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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
2
Moravia High School emphasizes foundation building in a speech by editor Janella Reid urging students to value strong effort and preparation. The piece lists staff roles, clubs, and student reporters, highlighting the school’s teamwork and commitment to a solid educational base.
The article lists players for boys and girls basketball squads under consideration for cuts. Boys: Dink Moore Bernard Casebolt Paul Dicks Dick Brown Dean Tisue Jack Baldwin Bud McDaniel John Hiner Richard Smith George Tracy Jack Broshar Gerald Hannam Bob Whicker Keith Woods Bob Wilson James Sawyer Roy Closter John Wilson. Girls: Venetah Andrews Phyllis Laws Gracie Hannam Freda Wood Eileen Coady Sheila Harmam Peggy Paris Margie Sullivan Velma Overturf Ruth Glor Wilma Overturf Joann Walker Marilyn Rhinehart Corita Cory Alberta Rick Bonnie Rumley Olive Maywait.
Dick Brown, a junior, has three years each in softball and basketball and plays left field and third base. He was on the second basketball team last season and is expected to be a strong asset this year. Freda Wood, a senior, is five feet three inches with brown hair and eyes, eighteen years old, and has four years of on and off basketball practice. She has never played competitively but is anticipated to be a great help to the squad. good luck.
The Junior class met in the Homemaking room to discuss meeting conduct and event planning. A yellow rose was chosen as the class flower after no yellow carnation could be obtained, and a skating party was approved for a future gathering. Dorothy Brown, nicknamed Shorty, was named girls cheerleader and praised for her roles in school plays and clubs.
The junior high notes Columbus day observances with a report on Columbus voyage by Richard McCrory. Students produced freehand drawings including the ig lang of Cuba and the Battleship Maine. An upcoming report on the Boxer Rebellion is planned. Absences included Richard McCrory, Skip Broshar, Bill Harris, Barbara Main, and Mary Lou McDonough with Bill traveling to Missouri.
Marion H Elson born 1918 in Dewitte Missouri moved to Miami as a child. He studied at Missouri State Teachers College Warrensburg graduating in 1942 with a B S in education and agriculture. He taught in Novinger and Bucklin before joining Moravia as agriculture instructor. He has brown eyes blonde hair height five nine and weighs 188 pounds. His hobbies include sports and agriculture. He has a pleasant personality and is welcomed at Moravia.
A poem by James Main describes a Moravia High freshman girl who gains attention after changing from pig-tails to a stylish makeover. It contrasts her academic and artistic talents with social scrutiny and rumors, concluding with the warning that popularity can lead to moral danger.
In Homemaking I the students studied cereals with cooking sessions on Wednesday Thursday and Friday marking the end of the cereals unit. Homemaking II begins meat cuts and will start preparations on Monday.
The Merrill-Studebaker Club of IF held a meeting in the Normal Training Room with Norleen Sanders as Chairman and Ruth Taylor as Secretary. Venetah Andrews was elected President, Jimmy Main Vice President, Janella Reid Secretary and Treasurer, and Dweena Robinson Parliamentarian. officers to be installed at the November 12 meeting as the main program.
Miss Seeley was ill Monday and Tuesday no lessons or music classes. The band will play for the Junior play Shirt Sleeves on Nov 6 featuring Victor Herbert favorites Missouri Mule and Mexican Hat Dance. Oneita Whicker leads Verna Rouse by one point in the band point race. If allowed, the band will travel with basketball squads on trips. Assembly prep stars Verna Rouse alto sax Jack Broshar bass horn Richard Goughnor baritone solo and a French horn quartet. The class debated ideal mates. responses reveal humorous and dated preferences. Janella Reed is named as an ideal girl by an admirer.
A notepad of advice columns features Melancholy Mabel replying to readers about fears in class from bugs to loneliness. The letters mention engagement doubts, lipstick stains on handkerchiefs, ideal girls, and social pressures with a humorous tone.
A small note urges participation next week as the column excuses a thin news week. It mentions a con test for the Best Matched Couple in school and asks readers to vote in the Student Opinion box.
Girl Scout Troop No 1 enjoyed a hardcome party on Wednesday October 17 at the Community Building. Hostess Martha Sue Garrett with her mother Mrs Glen Garrett led games and refreshments. Scouts listed include Edna Mae Luse Mary Roge Main Georgeiana Winsler Patty Halden Onelta Whicker Marilyn Hiatt Donna Wailes Mary Lou McDonough Janet Broshar Delores Bisby Ellis DuVall Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden Joan Callen Joan Dille Ruth Gibbons Migs Les Tey and Martha Sue Garrett. Other guests Lois Jean Hiatt Bonnie Blumer and Gilbert Garrett.
A quirky school note lists scrambled familiar nicknames such as Baldy Verridi Cormény and Cinch Beverly Callen. It also includes garbled phrases about Virginia inches and hat-tories, plus questions on government class topics like hat-tories supply and Navy pants retirement.
The FFA chapter travels to Oskaloosa this Saturday for the district conference with DeWayne Moore Jack Campbell and Hen Rosencranta attending. Mr. Elaon accompanies the delegation as chaperone.
Joyes Burd born September 9 1928 in St Louis Missouri. She moved to Moravia to complete high school and is seventeen years old. She is five foot six with auburn hair brown eyes and has acted in multiple grade plays. She has worked at Fort Leonard Wood and is employed at Success Barber Supply. She lists Snickers as a favorite candy car Ford or Plymouth as a favorite vehicle, enjoys basketball and Bob Hope radio programs, dislikes sweaters worn with gathered skirts, and plans an undecided future while pursuing a General Course. She prefers dark curly haired boys with dark eyes and names Misa Seeley as her favorite teacher.
A brief reader note from The Union inviting advertisers to recognize that readers saw their ads in the paper. The message emphasizes local reach and encourages continued ad placements.
A sophomore social last Wednesday drawn 27 attendees rode to Maple Grove on two hayracks pulled by Richard Tubaugh’s tractor. Stags enjoyed straw by moonlight and ate weiners and buns around 9:30. Mr. Hickman helped start a fire with green wood to roast weiners.
Freshmen express regret that Thursday Home Room session was canceled due to lack of approved program. Union classifieds note results.
The Union calls for readers to send or bring any news at any time and notes the courtesy owed to guests by including their names in the publication.
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