Tribute to a Great Leader and War Effort Remembrance
The piece honors the late president and a wartime rise in national morale. It recalls gold star commemorations, service flags at the White House, and the nation’s support through materials, money, and soldiers. It notes Roosevelt’s death and mourning, then shifts to school life announcements including senior portraits and band activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
America
Newsbasket
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Springtime classroom notes from First to Fourth Grade
The report describes a lively school period with students collecting flowers in the room and displaying art projects. Sandra shows a green net ring, Charles wears a new hat, and Nellie BuVail brings a world puzzle. Attendance peaks at 28 as classes plan essays and craft flags for history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra
Charles
Nellie BuVail
Wanda Jordan
Junior High News Tells Of Civics And History Studies
Tuesday afternoon the eighth grade studied state government while the seventh covered the Civil War. Friday’s Junior Workshop featured a patriotic program with the Pledge to the Flag, readings from Corinthians, and talks on presidents. Debates on Washington versus Lincoln and a presidents scramble game were included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luse
Delma Veach
John Hiner
Washington
Lincoln
Bill Harris
Paul Spencer
Oneita Whicker
Georgianna Winslet
Mary Rose Main
George Tracy
Richard Smith
Seventeen Line Social Notes From Local Community
Mrs Allie Boyer Lola and Mrs Russell Burns with Jimmie and Mrs Olin Foster spent Tuesday at the David Weston home. Visitors include Mrs Leon Burns and Karen Kay at the Allie Boyer home. Community members attended the Doyle Hampton sale. Jimmie Burns visited Scott School Friday afternoon. Sunday gatherings followed Sunday School with several families visiting the Linnie Hilton and Ben White homes. Elmer Hiatt stayed overnight at the Keith Phillips home. Roy Hiatt and family visited the Lloyd Davison home Saturday afternoon. Al Brizendine and Lee Benz families spent Saturday night at the Ben White home. Lora Ward from Center villa spent much of last week with the Ben White family. Mrs Sylvia Main and Joe Hutton visited John Main's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Boyer
Allie Boyer
Lola
Russell Burns
Jimmie
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Linnie Hilton
Elmer Hiatt
Keith Phillips
Roy Hiatt
Lloyd, Davison
al Brizendine
Lee Benz
Ben White
Lora Ward
Centervilla
B Mra
Sylvia Main
Joe Hutton
John Main
Salem Socials Note Weekend Visits and Gatherings
Hazel Hellyer reports Miss Helen Taylor spent Thursday night with Roberta. Mrs. Maude Whitehead visited Mrs. Det Hellyer Thursday. Horton Potts and Jeanne Potts were at Clair Potts home Sunday. Ralph Turner family visited Edward McCord home Sunday. Raymond Perry and Gary spent Saturday at Dell Hellyer home. Jim McAninch and Connie visited Cass Hamilton home one day last week. James Nash and family joined Roy Ige at home Sunday. Newton Long and Jean spent Sunday at John Zimmer home. Cass Hamilton and James Nash attended Doyle Hampton sale Friday. Guy McKern and others were Centerville callers Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Hellyer
Helen Taylor
Roberta
Arc
Maude Whitehead
Det Hellyer
Horton Potts
Jeanne Potts
Clair Potts
Ralph Turner
Edward McCord
Raymond Perry
Gary S Epent
Dell Hellyer
Jim McAninch
Connie
Cass Hamilton
James Nash
Roy 1Ge
Newton Long
Jean
John Zimmer
Doyle Hampton
Guy McKern
Elbert Perry
Hazel and
Clark
Centerville
Red Cross Quilt Nearing Finish in Urbana Club Update
Weather delays did not stop Urbana residents from a Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Katie Davis. The eighth Red Cross quilt was nearly completed as attendees shared news of farm visits and family time.
