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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

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Enon School Closes After Diplomas Presented

Enon School closed Friday May 16 with a graduation program led by Da Vonna Vance who earned high ratings for her neatly written paper. Four pupils had near perfect attendance, and a large dinner was served by local ladies.

da Vonna Vance Betty Vance Mary Jo Farber Geraldine Vance Dallas Faber Merle Walter Robert Sandifer Dickie James van Dorin Sand Mra Marvin Vance And Sylvan van Dorin Ruben Faber Nancy Carol Bobby

Reverend Burd and the pony bring joy to children

Rev. W. E. Burd pastor of the Church of the Nazarene is a friend to children with his small black and white Shetland pony. This week he was seen hitched to a cart with five boys riding and two more tagging along behind.

W. E. Burd Church of the Nazarene Burd

Five more veterans enroll in farm training program

The Union notes 72 veterans enrolled in the Institutional on the Farm training program with new enrollees Kenneth Johnson Leon Oehler Russell Kelly Gerald Hawk and Alfred Mosley. The article highlights on farm supervision updates and a school year summary of vocational agriculture activities tied to Future Farmers of America and local community farming efforts.

Kenneth Johnson Leon Oehler Russell Kelly Gerald Hawk Alfred Mosley Carl Lahue Moravia Marshal Veterans Hospital Elson Vocational Agriculture Department Future Farmers of America Organization F.F.A American Royal Kensas City Clarinda Iowa

Sears Roebuck and Company Scholarship Program Details

Sears Roebuck offers $200 scholarships to top quartile high school agricultural students who show financial need, strong character, and active 4-H or Future Farmer involvement. Nominations due by July 1 to Appanoose County Farm Bureau state office.

Sears, Roebuck and Company Appanoose County

NEW HOPE SCHOOL REPORTS END-OF-YEAR ACTIVITIES

The 35th week notes perfect spelling lessons by Ann Pettibone Jun ior Carl Jimmie Don Pettibone and Bob Carter. Students showcased rock, shell and stamp collections as hobby week, observed birds and flowers, and planned a basket dinner on May 23 before year-end duties. Bob Carter passed state eighth grade exam and will attend Moravia High School. May 28 official school close with departure cards. May 26 text book check planned with township teachers assistance.

New Hope School Lula R. Tillmont Jimmie Don Pettibone Ann Pettibone Junior Carl Bob Carter Vera Pacohey Richard Cart Moravia Florida

Coulson Social News and School Notice Recap

Coulson by Mrs Ernest Hiatt reports visits by Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz and family to Chit Whickers. Ernest Hiatt family supper at Don Pettibones. Wanda Hook ends school term at Coulson with a wiener roast at Denny school. Pennington Moravia visit. Virginia Hiatt and Gerald Mickels enjoy Moravia High summer vacation.

Herb Boblenz Ernest Hiatt Don Pettibones Wanda Hook Coulson Denny School Pennington Moravia Minta Shoemaker C. S. Callen Virginia Hiatt Gerald Mickels Moravia High

Subscription to the Moravia Union as a welcome gift

A subscription to the Moravia Union is offered as a welcome gift. The promotion highlights value for new readers and underscores community coverage, local news, events, and notices provided by the Moravia Union.

The Moravia Union

Local Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Doings in Moravia

A flurry of visits and gatherings fills Moravia and nearby towns as residents host relatives and friends. Huntsville and Council Bluffs travelers arrive for services, while Des Moines and Ottumwa newcomers join weekend meals, birthdays, and church events. Families from Centerville, Pella, Knoxville, Dumont, and Newma n gather for dinners, are joined by K. Camerons and other locals, with Tulip Festival attendance and hospital updates noted.

