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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1964
Page
7
Editorial urges students to reflect on report cards and upcoming activities. It stresses using the remaining thirty weeks to set ambitious goals, pursue extra studying, and push beyond current achievements to shape a better future.
On Thursday night October 20 1964 the gym hosted a freshman F H A initiation with 21 new members. Joyce Roberts led the opening ritual as candles lit and guides spoke of the eight purposes. A red and white F H A emblem was introduced purchased this year and used for the first time. Marie Van Dorin headed the program with a panel including Joyce Hiatt Mrs Mary Lou Raymie and Mrs Betty Stone offering guidance on teenage values.
Joyce Roberts reminded readers of the District FHA meet held November 14 1964 in Murray Iowa. The program concluded with an adjournment and attendees invited to the stage for cookies and punch as Paula Cleaver reported.
Mrs Horstman and Mrs Taylor lead fourth graders through a fall themed project. Students study insects and forest regions, collect songs rocks shells and nests, and decorate bulletin boards with Take a Good Look at These and Pali Art themes. Names include Mike Bridgman Dana Burkland Joe Cridlebaugh Fonda Dicks Lee Hiatt Sally Martin John Johnson Bob Vai Dorin Doyle Ewing William Hopkins David Allen Mark Zintz Russell Moore John Clayworth and others.
A list of song titles and performers includes Needles and Pins by Mrs Selix Let It Be Me First in the lunch line You Dont Own Me Janice Mc Donough Leader of the Pack Mr Guthrey Dead Man s Curve Keith Miller Going to the Chapel Edie Mull ing and Sonny Hawk Someday I m Gonna Love Again Betty Blumer Dont Want to be a Loser Mr Armstrong
A light music feature lists several song titles and performers in a playful lineup. It notes Windy and Mr Sheldon as performers with additional titles like The Little Old Lady From Pasadena and My Boy Lollipop in a breezy entertainment brief style.
The Moravia girls basketball team anticipates a strong turnout as they return key players Diana Judge Betty Blum er and Rose Blum er plus guards Blaine Harrington and Linda Judge from last season. A large field competes for the third guard slot with listed hopefuls. The first game is scheduled for November 6 on the Moravia court against Pella Christian.
Mary Joyce Mullins is listed with parents Mr and Mrs Cyril Mullins born in Centerville Iowa. She is five feet tall weighs 95 pounds has brown hair and blue eyes. She lists English general science home economics and algebra I as subjects. Favorite color blue, food pizza and fried chicken, car Thunderbird, song It Hurts to Be in Love, movie Anything with Elvis. Home Economics teacher Mr Horridge and Mr Hostetler. pet peeve gossipers.
A collage of campus rumors and events including student names, new car chatter, homecoming plans, senior pictures on November 2 and 3, grade cards issued October 14, and notes on cheerleaders and classmates. The item captures light, social-year details typical of a high school yearbook page.
The document lists Pat Judge with parents Mr Lela Judge born in Albia Iowa and attributes height five feet one inch weight 104 pounds hair blonde eyes blue. It enumerates subjects Algebra I General Science English I Home Ec I favorites color red and black food pizza car Mustang song The Last Kiss movie Bye Bye Birdie and teachers Mr Armstrong and Mr Pet peeve people who show off and talk about you behind your back.
A brief roster-like item lists Mrs. Vaughn Faber in Ottumwa with a 5 ft 3 in, 120 lb profile, strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. It notes subjects General Science Voc 4G Algebra I English I and colors red, a Ford car, song Hey Little Cobra, movie A Hard Day's Night, Ag Teacher Mr. Armstrong, and no Pet Peeve.
Janet Sue Ahee listed as daughter of Donald and Mrs. Ahee born in Marshalltown Iowa. She is five feet five inches tall and weighs 128 pounds with light brown hair. She studies Algebra I Egglish 1 Home Ec. 3 and General Science in car and Chevy class. Her song is Little G.T.O. and film Muscle Beach Party is noted. Her subject includes Alegbra and Home Ec. Her pet peeve is people who talk about you behind your back.
readers express split views on the 1964 presidential race. Marsha Day favors Alfred Neumen while Janie Ward backs Johnson. Others pick Goldwater or abstain, citing concerns about both candidates and luck of supporters.
A student survey shows mixed views on candidates Johnson and Goldwater. Voters name many Johnsons, some prefer Goldwater, and debates over suitability and popularity color opinions with jealousy and concern about campaign literature.
On November 14 the Moravia FFA chapter held its monthly meeting to initiate incoming freshmen and select a chapter sweetheart. The Queen’s Ball was scheduled for December 4 as members received Christmas cards to sell to raise funds. Ronnie Boyer, reporter.
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