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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
3
Emily Thompson and friends attended a Stanley party at Dorothy Calhoun's home on Tuesday. Visits spanned multiple households including Dicks, Callen, Christy, Frame, and Sheldon families with dinners and weekend stays noted. Constance Thompson had mumps, and several relatives shared Sunday meals at various homes in the area.
Franklin By Mra Earl Swift Franklin By Mra Earl Swift Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson Mark and Kevin and Mrs Maud Turner spent Sunday at Earls Swifts My and Mrs Ben Pickrell spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Rex Haver Mr and Mrs Clifford Rogers and family were dinner guests Sunday at the Lloyd Ammons home Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers Mr and Mrs Harold Rogers family Mr and Mrs Jim Rogers Mrs Livya Callen and Mrs Fred Ammons Mr and Mrs Clair Long and Jeffrey and Mr and Mrs Earl Swift spent Wednesday evening at Merle Dicka Roseann and Shirley Calhoun attended funeral services for Joseph McGrath at Melrose Monday morning Rey and Mrs George McMullen and Steven spent Friday afternoon at James Calhouns Mr and Mrs Coy Swift spent Saturday evening at Louis Kelloggs Mr and Mrs Elmer Kellogg spent Thursday at James Calhouns Mr and Mrs Gary Perry Julie and Jeffrey spent Sunday afternoon and evening at Larry Der Emmett and Karen Derby spent on afternoon at Larry Der ys Mr and Mrs James Calhoun attended graduation exercises at Albia Friday evening Mr and Mrs Sam Fastlick and Mr and Mrs Basil Harteen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Voss in Osksloosa Roseann Calhoun attended the wedding of Jeanie Thomas and Larry Fry at Albia Saturday
The Franklin Happy Helpers met May 12 at Ellen Cooper’s home. President Shirley Calhoun presided as Sandra Whitehead led pledges to the American and 4-H flags. Nine members attended with five guests. reports were given, and officers, camp delegates, and poster committees were chosen. Demonstrations covered sewing on a button, sewing a dart, and making a dust unit. Refreshments followed.
Union Livewires hosted by Nancy and Don Leffler with Mike Kee presiding. Members outlined conservation camp and quail raising, livestock survey sheets submitted, lamb docking demo by Don Leffler, pledge to 4 H flag, and refreshments served. May gathering at Patty and Bob Rogers featured talks on personal grooming, camera cleaning demo, and film on 90 percent You.
The Clover Leaf club held a picnic in Centerville park on Wednesday May 16 with Verda Argo as hostess. Guests included Catherine Beatty Ella Tarbell and Fanny Hiner. The afternoon featured fried chicken and games such as The Price Is Right. Verna McAninch hosted an all day meeting on May 4 with Connie Adams and Catherine Beatty attending. Everyone helped pick out nutrients or sew carpet rags. A next meeting will be a picnic.
All members and their families are invited to attend a noon Sunday service at the Centerville parish on Sime 24.
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H meeting was called to order May 14 1962 by president Charles Van Zante with seven members present. An ice cream social was planned for June 19, a report on corn by Joe Saloto was given, and the meeting adjourned by Mike Lathen after the pledge to the 4-H flag. Members present included Charles Van Zante, Mike Lathen, Joe Salato, Earl Gay, Robert and Dale Stewart, and James Murdy. James Murdy served as reporter.
The regular 4-H meeting of the Blackhawks club was held May 8 at leader C. B. Talbert's home with David Talbert presiding. Ten members and two leaders attended. Discussion covered a June tour of members' homes to view projects and a weiner roast at C. D. Talbert's home. Five guests were present and the meeting adjourned after Mrs. Talbert served Jell-O, cupcakes, and Kool-Aid.
Honor roll lists seniors such as Larry Mullins Stephen Tarbell Nellie Argo Janet Harrington and others with scores around 92 to 97. Juniors include Karen Warren Jolene Van Dorin Rosemary Phillips Lorraine Walker and several other names with scores in the 80s and 90s. Also listed are sophomores and freshmen with multiple names and numeric scores, followed by an honorable mention section naming seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
The poem recalls a teacher’s long day from eight to three with six hours of instruction and a pile of graded papers. It notes debt from teaching, toll of forty four students on the roll, and the endless PTA and duties after school. The speaker voices fatigue and perseverance in a period voice.
Frequent social visits and family gatherings are listed. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Spears and Connie visited Mrs. Josie Duouty. Several relatives traveled and hosted dinners in Centerville, Oskaloosa, Burlington, Waterloo, Des Moines, and more, with many calls and calls at homes. Medical notes mention Mrs. Jegs Gladfelder, Mrs. Della Bivins, and Mrs. Clifford Paxston entering Centerville St Joseph hospital for observation or surgery.
A visiting UN representative praises the American government as the only system that serves all people and as a strong force for world peace. He notes education as UN’s key work, sending students to western nations, and urges Americans to value and preserve their freedoms.
Neighbors and friends gathered at Fay Porter’s Centerville area home to aid him after a horse accident left him with two broken ribs. Men with tractors, plows, and harrows helped plow and prep his farm, showing strong community support.
A fragmented roster reads names such as Potter hortia Strutter Bil Vin Heochinottd Tivikon Arthur Far Espy Tracy Vorsteegh Keith Wendell Philips and several women volunteers including Gorse Burton Luta Farris Lorene Wood Daphan Woot Nota Bubad Bon tle Virgent Velma Farris Léta Lotison Mildred Phillipa Helen Brazille and Wilma Lister.
Farmers in Ape pandose County receive letters announcing the Third Annual Quality Lane Sale on June 15. Sheep weighing 85 to 110 pounds from Wayre Davis Monroe and Appariodge counties will be graded by state university cooperative packers at Centerville Me Sale Barn starting 10:00 am. Sheep arrive 6:00 to 9:00 am and will be sorted into blue red and reject classes by a competent grader.
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