C. A. Fleming Huntsville C. C. Coulsen Harold Burton Ray Forbes Forrest Wakefield Council Bluffs Ralph McDonough al Neer Miami M. H. Elson Lester Bradshaw Royce Pettit Ottumwa George Irelan Everett Miller Rev J. C. Davis Miller Anna Mae Walden Smith Marilyn Mediapolis H. K. Smith A. M. Smith Moravia Dianne Pella Knoxville Keith Camerons Newton Edna Neff Manilla Ray Harris Patty Joyce Herbert Main Des Moines Birdie Main Glen Fowler Gaylord Main Joanne Carol Larry_Main Marvin Gardner Maurice Walter Loren Walter Bert Luse Richard Morrison Roy Hiatt Centerville Dan Pence Leig Pence Prank Swaim John Tadlock Leeter Strunk Baby Lee Tadlock Gary Anderson Chris Bogart Jack Dinderman and Sons Mike and Stevie Cedar

Local Social Rollicks From Cedar Rapids to Centerville

Sunday visits fill the region with family and friend gatherings. Loren and Eleanor Hiner host Cedar Rapids guests while Pearl Hiner joins W R Harvey in Coca Rapids. Rev Earl Rabuck’s family travels to Indianola for a conference track meet as Dorothy Hoover visits Cen terville.

New Providence Fred Tillmont New Hope School Lula R. Tillmont Elm Hollow Yvonne Gardner Shirley Ann Walter W. H. Scott Harry Lee Sharon Novinger M. H. Elson Anna Easter Rex Bill Robinson Harry McCrory Rose Winslet Place Kasters Hazel Burge Mary Roberts Moravia Miss Burge Dubuque Miss Roberts Powers Pella Bobby Caster Grand Junction Colo Luther Caster Earl Rabuck Phyllis Bruce Mt. Pleasant Rabuck Lloyd Dutro Waterloo W. T. Boston Otterbein Dayton Ohio United Brethren Churches of Iowa Ella Grimm Homer Bellman Des Moines Lee Hiatt Charles Coffin George Brain Unionville The Baptist Church Lawrence Roland Lawrence W. B. Stone Scarsboro John Laws Leonard Palmer Gerald Morgan Ozarks LuVada Adama Roy Lenz Ralph Jarvis Jimmie Charley Jarvis Jerry Lee Buckalew Zell Callen Joan Chester Woodcocks Albia D. DuVall Cody Luse Grant Bishop Ralph Lynn Ronald Woodward Karen Jean Ronnie Lee Woodward Winifred Heaton W. W. Hennick Nevada Ralph Bennett Beloit Wisconsin J. L. Haines Roscoe Argo H. A. Lemasters Centerville

Blue Front By Mrs. John VanZante

Circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Will Hagerman. W. Moore was called to Ottumwa for the illness of her son in law. Lyle Jones of Ames stayed with his parents and several families shared meals and church attendance in Moravia and Tulip Time in Pella.

Circle Will Hagerman W. Moore Flo Ottumwa Lyle Jones Ames Ben Jones Wendell Murdy Donald Jones Hen Jones Carl van Zante John van Zante Moravia Pella Sam Shepard Cass Hamilton

Local Family Greetings Highlight Weekend Visit

A note from Ben Jones and Mrs. Lester White mentions children spending Sunday with John Van Zante, reflecting a family gathering and neighborly links in the community.

Ben Jones Lester John van Zante

News tips welcome for The Union readers

When guests visit the paper, their names can be printed for courtesy. The Union invites anyone to bring or send news at any time for publication.

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L. F. Bialey Appanoose Monroe Counties United States Editore-Publishers Rural School News ENON Velma Bokholt RO Lao Mesa M. Hi. Elson Howard Evans Glen Evans Seymour American Legion Auxiliary Lewis Rouse Ralph Robinson Bert Adams John Robinson W. V. Murdy Kenneth Condra Lester Sawyer R. Z. Pence Harry Felton J. P. Day Lyle Hopkins Roy A. Hiatt Martha Coulson Union Sears Roebuck and Company Swaim’s Moravia Theatre Humphrey Bogert Lauren Bacall With Blondie Penmpy Singleton Arthur Bake Morsvia Watt Ge Plumbing Cheating CO Las Alata Lincoln Mareden Illini Per Bushel Goode Seed & Feed Co John VanZante Moravia Mattress Co Henry Surber Bernstein Towa Neil’s Leghorn Roosters Neil Nan Gardner Hatchery Telephone
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