Universal equalization urged for rural and urban schools
The editor notes a Moravia area column urging equalized education costs between rural and urban districts. It cites graduates seeking work in Des Moines and Ottumwa, stressing state aid and shared responsibility. Rural towns must support urban schools while industrial areas back rural education, as the source predicts five weeks left in school and expects a busy summer. Weather jokes about a wet April and gophers moving to high ground close the piece.
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Moravia
Des Moines
Ot‘tumwa
Tragedy Sparks Community Helper Spirit After Farm Accident
A rural area shows communal care after the Harold Wheelers lose a son in a farm tractor accident. Neighbors rally to help with Spring farm work, illustrating how a small community endures tragedy together.
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Hke
Harold
Local social notes from Moravia and Unionville area
Mrs Mae Morlan visited Tuesday to Saturday with Alvin Spring family, returning to Lorance Morlan’s home Saturday. Mrs Leater Murdy in Unionville at Rev Banks Doggett home Tuesday. H B and Alvin Spring business callers Tuesday morning. Floyd Gorden, recently from Livingston Calif, staying at Wm Gorden home while Gorden and Lucille Matthews take a Florida trip. Erna Lee Matthews spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lloyd Whisley. C E Phillips home guests included Earl Ferrell and California trip, Orval Ferrell near Mt Ararat, Harry Wilkinson, Merle Houser and sons, Lloyd Selix and Roger. Lola Byers, Myrtle Wilkinson and Zoth Saum in Unionville for C E S Tuesday. Wayne Caylor acting postmaster. Marvin Yeager and Manchester IA family spent Easter weekend at Lester Murdy home. Correction: Willard Cooks weekend here, plans move to Lincoln NE. Ora Powell took Doris Ann and Connie to Atchinson then returned Friday. Harold Spring attended Jay Argo funeral at Turner funeral homes Moravia Friday. Sunday dinner guests at Harry Wilkinson’s included Glenn Gravett, Jay Leonard, Linda Moore, Shirley Salladay. Born to Tommy Argo of Carbonado WA on March 21, record 8.9 pounds 13 ounces named Jay Dean. Paternal grandparents Earl and Marion Argo. Iva Argo is real grandmother. Ora Powell, Marlyn, Alvin Spring and children visited Harold Spring Sunday afternoon. Dewey Houser and Davey Houser Jr with sons visited parental Dewey Houser home Wednesday. Dewey Houser, Lloyd Selix and sons at Merle Houser’s for Sunday dinner for birthday. Afternoon visitors included Mrs Melvin.
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Mae Morlan
Alvin Spring
Lorance Morlan
Leater Murdy
Union-sville
Florida
Erna Lee Matthews
Lloyd Whisley
C. E
Manchester
Iowa
Lester,Murdy
Willard
Lincoln
Nebr
Ora Powell
Doris Ann
Baby Connie
Atchinson
Harold
Spring
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Jay ‘Argo
Harry Wilkinson
Glenn Gravett
Jay Leonard
Linda Moore
Shirley Salladay
Tommy Argo
Carbonado
Wash
Jay Dean
Earl
Marion
Ross) Argo
Iva Argo
Marlyn
Harold Spring
Davey Houser, Jr
Merle Houser
Dewey Houser
Melvin
Patricia Jones and Rex Hagerman Wed at Ottumwa First Christian Church
Patricia Louise Jones and Rex Hagerman wed Friday evening at Ottumwa First Christian Church. The ceremony featured white gladiolas and greens, with a double ring rite at 7:30 p.m. Read by Rev. Donald Gil, the service included music by Mrs. Ralph Williamson and Miss Jean Butler. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Jones, wore a lace wedding gown. attendants included her sisters Mary and Donna Jones, maid of honor and bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside in Moravia following a wedding trip. bride is a 1951 Ottumwa High School graduate and nursing school alumna, groom a Moravia High School 1950 graduate. Numerous guests from several towns attended.
