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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
2
This issue includes poetry by Robert Loveman titled Rain Song and notes on office work and economics units. Senior Work Day is planned for April 23 in Albia with seniors applying to work 10am to 5pm across local businesses to foster community ties.
In English the freshman class studies dictionary meanings vowels and accents while math covers geometry drawing measuring lines and shapes. Science explores how family traits pass down with dominant characteristics noted by students. Home Ec displays demonstrations as others take notes and participate.
A Mora via FFA special meeting on April 7 1955 in the Ag room with 28 members present elected officers James McCord president Paul Turner vice president Jerry Main secretary Ronnie Tomlin treasurer Jerold Luse reporter Junior Scott sentinel. Officers to assume duties at the June monthly gathering. The chapter also approved paying Phil lip Whicker 25 dollars for feed expenses related to a gift he sold.
The fourth grade welcomes Karen Warren from Albia to the class. Donna Kay spent the weekend in Kansas meeting friends. The science unit covers how animals and plants grow.
The fragment lists names and informal queries about favorites in cars, recent outfits, relationships, and social tensions. It mentions Rex F Ike Ronnie V Barbara Jim A Carole S Jim P Loretta W and urges prompt Moravia Union subscription renewals.
Nosburgh, Derby, Miss Patty Kelsey of Hampton visited early week with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson and family. Marvin Callen called at Centerville. Emmet Derby’s guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ammons and children, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Turner and Jim Clarey. Glen Turner’s family spent Sunday with Roy Miller. Calhoun and Calhoun families also hosted. Dolph Tarbell of Albia worked for Roy and Hattie Miller last week. Emmett Derby’s Edd McDonald visitors included Karen Rose and Monte. Haver Free spent Saturday with Wayne Thompson. Bruce and Marcia joined them. Norris Callen and Marvin visited Roy Miller. Roy Gilliland and family spent Wednesday with Wayne Thompson. Easter Sunday pleasant. services held. Monday rain noted.
Mr and Mrs Charles Montel were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Myrtle Middleton, with Cindy Jane Middleton visiting. Dale and family hosts, and various locals visited throughout the weekend including the Dooleys and Cridlebaughs. Easter cantata at Moravia and revival services at the Moravia Methodist church are noted, plus arrivals from Palo Alto and Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs James Culbertson and family of Moline Til hosted visits with Donna Bentzinger and Ricky. Sunday activities included a Sunday School teachers meeting at the Methodist church and gatherings at Bert Meadows home with several friends and relatives from Ames Moulton and nearby towns.
Salem residents and friends gather for a F F A banquet at Moravia and frequent Sunday visits with relatives in Des Moines Marshalltown Ottumwa and Centerville. Socials include meetings training and club parties with Delbert Calhoun family and Hazel Hellyer mentioned among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Jim McAninch Connie and Max Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Jerry visited the Case Hamilton home for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Earl Main of Knoxville were calling at the Jess Gladfelder home Sunday forenoon.
Maple Grove social column lists gatherings and visits. Many families such as Tadlocks McDanels Hayes Sellars and Walters are mentioned hosting and attending Sunday dinners and weekday calls at neighbors homes including Bud McDanel Grant Tadlock and Gabe Johnson. The piece notes Easter dinner and FFA banquet involvement.
Franklin and family members visit Earl Swift home for several days as relatives and friends stop by to meet newborn Jeffrey Lynn Long. Easter cantata at Iconium Methodist Church draws neighbors. visits extend to Ottumwa and Des Moines with various kin in attendance.
The Franklin Farmers held a regular meeting at Salem church on April 4 1955. President Bill O Hara led the business session after a cooperative supper. Charlotte McAninch read minutes and the treasurer reported. A calf grooming demonstration is planned for May 12 at the Albia sale barn.
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