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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1959
Page
5
Students and staff surveys reveal memories from a school play, with remarks on practice fun, costumes, and nervous moments. Quotes praise the experience, teamwork, and quick rehearsals, highlighting the excitement of a successful opening night.
A reflective essay urges students to value life, consider options after graduation, and pursue a path that brings happiness. It encourages thinking about college or trade training, noting four years occupy a small part of life and honoring the forefathers’ sacrifice for this right.
survey responses from Norma Bennie Nancy Paul Gardner and Donna Rae reveal fond memories of working with peers, the mouse race and chicken prop, last minute challenges, makeup fun, and the value of the experience.
The class reads about the Hall family in the city apartment and starts a farm living unit. New charts with bright pictures aid vowel sounds. Danny McDanel brings a large pumpkin for a harvest display as others contribute vegetables. Nancy Torntin.
Lee Ann Heckman of Moravia is named the first Teen of the Month for Moravian High School. The editor of the yearbook, top student and FHA and Thespians leader stands five foot five, gray-green eyes, brown hair, born August 21, 1942 to Mr and Mrs Frank Heckman.
October schedule lists events including Adult School basketball clinic at Ottumwa at 7 30 PM on October 22 F F A initiation on October 23 Band trip to Kirkeville for Homecoming Parade at 9 30 AM October 24 Evening Music Concert at 7 00 PM on October 26 Thespian initiation and Bennie Tarbell involved on dates provided.
On December 4, 194%, Bill Benz son of Mr and Mrs Lee Benz of Moravia is a Moravia High School senior who has served as junior class president. Active in Annual staff Student Council FFA FBLA and Thespians he also made honor roll last year Scribbler staff thanks him for his school service and names him first boy Teen of the Month Nancy Lindley
For the past two weeks sophomores have worked diligently on their fall sewing projects. Some questions arose but overall progress is smooth as students troubleshoot machines and mix ups. If you see sophomore girls in new clothes in four to five weeks, you’ll know the source.
On October 10 the Shipstadia and Johnson Ice Follies lit up Des Moines Veterans Auditorium with Ballet de Brilliance starring Barbara Myers. A traveling staff of 26 and home office staff of 53 support 147 performers across 400 annual shows, leaving audiences with a memorable impression.
The eighth grade reports a perfect attendance lead for boys over girls in the first six weeks. Named boys with perfect records include David Rhee and Billy Callen among others. girls with perfect records include Patty Blumer and Linda Davis. Teachers are Mrs. Della Foster and Mrs. Marvelee Clayworth.
The schedule lists daily meals from Thursday October 22 to Wednesday October 28 including Beef Stew Beets Fruit Hot Rolls Milk on Oct 22 and Bean Salad Tomato and Macaroni Cheese Sandwiches Apple Pie on Oct 23. Oct 26 offers Weiner Twists Potato Chips Buttered Carrots Pineapple Upside-down cake Mik. Oct 27 features Meat and Rice Balls Buttered Potatoes Lettuce Salad Jello and Fruit Bread and Butter. Oct 28 presents Eggs and Dried Beef Green Beans Fruit and Cookie Vienna Bread and Jelly.
Bob Harsh is a 17 year old Moravia High student born November 9 1941. He has brown hair and brown eyes and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. He says he likes all his teachers and subjects and advises underclassmen to work hard for greater results. His favorite song is Put Your Head on My Shoulder. The highlight of his school years is graduation. His pet peeve is girls in tight slacks.
Time is dating Janet Harrington. He aims to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bob participates in band and pep band, Dance Band, FFA with roles as reporter and president, Thespians and Thespian president, Thespian play, FBLA with officer and member duties, FHA waiter, banquet head waiter, junior and senior class activities, and various commencement escorts.
Freshmen study mechanical drawing while sophomores prepare reports on feed additives. Juniors and seniors list various projects including hog houses sheep feeders walk in feeders gates trophy cases saw cabinets hitch pens hog crates anvils and gun racks. Jolene Van Dorin
The page features chatter about relationships among students including Margaret F. and Martha R eas, Keith H. and Carolyn W., and Aleta Johnson. It notes popular pages 59 to 66 with Janet H., Margaret F., and Judy V. and wishes Joyce W. and Cary M. congratulations. A truckers notice offers triplicate receipt books at Moravia Union office.
Local social calendar items list multiple visits and gatherings. Mrs Dallas Faber hosts Urbana Farm Bureau meeting with thirteen families and elects officers. Families attend church and club events. several residents visit friends and relatives across Albia Centerville KeoLogg Mt Sterling and Trenton.
The Moravia Union urges residents to read the Union for all community activities and events. It highlights upcoming gatherings, clubs, and volunteer opportunities, encouraging local participation and civic engagement.
A playful reminiscence describes meeting Diana Gail Burton on Mars. Born November 17, 1942, she reveals favorite teachers and subjects, aims for college, and her busy school activities including Glee Club, Thespian, FHA, Student Council, and basketball.
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