve communication.
The Mo ravia Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its regular meeting on October 7 with G E Luse opening at 9 30 a m. Thirty members attended eleven freshmen were initiated as Green hands led by officers and Mr Dayton. Initiates were Leonard Bates Dean Landgrebe Mike Jones Colin Cridlebaugh Ted McDonough David Phillips Derri McDanel John Downard Larry Irwin Gerald Hawk and Galin Shelquist. The group also discussed pest control and planned the fall party.
The text discusses office practice for secretaries focusing on mailable letters. It covers margins proper placement of formal parts avoiding strikeovers clean copy and even typing. It notes four letter styles and stresses choosing the correct style for each letter and mentions class reports to aid discussion and broaden secretary knowledge.
October 17 FHA in 7th period. October 18 no school for Teachers Convention. October 21 Student Council in 6th period. October 22 Scribbler in 3rd period. October 24 Thespians in 5th period. October 25 Senior class play. October 26 All State Music Festival.
The Freshman Home Ec class completed their skirts and finished on schedule. Mrs Selix introduces a four week unit titled Babysitting or Child Care. Each student will prepare committee and book reports, a baby scrapbook themed with captions, and a babysitting kit with at least five handmade items costing nothing to the student.
A fragmentary gossip column names Edie M and Sonny H and asks about Friday night activities by Diana F Charlotte Lillian M Beverly Becky W Jim L and Charlie V. The tone hints at intimate rumors and questions about dancing serenades and being serenaded, with references to Connie Landgrebe and Jo DuVall.
The lesson explains equations as two paired members with a rule: any change on the left must be matched on the right. It discusses axioms of addition subtraction division and multiplication and notes students find this approach challenging.
English IM class explores The Rise of Science and Industry focusing on John Henry and the Machine in West Virginia. The tale shows John Henry dying while trying to outwork a machine, illustrating the limits of human labor against machines. Readers also examine Tin Lizzie Reed of Virginia and The Paper Mill in Devil's Dungeon.
A local survey asks Edie M and Anita C about being a bairn with yes responses noting a lively last Saturday night. Others like Gerald Argo and Judy Janssens deny any experience while several respondents specify Sundays mornings or study hall occurrences.
A classroom exchange shows students naming ways to handle monsters and safety tools. Responses vary with some likening habits to fear, practice, or humor while others anticipate changes during upcoming school events and plays. The discussion hints at routines, timing, and age appropriate strategies.
October lunch menu lists meals for a school week including Galash Green beans Coleslaw Frosted cake Bread and butter Milk on October 21 Beef stew Hot ralle Fruit Brownie on October 22 and Chili soup on October 23. State teachers convention is mentioned but details are unclear.
A list of foods includes crackers tossed salad fruit jello with bananas cookie October 24 beef and noodles potatoes buttered carrots lettuce sandwiches apple sauce graham cracker October 25 macaroni and cheese meat salad sandwiches carrot sticks cinnamon rolls and a note of names Donna Tomlin Peggy Rogers.
The Monroe Busy Maidens held a meeting at Lou Ellen Rowley’s home on October 9, 1963. Seven members attended along with one Mother and leader. Officers elected: president Sharon Gay, vice president Marsha Stewart, secretary treasurer Sheryl Brown, historian Linda Johnson, Albia reporter Paula Boo, Moravia reporter Lou…
Ellen Rowley flag holder Cindy Johnson recreation chairmen Barbara McGinnis and Dixie Davis report on Citizenship Day in Albia. Lou Ellen Rowley spoke on Cooking Vegetables in Hard Water Linda Johnson spoke on Preserving Jams and Jellies. Next meeting at Linda and Dixie Davis home. Refreshments served by Lou Ellen Rowley and her mother.
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