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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1953
Page
5
The Seniors report a successful fall festival stand amid light remarks and playful notes. A string of rumors and quips about students and teachers runs through the page, mentioning a Teddy Bear Marion C and a new nickname Herbie.
The football prep era narrows to 19 baseball players from an initial 28 to 30 as cuts reduce the squad. Players include Lynn Sneeden, Carson Jordan, Dick Tomlin, Joe Tadlock, Bill DuVall, Howard Robb, Ronnie VanZante, Larry Pfannebecker, Bill Woodward, Ray Vitko, Rex Overturf, Jerry Woodward, James McCord, Leon McDanel, Bill Rose, Wendell McDanel, Jerry Main, Dick Albertson and Jack Easter. Wendell Condra is manager with Charles Turner as scorekeeper. Sectionals begin Saturday September 19 at Udell, Mora via facing Mystic at 1:00.
The coach says no scrimmaging until about October first. Players are improving at jump rope and ball handling drills. P. T. has met on the usual days.
This week the seventh grade study notes describe time tests in arithmetic and the arrival of new history and science books. Students analyzed planets and their solar distances, drew diagrams of nerves and the nervous system, and linked art to health. They also studied the constitution and the Bill of Rights in current events papers ahead of Citizenship Day.
Seventh grade notes show a history test Tuesday and a student Ann Mihalovich returning Wednesday after a broken ankle. Activities on Thursday included health posters wood and reef charts and spelling charts in art. Reporters Keren Woodward Linda Coulson.
Sixth grade arithmetic review covers the four fundamentals with whole numbers. Students place each food group on a step of a given foot ladder to show daily choice. Slogan: Climb the ladder of Good Eating to better Health.
Students compile life histories in class journal style. Carolyn Archer born July 29 1944 in West Des Moines and raised near Moravia. Harold and Mrs Fenton parents. Margaret Fenton Bobby Burns Judith Kay McIwain share ages births and hometowns reflecting a Fourth Grade project.
Fourth graders report a Weather chart science lesson on thermometer use and daily temperatures. They record evaporation experiments and study Tell Time with Ronnie Woodward sharing a family story about a canary. Marvin Lindley’s dog has four new puppies. Students sing ABCs, study The Duel by Eugene Field, and read an old Chinese nursery rhyme, enjoying poetry read in a new way.
Diane Kincade surprised her class with cupcakes and Smoozies for her birthday on a warm afternoon. The second grade paper My Weekly Reader is enjoyed. Helicopters were in the news last week drawing special interest. Little Kay Fenton visited the room last Thursday morning.
Reading about a racing chart set up in connection with spelling, spectators enjoy watching the events. A birthday celebrated this week was G. E. Luse, who with his mother served smoogies and cup cakes at the gathering.
The Seniors held two class meetings led by president Charles Horn to plan selling ads for the annual and raise funds for a trip. A school carnival was set for October 10 with all students volunteering. Committees were chosen to sell ads in Centerville and Albia.
The junior class reports a busy start to the school year with new teachers, improved typing methods, and planned support for musical and athletic programs. Juniors received their rings, featuring a blue stone with initials, and a few sought ruby stones with a Mother of Pearl center. Carson Jordan, Reporter
The Scribbler explains that state Board of Education minutes per week for home eco ag typing etc lead to sixty minute periods. Reducing multiple periods avoids overlap and aligns with college class lengths, seen as beneficial for students preparing for longer future classes.
The article notes the band’s relief that the Fall Festival is over and two more marching events remain. Band Mothers Club and Mr. Main provided quarters. Officers elected: President Dick Tomlin, Vice Carole Broshar, Secretary Charlen Turner, Treasurer Mitzi Sawvel, Librarians Lavonne Card Janet Sawvel Carson Jordan Bill Bishop. Planning for Fall Musical and more marching until October 1. The Band Mothers Club bought white majorette boots for Mitzi.
Students comment on MHS boys in a fragmented survey. Ane Pettibone objects to printing the remark. Carole Broshar cites lack of manners. Francis Price dislikes most gravia boys. Irene Tadlock references Maeniac drivers. Marion Reagan says they won t act their age.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Hardy and Johnnie and Mr and Mrs sehoo humorous note to boys about next week offering a chance to voice dislikes of girls and begin cooking up good ones.
A chain of Saturday through Monday calls and visits connects Centerville households. George Hiner and Glen spent the afternoon with Bert Rhinehart, while Mr. and Mrs. Ted Teaters and Mrs. Theola Landgrebe visited Loyd Landgrebe’s home. Numerous other couples called on friends and relatives in Perry Moravia Centerville and nearby towns.
The senior class announces a school carnival to raise funds amid financial constraints and asks for community opinions and backing. The note adds humorous asides about local figures and a playful mix of quotes from various speakers. Adios Amigo.
Mrs George Argo and Kay visited Mrs Blanche Argo. Neil Penfield has missed days of school with three day measles. Mrs Lissie Kelsey visits sister Mrs Rosa Beaty in Centerville. Mrs Wanda Fenton Stevie and Connie Sue spent Wednesday at the Robert Sweeden home.
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