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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1967
Page
5
Moravia high school students spent three days taking ITED tests, with the faculty offering a free day off to any class that raises its score by at least four percent over the previous year. The tests measure growth across science, math, and English and aid both students and teachers in planning study focus and college preparation.
The report lists students in algebra II taught by Mr. Matkovich including Kevin Daniels Bill Cortesio Steve Hersey Dennis Caster Danny Simmons James Van Dorin Gary Atgo Jim Martin Wayne Tisue Linda Beal and Sara Hersey. It notes a lighthearted view of algebra with mixed gender dynamics and classroom interest.
Chemistry has started the year with a slide rule introduction and after many days of trial the class has conquered the tool and learned its advantages. The course moves to measurements of mass length and time including volume density and specific gravity with tests planned before energy study.
M H S welcomes Mr Walker a new physical science and biology teacher and boys basketball coach. He studied at George Williams College Chicago and Parsons College Fairfield where he trained for physical education. He previously worked ten years at a YMCA and expressed interest in student athletics.
Kathy Pullen notes that students must want to learn and gain from their education. Mrs HEUX says the student’s desire yields benefits, while Mr Matkovich praises effort shown by a strong general attitude. Mrs Tuttle stresses purpose for learning and right attitudes as key, and Mr Reno values perseverance after initial failure. Mrs Ellison urges respect for teachers and classmates, and Mr Pugh emphasizes planning and doing one’s best.
Moravia marching band twirlers flagswingers and banner carriers will wear white skirts and bonded fabric vests with blue long sleeves. Band Mothers deserve thanks for the effort. Uniforms ready for Pancake Day and a turnout is hoped for.
A garbled listing recalls M H S activities including on tv shows Lets Go To The Races Petticoat Junction and Space theme segments. It mentions Freshman Home Ec cooking class and The Invaders as well as Get Smart and Tarzan scenes. Gossip and class changes appear as stray notes.
In 6th period literature, we discuss short stories and selections of poems. The class warms up with a song, reviews troublesome spots, then enjoys one or two favorites before music time ends. Debra Walker contributes.
A jumble of brief notices reports missing items and contact cues. Lost wheel returned to Orbie, Lawrence D. sought, and stray seniors from Curtis area mentioned. A terse public notice invites contact for fire marshal duties and other small requests.
Paul Allen Ewing is introduced to the public by parents Mr and Mrs ald Ewing in a short social note. The item records the family connection and the child’s named given to readers.
The fragment lists birth dates March 19 1950 and October 25 1953, birthplaces St Joseph hospital Halse Ottumwa hospital with heights 15 foot 34% inches, brown hair and eyes Hazel eyes. It mentions Carolyn Louise Faber Vaughn Faber and Mrs Hayden as a PE teacher, movie references Ma and Pa Kettle and Monkees, favorite food homemade ice cream, pet peeve people who think they are better than everyone else, and a high school opinion about long classes.
Norma Lee Faber of Ottumwa born November 11 1953 at Ottumwa hospital to Mr and Mrs Dallas C Faber. Black hair and 5 foot 3 inch height. Home economics teacher Mr Matkovich. Drives a Dodge. Likes chocolate Tidbit cookies and the film Gidget Goes to Hawaii. Song You Need Is Love. Pet peeve is people who think they are boss.
John Curtis Gillen and Chester A Gillen are noted with birthdates and personal descriptors. John Curtis Gillen born December 25, 1950 in Ottumwa Iowa is listed along with vocational agriculture teacher Mr Dayton and a Chevy car. The record also mentions a hamburger as food and the song Spin-Out with Eldorado as a movie. No pet peeve is given and the high school opinion is okay.
In a September 13 meeting in the Home Ec room F. H. A. planned work on a cine float with three girls shooting at a target on the wagon. The group aims this year include citizenship beautification and safety. The organization marks its twenty first birthday with the foundation theme A 21 years Foundation for Citizenship.
By Salem and families from Centerville Ottumwa and Haverhill join gatherings near Robert Jennings and Edward McCord homes Friday through Sunday. Hazel Hellyer attends teachers institute at Iowa Tech Ottumwa. Visits include Whitehead family in Wichita Falls and Jennings family events with Huff and Sandeen relations.
Mrs Gene Hutt and Mrs Gene Huff with sons visited Bloomfield Clinic on Wednesday evening for glasses. Gene Huff and family plus Steve attended Mary Clayworth sale in Mystic Saturday. Bab Cox family and Jegs Gladfelder visited Kenneth Gladfelder. Brian Cox stayed with Burdett Cox on Thursday and Friday. Dale Cox and children spent Saturday afternoon with Bill Rogers. Burdett Cox and Nyle joined Dale Cox Sunday evening.
Hiattsville notes record W S C S meeting led by Mrs Nellie Heckman with Mrs Anna Hiatt teaching. Several local residents visited Ottumwa and Davenport this weekend attending gatherings and birthday celebrations at the Bogart Legion hall hosted by area families.
Mrs Theo Miller entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel of Camanche and family at the Ernest Hiatt home Sunday with other visits noted. Attendees to the WSCS and the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Keith Zellers in Ottumwa were listed among local residents and friends.
Mr and Mrs Gary Belzer attended the 4H award banquet at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo on Saturday night. Connie is secretary for the Town State Dairy Association headquartered in Ames, while her husband studies there. The Pfannebeckers Tracy Todd and Mike visited Cliff Pfannebecker on Sunday. Mintia Shoemaker and Eirene Halsey called on W C Andersons Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt were at Theo Miller’s last Monday evening.
The September Franklin Farmers 4 H club gathering was held at Bob Potts residence. The meeting opened at 7 30 with the 4 H pledge followed by demonstrations on selecting and caring for clothes by Glen Ammons and Carolyn Cooper. Refreshments were served by Bob Potts.
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