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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

4

Band Begins Work On Spring Contest

Bonnie Rumley joins the band on drums as ensembles form for spring contest prep. New groups include a clarinet mixed quartet, brass sextet, flute quartet, boys quartet, clarinet quartet, and brass sextet. Every other Thursday the band dissolves late period for ensemble practice under director Wilbur C. Harris. The orchestra is progressing and performed for the junior class play last Tuesday night.

Bonnie Rumley Wilbur C. Harris

Science Pupils Welcome Red Tail Hawk Pet Roscoe

Science pupils enjoy a red tail hawk named Roscoe contributed by Charles Burton. The hawk steals water from cups and the biology class finishes its animal study before moving on to review.

Red Tail Hawk Charles Burton Roscoe

Homemaking Girls Run Busy Day Lunch Service

The homemaking girls have been serving around 70 customers daily in their hot lunch program. Recent figures show 41 on Monday, 48 on Tuesday, 64 on Wednesday, 72 on Thursday, 82 on Friday, and 74 on the following Monday. Freshmen are sewing miniature dresses while juniors handle sewing duties.

School departments may receive equipment from youth association

Superintendent W. B. Scarcliff reports a possible grant of home economics, shop, and music department gear from the National Youth Association after an October application. Rex Angel notes his bus is back in repair and as good as new. Robert Rosencranz’s Model A will be laid up for the rest of the week.

W. B. Scarcliff National Youth Association Rex Angel Robert Rosencranz

Junior High Pupils Make Valentines

Friday junior high pupils spent an hour making Valentines mostly for family members. Ideas were varied and pleasing with clever dad valentines and Patty Saver's verse for her mother noted. A large valentine box was decorated by a committee chosen from the two grades.

Jack Broshar Patty Ver Mary Rose Barbara Dorothy Ann Lincoln

Senior Profiles Record Three Students in Final Class Year

Ann Miletich, Arlene Paris, and Pearl McCrory are seniors with varied pursuits. Miletich stands 6 feet 10 inches, enjoys Miss Hoover’s bookkeeping, and aspires to be a presidential secretary. Paris, 5 foot 6, targets teaching after graduation, with hobbies in writing letters and music from Tommy Dorsey. McCrory takes a general course with no definite postgrad plans.

Pearl McCrory

Senior Class Pattern of a Local Girl in Bond Fullerton Era

A senior describes her height four feet eleven inches to five feet four, brown hair and blue eyes. She prefers brunettes in boys and lists favorite cars, candies, radio stars, and movie idols. She details education, activities in F H A and other groups, future ambition as a secretary, and pet peeves about snobbish people.

Arlene Paris Millers Liberty Mrs. Tuttle Betty Grable Gary Cooper Ginny Simms Tommy Dorsey Bond Fuller Fairview Gene Autry Alice Faye Jack Benny Harry James F.H.A Mildred Moore Orchestra Mildred Bob Crosby Mickay Rooney

Valentine Party Draws Across Elementary Grades

Fifth and sixth graders had a valentine party with games in the gym and treats served by Miss Wilson. They also reviewed for six week tests while sixth graders learn to divide by decimals. Third and fourth grades missed Beverly Woodward and Carolyn Boyer due to bus issues and opened many valentines. The first grade enjoyed Valentine parties and lunch. visitors Mrs. Underwood and Gary attended.

Wilson Joan Mary Lou Beverly Woodward Carolyn Boyer Underwood Gary

Boyer Ridge Social Notes and Local Updates

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davison spent Sunday at Roy Hiatt home. New daughter Wynona Kay born Feb 7 at St Josephs Centerville hospital. Family visits continued with multiple gatherings at friends and relatives homes. War Bonds cited as postwar cushion.

Betty Jean Foster Lloyd Davison Roy Hiatt William Whicker Wynona Kay St. Joseph’s Hospital Centerville Kenneth McDanell Larry Dianne Irmel Perry Versil Easter Patty Ernie McGuire F. A. Boyer Clara Morrison Allie Boyer Lola Olin Larry McDanel Irmel Terry Frank O’conner Norris Milo Walker Mr. O'Conner Salem Delimont Moffitt

New Hope By Mrs W E Donovan And Family News

Genevie Donovan visited Albia relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott hosted guests for a double anniversary celebration. College students John and Margaret Burton spent the weekend at home, with many local families hosting visitors and sharing meals. Community notices include ration stamp details and a recipe tip feature offering practical kitchen guidance.

