24 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
1
The season opens with Moulton hosting the county affair and Bloomfield staging the girls sectional Albia hosting the boys sectional. The column notes a recent preacher casualty at the Moulton gym and urges fans to keep the tournament fun while visiting Moulton.
Moravia school prepares for a county tournament in Moulton with both boys and girls wearing new uniforms. The community adds four new television sets at local homes, while residents discuss television reception and rising income tax expectations as a minor concern amid local sports and tech interest.
A long local column recalls Franklin By Mrs John Moffatt and Roy Moffatt's community life with meetings and visits. It mentions the B 52 as an expensive government project and notes neighborhood activities including haying, 4-H skating, PMA meetings, dinners, and family visits across Albia and nearby towns.
A fragmented report notes Mew Kal, Tiven Kavi, and Wee Ty meeting at Mt Pleasant hospital. Beth Feld Artillery, ABO 468, is listed with a promotion to First Class and a mention of a san francisco post commander.
Maple Grove area residents hosted and visited over the weekend with numerous families including the Wilsons DuValls Woodwards Tadlocks McDanel and Johnsons. Attendees shared meals and dinners at homes in Clinton Davenport Ottumwa Des Moines and nearby towns.
Salem news records a Farm Bureau supper and meeting at Centerville with Hazel Hellyer and Elbert Perry among attendees. Social visits included Delbert Calhoun and family, Dell Hellyer, and related gatherings around Centerville and Des Moines with various Clark Haxern, Rinehart, Tou, and Brow families.
Fairview busy with visits and illness reports. Maxine Burdock stayed with Raymond Lockman family. Selah Hiatt spent time with Helen Johnson. Burdette Cox family at Howard Harper home. Margie Stocker recovering after appendectomy and homebound after St Joseph's stay. Community members greet, dine, and host gatherings amid stomach flu concerns and ongoing PTA activities.
Lois Shelquist Margaret Van Zante and Eva VanZante attend club at Hattie McCloud's Thursday afternoon. Roald Leo attends 4 H skating party. Wendell Murdy family share Sunday dinner at Ben Jones home. Carl VanZante and John VanZante families attend church night at E U B church. Arlin Hagerman family move from Nebraska planned. John VanZante hosts Sunday dinner with Sam Shepard Albia guests.
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