Moravia High School Senior Chapel Honors and Awards
Moravia High School held its traditional senior chapel in the gym at 3 o’clock Monday. The program included annual merit awards for scholastic and extracurricular achievement to numerous students across offices, activities, sports, band, and clubs, with recognitions for Mary Lou Main, Verna Rouse, Barbara Broshar, Venetah Andrews, Deana McDonough, and many others in various categories.
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Clara
Moravia
Mary Lou Main
Mary Lou Mein
Gerald Rinehart
Charlotte Scott
Boya DeWayne Moore
Paul Dicks
Jack Baldwin
Harold Dean Tisue
Dick Brown
Bernard Casebolt
Ronald McDanel
Johnny
Hiner
Bob Scieszingki
John Wilson
Veneteah Andrews
Phyllis Laws
Velma Overturf
Peggy Paris
Gracie Hannam
Shiela Hannam
Eileen Coady
Ruth G
Verna Rouse
Joyce Burd
Bonella McDanel
Naomi Stevens
Virginia de Houle
Bolo
Barbara Broshar
Mary Rose Main
Patty Halden
Gerogiana Winsler
Joan Dille
Bill Broshar
Delma Veach
Bill Harris
Janet Broshar
Oneila Whicker
Richard Smith
George Tracy
Jack Broshar
James Main
Daisy McCrory
Georgiana Winsler
Patty Sawyer
Jo Ellen Broshar
Bob Whicker
Kathleen Halden
Deans McDonough
Alberta Rick
Rosalie Zimmer
Mary Louise McNair
Marilyn Hiatt
Barbara
Freda Wood
Charles Burton
Luther Caster
Earlene Whicker
Vern
van Dorin
Bén Rosencrants
Venetoh Andrews
Dweena Robinson
Rosalia Zimmer
Beatrice Johnson
Dee Fenton
Janella Reid
Venetah Andrews
Deanie Tisue
Marilyn Beaty
Gerald Hannam
Clair Easter
Beverly Callen
Onella Whicker
Vera van Dorin
Dorothy Brown
Bill
Notice W S C eight meeting at Mrs Hickman home
W S C eight meets at the home of Mrs and in Hickman at 2 p m Gretchen Ashby is president and Aleafa Hiatt secretary.
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W.S.C
Hickman
Gretchen Ashby
Aleafa Hiatt
Taylorettes 4 H Meeting Plans Rally Day Cards
The Taylorettes 4-H meeting led by Fern Foster opened with roll call on fair exhibits. Members listed include Kathryn Benneewes Roetat, Karleen Fischer, Lyn Boyer, Mary Beth Tarher, Ann Pettibone, Betty Harsh, Vennia Carter, plus leaders Daphne Ilton and Ava Foster. Absent were Vera Faye Jacobs and Beverly Fischer. Plans for Rally Day included making name cards and a donation drive for Chinese people. Virginia Carter gave a talk on Anklets. The season included buttonholes, a pledge to the 4-H flag, a guessing game, and a mystery game.
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Taylorettes
Fern Foster
Kathryn Benneewes Roetat
Karleen Fischer
Lyn . “Boyer
Mary Beth Tarher
Penn Poster
Ann’ Pettibone
Betty Harsh
Vinnia Carter
Daphne Ilton
Ava Foster
Vera Faye Jacobs
Beverly Fischer
Virginia Carter
Dinner in Honor of Mrs Smith Birthday in Moravia
Relatives of Mrs Anna Smith gathered at her Moravia home on Thursday May 2 for a cooperative dinner celebrating her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Myr and Mrs Gail Hinton Manchiers Alice Mrs Harold Kausalik all of Albcia Mrs Fresorah Weidman of Harlan Mrs Jade Lame Mt ter Smith and Mr and Mrs a Wilson and family. Mrs Frank Hiatt was an afternoon caller.
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Anna Smith
Moravia
Anni
Mra
Myr
Gail Hinton Re Manchiers
Mother Daughter Meeting At United Brethren Church
The missionary society will hold a mother daughter meeting Friday at the United Brethren church with Mrs. Zell Callen in charge. A luncheon at 7 o clock will follow and attendees should bring a covered dish, sandwiches, and their own table service. Members are urged to bring daughters or a guest.
