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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
5
A sick writer describes struggling to breathe while drafting a Friday column about the upcoming Center ville game. He lauds school sportsmanship and warns about grade checks as the season progresses while musing on team conduct and local opinions.
Enon notes mark J T VanDorin and Mra as they celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary on February 15 1954. The entry records snowy weather and mud filled roads, Farm Bureau meetings at Hilton and Centerville, visits among neighbors and relatives, and community activities including valentine party at Enon school, coffee and doughnuts, and multiple household exchanges throughout the week.
Carol Gordon Hit it Paul Woodward Play with it Judy Martin Cook it and serve it to some boy or man Keith Lindley Wouldn't do very much if it took energy Kenny Brown Take it for a ride in Mr White's new car Little Belle Schaffner If it has anything to do with love give it to Mardeena and Phillip Joyce Hidtt Throw it away Maxine Firkins Put it In the operetta Charlotte McAninch Have it on a John Deere day exhibit so Loretta and I can go see it Joan Moore Put it on the bulletin board Margaret Condra Let Maxine and Irene play with it Nancy Vance Beat it up and hit Deloris with it Jewell Miller Swallow it Irene Tadlock Give it to Maxine and let it sleep in bed with her A yataghan is a long knife or short saber without a crosspiece common among Mohammedans usually having a double curve to the edge and the back nearly straight.
Opinion piece urges safe driving and condemns suicide by car crash. Authors blame reckless acts on impairing Moravia's roads and call for personal responsibility to keep the community record clean. The column uses sharp humor to urge caution and discourage dangerous behavior on highways.
George Godfrey of near Osage Ta spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Mike Turner Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons and family were Thursday visitors at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers Jack LaMar was a Albia caller Mr and Mrs Earl Swift caled at the HM Wilson home Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Dwight Rumnelis of Ottumwa spent Wednesday evening at the Coy Swift home As Derby called at the Clayton Sheldon and Earl Swift homes Thursday James Calhoun was a Moravia caller Thursday Mrs Ephriam McManus attended a club meeting in Albia one evening this week Mr and Mrs Coy Swift and Mr and Mrs Earl Swift attended the John Deere show in Albia Wednesday John Martin spent Wednesday afternoon with Lloyd Ammons Mrs Freda Swift called on Mrs Olga Turner Thursday Several friends and neighbors charivaried Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson at the Earl Swift home Monday night Mr and Mrs Norris Callen and son Marvin were Alicin callers Saturday Mr and Mrs Mike Turner spent Sunday at Davenport Mr and Mrs Bernard Kitterman took their daughter Kay to a
A Canterville doctor visited Saturday as Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wilson spent Sunday after church at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift. Francis Kosman and daughter Marlene called on Friday at the Bernard Kitterman home. G C Swift and family were Sunday dinner guests at Dwight Runnells in Ottumwa and stopped by the Art Ekwall home. Ben Pickrell and son spent Saturday evening with Lloyd Ammons.
Mrs Dell Hellyer and Hazel attend visits across Ottumwa Moravia and Des Moines with multiple relatives. Funeral for John Foster noted. numerous guests dine and call on families including Whitehead Hamilton Perry and Calhoun. Cemetery fencing event at Salon noted with community presence.
Mrs Lola Martin and Mrs Trenev Brandon visit Confi dence Christian ladies aid on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs F C Young call on Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Arlo Fenton spend Saturday in Des Moines visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Booth. Mr and Mrs F C Youngs visit with Mr and Mrs Addie Young Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Merle Carlton of Des Moines are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker.
Notice is hereby given that on January 12 1954 the executor will proceed with administration. The text indicates formal steps for probate and related actions, urging those with interests to respond as required under applicable laws and court rules.
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