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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
5
This week Mrs. Whicker introduced rhythm based typing. Pupils typ e to records with a special beat, speeds from 28 to 70 words per minute, starting at the slowest pace and finding it fun and instructional.
Pupils in typing I advance through basic letter forms and practice writing personal letters in class. They focus on speed and accuracy, with many students showing notable improvement in both areas.
A librarian notes active use of the school library and urges cooperation from readers to keep books in good condition. Emphasizes keeping magazines and reading tables orderly and showing appreciation by avoiding nuisance behavior.
A meeting of Moravia Chapter FFA held Thursday October 11 in the Ag room with 31 members present. Five members Jim Rogers Paul Mihalovich Duane Proctor John Tarbell and Bill Harsh accompanied Mr Valentine to the National FFA Convention in Kansas City October 15 16. Committees were named for refreshments and recreation as the group voted to host an FFA party inviting the FHA girls.
A stream of campus chatter covers presidential succession bets jokes about dating steadies shifts in romance and a party scene at Bill O Hara's. The dialogue mentions St Louis Marilyn's sister Annie Scottie Linda Carl Tommy Busters and Oska loosa with freshmen romances and homecoming style mischief.
Notes from the classroom mention Linda missing three weeks with whooping cough and a Fire Prevention Week with fire engine stories and drills. Visitors included Mrs Bates, Karen, Mrs Estil Gay, Jean Rouse, and Vera McMahon. Birthday celebrations for Debbie Carol and Lawrence with treats and classroom greetings were shared.
F I A members and Miss Rinehart attended the F A district meeting in Corydon. Attendees included Ann Mihalovich Nancy Roblenz Janet Phillips Donna Cothran Joan Fox Jane Fox Glenys Fenton Martha McCord Mary DuVall Jessie VanDorin Mary Mosley Cara Main Janice Mosley Karen Scott and Donna Woodward. Janice Mosley led the roll call. Donna Cochran installed as district project chairman. Old and new officers wore white dresses. A Corydon home economist gave a slide lecture on homemaking careers. The district president presided. Jewell Miller.
A classroom note describes Sophomores sewing activity, noting a blouse mistaken for a straight jacket and pink floral material suggestive of making PJs. The owner’s identity is hinted as possibly changing, with references to G, D, and Ann Mihalovich amidst playful teasing.
The Moravia Troupe 395 of the National Thespian Society met October 18, 1956 at 7 30 to initiate 15 new members in a candle light ceremony held in the gym. New members include Yvonne Gardner James Gill aspie Mary Lou Rinehart Barbara Yeager Donna Cochran Larry Martin Bill O'Hara Doug Morris Dick McDanel Sandy Walker Carol Day Carol Main Carel Mullins Shirley Walter and Donna Woodward. Refreshments of punch and cookies followed served by the senior girls in Thespians.
On October 5 Billy Carl Callen treated the class to a candy bar. The gesture brought a moment of sweetness to the pupils and added a small, cheerful note to the school day.
Students enjoyed the junior class play last Thursday and heard geography reports on the Mountain States. Mike presented on the Grand Canyon with photos from his travels, joined by Billy Carl Nancy Connie W Kenny H and G E Sue. Mrs Rose finished Big Doin s on Razor Back Ridge and Nancy and Jodey won a contest prize. Linda Davis
In geography class we read about vegetable canneries and discuss the corn can nery Paula saw in Oregon. Students will study can labels to identify Oregon can ning. Sandra and Danny Brooks shared picture scenes, and Sharon's mother visited Wednesday morning.
The scene details girls in the dressing room preparing for a gym session at 11:15. They move to the gym, jump rope, and begin intense physical activity with grunting and exertion, illustrating a vigorous basketball practice.
After a tough session they finish 15 laps around the gym and toss a basketball. Experienced girls guide a scrimmage while others push through more drills. The group ends with cheers and a quick dressing-room dash at 11:50, relieved and tired.
A social studies lesson uses the Roman Empire to compare ancient and modern world trends toward dictatorship and communism. The unit notes that autocratic government has persisted through history and may continue to influence current world events.
Sophomores compete in a World History current events quiz using the American Observer. Each question is worth ten points and the current scores show the girls leading 1023 to 932. The loser hosts a celebratory treat for the winners, signed Joan Fox.
A student council meeting held October 18 decided that the four officers should attend the State Student Council Convention in Ames on October 22. The group then discussed safe driving and driving cars during noon hour. Jim Rogers.
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