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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
2
He Who Looks Ahead Seldom Falls Behind
Seniors reflect on future plans urging preparation and a firm desire to win. The message asks whether to pursue college or seek work, arguing looking ahead too far risks inaction, and wishing good luck for the impending senior year.
World of Seniors Past at Hayes Home
A 1941 feature notes Joe Hayes born at the Hayes home on April 23. Now a high school senior at MHS, he is 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes and aims to be a farmer. He favors sociology, values bookkeeping, wishes hallways were wider, and warns underclassmen to slow down and learn. The piece closes with a future farm note and a Moravia, Iowa setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Joe
MHS
Sandy
Moravia
AMM
Union Township Mra F E Boyer Meeting Notes
Union Township notes show Myrtle Harrington leading a W B meeting with Goldie Hunt and Lucille Alden assisting. A cooperative dinner is planned for February at Lucille Alden’s home. Several local residents visited, hosted, or attended events across Unionville and Ottumwa, including engagements, family dinners, and Sunday visits.
Local visitors frequent the Kelley home and Centerville church
Mrs John Kelley and Mrs Lawrence hosted Sunday afternoon guests at the Herachel Kelley home. Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson Mr and Mrs Clarence Hunt Mildred Kelley and Laverna Riegel attended a teacher training class at Centerville Methodist church Thursday evening. Herschel Kelley Debbie and Diane visited Mrs Kelleys grandmother Mrs Mary Burns in Centerville Saturday. Lavern Horn and Becky of Des Moines spent the weekend at the John Kelley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville W. 8
Myrtle Harrington
Goldie Hunt
Lucille Alden
Ramona Cox
Des Moines
Burdett Cox
Unionville Myf
Janet Harrington
Elaine Harrington
John Kelley
Emma Boyer
Ben Davia
Nadine
Randy Dommer
Herschel Kelly
Lawrence
Bummer
Herachel Kelley
Joe Wilson
Clarence Hunt
Mildred Kelley
Laverna Riegel
Centerville Methodist Church
Herschel Kelley
Debbie
Diane
Kelley
Mary Burns
Centerville
Lavern Horn
Becky
Miller family and friends gather for visits and funeral
A group of relatives and friends including Mrs Theo Miller Mrs Ella Foster and Mrs Liszie VanDorin visited, shared meals, and attended Vicki Fileen Argo's funeral. Other locals Mrs Roscoe Pennington and Nancy Boblenz joined Rainbow events while Kay Overturf and Cynthia Callen hosted Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Foster
Liszie VanDorin
Connie Roblenz
Neney Mossey
Donna
Tomlin Apent
Peggy Rodgers
Mia
Francia Miller
Ray
Susan
Jane
West Point Social News Includes Visits and Gatherings
West Point residents Mrs. Leo Hoffman and others attended funeral services for Lew Rinehart on Wednesday. Darrell Cooper and Cecil visited town for a checkup on Cecil's elbow. Families shared meals and evenings at several local homes, with condolences extended to the Argo family for little Vicki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Cooper
Cecil
Leo Hoffman
Fred Argo
Roscoe
Argo
Basil Herteen
Rex Hagerman
B. F. Whitehead
Hugh McFatridge
K. C. Potts
Lew Rinehart
Bill Mahin
James Wilson
Mike
Donald Jones
Ottumwa
Will Hagerman
Local social visits and Monday to Wednesday notes
Nellie Thompson hosted an Albin caller Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs La Vern Masaman and Brant were Tuesday supper guests at Paul Dicks home. Richard Callen stayed Tuesday night with Gilbert Callen. Wayne Thompson visited Nellie Thompson Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore and children were Tuesday evening guests at Pat Printy home. Nona Dicks visited Freda Swift Monday afternoon. Constance Thompson called on Nellie Thompson Wednesday afternoon. Several attended the Lew Ringhart event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Thompson
la Vern Masaman
Brant
Paul Dicks
Richard Callen
Gilbert Callen
Wayne Thompson
DeWayne Moore
Pat Printy
Nona Dicks
Freda Swift
Constance Thompson
Lew Ringhart
Smirls
Verna McAniieh
May
Darwin
Mary Jo Sheldon
Mearl Dicks
Addie Sheldon
Russell Brown
Jim McAninch
Connie
Max
Dick Brown
Pearl Kelsey
Nellie Thomson
Verna McAninch
Connie McAninch
Verda Argo
Fern Callen
Funeral and social notes from Ottumwa area events
Funeral services planned for Wednesday afternoon and Addie Free on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar and Mr and Mrs Russell Brown hosted Dick Brown's birthday. several guests visited Verna and Nellie McAninch and Callen households. Community members attended dinners, church, and 4-H club activities with multiple visits noted. Deepest sympathy extended for Vickie Argo’s bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie
Pearl Broshar
Russell Brown
Dick Brown
Janet
Shirley Massman
Helen McAninch
Verna McAninch
Elaina
Joyea Christy
Gilbert Callen
DeWayne Moore
Paul Dicks
Nona Dicks
Sheldon
Pearl Kelsey
Nellie Thompson
LeRoy Brown
Ottumwa
A. J. Brown
Joyce Christy
Wayne Christy
Vickie Argo
Francia Miller
So and Sew Club Holds First Meeting of Year
The So and Sew club met at Margaret VanZante's home last Tuesday afternoon for the early-year gathering. The roll call featured personal resolutions for the year. Attendees enjoyed games and were served delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret VanZante
Mystery Box Guesses and Social Visits Report
Hostess Alec Woodward guessed the mystery box while social visits occurred across Ottumwa Centerville and surrounding homes. Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and Charles were in Ottumwa Wednesday with Doris Johnson and Charlene Wilson. Friday seen with Louisa Jones Cyril McDanel and two amen dbers absent. Sunday visitors included Bam Shepard and Ben Rev at the VanZanta and Jones homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Woodward
Carl VanZante
Charles
Ottumwa
Mra
Emory Kehrberg
Lyle
Louisa Jones
Cyril McDanel
Centerville
Cirele
Doris Johnson
Charlene Wilson
John VanZenta
Bam Shepard
Ben Jones
Richardson
Jones and VanZante
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F. E. Boyer
Albia Sales CO
Sale Pavilion
Albia
Iowa
Peterson and Sons
Don and
John and
Paul Morehead
Lloyd Rose
Appanoose County Assessor
West Point
Mrs
Leo Hoffma
Pleasent Hill
Farm Bureau
Aly
Bryan Hart
Farm Bureau Office
Centerville, Lows
John VanZante
Ford Service
Forder
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
Ford
Firestone
Oehler Bros
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