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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
5
Class reporters note Skip Day plans and annual orders while several Moravia families share social visits, birthdays, and church activities. The 1954 Moravia annual is offered at $1.90 with padded cover, and readers are urged to place orders. Local notices cover visits, illnesses, and family gatherings through a long list of names and addresses.
Franklin By Mrs Earl Swift and neighbors report on Friday to Sunday visits and gatherings across Ottumwa area. Residents include Ammons Calhoun Moffatt Swift Rogers Turner and others visiting kin at homes churches and meetings with Margaret Miller and Bibles classes referenced.
The Moravia music group notes four entries in the state solo and ensemble contest at Newton on Friday. Brass quintet, Carson's solo, and clarinet quartet earned II ratings. Clarinet trio achieved a I rating, a first at state since 1951. Mr Main missed Newton but hopes to attend Columbus Junction for state band and large group contest. The Newton contest was in the new high school building. Moravia anticipates a long ride to Columbus Junction for the big Saturday event with high hopes for a band rating.
The senior class reports a successful ticket contest, with top sellers earning a lead for the senior breakfast scheduled for May 6 at 4:00 am. After the breakfast, reservations are made for skating at Hilltop and a Lake Well picnic, followed by a skipped day and the senior play outing.
Joe Bryan Tadlock born July 10 1936 in Iowa attends Moravia High School and Maple Grove grade school. He lists biology as favorite subject, James Stewart as favorite actor, June Allyson as favorite actress, and aims to own the biggest hog farm in Iowa. In school he participates in FFA, student council Thespians and varsity sports. His hobbies include ping pong and baseball and plans to join the Waves next year.
Charles Argo returned home Thursday with his legs in a heavy cast from hip to toe as bones were separated though not broken, requiring four weeks or more. Robert Hiatt is ill with hepatitis and confined to bed after a Chicago trip for a physical. Attendees at the Centerville mother and daughter tea included Helen O Connor Sharon Doris Boblenz Connie Nancy Sylvia Burns Charlene Juanita Lee Madge Sandra Hiatt Wilda Argo Sharon Sylvia Burns Charlene. The Van Lemaster family stayed at the Theo Miller home Tuesday to Thursday. Jerry Boblenz visited Jimmy Burns Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz also spent time there.
Charley Cross visited Ralph Tucker Thursday evening. John McAninch spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. McAninch. Earl Fenton and family visited the Sulser household and Stephen. Gretchen Ashby and pupils took a train trip to Ottumwa Friday. Jessie McAninch and Mildred Tarbell joined. Hazel Tucker spent Saturday with Roy Sulser. Many families, including Martin and Fox households, visited Roy and Duane Sulser or Laura Martin, Carl, and Basil Martin families Sunday. Eva Elgin stayed Friday with the Sulsers and Stephen.
The Chariton River Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at Florence Martins on April 27 with a noon cooperative luncheon. Lois Martins the president called the business meeting and a poem was read. Scripture from Psalm 19 was read and two songs were sung. May birthdays include Lucille Van Antwerp and Mary Fenton. Wedding anniversaries noted for Mr. and Mrs. Ede Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis. Next roll call will be about mother and the group helped with housecleaning. Prizes went to Lucille and Georgie Atwell. The next gathering will be May 11 at the parsonage to clean and bring a covered dish. Attendees listed include Jean Curtis Kathryn Martin Lucille Atwell Jessie Elam Georgie Atwell Laura Martin Gertie Atwell Virgo Martin Clara Atwell Joyce Martin Fay Fenton Lola Stoner Florence Martin Karen.
Mr and Mrs Bert Meadows host and visit friends across Hiattsville and Exline with numerous dinners and calls. Otton and Cincinnati connections appear as relatives and neighbors travel for visits. Multiple gatherings at Bert Meadows, Clair McDanel, Paul Hiatt and other households mark a busy week of informal social events.
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