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the Missionary Society
United Brethren Church
Zell Callen
Society
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Elsie Clester
Mrs Delbert Thomson and Tommy prepared a birthday dinner for her mother Mrs Elsie Clester The highlight was the birthday cake with many lighted candles reflecting a festive celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Clester
Delbert ‘Thomson
Tommy
Aer
Iday
Ae Fee
Delbert Thompson
Roy Richard
Centerville
New Barber Elmo Pevitti Joins Centerville Shop
Elmo Pevitti of Centerville is now employed at the Charles Bro Shar barber shop. He brings five years of barbering experience and will manage the shop with Mr. Broshar helping on busy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Pevitti
Centerville
Charles Broshar
Mr. Pevitti
Mr. Broshar
Moravia Chapter 0 to Meet May 14 Evening
Regular Moravia Chapter 0 E S meeting set for Tuesday May 14 at 8 00 PM to conduct initiatory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E. S
Swift & Co Host To Dairymen Meeting At Moravia
A dairy improvement meeting drawn 260 attendees at the Moravia community building heard speakers Kenneth Thatcher Bob Brownlee and H Albee discuss clean cream quality and its link to Grade A butter. Prizes were awarded to multiple attendees and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
County Farm Bureau
Kenneth Thatcher
Centervilla
Bob Brownlee
Des Moines
H. ¥. Albee
Centerville
Clell McDanel
Gaylord McDanel
Frank Cham‘bers
Lyndon McDanel
Dickie Martin
Irene Tadlock
Rex Foater
Clarence Lyle
Larry Tadlock
Robert Kaster
Twyla Foster
Leo Kaster
Helen DuVall
Tony Workman
LeRoy Wilson
H. Y. Albee
Swift & Co
New Club Formed for Farm Bureau Women
A new Farm Bureau women’s club was organized after a concluding lesson on care and selection of electrical equipment at Mrs. H L Hilton’s rural home. County president Mrs. Clara Morrison aided the formation. meetings will run monthly through summer, with plans to elect officers and raise funds. Eleven people attended a cooperative noon dinner for the group and the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
H. L. Hilton
Hilton
Clara Morrison
Theo Miller
Taylor Toilers Club Basket Dinner At New Hope
Thirty eight people attended the Taylor Toilers 4H club basket dinner at the New Hope school house on Sunday noon. After a social hour the group toured boys projects with guests including Harold Holder Mrs Holder Kenneth Thatcher and Mrs Thatcher. Also visiting were several couples and families led by Virgil Dooley in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Toilers
New Hope
Harold Holder
Holder
Kenneth Thatcher
Thatcher
Centerville
Loyd Carter
Don Pettibone
George Turner
Lloyd MecDanel
Ernest Hiatt
Earl Boyer
FH. L. Hilton
Ira Boyer
Richard Goughnour
Virgil Dooley
Ladies Aid Meeting Completes Comforter for Vance Family
The United Brethren church ladies aid met at Mrs. Mary Hoskinson's home on Wednesday to finish the second comforter for the Vance family. Blocks were pieced by Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Jolly Dozen club members, and others.
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Ladies Aid of the
United Brethren Church
Mary Hoskinson
Vance
E. G. Hawk
Jolly Dozen Club
Guests of Mrs Watts honor birthday reunion
Mrs C E Tyrrell of Granger and Mr and Mrs Earl Brain with Celia Dean Carl and Henry of Hedrick were guests over the weekend with their mother Mrs H E B Watts. A family dinner was held Sunday in observance of the birthday anniversary of their mother. Joining the reunion were My and Mia Bruce Watts and son Robert Bruce of Ottumwa.
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Watts
C. E. Tyrrell
Granger
Earl Brain
Celia
Dean
Carl
Henry
Hedrick
H. E B. Watts
Mia
Bruce Watts
Robert Bruce
Ottumwa
Jolly Dozen Circle Meets at Mrs. Tisue Home
The Jolly Dozen Circle gathered May 2 at Mrs. Harry Tisue's home with ten members and one visitor present. The group pieced Red Goose quilt blocks, enjoyed games during a social hour, and were served refreshments by the hostess.
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Jolly Dozen Circle
Harry Tisue
Birth notices from Iowa hospitals list multiple newborns
A series of birth notices from St Josephs Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant area hospitals report infants born to families including Ralph and Pauline Jones Pabst and Ernest Horn. Other entries reference Betty Hiatt Moravia, Charley VanDorin, Gillaspey of Mt. Pleasant, and Rev J C Behrens of Milton.
