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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1969
Page
5
A student column urges welcoming newcomers and reversing snap judgments. It cautions that first impressions shape teacher and peer views, encourages friendly smiles, and stresses treating others as real people regardless of appearance or clique. It notes fashion trends among students and ends with a nod to staying inclusive at MHS.
Students at MHS embrace current trends with girls in blouses and dresses featuring long pointed collars and full sleeves gathered by wide cuffs. Ruffles grow in popularity. Jumpers appear cute as boys wear bell-bottoms or straight legs, reflecting era style.
Vicki Van Dorin notes a fresh school year brings new gear in the Home Economics department. A Westinghouse gas range, knives, cake pans, pastry cloths, and a blender enhance cooking, while an ironing board a sewing machine a point presser and a pounding block upgrade sewing tasks. Textbooks also arrive for pupil use.
Bulletin boards serve informative duties by posting office notices meetings and activities. They educate students with topics like driver education guiding on skids and safe driving practices.
Mrs Harris displays Freshmen Home Ec pictures on her classroom bulletin board. Throughout the year, articles may appear about the informative, educational and entertaining bulletin boards at MHS.
Glenda Caudle, a 17 year old senior from Port Arthur Texas and daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerald Caudle, is welcomed to Moravia High School. She takes Speech English IV Sociology and American Government and plans to join the Peace Corps after graduation.
On September 27 the Sophomore class elected Tom Brownlee as President Donald Argo as vice president Jane Schupmann as secretary and Jean Rouse as treasurer. Sponsors chosen were Mr Townsend Mr Miller and Mr Boblenz. Student council members named Paula Uhlenhake Tory Huff and Rick Helmick. A class meeting decided the Fall Festival float with Tom Brownlee appointing a planning committee including Donna Hawk Jean Rouse Jill Schupmann Bob White Rick Helmick and David McDane to meet Tuesday morning period one.
The Library reports a strong start to the year with Life magazine social studies set purchases and new materials on Negro topics. A new bookcase and bookshelf were added, plus a refreshed card catalogue file for students. A librarian is available every period for assistance.
In Mr Goughnour's class students learn lights and darks of drawing. They create a chart on shading and bring objects to draw. Daily practice focuses on drawing hands and other objects to develop drawing skills.
The regular FTA meeting on Wednesday September 3 discussed another rummage sale similar to last spring with tentative date October 4 at Centerville community building. A goody sale at the school and the October 11 district meeting were planned. Members were to be recruited for the Kellerton all day event before adjournment.
Last spring the junior class ordered rings as usual. Mr. Smart from Jasten's in Minnesota brought eight styles. officers selected two. The student body voted and picked the Tiffany style with blue settings predominating, though some chose green, black, blue with two stripes, or no setting.
On September 2 the big day arrived when juniors could receive their class rings in white or yellow gold. Most juniors already have them and the school and faculty invite others to see the rings. If you haven't seen one yet, ask a junior to view their ring proudly shown.
Attendance at Sunday school was 20 and a birthday was celebrated. The McNairs flew to Union Beach New Jersey for their grand son’s wedding and returned to Liscomb and home. The Frame family and Gary visited the Lemleys. fishing occurred. Huff visited his mother in Albia for her 82nd birthday. Lains Walkers and Purvis attended a card party at the Lowell Shepard home. Russell Shepard visited Gladys Townsend. Diehl left for Albuquerque New Mexico. Lain families visited the parental Lain home for dinner. Phillips grandchildren stayed with grandparents. Merrill Shepard Stewart joined family at Arthur Shepard’s. Lemleys visited Corydon. Shepard and Reeves shared supper at Emi Long’s.
Sunday gatherings included Bill Lynder and family at the Beaty home, Lewis Beaty visiting Kenny Martin, Glen McNair calling on Guy Dixon and Rus sell celebration. The Lathan family hosted a 48th anniversary dinner for Wm Reeves, Doyle Hampton family and Mihalovich group. Jim Walker and Dorothy Bailey visited Glen McNair for Sunday evening.
The menu lists daily items from September 8 to 11 including Weiner winks with fried potatoes sauerkraut chocolate cake juice and milk on September 8. September 9 features a steakburger in sauce mashed potatoes lettuce wedge fruit and hot rolls. September 10 serves creamed beef on biscuits buttered carrots relish and pudding. September 11 offers tuna casserole and buttered peas.
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