FFA Banquet Attendees Noted In Moyravia Report
Maple Grove reports Imogene Tadlock Lee and Tadlock family greetings. Attendees at the FFA banquet at Moyravia Methodist church include Mrs Clarence Dowd Delmar L Dodd Bill Wilson the Grant Tadlocks Basil and Helen Felton. Ben Arnold visited Centerville and families traveled there. Mrs J L Dodd injured and will be on crutches. Imogene returned home with the Tadlocks for the weekend. Further social calls include Bert Arnold, Floyd Arnold, Mrs Huse Hicka Kenneth Bishop, Emery Hiatt family, Caroline Hart, Loren Walter and daughters, Clarence Miller and Francis Miller, and Walter Scott visiting the Dowd home and Albia on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Clarence Dowd
Delmar
L. Dodd
Bill Wilson
Basil
Helen Felton
Methodist Church
Moyravia
Bert Arnold
Centerville
Berl Arnold
Satur RY
J. L. Dodd
Huse Hicka
Kenneth Bishop
Albert Tubaugh
Emery Hiatt
Mardeena
Deloris
Caroline Hart
Loren Walter
Clarence Miller
Francis Miller
Social notes from the Blue Front gathering week
Thursday evening the FFA banquet saw T. R. Gardner assist and Mrs Shahan visit. The VanZante family hosted friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist and Mr and Mrs John VanZante at a So and Sew party. Ronald Lee VanZante missed Friday at school due to illness. Weekend visits included Des Moines visitors, Centerville and Eddyville excursions, and Jeanette’s calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanZantera
T. R. Gardner
Rele
Shahan
B. F. Whitehead
Larry Lee
Moore
Ralph Shelquist
John VanZante
Ray McCloud
Ronald Lee VanZante
Kenneth Gordner
Des Moines
T. R. Gordner
Vincent Finkinson
Jeanette
Albis
Garnet Brown
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Ben Williams
Sam Shepard
Eddyville
Kinser Valley News Briefs From George R Darby DC
Kinser Valley notes show Cubit returning from California after winter employment there. Donald W Darby and his father visited Albia with Aunt and sister Mrs Amy Clough. Jennie Robinson spent weekend with brother John. Jake Huber and wife of Blakesburg visited, also stopping at Russell and M M Darby homes. Donald Darby's family guests in Des Moines with Roy Darby. John Deere Co. employee Fran Darby visited. two inches of rain fell Sunday. today is clear warm and windy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Darby
Cubit
California
Donald W. Darby
Albia
Amy Clough
Jennie Robinson
John
Jake Huber
Blakesburg
Russell Darby
M. M. Darby
Donald Darby
Des Moines
Roy Darby
Mr. Darby
Donald
Saturda
Fran Darby
John Deere Co
Moline
Pleasant Hill Social Notes From Mrs. George Hammond
Mrs. George Hammond records a flurry of visits and family duties in Pleasant Hill. Merle Dicks and family join Beryl Brown and Sheldon kin. John McAninch and Lloyd Clark households host gatherings. Connie McAninch cared for by Mrs. John McAninch. Keith Clark ill in Ottumwa hospital. FFA banquet at Moravian hosts Elbert Moore and DeWayne. Wes Stevens visits from Omaha. chicks disaster in Verna and Helen McAninch’s care. Truxton Dicks Carl Fenton and Jack Penfield collect switch fees on west Teonium lines. Hattie Hammond returns from Moravia. Lioyd Massman and family visit Mystic. Merle Dicks ill with tonsillitis but improving. George Hammond and kin visit Fred Hammond. Doyle Hampton sale attended. Esther Murphy hosts Hammond family for Sunday dinner.
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George Hammond
Merle Dicks
Beryl Brown
Clarence
Addia Sheldon
Clell Sheldon
John Wm
McAnine H
Ome
Lloyd Clark
Keith Clark
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Elbert Moore
DeWayne
Moravian
Truxton Dicks
Carl Fenton
Jack Penfield
West Teonium
Iamily
Gilbert Callen
Hattie Hammond
George
Jean Hammond
Mildred Moore
Lioyd Massmans
John Midland
Mystic
Lawrence
L Loraine
Fred Hammond
Doyle Hampton
Esther Murphy
Main Station Notes From Sunday Gatherings And Visits
Attendance at Sunday School was 13. Mr and Mrs Carl Tomlin and 1 child spent Sunday at the W M Tomlin home. Darlene Gladfelder visited the Trenton Gladfelder home Thursday and Friday while helping fix fences. Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder attended the F F A banquet Thursday evening. The William Whicker family and Belle Whicker visited the Trenton Gladfelder home Saturday afternoon. Ira Boyer and Richard spent Friday evening at Hart Boyer home for Earl's birthday. Ore Sufficcol visited Cedar Rapids with Glenn Sufficcol Saturday and Sunday.
