Moravia Plans Welding School and Local Charcoal Clash
Plans for a new Moravia welding training school rise from welder demand with possible two class slots as Employment Service may schedule the program. Downing Bros Marshalltown halt charcoal plant plans due to wood supply doubts amid local uncertainty. Des Moines Sunday Register defends editorial limits while front page cartoon angrily opposes Shaff reapportionment.
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Moravia
Downing Bros
Marshalltown
Des Moines Sunday Register
Modernizing Moravia Schools Will Boost Arts and Trade Training
The community debates expanding the industrial arts department to modernize education and retain local control. A push argues for updated facilities and programs to prepare youths for technical jobs, while experts warn against losing administrative autonomy to larger districts. Meanwhile a water leak near Oehler's station disrupts traffic as temporary repairs falter and the source remains uncertain.
Franklin Family Visits Highlight Thanksgiving Gatherings
A dense list of Franklin area residents and relatives recounts weekend and Thanksgiving visits. Names include Earl Swift, Ned Argo, Clair Long, Jeffrey Pickerell, Cathy Pickerell, Coy Swift, Carl Calhoun, Virgil Calhoun, Rex, Marion Allen and family, Delbert Calhoun and sons, James Calhoun and family, Lloyd Ammons and families, Claude Rogers, Joe Doser and Mark, Ben Pickerell, Roscoe Argo, Emmett Derby, Larry Derby, Gary Perry and family, Roseann Calhoun, Cedar Falls, and Don Whitehead evenings.
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Ned Argo
Earl Swifts
Clair Long
Jeffrey
Cathy Pickerell
Coy Swift
Sam Basilicks
Shirley Calhoun
Elmer Kell Fent
Carl Calhoun
Virgil Calhoun
Rex
Lincoln
Nebr
Marion’ Allen and
Delbert Calhoun
James Calhoun
Lloyd Ammons
Claude Rogers
Joe Doser
Mark
Ben Peckerells
Emmett
Monte Derby
Larry Derbys
Duane Wilson
Keven
Glen Turner
Garden City
California
Ben Pickerell
Roscoe Argo
Ottumwa
Emmett Derby
Gary Perry
Roseann Calhoun
Cedar Falls
Leon
Carol
Don Whitehead
Moravia Eighth Grade Class of 1926 Are Named
Moravia students and families are listed with social visits and gatherings surrounding the eighth grade class of 1926. The piece notes shopping trips in Ottumwa and Oskaloosa, visits with relatives, and a November 27 skating party inset in a Moravia meeting. Leaders and guests attended from local families including Hellyer, Calhoun, Rinehart, and Wilson, with a co op dinner and Christmas exchange planned.
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Moravia
Union
Debbie Kelly
Barbara Coltrain
Udell and Area Thanksgiving Visitors Attend Many Dinners
Ora Powell visited Harold Spring at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Numerous Udell and Centerville residents, including the Moffatts, Sprouses, Slays, Murdy family, and Burklands, spent Thanksgiving at multiple local homes. Guests traveled from Des Moines, Lincoln, Omaha, and other nearby cities to share meals and greetings.
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Ora Powell
Harold Spring
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Lee Moffatt
Minnie Moffatt
Floyd Moffatt
Ross Whisler
Ivo Whisler
Hawthrone
Calif
John Dotson
Frank Stajear
Mildred
Bessie Johnson
Des Moines
Lionel Spring
Marlyn
Willard Cook
Lincoln
Nebr
Cook Home
Thomas Stringfellow
Omaha
Cook
Josie Stuckey
Kidd Winans
Paul Cushman
Corydon
Lawrence Powell
Elmer Elschlager
Albert Burkland
Algona
Gary
Indiana
Marshall Hedgecock
Glen McDole
Council Bluffs
Salem Social Notes Highlight Thanksgiving Visits
Local residents shared Thanksgiving week with a flurry of visits and dinners. Hazel Hellyer and Dell Hellyer hosted guests including Bert Rinehart and Mary Lou, with Terry Rose from Des Moines staying several days. Carl Calhoun’s family and Edward McCord’s group joined meals at Dell Hellyer’s, while Raymond Perry and Richard dined with Les Derby in Albia. Weekend travel brought a stay at Dean Grosscup’s in Springfield, Illinois.
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Delbert Calhoun
Clarence
Sandra Whitehead
Moravia
Jerry
Danny Brown
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Brown
Del
Bert Calhoun
Amy
John
Floyd Hiner
Pearl Runnells
Eugene Jackson
Paul
Hazel Hellyer
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou
Des Moines
Terry Rose
Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and Sons
James Calhoun
Jim
McAninch
Dell Hellyer
Delbert Calhoun and
Carl Calhoun
Dell Heyer
Raymond Perry
Richard
Les Derby
Albia
Edward McCord
Orville
Dean Grosscup
Springfield
Llinois
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Shelia
Mary Low
Dell Hellyerm
of Brown
Union Farmerettes 4-H Meet at Coltrain Home
The Union Farmerettes held a regular meeting at Barbara Coltrain's home on November 21 with Carol Irelan as co host. The session was called to order by the group leader and proceeded with planned activities.
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Union Farmerettes
Barbara Coltrain
Carol Irelan
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Ellen Platt
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Jean
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Alice Alden
Claudia
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Sharon Cleaver
Candy Morrison
Sandy Harrington
Carol Joyce Irelan
Donna
Janet Rhee
Lucile Jones
Harold Maxon
Hall Swaim
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Clarence Main
Nordon Slavin
Pearl Broshar
Jake Ay
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Maureen Smith
Ruby Main
Otha Blumer
Sammy Long
Juanita Smith
Genevie Donovan
Loreta Dudley
Madge Hough
Helen McCrory
Thelma Hiatt
Mrs. Felkner
Kenneth Cullers
Clara Karso
Tressie Tisue
Udell
Anna Burklend
George Hellyer
Karol Ann
Della Jennison
George Brozovich
Francine
Georgie
Irene
Joliet
Ilinois
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Donald Whitehead
B. F. Whitehead
Gary Jenning
Iowa City
Salem
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Over Stevens Drug Store
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Tail Curler, Jr
Dial
R. E
Dick” Cooper
Washington
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First Road
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Promise City
Confidence Cemetery
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