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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
4
A disturbing report recounts a whip crack injuring a man near Hodapp Green Blonx City area as a whip struck his eye. The incident followed a week of activity including mentions of Mayhew brothers and three surf ducka seen in the region.
The New Hope club at the Don Pettibone home hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Pettibone. Guests included Mrs Edna Neff Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt Mr and Mrs Carol Breen Johnnia and Ella Hiatt Mr and Mrs Cecil Howell. A large crowd enjoyed the program and pie and candy auction at New Hope schoolhouse Tuesday evening.
Dick Rose and many locals joined the national husking contest near Davenport on Wednesday. Tacoma visitors James Stuker and Mrs left Lancaster after a few days with relatives. Multiple outings, hospital updates, and family visits are noted from Centerville Des Moines Ottumwa Kirksville and nearby areas including Burns Cornell Dooley Harsh and Utterback families.
Thursday afternoon the fourth and fifth grades enjoyed a Hallowe en party with games such as pin the tail on the cat, bobbing for apples, and bingo. The fifth and sixth graders displayed costumes and read Hallowe en stories, while the sand table was shown by the older students. New toys were added for play.
Grade and Pre-Primary Mrs Starcevich and Mrs Van Dorin visited school Friday morning after a vaccination clinic. Flowers were delivered by Kathleen Dean Eldora and Mrs Ella Hiatt. The Peter Rabbit movie project is in progress with early pictures colored and captains chosen. Dean and L E reading classes report progress with primers. A Hallowe en party occurred with masks bobbing for apples and pin the tail on the cat.
Moravia high school reports include freshmen biology projects testing two rat diets while sophomore homemaking prepares to furnish a model home. The Iowa High School Athletic Association club forms, and tuberculosis radio talks are highlighted along with senior portraits and an osteopathy excursion to Kirksville.
Readable excerpts cover a 1921 doll club meeting with fourteen founding girl members and current notes from MLHS events. The piece also mentions Halloween activities, grade reports, and a detailed barbecued ribs recipe from Mrs. Stewart, reflecting school life and community cooking enthusiasm.
J W Crain of Fayette had engine trouble while driving last week. After a quick check, a helper removed a fly from the vacuum tank vent, and Crain resumed his trip. Ray Sawwell of National injured his right second toe while climbing over a gate during hunting. A 100 acre swamp fire north of Graettinger burned last week, likely started by a discarded cigarette.
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