Barometers and storms echo in town letters
Fred A Tarr writes from Wyoming about renewing his subscription and thanks Moravia readers while noting recent Midwest storms. The piece recalls a Casper hospital stay since Feb 6 and lists individuals who renewed Union subscriptions including B H Taylor U C Main Mrs Lloyd Brown Frank Woodward G B Argo Fred Christy Mrs John Broshar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Tarr
Cen “ Ee
Athens
Mr. Tarr
Casper
Moravia
Union
B. H. Taylor
U. C. Main
Lloyd Brown
Frank Woodward
G. 8
Argo
Fred Christy
John Broshar
Clair Callen
L. E. Stamm
Trenton Gladfelder
Alice Wilson
Norman I. Firkins
R. L. Ballew
Abe Ralston
Walter Miner
Charles Laws
Leo L. Breese
Emil C. Long
Moravia Union Feature Scramble Lays Egg of a Fresh Page
A humorous behind the scenes sketch from Moravia College notes details the chaotic process of crafting a feature article. The narrator, seeking material from students and staff, endures delays, misadventures, and a sharp editor’s rush to print as memories swirl around classrooms and the campus scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Dee
Paul Dicks
Christian Church
Freshen
Sophors
Johnny Laws
Gone are the days senior counsels college choice
A nostalgic notice urges 1947 graduates to plan early for college. With rising enrollments and limited spaces, seniors should compare coed options, costs, and courses, request catalogs, and talk to graduates before registering. The Union invites readers to submit news.
Sights to See At Junior High Events Ditching Crowd Rivalries
Paxton and Gladfelder appear in a column noting absence of a stream of junior high girls following them. Paul Dicks is seen without Phyllis Laws, signaling lighter attendance and shifting attention away from pairings in school social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Gladfelder
Theut
Paul Dicks
Phyllis Laws
Notable figures gather for a quiet club meeting
Names such as Smith Wetterlind Hiner Walt Hannam Fern Foster Betty Wilson Verna and Miss Plowman appear in a recollection of a press club gathering. The group discusses duties while some members read or prepare. The scene emphasizes focus and collegial atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Wetterlind
Hiner
Psalm of Algebra Teacher
Satirical verse portrays an algebra teacher as a stern guide who drives students to the board and through difficult problems. The speaker laments late-night study yielding little understanding while factors and radicals seem to haunt them. A parody of the 23rd Psalm style in classroom terms.
Final report hearing in Irwin estate Iowa 1947
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County probate No 5043 the administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John F Irwin deceased has filed his final report and asks for approval and discharge. The hearing will be at Centerville Court House at 10:00 AM on May 24, 1947. All interested may appear and show cause why the report should not be approved and discharge granted. kaa SWAIM administrator. 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
John F. Irwin
Ty Vernon Irwin
Madelyn Irrwin McGlade
Luella Irwin Reading
Ora Irwin McGee
Melville G. Irwin
Mildred Irwin Ross
Edward Irwin
John W. Irwin
Appanoose
County
First National Bank of
Centerville
District Court
Laws
Kaa Swaim
Tax Sale Notice for Appanoose County Iowa Enforce Redeption
Notice to Rex Easter and C E Witsler and the State Board of Social Welfare mortgagee that on December 3 1945 a tax sale began and the property in Appanoose County Iowa Lot 1 Block M Aud sold to Moravia Town for delinquent taxes 1938 through 1944. Certificate of purchase issued to Appanoose County and redemption ends 90 days after service. Dated Centerville Iowa April 25 1947 Grace L Bedinger County Audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Easter
C. E. Witsler
State Board of Social Welfare
A. D
Appancose
Towa
Moravia
Appancose County
Owa
Appanoose County
Iowa
Appannoose County
Centerville
Grace L. Bedinger
Pleasant Hill Social News From Mrs. George Hammond
Mrs George Hammond reports visits from Mr and Mrs Lloyd Massman and family to Clara Massman on Sunday. Mrs John McAnindly spent Sunday at the Kelsey home in Teonium. Rennie Metta spent part of last week with his grandparents IM and Mrs Mary Merle Dicks. Lloyd Clark and Dale called on Richard Allens Sunday afternoon. George Hammond and Emmett Derbys called Friday. Carl Fenton took Mrs John Clayworth to Des Moines to assist a ill brother. David Clark played Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Massman
Clara Massman
John McAnindly
Wy Kelsey
Teonium
Rennie Metta
Merle Dicks
Lloyd Clark
Dale
Richard Allens
George Hammond
Carl Fenton
John Clayworth
Des’ Moines
David Clark
Lawrence Hammond
George Darby
R. S. Faber
Homer King
Guy Argo
Harold Hawk
Velma
TaVonna Vance
Mary Jo Faber
Marjorie Sandifey
Geraldine
Betty Vance
Moravia
Mearl Walter
Washington
Annabelle Walter
Russell Brown
Jeanne
M. E. Followwill
California
M. E. Boardman
Yvonne
Rita
Linda Gardner
Grandma
Grandpa Walter
Lyle Hiatt
Chas
van Dorin
Vernon Caster
Ernest Horn
Chester Sanders
Doyle McDanes
R“ Marvin Vance
Wm Vance
Gomer Stocker
Cleo Stocker
Clifford Stocker
John Hewitt
Arthur Johnson
Emma Woods
Shaw
George Shaw
Albia
Ward Shaw
L. B. van Dorin
Albert Shaw
Carl Shaw
Junita
Willard Shaw
Stephen
Frank Shaw
Bill
Sylvan van Dorin
Ray Mosley
Guy Roberts
Gano Neigal Road
Enon Social Notes Highlight Community Gatherings
Mrs J T VanDortn records a string of local visits birthdays and events from Enon including Velma Bokholt's birthday party weather related mishaps school activities and family visits. The notes mention neighbors Harold Hawk M E Followwill visits Moravia and Albia gatherings and a twin calf birth observed by Arthur Johnson.