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Patricia Jones
Rex
Hagerman
Ottumwa
First Christian Church
Patricia Louise Jones
Rex Hagerman
Donald Gil
Donald L. Jones
Freitag Avenue
William, Hagerman
Moravia
Jerry, Bettibone
Donald Jones
James Pettibone
Ralph Williamson
Misa Jean Butler
Jerry Pettibone
Nordine Knutson
Larry Cook
Leroy Brown
Arlen Hagerman
Jeanne Randell
Diana Morrow
Mary Linkley
Carol Jones
Mrs. Hagerman
Ottumwa High School
St. Joseph Hospital
Moravia High School
Germany
Albert Lea
Minn
Waco
Neb
Keosauqua
Douds
Centersville
Albia
Bloomfield
Floris
Blakesburg
Social News from Salem and Nearby Areas
Salem and Davenport visitors gather at Elbert Perry home. Funeral held for Jay Argo with many locals attending. Families from Ottumwa Centerville Albia and Knoxville share gatherings at church events and home visits through the weekend.
Community Visits Highlight Weekend Arrangements
Residents from Sigourney and nearby areas visited relatives in Ottawa and Green Rock Illinois while local clubs held meetings. The Helping Neighbors club met with Mrs Lola Byerg and the last P A meeting of the school year featured a homemaking program and a PTA officer slate. Congratulations to the Woodrow Norton family on the birth of a daughter.
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Verla Glasgow
Harvey
John Glasgow
Udell
Edd Gotheridge
Green Rock
Ill
Helping Neighbors Club
Lola Byerg
P.T.A
Chaples Cor
Lyle Albright
L. Silliman
Raymond Byers
Woodrow Norton
Winds and dust storms hit Enon town events
Mrs J T VanDorin notes severe Tuesday and Saturday winds that damaged a barn roof. Residents helped with reroof plans for Fred VanDorin and J C Lockman. Community activities included a Christian church dinner, E A B Aid, Farm Bureau meetings, a Paul Eaves family shower, and a funeral for Jay Argo Friddy. Local families visited Harold Hawk and others, with several hosting gatherings at Faber, Illingworth, and Dommer households.
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Fred VanDorin
J. C. Lockman
Christian Church
E. A. B. Aid
Dallas Faber
Williamson School
Paul Eaves
Glen McAllister
Harold Hawk
Jeanne
Vina Taylor
Marvin Vance
Farm Bureau
Chariton
Helen Vance
Farm Bureau Hall
Des Moines
Jay Argo Friddy
Claude Hawk
Jack J Thingworth
Deniece
Dallas Faber’s
Doyle McDanel
Mervin
Gomer Stocker
Gano Nasalroad
Gaile Gillen
Mervin McDanel
Bobby Faber
Jeanne Hawk
Jack Illingworth
Carolyn
Lawrence Dommer
Mike
Louis Dommer
Hershel Kelley
Social Omitted Dinners and Birthday Celebrations
Mr and Mia 7 percent Van Dorin dined with Lowell and family Saturday. Lowell and family visited the Van Dorins Sunday. Alicé celebrated a birthday. Mr and Mrs J C Lockman dined with R 8 Faber's Sunday. They called on Russell Hindman and Mr and Mrs Jack Hindman and David.
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Mia
van Dorin
Lowell
Vandorift
van Dorins
Alicé
J.C. Lockman
Urbana Doers Meet With Nancy Faber Event Report
The Ur bana Doers 44H club met at Nancy Carol Faber's home on April 2. Mary Proctor led the meeting at 8 30 with pledges recited. Roll call listed members and 5 visitors with 2 leaders present. Plans include an April 17 skating party at Hilltop and a collection for JFE next meeting. Demonstrations covered Personal Grooming and Care of the Hands with talks on material selection and Good Grooming Habits.
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Urbana Doers 44H
Nancy Carol. Faber
Mary Proctor
Carolyn Archer
Carol Crist
Marilyn Eaves
Nancy C. Faber
Jeanne Hawk
Eloise Leffler
Josie Proctor
Martha Sinclair
Marilyn Sinclair
Virginia Strong
Nancy Ward
Linda Ward
Hilltop Skating Rink
J. F
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Dick) Ballew
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