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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

5

M H S Scribbler Health Test and Lincoln Booklets

M H S Scribbler notes an afternoon health test and a week of Lincoln life stories to be made into booklets. Junior band pictures, Valentine boxes, and student artwork are planned. several students are absent, and original poems are shared, including a poem by Mary DuVall titled The American Flag.

Abraham Lincoln Sandy Card Karen Pfannebecker Billy Rogers Roger Robinson Carol Robinson Jessie van Dorin Larry Spencer Jessie VanDorin Bobby Tomlin James Crawley Arin Paxston Mary DuVall Patty Harris

Moravia High School Gossip Sparks Weekend Inquiries

Five students spend study hall in back room as chatter rises about who, why Maxine flubs remarks, Cocky and Jiggs don cowboy boots, Donnie’s history scene, annual picture day surprises, Moravia girls vs Frank, Moulton boys’ view of six Moravia girls, Charlotte M’s road misdirection, Kaya’s reaction to it all.

Seventh Grade History and Arts Highlights

Seventh grade study notes show history explores territories and their accession to the United States. In arithmetic students review different angles. Art class focuses on filling in pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

United States George Washington Abraham Lincoln

Eighth Grade Progress in Math and Social Studies

Eighth grade work covers volume problems in arithmetic and powers of the national government. Current Event papers focus on Central America unrest and treaty powers of Congress. Science covers The Solar System. Earth’s Changing Face unit begins. Reading includes The Custom of Men’s Clothing. Absences due to illness.

Organization of Congress Central America Congress Solar System

Fifth Grade Valentine Winners and Activities

This week students celebrated Valentine day with a wishing well for their valentine box. They made valentines after reading a story about a brownie who didn’t want to send an ugly valentine. A voting vote determined the prettiest valentine with Nellie Argo in first place and Nancy Torlin third.

Nancy Torlin Nellie Argo

Place and First Place Mention in Room Portraits

Martha Rouse took first place in a display noted as the room’s prettiness and liveliness. The group mentions February birthdays and lists names Carl Alden Edison Jimmy Danczek Washington Bobby Burns Lincoln Martha Rouse Longfellow as they give reports.

Martha Rouse Carl Alden Edison Jimmy Danczek Washington Bobby Burns Lincoln Longfellow

Mysterious nicknames swirl through school halls

A list of nicknames rattles around M H S and the anonymous figure known as Cold Bug is blamed for a busy week. The text mentions oaks empty classrooms and voices of teachers changing, hinting at a lively campus rumor scene without naming individuals or specifics.

Maple Grove social notes from Mrs Tadlock era

Marcia Walter was a supper guest at Bud Walters. Numerous neighbors visited and called on weekends and midweek across Maple Grove, including Tadlock, Walter, Dodd, and McDanel families. Basketball and school events noted. night classes starting February 14 in Albia.

Moravia Union Seeks Banquet and Table Paper Details

Moravia Union releases notice seeking suppliers for banquet and dinner tables listed in official procurement. The call emphasizes durable paper tableware and event seating for upcoming community gathering with specified quantities and delivery deadlines.

Moravia Union

Salem Social News Highlights Visits and Gatherings

A flurry of visits and weekend gatherings fills the Salem scene. Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead host and hostesses share Friday and Sunday evenings with extended family including the Hellyer and Calhoun households. Visiting lists feature many Des Moines Albia Agency Centerville and Knoxville residents and REA convention travel.

Miss Martha McCord Missed Week At School Due Illness

Miss Martha McCord was ill last week and was absent from school. The report notes she was unavailable due to illness and did not attend classes during that period.

Martha McCord

Ben Whitehead Home Hosts and Social Guests

Whitehead and McCombs dine at the Ben Whitehead home Friday. Mrs. Harry Scott called on Mrs. Eddie Sheldon last week. Earl Taylor spent the weekend at home. Addie Sheldon and Clarence visited Ottumwa. Ben and Clarence Whitehead dined with Mrs. Addie Sheldon Saturday. Sunday visits included Clyde Sheldon and Blanche Argo along with Marjorie Hough and Birdie Main. Earl Swift, Glen Turner, Coy Swift, and Clair Long enjoyed a Sunday gathering with others. Sue and Lynn Sweeden were at home Monday.

B. ¥. Whitehead George McCombs Ben Whitehead Harry Scott Eddie Sheldon Earl Taylor Addie Sheldon Clarence Ottumwa Clarence Whitehead Clyde Sheldon’s Earl Swift Glen Turner Coy Swift Clair Long Blanche Argo Marjorie Hough Birdie Main A. J. Brown Osa Sue Lynn Sweeden

Blue Front By Mrs John VanZante

Sunday dinner guests at the Ben Jones home included Rev McFate Mrs King and children. So and Sew party attended by Ralph Shelquist John VanZante at Ralph Turner’s. Circle meets with Mrs Emery Kehrberg Thursday. Ronald Mark Charles VanZante along with Mr Kehrberg. Ronnie and Bobbie at 4-H meeting in Hilton Monday. So and Sew club with Mrs Woodward postponed due to weather Tuesday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Harvey Main Centerville on 50th matriculation Tuesday Feb 15.

McFate Hilton So and Sew Club Alice Woodward Harvey Main Centerville

Social notes from Albia and area families

Franklin and Mrs Earl Swift Franklin and Mrs Earl Swift Mr and Mrs Coy Swift Mr and Mrs Clair Long and Mr and Mrs Earl Swift spent Sunday with Blanche Argo Earl Swift called on Neil LaMar Wednesday Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson and Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson spent Tuesday evening at the Earl Swift Sam Eastlick was an Albia caller Thursday Mr and Mrs Sam Eastlick spent Tuesday at Basil Her teen home Mr and Mrs Merle Dicks and Mr and Mrs Clair Long spent Wednesday evening at the Earl Swift home Jess Lackender called on Neil LaMar Saturday Jess Lackender took Neil LaMar to Centerville Sunday morning to consult his doctor Mr and Mrs Earl Swift called on Mr and Mrs Jess Lackender Sunday evening

Janet Rhee Roe Ahee Ahee Buell Taylor Bernard Hayes Basil Tadlock Friz Walter Laverne McDanel Bud McDanel Grant Tadlock Zell Callen Bill Wilson Delbert Love Home Curtis Tomlin Wm. Tomlin Dale Derby and Sons Gabe Johnson Irene Tadlock Maxine Firkins Jennie Kinnameon Des Moines Bud McDanel’s Basil Tadiock Dale Callen Bud Walter Walters and Callen Clarence Dowd Harry Phillips Lyndon McDanel Irene Centerville W. H. VanDorin Fred Lindley Albia Basil Tadlogk Coy Swift Glen Turner Clair Long Earl Swift Blanche Argo Neil Lamar Harry Wilson Duane Wilson Sam Eastlick Mrs Merle Dicks Mrs. Clair Long Jess Lackender

Gap widens in Iowa farm values says ISU economist

The gap between prices for the best and the poorest Iowa farms widens, according to W. G. Murray, Iowa State College farm economist. High quality farms gain value as they generate higher incomes and owners invest more in homes, buildings, and soil productivity.

Iowa W. G. Murray Iowa State College

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