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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1952

Page

5

Students reach shorthand milestone and spring antics noted

Kathleen Twyla and Lor raine passed 70 wpm in Shorthand 1 last week. Mumps spread to more than students as Mr Tassell plans vacation and a class break. Lloyd Wolf and Bill Bishop trek to Centers ville on a chilly day, returning tired and hungry. Wauneta and Betty chase a window view of baseball practice while juniors hand in history papers.

Kathleen Twyla Lorraine Tassell Lloyd ‘Wolf Bill Bishop Wauneta Betty

Senior Play Promises Lively Moravia Event

Senior news notes a dramatic rivalry in the class play Knee Deep in Trouble with fourteen performers chosen last week. Mrs Tuttie directs the production set for April 24 afternoon and April 25 night, with an upcoming commencement invitation to families and friends. A seniors gym party on Friday April 4 features ping pong dancing and cards in Moravia High School.

Leonard Lyle

Juniors Hit By Mumps Virus Strikes Viola Hammond

The Junior section reports mumps illness among Viola Hammond Carl Fisher and John Proctor with hopes they recover soon. No class meeting held since prior incident as committees push their duties while Mr Helton expresses shock.

Viola Hammond Carl Fisher John Proctor

Thespian Club Trip To Des Moines For Iowa State Fair

The Thespian Club schedules a Des Moines trip on Thursday April 3. Moravia departs at 1:30 PM to visit the Iowa Sporta Show displays at the State Fair Grounds then returns downtown for dinner about 6:50 PM before another evening performance at the fair grounds. The group aims to stay busy learn a lot and have fun.

The Thespian Club Des Moines Moravia State Fair Grounds Sgaln Fair Grounds

Senior Profiles Highlight Geraldine Vance and George Scott Jr

Geraldine Vance born April 5 1934 near Albia and George Scott Jr born February 22 1934 near Unionville are featured with details on births schooling hair and eye color heights weights candy bars favorites teachers subjects and activities. Geraldine lists bookkeeping as favorite subject and aims undecided plans for next year while George expresses a wish to be a bachelor and plans to work for Uncle Sam. Both have extensive activity in FFA bands libraries student councils and yearbook staff with multiple class roles and hobbies noted.

Geraldine Alice Vance Albia Tickridge Enon Moravia Theater Guild of the Air Lincoln F. H A Glee Club George Scott, Jr Unionville Fairview Salem Howard Hershey Ray Anthony Jane Wyman John Wayne Dragnet Mercury FFA Uncle Sam

Miracle Cure for TB Told in The Human Story

In The American Weekly distributed with Sundays Chicago Herald American a dramatic feature recounts two doctors treating 92 so called hopeless TB patients with a new wonder drug. The piece promises a heart warming account of medical breakthroughs and patient recoveries.

Great Color Chicago Herald- American

Basketball season heats up at M. H. S. this week

Local gym buzzes as Fall team prep continues with dry diamond and practice sessions. Has Bears edge senior boys in a lively evening, while Moravia Independent town team's girls fall to business men's wives with standout 39 point performance by Mrs. Morgan of Udell. Morgan coached by Bill Morgan at Udell this year. Morgana Fire Department raises 47 dollars for park hydrant project.

M. H.S Agai Has-Bears Moravia Morgan Udell Bill Morgan Helton George Tracy Bill Broshar Ron Woodward Bill Woodward John Spencer Larry Brooks Max Hiner Max McDonough Morgana Fire Department

Community Helpers Share Weekend Visits

Franklin area social notes list visits and gatherings among many residents. Frank Cox and family attended a funeral in Unionville. Several households in Moravia hosted guests, including the Haver, Pick ere, Kitterman, and McDonald families. Regulars like Roy Moffatt Ed McDonald and Larry Derby appear, with the Busy Bee Club meeting noted and the next gathering planned.

Chris Bogartes Jess Hiner Rex Haver Roscoe Argo Ben Pickere Frank Cox Wayne Foster Moravia Francis Kosman Marlene Bernard Kitterman Emmett Derby Coy Swift Ed Coady Phyllis Hiner Johnetta Leta Haver Verta Hoffman Mor ‘Avia Mia Roy Moffatt Linda Francis Lester Housley Phil Hinote Methodist Unionville Stella Argo Beryl Brown Olive Moffatt Roy Joe Lucas Jr Ed McDonald Bill Lynch Art Ekwall Aca Ottumwa Larry Derby Earl Swift Busy Bee Club

Buckthorne Hedge Tied to Crown Rust in Iowa Oats

Iowa crop researchers warn buckthorn hedges host crown rust of oats during development. Plant pathologist Arden Sherfw brings a warning that removing buckthorn hedges can reduce crown rust infestation and protect oats in Iowa.

Iowa Towa State College Extension Arden Sherf

Enon News Quiet March Hums With Local Visits

Enon notes mild March days with garden prep and wind, while Sam Hudgens' death suspends school. Several VanDorins and neighbors visit, share meals, and attend church events. Family gatherings at Sylvan VanDorin and Walter households highlight a busy social slate.

Miller Community News Highlights Local Life and Moves

Thirty attended services at Miller Sunday and enjoyed special numbers and Rev Garner’s message. Sympathy to relatives of Sam Hudgens and Phil Hinote who lived in the community. Earl Campbell and Floyd Wood are moving away. Mrs Wood stays until school ends. Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews hosted Sunday dinner. Tubaugh and Dean Andrews visited Dowd, Alden families. Oats sown, trees budding, frogs awakened. spring arrived with highs in 60s to 70s. Tomato plants discussed. Harold and Terry Smith visited Strunk home. Wilbur Miller moving into Campbell property. birthday dinners for Tubaugh observed. Des Moines visitor Shirley Walker and Monroe visitor Doris Burton noted. Church services at Miller referenced.

Jack McDonough Enon Sam Hudgens Leo van Dorin Sylvan van Dorin Aubry Walter Centerville J. T. VanDorin Faber Glen Fowler Guy Stregpy Udell Ry Harold Hawk Claude Hawk S. Faber Flora Jones J. C. Lockman Delbert Love Billy Bill Wilson Shelia Ed Stokes Ann Anderson Allen Wilkin Larry Eva Wilkin R. S. Faber Mary Jo Floyd McFalls Christiansburg Leo VanDorin Linda J.T. VanDorin Lowell VanDorin Loren Walter Mearl Walter Arthur Johnson Garner Phil Hinote Earl Campbell Floyd Wood Wood Charles Andrews Richard Tubaugh Russell Alden Dean Andrews Donald Delmar Dowd Iowa Harold Smith Terry Robert Strunk Wilbur Miller Earl .Campbell Richard ‘Tubaugh Shirley Walker Des Moines Doris Burton Monroe Clifford Caster Lester Strunk Miller

Seed treatment as defense against seed-borne diseases

Seed treatment offers protection against seed-borne diseases. A recommended rate is a pound of Cerenan per bushel of wheat oats and barley.

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