Feiler avoids disaster after P-61 propeller strike
At Cedar Rapids Lt. Col. Bill Feiler of Des Moines raised the field in a P-61 during an air show when the propeller blade struck the runway. He climbed safely to a nearby field and landed with a dead motor, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bill Feiler
Des Moines
Vosburgh Items From Mrs Emmett Derby
Mr and Mrs Delbert Calhoun James Calhoun were in Albia Thursday morning. Ross Curtis of Plano was a dinner guest Friday at Emmett Derby s. Many local residents visited Emmett Derby and family across several days, with totals including Calhouns, Gordons, Sheehans, and Ostensibles. Community members exchanged visits in Centerville Albia Ottumwa and nearby towns, sharing birthdays and celebrating at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Calhoun
James Calhoun
Albis
Ross Curtis
Plano
Emmett Derby
George Hammond
W. G. O’hara
Patty
W. G
A. E. Derby
Howard
Ottumwa
Robert Turner
Truman Tarbell
Larry Derby
Gertrude Sheehan
W. G. O'Hara
Bill Currie
Iconium
Larry
Frank Martin Sand Sos
Bernard Kittersman
Mary Kay
Joe Seleszinski
Roy
Hattie Miller
Robert Turners
Ben Allems
Roy Sheldon
Donie Darlene
Doyle
Emmett Derbys
Carl Calhoun
Kenneth
Donald
Roseann
Shirley
Jim Sheehans
Emamett Derby
Centerville
Sam Scott
Dallas City
Tingis
W.G. O'Hara
Carl Calhouns
Donald Dean
Roy Rinehart
Albia
Jack Caltwells
Nellie Thompson
Maude Turner
Madge Calhoun
Dorothy Calhoun
Hiner
Fconium Notes and Busy Bee Club Meeting Report
Mrs Laura Dicks writes about fconium events with Mr. and Mrs Francis Frame and son Eugene visiting Flo Frame family. The Busy Bee club met with Beryl Brown. work for the day centered on comforts and sewing rug rags. A cooperative noon dinner was served. attendees included Ben Allem Clara Brown Stella Argo Truss Turner Delpha Frame and visitors A J Brown Osa Aigia Derby W E Kelsey Joy Turner Carl Wetterfind and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Beryl Brown
Ben Allem
Clara Brown
Stella Argo
Truss Turner
Delpha Frame
A. J. Brown
Osa
Aigia Derby
W. E. Kelsey
Laura Dicks
Joy Turner
Eugene Frame
Carl Wetterfind
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Congress
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Association
Mrs. L. F. Bisby
Monroe
United States
Editors Publishers
Midwest
Hawaii
Hungary
Liam
Rumania
Venice
Russia
Havana
Jamaica
Alaska
Cuba
Sweden
Servia
Denmark
Bosphorus
Kanya
Boliva
Carribean
Armenia
Boas
India
Alps
Canada
Spain
Moscow
Turner Funeral
Ambulance Service
Moravia Theatre
Cloudeive Colbert
John Wayne
von Defore
Rusty
ATE Plumbing Heating CO
Pleasant Hill
Enon
Frank Swaim
Mrs. Truxton Dicks
Mrg
Clet Sheldon
Frances
Darwin
Addie Sheldon
Clyde Dicks
Charles Dicks
Cambria
Bertha Wright
Dorothy
Corydon
Robert Metcalf
Garry
Ronnie
William Metcalf
Mystic
Leo Beaty
Ned Argo
Roy Osborn
Jackie
Don Polson
Harold Huff
Rosa Beaty
Verna McAninch
Verda Argo
Birdie Main
Stella Carter
Mary Hoskinson
Oza
Max Hill
Leo Breese
Algia Derby
Harold Edwards
Mrs
Mary Scott
I. B. Derby of
Frank Martin
Rena Breese
Dorothy Perry
Fconium
Francis Frame
Eugene
Mather
Flo Frame
Salsbury Sal
Avi-Ton
Gardner Hatchery
Veach Implement Co
Spencer Grocery
Frankel
Bolero
Carole King
Deepsea
Carol King
Centerville, Lowe
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