Beene exploring Moravia site uncovers pristine textbook
In 2500 A D a Beene excavator at Moravia's ancient site uncovers a perfectly preserved school textbook. The scene, amid renewed town activity, highlights the reckoning of time on objects and the need to use books wisely. Meanwhile, a basketball postgame street talk reveals rivalries between a senior and junior over a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
J. P. Snick- Tyhickles
Alte
Froctor
Sue
Rumors and visits fill rural notes in weekly roundup
A stream of social calls fills this week’s household notes. Kenny Brown’s wooden arm rumor sparks talk while many families visit kin across Centerville Udell Seymour Moravia and nearby towns. Guests include the Hoffmans Cleavers Burton Shiltz and Tubaughs with birthday tributes and illness updates.
THIS AND THAT: a light column of school life and jokes
Dee and Ann Well present a breezy, playful column of student life. References to boys, dogs, babysitters, a stray book on a head, Sandra H. and Bill Rose in class, and a relatable gag about diets. Semester tests are over and students enjoy a vacation Friday afternoon.
Fenton Wedding Anniversary Social Notes
The Fenton couple celebrated a wedding anniversary with family visits including Arlo and Mary Fenton and other relatives. The Brushy Ladies Aid met with June Robertson for a quilting day with a cooperative luncheon and devotional, and plans for the next meeting were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Martin
Henry Martin
Robert Davison
Gail Hixenbaugh
Emmors' Atwell
Lorene
Florene
Laren Atwell
Arlo Fenton
Willlam
Brushy Ladies Aid
June Robertson
Maude Robertson
Floasie Walker
Gertie Atwell
Lois Martin
Bessie Teater
Fay Fenton
Verge Martin
Jean Curtis
John
Irene Brandon
Arlene Moore
Gary
Harley Sulser
Survival tips for an A-bomb attack in the American Weekly
An official army report outlines simple precautions supposed to save lives in an atom bombing. The Chicago American promises the straight facts in next Sunday's booklet, detailing protective steps and best practices for civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago American
Salem Community News Highlights and Social Visits
Local families gather for Farm Bureau events and visits. Lloyd Brown returns from an REA convention in Miami and shares time with relatives. Several neighbors attend clubs and hospital visits, while others report on social gatherings and a hip injury recovery. A note on dairy cattle care explains heating water to reduce feed usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Calhoun
Cass Hamilton
Dell
Hazel Hellyer
Lloyd Brown
Farm Bureau
Miami
Florida
REA
Henry Cordes
Amy Hiner
Raymond Perry
Glen Overturf
West Point Social News Roundup at Albia and Ottumwa
Mrs Clair Potts and Martha attend a 4 H officers training in Albia. Roy Rinehart of Albia visits John Exiline. Mrs Andy Mosley hospitalized for treatment. Rainbow installation at Moravia attended by Clair Potts family. Several visitors stop by Leo Hoffman and Russell Brown homes. Brown hip injury reported. wishes for recovery. Ottumwa Evangeliem church attendance noted along with local visits to Albia and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Brown
Arthur Lewis
Herbert Lewis
Des Moines
Robert Jennings
Guy McKern
Newton Long
Jean
Elbert Perry
Lloyd Brown
Lloyd
Albia Hospital
Harry Jennings
George Hellyer
Dell Hellyer
Cass Hamilton
Clarence Wayhead
Sandra
Harold Argo
Clair Potts
Martha
Albia
Will Hagerman
Rex
Leo Hoffman
Roscoe Arco
Russell Brown
Clayton Sheldon
Mms
Rex Haver
Fred Argo
Roy Rinehart
John Exiline
Andy Mosley
Storseph
Darrell Cooper
Homer Hamilton
Moravia
Wilfred Lalk
George Korn
Lloyd Callen
Beth Ann McCombs
George McCombs
Oskaloosa
Roscoe Argo
Minnie Rinehart
Smith Hospital
Mra
Delbert Hayworth
Jane
Donna
Ottumwa
Lloyd Johnson
Henry Sytsma
Vinton Lundy
School of Evangeliem
Earl Swift
Lloyd Ammons
LeRoy Brown
Executor's Notice for W. C. Bivin Estate
On January 12 1954 the District Court of Appanoose Iowa appointed Chester Sanders as executor of the estate of W C Bivin deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Clerk of District Court M G Luse and attorney Charles L Johnston listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Appanoose County
Iowa
W. C. Bivin
Chester Sanders
Charles L. Johnston
M. G. Luse
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M. H.S. Scribbler
Mitzi
Mitai
Kenny Brown
Fern
Kenny
Kenneth Coitrain
Barbara
Ben Williams
Gerald Burton
Jerry
Iva Strunk
Selah Herman
Unionville
August Koehler
Udell
al Dukes
Centerville
Jack Hoffman
Bill Hoffman
Glen Stephenson
Becky
Claude Parts
Ellen Elfridge
Donna Rae
Dixie Rae Tubaugh
Cecil Comstock
Earl Shiltz
Shirley Ann Walter
Mia
Garner Cleaver
Paula
Sharon
Ruby Andrews
Willard Brain
Norman Kelley
Lovelle Reagan
Joe Cross
Seymour
Ernest Foster
Earl Foster
Raymond Williams
Clyde Hiatt
Charley Andrews
Helen Exline
Kermit Strickler
Childten
Wilbur Miller
Andy Andrews
John Lindskoog
Ralph Jarvis
Donald
Charley Shiltz
Bob Strunk
Iva
Richard Tubaugh
Bill Tolbert
Homer Renwick
Vicki
Connie
Dee
Ann
Keith
Book
Sandra H
Bill Rose
Burness Rebecca
Mary Wheeler
Mrs
Arlo Ynron
Earl Fenton
Evelyn Angran
Aaron
May Young
Mary Barrickman
Bill Martin
Eddie
Jimmy
Carol
Ede Brandon
Dean
Herbert Brinkley
Larry Lemley
Ames
Leslie Lemley
Roger
Merle Teater
Laura
George
Ava
James
Fenton
Mrs. Teater
Ges
South Court
Ottumwa, Lowe
Salem
West Point
L. P. Clow
West State St
Centerville, Lows
Oldsmobile
Dealer
Oldsmobile Co
Fisher
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