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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
6
A column questions citizens need to know both sides of pressing issues. It argues soldiers deaths in Viet Nam may have purpose, debates government power and youth voting, UN value, and the importance of informed discussion for national strength.
Students describe high school as more challenging yet more enjoyable than grade school. They cite tougher work, longer periods, stricter teachers, more fun, more clubs and activities, and more girls. Opinions vary but overall enthusiasm is evident.
Penny Prough quotes James Van Dorin saying school is better than grade school and provides more time to complete assignments. He notes improved focus and opportunities to study. The remark reflects student sentiment about classroom life.
Lorraine Johnson and Francine Brozovich created a library bulletin board titled Better Your Score by Reading More. It features a basketball hoop baseball and bat and football goal post to symbolize how reading boosts knowledge of world events as school resumes.
September 18 Band to Lancaster. September 22 Farm acea Show Van Horn agriculture. September 24 County teachers' institute no school. September 25 Band to Center ville Pancake Day. September 27 S C A meeting among teammates. September 28 Individual pictures at 9 30 a.m. Rose Blumer.
September 16 features a hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes gravy cole slaw and a cinamin roll. September 17 offers macaroni and cheese stewed tomatoes pickles fruit cookies and milk. September 20 presents tuna casserole green beets fruit Jello brown bread and cold milk. September 21 serves tangy meat loaf potatoes salad peaches bread and milk. September 22 reports hot vegetable soup and a cheese sandwich with pineapple and brownies and milk.
Forty two juniors queued in the office at noon to receive their class rings. Styles vary from inlaid to set and unset colors include blue white red maroon and black. All rings bear the owner initials school name and Mohawk symbol. Each junior expressed happiness at receiving theirs.
Marsha Day drew attention as her distinctive ring caught the eye, marking a notable moment that set her apart from others at the event.
Students take the Iowa Tests of Educational Development covering English usage math social concepts social studies natural science vocabulary library sources literature interpretation of science and one experimental test. Ten tests last 60 minutes or longer each and measure year to year progress. Students are challenged to do their best and aim for good scores.
Applications are open for the Navy's 20th annual NROTC qualification exam to be held Dec 11, 1965. Eligible male high school seniors or graduates may apply by Nov 19. Over 1,600 will be chosen for full four year college aid and future commissions after interviews, medicals, and training including three summer cruises.
The FFA group has 33 members with seven freshmen and will start a sheep chain by buying six sheep with Galin Shelquist as the first caretaker. A farm mechanics demonstration occurred during Fall Festival, and the chapter plans another float this year, signaling a busy program ahead.
The M H S Fall Festival couples are named including Mary Jo Wilson with Ronnie Ellison Carla Miller with John Beal Connie Mullins with Connie Robinson Mary Kay Spencer with Mike Scott Linda Irwin with Bruce Woodward Rowena Cox with Jim Logan Colin Cridlebaugh with Elaine Moore Terry Prough with Martha Foster Georgie Woodward with Sara West Wayne Tisue with Lou Ellen Rowley Jean Hawk with Larry Irwin Alan Clark with Madelyn Sinclair Jean Allen with Marion Hayes Marsha Stewart with Ted Wallace Marsha Cloyed with Gary Coleman Linda Johnson with Lori Hiatt Minnie Ann Condra with Gary Argo Marcia Walter with Bill Benjamin Naomi Tadlock with Sandy Fenton Joe Conn with Sondra Scott Richard Terry with Fenny Prough
The Douglas Duz-it club met Tuesday September seven at the Maxine Main home with Mrs. Juanita Booley and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels in attendance. Others visited and attended a planning session at Moravia Sunday afternoon. Several families spent the weekend with relatives, and funeral services were held for Mrs. Ora Powell of Udell Friday.
Family groups including the Long Pettibone Evans and Rick Long clans shared a Sunday dinner with Hila Horstman. Kenneth Daniels and Ira Yeanger attended Lettie Daniels funeral at Molton. Ensil Hiatt and Elmer Hiatt hosted guests with Gary. Bill Lockman and Cindy visited Wayne McDanes. Flo and Delmar Hiner spent Sunday evening at Chris Bogart's home.
Bruce Thompson begins college life Monday in Kirksville Missouri as Mrs. Dick Brown notes. Edith Callen visits Doris Christy Tuesday afternoon. Floyd Allem dines with Wayne Christy on Wednesday. Wayne Thompson family weekend at Lake of the Ozarks with Merle Dicks, Gilbert Callen, Truxton Dicks, Dick Brown, and Brad Christy among others.
Clayton Sheldon and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown attended the funeral of John McAninch in Moravia on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown and Brad were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jordan. Flo Frame of Des Moines and Russell Frame of Collinsville spent Sunday at the Clayton She don home. Elaine Joyce and Carol Christy and family were noted at home. Brad visited the Ben Pickerell home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Christy spent Sunday evening at the Wayne residence. Elaine Christy entertained the Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H with Monday evening activities. Marcia Thompson was among those attending. Brad spent Monday evening at the Roy Argo home.
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