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Ernest Horn
Blakenburg
Judith Ann
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Horn
Betty Hiatt
Moravia
Charley VanDorin
Good Agriculture Better Cononnty By M H E
The Iowa Farm Outlook reports home canning will be crucial during wartime with sugar shortages, jars and tops in stock, and better rubber rings. Land prices rise. town land up 14 percent since March 1, 1945. Oat plantings up about 9 percent. corn similar. soybeans down 14 percent. flaxseed down 51 percent. Cattle on feed down 17 percent April 1 from last year. total chicks hatched projected lower. Britain export of 17 million pounds dried eggs expected this month. The 1945 fall pig crop up 12 percent, lighter weights tempering pork demand.
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Iowa Farm Outlook
Iowa
USDA
Britain
Peters Sells Residence to Moravia Gambler Partner
E O Peters sold his residence Tuesday to Max McDonough partner in Moravia Gamble store. Possession in eighty days. Peters ran a general repair shop in a building on the lot. The shop building but not the equipment was included in the sale.
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E. O. Peters
Max McDonough
Moravia Gamble
Teen Age Party At Spencer Home With Winners Named
Marilyn Hiatt and Paul Spencer Jr hosted a Saturday teen gathering at the Spencer residence. Winners in the games were Mary Rose Main and Hill Harris. The group then visited the Mrs H E Watts home to challenge Mr and Mrs Richard Veach who reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Hiatt
Paul Spencer, Jr
Spencer
Mary Rose Main
Hill Harris
H. E. Watts
Challvari
Richard Veach
United Brethren G. M. Talbott Church Services
The United Brethren G. M. Talbott announces family week with a busy Sunday schedule. Services include 10:00 a.m. church school led by Donald Jones, 10:50 a.m. worship, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 8:00 p.m. evening service, and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Sunday honors Mothers Day with a call for many families to attend.
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United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Church Schedule Reflects Nazarene Services in Town
The notice lists worship events at the Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor W. E. Burd. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., Young People's and another service at 7:00 p.m., additional worship at 8:00 p.m., and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Church Services Notice for Robert Kerby Graduating Class
The Church of Christ schedules Sunday school at 10 o clock, communion at 10 45 a m, and preaching at 11 00 a m. No evening services due to baccalaureate ceremonies in Cincinnati. Robert Kerby is a graduating class member. All welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Robert Kerby
Cincinnati
Methodist Church Services and Preachers Schedule
Church services listed for multiple locations and pastors. The Rev Denver Flowers will preach at Cen terville during morning worship with church school at 10:00. Teonium and Fairview offer morning worship and church school times. Hilton and Jujudee also present worship and school services with various start times.
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Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Denver Flowers
Centerville
Wesley Chapel
Moravia Sets Clean Up Day and Water Survey Plan
Moravia town council in regular session designated Monday, May 18 as clean-up day urging residents to place cans in sacks or containers. Final papers were signed to send funds to Washington to finance a water and sewer survey with Brown Engineering Co. of Des Moines expected to begin survey and drilling test wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Washington
Brown Engineering Co
Des Moines
Services Held For Mrs Mericle At Darby Church
Funeral services for Mrs Veinnie Mericle 75 were held at Darby church at 1:00 p m Tuesday. Rev Luther Childs of Centerville First Baptist officiated with Turner Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in Haines Cemetery. She died at her Moravia area home Sunday after pneumonia. Survived by three children Forrest Moravia Neva and Mildred Beatty Centerville. sister Jennie Pollard Moravia. brothers George Darby and Frank Ottumwa. twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinaie Mericle
Darby Church
Luther Childs
Centerville
Davis County
Peter
Sara Simmons
Ralph Mericle
Forrest
Moravia
Neva
Mildred Beatty
Jennie Pollard
George Simmons
Darby
Frank Simmons
Ottumwa
Farewell Dinner for Eugene McCrory at Home
A Sunday dinner at Mrs. Lloyd McCrory’s home honored her grandson Eugene McCrory son of Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory who reported for army duty at Fort Snelling Minnesota Tuesday May 17 Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry McCrory Richard Francis Eugene Daisy Louie Schaffner Mrs Velma Benge and her sons Stevie Bobbie and Marilyn and Bonnie Beatty Mrs Harry DuVall sent tulips and other flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McCrory
Eugene
Harry McCrory
Fort Snelling
Minn
Richard
Francis
Daisy
Louie Schaffner
Velma Benge
Stevie
Bobbie
Marilyn
Bonnie Beatty
Harry DuVall
Reinstatement of Government Insurance Policy Notice
Any time before January 1, 1947, or for the duration of war and six months, a veteran can reinstate term insurance lapsed by paying two monthly premiums and submitting four health certificates showing the insured is in as good health as when the insurance began. New Adgresses Pvt. Harley C. Tisue Jr., ASN 17171181, C. A. Oth, The Bn, BTS, Fort Lewis, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapas New Adgresses Pvt
Harley C. Tisue, Jr
C. A. Oth
Tne
Bn, Bts
Fort Lewis
Washington
Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs E F Oehler
My. and Mrs. K. C. Barghahn with Bruce K visited Mrs Bh. F. Oehler and family for Sunday dinner. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Francis Oehler and their daughters from Centerville called, and a family dinner followed in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Barghahn
Bruce K
Bh. F. Oehler
Francis Oehler
Centerville
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
The Loren Walter family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for aid during the past weeks. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walter and family.
