Uncertain Paths for Local Youth Sparking Military Calls
The article notes Raya Ramblins and Bobby Carter facing life changes after school. Bobby, just starting at the Union office, receives induction papers and will depart for Camp Chaffee Arkansas on July 10. George Scott also receives a similar notice. Rainbow Girls event at Cedar Rapida highlights 21,000 members and praise for Charlotte McAningh and state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Carter
Bobby
Centerville
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Rainbow
Cedar
Rapida
I Vm
Letters and notes on life, crops, and office automation
A letter from W Boofirkins discusses settling near Lake of the Ozarks for fishing and retirement after 35 years with Kansas City streetcar lines. Another note from W E Springs of Plano Illinois reports good crops with moisture, while Waldo Imus notes inhouse machinery replacing staff in large offices. The piece questions whether IBM like machines reduce costs, suggesting a shift rather than savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Firkins
George Firkins
Street
Kansas City
Ozarks
Waldo Imus
Town Southern
IBM
Jmachine
Union Homemakers Meet with Mrs John Kelly
The Union Homemakers met on June 13 with Mrs John Kelly. Nine members attended as Eva reported on the last women’s day committee meeting. Betty discussed fabrics and garment labels. Cathryn hosted a washer and dryer demonstration at the REA office. Refreshments were served to ten women and ten children. Next meeting will be with Marjorie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
John Kelly
Eva
Betty
Cagrie
R. E
DuVall Kaster Vows Repeated At Moravia Church
Miss Helen DuVall wed Veril D Kaster in a double ring ceremony at Evangelical United Brethren church Moravia read by Rev Lynn King. Bridesmaid Irene Tadlock attended in rose nylon net. best man Robert Easter. Reception at Francis Kincade home followed by cake and punch. The couple, graduates of Moravia High School, plan to reside on James Easter farm after a south wedding trip with guests from Ottumwa Colfax Centerville Albia Cincinnati Des Moines and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen DuVall
Winston DuVall
Moravia
Veril D. Kaster
James Kaster
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn King
Carl van Zante
George Winsler
Irene Tadlock
Robert Easter
Francis Kincade
Joyce Kincade
Ray Charrity
Dale Williams
Clifford Offi
Ottumwa
Moravia High School
Kaster
Charles Broshar
James Easter
Colfax
Centerville
Albia
Cincinnati
Des Moines
Archie Martin
Basil Tadlock
Loretta Helmick
Joanne Moore
Weande Benz
Wea
Town Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Sandy
University Park
Melrose
Mystic
Engle-Paris Exchange Vows At Miller Church Saturday
Miss Ferne Elizabeth Engle and Walter Ernest Paris wed Saturday June 16 at 10:00 a.m. in Miller Baptist church. The double ring ceremony featured garden roses and lilies with music from Mrs. Lee Tadlock and Mrs. Claude Paris. The couple, with untidy OCR errors, are from Centerville and Mora areas, both alumni of Udell and Moravia high schools, planning a Claude Paris farm home near Moravia after a reception at the Paris residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Elizabeth Engle
Walter Ernest Paris
Miller Baptist Church
William Cleeton
Seymour
Lola Scott
Luther Caster, Jr
Miss Engle
Lee Tadlock
Claude Paris
Tadlock
Udell High School
Moravia High School
Happy Helpers 4-H Meet at Mosley Home
The Happy Helpers 4-H Club met on June 12, 1956 at the home of Janice and Mary Mosley for an all day session. Ten members attended. The group approved paying delegates’ expenses to camp and planned a one day convention with partial club funding. They set a trip to Riverview for July 11. Demonstrations covered clothing exhibits and style review, with talks and reports on camp and safe wool care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Mary Mosley
Riverview
Woolfens
Martha Potts
Mary Lou Rinehart
Connie McAninah
Janet Nash
Charlotte McAninch
Connie McAninch
Mary
Lou Rinehart
Martha
Or‘ville” McCord
Rosalie Sweeden
Gardner
Nancy
K. C. Potts
Richard
Bob
Andy Mosley
Janice Mary
Seymour Field Day to spotlight drought farming practices
County Extension Director John J. Young announces the Seymour-Shelby Experimental Farm Field Day on June 27 starting at 6 p.m. in Albia. The program includes tractor track planting with chemical weed control, drought study plots, and ISU crop and soils summaries to aid drought-year planning for farmers and towns alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour-Shelby
John J. Young
Albia
Young
Iowa State College
Double Ring Ceremony Unites Judy Martin and Richard Hawk
Judy Martin and Richard Hawk were married at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Moravia in a 2:00 p.m. double ring ceremony. Rev. Lynn King officiated as guests heard nuptial selections by Linda Coulson and soloist Robert Sloan. The couple, Husky by son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hawk of Albia Route One, planned a lavender and white reception and will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Judy Colleen Martin
Richard Hawk
Lynn King
Max Martin
Claude Hawk
Albia
Linda Coulson
Robert Sloan
Miss Coulgan
Franklin 4-H Farm Meeting Highlights Tour Plans
The Franklin 4-H Club met at Jamis and Orville McCord home on June 48 with 11 members present. Dick Sneeden led, pledges and minutes were approved, and treasurer reported. A club tour is planned for June 29 at 8 30 starting at Tony and Dick Sneeden then ending at Jim McAninch’s for a picnic, rain date July 6. a 6 pm softball practice occurred, and several demonstrations and a team demo were presented by members including Richard Perry, Max McAninch, and Connie McAninch. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers
Jamis
Orville McCord
Dick Sneeden
James McCord
Tony
Dick Snééden
Jim McAnsinch
Richard Perry
Max McAninch
Dick Sweeden
Charles’ McAninch
Connie McAninch
Carol Mullins Hosts Union Farmberettes Meeting
The June meeting of the Union Farmberettes was held at Carol Mullins home on the 15th with 5 members present. John Main led the session in the president’s absence as roll call counted garments made. New members Becky Wilgon and Peggy Rogers joined. demonstrations on turning them and using clothes hangers were featured. Refreshments followed and the next meeting with Joan Main is planned for July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Mullins
John, Main
Carol Mullina
Ann Extine
Joan Main
Becky Wilégon
Peggy Rogers
Stop That Itch in Just 15 Minutes Ad
An old advertisement promises rapid itch relief with ITCH-ME-NOT for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface itch. Available day or night at Veach Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hk, Charity, Editors Publishers
Raya Ramblin
George Scott
Rainbow Dtla
Charlotte
McAningh
A.M, Wilson
Albia, Iowa
W. Boofirkins
W. E
Plano
Ill
Homesiakers
John. Kelly
Pable-Raper
Enqust End Dinner Ables
Estey
Engle-Paris
Miller Church
Mosley
Seymour Field Day
Music Ning
Moravia Fire Department
Judy Martin
Kenneth Brown
Terry ‘Martin
Bill Bailey
Donald Dicks
Mr. Dicks
Jack ‘Illingworth
Albla
Moravia Union
Inklin Farmers
Morea
OME
Union Farmberettes
Paul Wilson
Appaneese County
L. W. Rose County Assessor
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