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Darlene Gladfelder
Carl Tomlin
W. M. Tomlin
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Linnie Hilton
Trenton Gladfelder
William Whicker
Frank Gladfelder
Belle Whicker
Ira Boyer
Richard
Hart Boyer
Earl
Ore Sufficcol
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Sufficcol
Visi
Local notes on visits during furloughs and gatherings
Ted with James Sufficool who was home on leave. John Wilson spent Monday night with Laverne McDanel. Paul Richard Goughnor visited Monday and Tuesday with the McDanel boys. Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon McDanel, Wendell and Clell attended the Ted Broshar home. Lyndon McDanel and family attended a F F A banquet Thursday. Lyndon McDanel and family had a birthday dinner for Kate Broshar and for Max Broshar home on furlough.
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Ted
James Sufficool
John Wilson
Laverne McDanel
Paul Richard Goughnor
Community Notes From Local Homes And Visits
Miller By Venetah Andrews Floyd Wood sheared sheep for Claudius McGrew Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jim Wood and Mrs. Floyd Wood visiting Mrs. McGrew. Mr. and Mrs. Winston DuVall and Helen spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Art Allen called at the W. M. Miller home to collect oats. Hale Hicks did papering for Mrs. D. L. Strunk Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Carrie Boyer called on Mrs. Jaxton Campbell in Moravia Saturday. Ray Tubaugh and Donna spent Thursday and Sunday with the Tad ork parents. Those visiting Floyd Wood Tuesday evening included Vercel Barnes, Billy and Bob, Duane Wood, and Max McCoy. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wood spent Saturday evening at the C. H. Andrews home. Eleanor Miller and Russell Strunk were in Centerville Tuesday. Harry DuVall of Moravia called at the Winston DuVall home and Floyd Wood home Wednesday. Mrs. Carrie Boyer was in Centerville Tuesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venetah Andrews
Floyd Wood
Claudius McGrew
Jim Wood
McGrew
Winston DuVall
Helen
M Mr
G. H Andrews
Art Allen
W. M. Miller
Mr. Allen
Hale Hicks
D. L. Strunk
Carrie Boyer
Jaston Campbell
Moravia
Ray Tubaugh
Donna
Lee Tadork
Vercel ‘Barnes
Billy and
Bob
Duane Wood
Max McCoy
Glen Wood
C. H. Andrews
Eleanor Miller
Russell Strunk
Centerville
Brompton social notes and visits from Boardman family
Mrs. M. E. Boardman hosted and visited with several families including J. E. Robinson Max McCoy Curtis Burton and Curtis Burton homes. E. F. Boardman visits Minneapolis Kansas and Mrs. M. HB. Boardman was a recent visitor at the Harry Newell home in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Boardman
W. A. Wilson and Sons
J. E. Robinson
M. E Boardman
Max McCoy
Kenneth Chedister
Vercel Barnes
Curtis Burton
E. F. Boardman
R. E. Maxwell
Minneapolis
Kansas
M. HB. Boardman
Harry Newell
Albia
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White Crest
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June Allyson
Uur Priae
Joy
Jack Broshar
Richard Benz
Miss Seeley
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Lake
Nina
W. C. Bivin
M. J. Bartle
Zelda Nickell-Hunter
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Sweet
Dick Powell
MHD
Ring Crosby
Betty Hutton
Sonny
Rita Hayworth
Janet Blair Lee Bowman
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Osalea
Gardner & Son
Alan
Billy DuVail
Junior High News
Salem
Urbana and Vicinity
Katie Davis
Red Cross
Ben Coup
Eugene Tubaugh
Irene Manley
Carl Cage
Daphne
Francis
Emnett Stocker
Francis Stocker
Ernest West
R. A. Faber
Hugh Crawley
Mrs. Crawley
Udell
Kinser Valley
Spencer
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Brompton
Turner
Angel’s Garage
Rex Angel
Milwaukee Road
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