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Loren Walter
Progressive club meets with Mrs Ward at bridge event
Members of the Progressive club gathered Thursday evening with Mrs. N R Ward. Mrs Chester Broshar and Mrs Karl Tuttle won bridge prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostess. CARD OF THANKS We thank all who expressed sympathy in our bereavement. Mr and Mrs G M Talbott Mr and Mrs Donald Jones Mrs and Mrs Clary Sellars
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Progressive Club
N. R. Ward
Chester Broshar
Karl Tuttle
Bridge
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Claiy Sellars
Courtesy note announces Mrs Sylvan VanDorin birth of marriage
Courtesy Ottumwa Courter reports Mrs Sylvan VanDorin formerly Miss Carolyn Walter. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter.
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Ottumwa
Sylvan VanDorin
Carolyn Walter
Mr. and
Mra
Mearl Walter
Local news roundup from Centerville area details hospital stays and visits
Loren Walter is back from St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville to recuperate at his brother and sister in law Maurice Walter's home after more than five weeks. A long list of local residents attended the fifth district Legion auxiliary meeting in Centerville as well as various family visits and Sunday gatherings. Several residents are noted for hospital stays and weekend visits, including Mrs. W. L. Brooks and Miss Juanita McConnell handling church services in the pastor's absence. More locals are listed with social visits and family events across Centerville and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Maurice Walter
W. L. Brooks
Moravia
Juanita McConnell
Methodist
Wesley Chapel
L. B. Hawes
Leon B. Hawes
Hector
Moravia Meeting On July 4th Celebration Plans
A meeting will be held Friday evening May 17 at the Moravia community building to discuss a July 4th celebration. All interested are urged to attend.
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Moravia
Mrs Wheeler Resigns to Take Panora Teaching Post
Mrs Alice L Wheeler resigns as Teacher Training Critic at Moravia High School to accept a similar post at Panora Iowa. The Panora department of teacher training is rated highly by the Department of Public Instruction. Her leaving is regretted and colleagues wish her success in the new role.
