Moravia notes and oddities spark school board tale
Moravia community weighs Dr Anthony’s role as local issues rise. George Firkins, Moravia school board president, shares a humorous anecdote about a boy’s pay for hoeing corn. A bizarre barber supply order arrives from Sam Harvey at 14 Mile Santa Claus House North Pole Alaska. Colleges face staffing and funding strains amid rising birth rates from 1943 to 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firkins
Moravia
Johnson Barber Supply Company
Sam Harvey
14 Mile
North Pole
Fairbanks
Alaska
Expansion of colleges tied to state and universities
Private and independent colleges lack funds for growth while state universities have tax funds for expansion. The issue highlights the need for higher taxes to sustain rising educational standards and meet demands for engineers and technically trained personnel in a fast moving scientific era.
Been On a Cushion Too Long
Editorial urges students entering professional training to prepare for hard work and steady study. It argues high school often fails to teach diligence, warning that college requires full effort and maturity by age eighteen to avoid future regret.
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Margie
A. R. Fenton
Editor’s Yakima Letter From Union Subscriber
A Yakima correspondent writes about a mild winter with little snow affecting skiing. notes ski lessons for 150 children, a local ski bus service, and a hospital crowd expected from spring accidents. Mentions recovery from a November operation, Moravia Union delivery issues, and hopes to return to Iowa to see friends.
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the Union
Washington
Lorence
Robert
Donald
Moravia Union
Iowa
T. R. Goniners
Community notes from Chariton and Ottumwa area
Louise Baldwin of Chariton, Mo, visited Perry Mikels home for Sunday and night. The Mericles attended church at the Tabernacle and viewed missionary pictures. Mrs Wim Anderson visited Fairfield. Frank Shoemakers visited the Callen home. Connie Boblenz stayed with Becky Wilson. Bob Houser and family visited Paul Houser. Debbie and Steven stayed with grandparents Estéte Houser Burns and Jimmie attended a Moravia basketball game. Ann Mihalovich and Judy Smith dined with Herb Boblenz. Nancy Boblenz attended a dinner at the Cornpicker cafe in Ottumwa with candy bar fundraisers. The Boblenz family spent Sunday evening in Ottumwa. Wm Anderson returned from Fairfield. Jerry Boblenz went to Cincinnati to see wrestling. News of Zelma Pence Patterson’s Jan 18 surgery at DePaul hospital in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Baldwin
Chariton
Perry Mikels
Forrest
Mericle
Tabernacle
Wim. Anderson
Fairfield
Frank Shoemaker
Callen
Connie Boblenz
Becky Wilson
Bob Houser
Paul
Estéte Houser
Russell Burns
Jimmie
Moravia
Ann Mihalovich
Judy Smith
Herb Boblenz
Nancy Boblenz
Cornpicker Cafe
Ottumwa
Boblenz
Wm. Anderson
Jerry Boblenz
Jay Clayworth
Cincinnati
Zell Pence
Zelma Pence Patterson
DePaul Hospital
Cheyenne
New Hope Community Notes Post 24 Attend Curtis
Community column records Wesey,M. Y. F. meeting with 24 young people, Mrs. Dorig Boblenz serving refreshments. Socials include a Frank McTwain sale next Tuesday at 11. Pie and coffee to be supplied by Wesey ladies aid. Multiple visits and home gatherings follow with many families listed, including Don Pettibone, Brede, Harsh, Wilson, Donovan, Hiatt, Long, and others sharing weekends and Sunday visits across Albia Fairmont Mt. Ayr and Centerville areas.
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Wesey
Dorig Boblenz
Wesey Ladies Aid
Frank McTwain
Ernest West
Gladys Harsh
Jim Turner
Rock Island
Lute Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Bill Long
George Turner
Ivan Harsh
Bill
Bob
Jay Wilson
Junior Donovan
Dorothy
Genevie Donovan
W. G. Wood
Smith Hospital
Albia
Mr. Wood
Public Notice Adverts Sale Campaign Draws Crowds
A local public notice advert plans a sale event and promotional campaign. Organizers anticipate strong attendance as banners and incentives attract residents to participate.
