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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
2
The piece reflects on report cards and costs of schooling, urging students to value education as a bargain. It notes Thespian play pauses and social rumors at MHS, mentions favorites and ambitions, and lists activities, hobbies, and plans for next year.
Mrs H B Spring hosts and visitors fill a midweek social slate in Odell area. Des Moines preacher Rev Elmer Carinthera visits Odell Brethren church and stays with Minnie Replogie. Family gatherings mark Sherry Spring’s third birthday and various Sunday visits at local homes and par ents.
A playful column by Dee and Ann riffs on gossip around MHS. It mentions a hoghouse by the school, curtain plans, a mysterious Reginald Vlatolon akevich possibility, a potential Charles Turner Kenny in love, and rumors about Mar deena and Keith at a Mystic ballgame. It notes Irene's blue Oldsmobile and a two timing jab at Charlotte with car talk and social chatter.
A fragmented humorous piece by Frank and Lynn features ribald lines about romance kissing and gender jokes. It includes exchanges about a shotgun a mink coat and a ship captain as well as a jab at a new disease called women. The tone mimics vintage comic banter with dated humor and punchlines.
Observation only. favors contain personal identifiers. Born March 21 1936 at Cen terville hospital. Attended Moravia grade school and How old tie high school. Brown hair blue eyes five feet one inch and 135 pounds. Favorite candy Snicker and teacher Mrs Tuttle. Favorite subject basketball and orchestra leader Stan Fenton.
New Hope meets December 17 at the church basement for a Christmas program and candy exchange. Wesley M Y F held a planning meeting at Virgil Cootey's home with 19 youths. several visitors attended. Various local visits and family gatherings are listed, including trips to Moravia and Phoenix, and attendance at events in Centerville Chariton and Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs Robert Chadworth of Ottumwa were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt. Mr and Mrs Harold Heckman were afternoon callers at the Frank Heckman home. Mr and Mrs Herb Roblenz spent Friday evening at Virgil Dooley s. Mr and Mrs Elmer Brown spent Tuesday evening at Bert Meadows. Mr and Mrs Walter Luther I spent Wednesday evening at the Theo Miller home. Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley and boys went to Eddyville Sunday afternoon to see the new I S A plant. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Sandra called at the Kenneth Hiatt home Sunday afternoon. Lester and Alan Dooley spent Friday night and Saturday at the Roy Dooley home.
Mrs Theo Miller hosts and visits noted with many guests including Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder and Norma, Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz with children, and Mrs Van Lemaster arriving for the winter. Des Moines trips, Sunday dinners, and hospital treatment updates at Rochester are all recorded among neighbors and friends.
The Moravia Union announces a continuing feature to carry readers' remembrance each week of the year. A pre gift card offer is mentioned, suggesting a commemorative gesture for readers or those being remembered.
Local reminiscences record rain over Friday and Saturday and community visits. Notables include Rev. Thompson from Des Moines leading a church meeting, plus multiple gatherings among VanDorin and Faber families. Sailor the saddle horse was treated after choking on a corn cob, with care from a veterinarian.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Calhoun entertained multiple families including the McCombs Perry and Whitehead clans to a party Monday evening. Several area residents signed up for ASC last week and club activities continued with meetings at Anna Landgrebe and visits by Albia and Chariton callers. Mrs Elbert Perry and Mrs Clarence Whitehead participated in weekend hospital news with best wishes for a speedy recovery.
A rundown of weekend and near weekend visits across multiple households. Mr and Mrs Jim McAninch and others spent Sunday afternoon at Cass Hamilton and Dell Hellyer homes. Various couples visited relatives and friends in Iowa City and nearby towns, with dinners, showers, and Sunday gatherings noted.
Attendance at Fairview church includes Mr and Mrs Bud Walter and family and Mrs Fannie Callen with Mina Dowd spending Sunday afternoon at Ted Miller's Mina calling in the evening. Orman Whicker and Jimmy were Sunday dinner guests of Catie Whicker. Bill Long and family visited with Bob Evans and John Horstman family for Sunday dinner beyond a midweek visit. Gerald Burton and Mrs Strunk spent Tuesday afternoon with Ted Miller. Onelta Whicker spent the weekend in Des Moines. Fern Lemonds and children with Twyla Foster and Robert Foster spent Friday through Sunday.
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