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Alice L. Wheeler
I. J. Hickman
Moravia High School
Panora
Iowa
Wheeler
Department of Public Instruction
Rickmans entertain faculty members and spouses
Superintendent and Mrs J R Rickman hosted a Friday buffet supper at their home for faculty members and spouses including Karl Tuttle Gerald Morgan M H Elson Ruth Jones Edna Sowan Burge Wheeler Bruce Gardner Codyn Luse and Mardena Wilson Those unable to attend were Cody Luse Seelay Ray Forbes and Felkner After dinner guests played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Owan Miss Jones and Karl Tuttle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R.ickman
Karl Tuttle
Gerald Morgan
M. H. Elson
Ruth Jones
Ednasowan
Burge
Wheeler
Bruce Gardner
Codyn Luse
Mardena Wilson
Cody Luse
Misa Seelay
Ray Forbes
Mrs. Felkner
Mrs. Owan
Miss Jones
Booster Club Shifts Regular Meeting to Friday Nights
Moravia Booster Club members voted to move the monthly meeting to the first Friday of each month at the community building. The program committee plans an interesting program for the next gathering on Friday evening, June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Want Ads at Work in The Union Market
Weekly want ads drive sales and notices in The Union. A woman recovered a lost ox ford from a prior issue, the owner paying for the ad. Mrs Watts promotes three houses for sale after success selling a brooder, urging readers to place ads for selling buying renting or trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menl
Oxford
Ralph Pfannebecker
Charles Foster
H. E. Watts
Kensington Club Holds Annual May Breakfast
Kensington club members gathered for their annual May breakfast on Sunday May 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Desa White. Tables featured spring flowers and a four course breakfast was served with help from Mrs. Oshler and Mrs. Blumenstock. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pabst, Mr. and Mrs. Wi. Gardner, Mrs. D. S. Bishop and Billy, C. A. Turner, Frank Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. George Halden, Mrs. E. F. Oehler, Fred Blumenstock, and Mr. and Mrs. Dess White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Desa White
Oshler
Blumenstock
Harry Pabst
Wi. Gardner
Bishop Vand Billy
C. A. Turner
Frank Chambers
George Halden
HELP MRS J W HALDEN OBSERVE BIRTHDAY
Mrs J W Halden was pleasantly reminded of her birthday Monday evening when neighbors and friends brought refreshments and spent the evening with her. Included were Mrs Lee Hiatt Mrs Leonard Palmer Mrs George Winslet Mrs Mary Platt Mrs Stella Carter Mrs T B Cameron Mrs Anna Smith Mrs W Murdy and Mrs Troy Adams who was also observing her birthday. Mrs Halden's birthday was May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Lee Hiatt
Leonard Palmer
George Winslet
Mary Platt
Stella Carter
T. B. Cameron
Anna Smith
W. ¥. Murdy
Troy Adams
Halden
Bulb Exchange Aids Community Garden Update
Community garden alerts gardeners to prepare canna beds and notes a zero cost operation. Reports of bulb loss in storage have prompted a bulbs surplus and bulbs needed call. Leave information with the librarian in charge at the community building.
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Salutatorian
Office Girl
Betty Wilson
Berneica VanDorin
Dorothy Casebolt
Deana *McDonough
Lois Hawk
Evelyn McDonald
Floyd Caster
Harold Tisue
Walter Hannam
DeWayne Moore
Edwin Carmeny
Bobbie Whicker
Mary Lon Main
Bettes
Mrs. Smith
Madelyn Rose, W. M
Taylor Toilers Club
Ladies Aid
Rp Stork
Ralph Davis
St. Josephs Hospital
Hicke Pabst
Methodist Hospital
Pabst
Pauline Jones
Mr. Pabst
John Gillaspey
Mt. Pleasant
Teonium Circuit
Esther Babb
Teonium Church
Pope
Fairview Church
Mericle
Eugene McCrory
E. F. Oehler
M. McFatridge
Jay Oehler
Howard Smith
Lester Brain
Carl Black
Ralph McDonough
Margery Tracy
Fifth District Legion Auxiliary
Marvin Gardner
Wm. Gardner
Marvin
Kenneth Blackman
Cedar Rapids
M. K. Blackman
Mark II
Fred Dotson
Harry Haddock
Battle Creek, Mich
J. Ho Whiteside
Nell Pelkington
Johm Milliman
Glen Lemar
Moline, IL
Harry Stocker
Dwight Kincade
Allie Weston
E. G. Sincox
Albia
Kenneth Frea
Glee Callen
Riley Callen
Harry Phillips
Verne Stevens
Rodger
H. T. Boblenz
Jhhildren
Melrose
R. R. Pennington
J. F. Patrick
A. 8. Mangle
J. B. Oehler
Gon
Nuraa
Louise Sawvel
Doris Walton
Lester Sawvel
George Railing
John Tadlock
Frank Wilson
Paul
Freeman Weidman
Roy Fulkerson
Mystic
Harry Burmeister
James
Mark of Garvity
Fern Wright
Dana
Moulton
Eph, Wilson
DeLoss Charity
Donna
John Irwin
Davenport
John Robison
Kiva Nora Irwin
Carl Redding
C. S. Hartinger
Winterset
Chester Woodcock
Bobby
Claire Spencer
Lucille Sinclair
Alice Wheeler
Rickmans
Booster Club
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