W. E. Donovan Genevie Donovan John Wood Albia Russell Warner QO. A. Burton Warner Horton Potta Vess_Hiatt Frank Hiatt Ivan Harsh Clifford Paxstons Paxston Harsh Robert Foster Lloyd Rose George Scott Don Pettibone John Burton Ames Margaret Burton Des Moines Roy Scott Gene McGuire Humeston Truxton Delmont Moffitt Dick Wilson Mardeena Jay Ben Wilson Ivan Processed Foods G Hand

Your War Ration Calendar Tires and fuel coupons update

Ration details list class A B and C tire inspection periods through March 31 1944 February 28 1944 and fuel oil and sugar coupon validity. Gasoline coupon No 10 valid January 22 through March 21 1944 and other BY CO Be C2 and related coupons with volume limits. Includes license inscription requirement.

Main Station By Darlene Gladfelder

Attendance at Sunday School was 28. Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder and Kester and Kermit spent Sunday at the Clyde Gladfelder home. Mrs Bill Burmeister visited at the George Hiatt home and will return to Cedar Rapids Monday with her son. Clyde Gladfelder traveled to Centerville Saturday with Grover Easter. Mr and Mrs Carl Tomlin and family visited the Ray Tomlin home. Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward and Karen visited the Carol Breese home. Karen Jean Woodward spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Cody Luge. Mrs Ray Harrison spent last week visiting relatives in Tugaday Menlo Stewart Greenfield and Winterset.

Darlene Gladfelder Frank Gladfelder Kester Kermit Clyde Gladfelder Bill Burmeister George Hiatt Cedar, Rapids Centerville Ronald Woodward Karen Carol Breese Karen Jean Woodward Cody Luge Ray Harrison Tugaday Menlo Stewart, Greenfield Winterset

Maple Grove Social Notes From Friday To Monday

Bernice Johnson, Imogene Tadlock and Arlens Arnold spent Friday night and Saturday at Almont Main's home. Junior and Vernon Johnson visited Oral Boyer's Delmar Dowd Thursday through Sunday. Dale Callen hosted Thursday night. Donald Dowd called at Ted Miller's home Monday. Clarence Dowd visited Wednesday with Mrs Ted Miller during the sale. Harry Felton Sr. and family spent Sunday with Jr. at their home. Gomer Stocker and family visited, Gabe Johnson and family were guests, and Gabe Johnson conducted a business call in Centerville Monday afternoon.

Bernice Johnson Imogene Tadlock Arlens Arnold Almont Main Junior Vernon Johnson Oral Boyer Delmar Dowd Dale Callen Donald Dowd Ted Miller Clarence Dowd Clarence Donald Harry Felton, Sr Harry Felton, Jr Gomer Stocker Mia Gabe Johnson Walter Scott Billy ‘Joe Centerville

Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt

Social notes record visits among local families including the Moffatts Summers Rineharts Hellyers and Argoes plus a moving update as the Summers plan to relocate near Rex 6. Basil Hartten and others were guests at nearby homes with Sunday gatherings noted.

Unionville Social Notes and Local Promotions

Unionville events include Miss Essie Whisler Russell and Russell Alden at a Sheep and Wool Growers meeting in Des Moines on Thursday. A sequence of local visits, family gatherings, and a Centerville hospital death are noted, with honors for Herbert Price and a Centerville wedding of Helen Lippert and Robert L. Herman. Read the want ad.

Essie Whisler Russell Alden Sheep and Wool Growers Association Des Moines M. G. Birlingmair Claudie Ellison Verdean Selix Evaline Jones Bunch Ellen Johnson Earl Garland Clarence, Mo U. S. Dukes of Centerville Joseph Price Herbert Capt. Price Hunter Field Clarence Garmon St. Joseph’s Hospital Baptist Church Stuart C. Davis James Walls EB. V. Stewart

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