Udell Community Notes and Local Movements
Udell relates residents moving from near Cincinnati to the Ross Whisler farm east of Udell and welcomes new neighbors. The report covers visits, family updates, a birth Nora Annette to Rev. and Mrs. Richard Burger, social gatherings, church women’s meeting notes, plans for future meetings, and community events including a farewell dinner for Merle Houser and notes on local travel to Des Moines for business.
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Wendl Coulson
Cincinnati
Ross Whisler
Udell
Alvin Spring
Tommy
H. B. Spring
Josie Stuckey
Richard Burger
Curtis Burger
Mae Morlan
Gere Dixon
Springfield
Republic
Roger
Robert Morlan
Nora Annette
John
Dickey
Curtis
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Harold Spring
Merle Houser
Ross Whislers
Brethred Annex
Lola Byers
Brethren Church
Hazel Powell
Marie Corell
Joe Moore
Linda
Sammy
Lora Sue
Timmy
Kenneth Salladay
Pleasant Hill Community Notes Of Moravia Area
Pleasant Hill notices list social visits and family events across Moravia area. Residents such as the Browns Dicks and Hendersons are shown visiting friends, hosting gatherings, attending dinners and basketball games, with a death in the Sulser family. Multiple households are cited with dates Monday to Sunday entries and references to local clubs and farms. Read the Union for Moravia community activities.
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Moravia Cinton
Eee Jew
R. and
H. K. Charity, Editors Publishers
Appanoose
Monroe
United States
Raya , Ramblin’s
Dr. Anthoney
Dr. Anthony
Turner Funeral Home
Teacher's Editorial
McClurg Implement Co
Allis-Chalmers and
New Idea
Yakima
Wash
New Hope
Ivan, Hargh
Ivan Shields
Mt. Ayr
Frank Rossollato
Centerville
Zell Wilson
Tom
R. C. Wilson
Max Rodgers
Loveland Colp
Joyce Rinehart
Don Pettibone
Forrest Jacoba
Marion
Cecil Schrodt
Wess Hiatt
Russell Hiatt
Hiatt
Guy McKern
Elbert Perry
Boyd Paxston
Newt Long
Loyd Carter
Mary Warner
Frances Burton
Jerry | Goodwin
Oxford
Mont
Burton
Warner
Blakesburg
Minnie Petersen
Mary Meadows
Dop Pettibone
Sten. HK Spend
Pleasant Hill
Mrs. Disk Srown
Clarence Whitehead
Bobby
Truxton Dicks
Ronnie
Theodore Henderson
Bill Moore
Glennie Dicks
Clover Leaf Club
Bird Fenton
Roy Sulser
Tarplty
Russell Brown
Dick Brown
Roscoe Argo
Lynn Fenton
DeWayne Moore
Pat Printy
Eva Elgin
Carl Elgin
Des Moines
Lloyd Brown
Jim McAninch
Jessie McAninch
Addie Sheldon
Clayton Sheldon
Ronald Henderson
Mary Lackender
Connie
Lester Lager
George Hammond
Clint Albertson
Darlene
Mearl Dicks
Gerald Rinehart
Wayne Christy
Gilbert Callen
Max
Richard Callen
Gary
Moberly
Wayne Risty
Elbert Moore
Paul Jordan
Theodore Henderson, Jr
Rex Ann
Paul Dicks
Bill Spaar
Bart Albertson
Albertson
Nickie
Fonda Dicks
Clara and
Theresa Brown
Stella Argo
Lottie Swan
Laura Martin
GEM Shop
Cloyed
Holsingsheld
Square Albia
Richey Florists
St. Albis
Mystery Farm
Moravia Farm Service Petroleum Producta — Fertilizer — Paints — Chemicals
Turner & Son Furniture — Hardware — Lumber
Dewey’s Place
Phillips 66 Products
ART Fox Garage
Arsa Tractor
Wayne
Allia-Chalmers
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