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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
6
A lighthearted M H S Scribbler column recounts a goat visiting the school and a color changed car, plus school life vignettes. The piece pokes fun at rumors, birthday wishes, a self deprecating note on tests, and a classroom protest by two boys smashing a textbook to protest free textbooks.
A collage of quirky quotes and student notes from a high school page. Mentions Constitution chatter, a dramatic Ford wreck, fashion remarks, gossip about a girl nicknamed 13 point, and a conscript-like help wanted line. Includes lists of pupils with perfect spelling and various local social updates and visits.
Mr and Mrs Gus Hiatt spent Sunday with their son Carl Hiatt. Walter Luthers family enjoyed Saturday at Ernest Witts. Harley Burtons guests included the Lloyd Rose home. Ron Woodward and family dined at Virgil Dooleys. Anna Hiatt visited Mrs Minnie Sharp Friday. Bert Meadows and Walter Luthers traveled to Ottumwa Friday. Wanda McElwain attended 4 H at Boyers Monday. Junior Fenton and family visited Otha Fenton Sunday. Frank Heckman and Harry Woodward hosted Sunday dinner. George Scott and Don Pettibone joined Lloyd Rose Sunday evening. Dooley home visitors watched TV. Fred Lindley and Kenneth Daniels visited Sunday evening. Harold Heckman and Paul Hiatt visited Frank Heckman Sunday. Carol Hiatt joined Kenneth Hiatt Sunday afternoon. Frank and Mildred McElwain attend funeral in Ames for Basil McElwain’s daughter. Kenneth Hiatt visited Bob Chadworth in Ottumwa. Chadworth recently released from hospital. Lloyd Rose hosted Double Eight club Friday.
Residents and guests fill a weekend with visits to Lal Cross Wis Centerville New Hope and Eds 4 H activities. Included are Martha Coulson and Jack McCann plus various Argo Burns and O Conner families sharing events and callers throughout Friday to Sunday.
The So and Sew club met with Margaret VanZante Thursday afternoon with three members absent. Penril games were enjoyed. Hattie McCloud guessed the mystery box. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt spent Saturday evening at the Carl Van Zante home. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones were Sunday dinner guests at the Charles Coffin home in Moravia.
Nellie Haines returned to her Cushing Oklahoma home after a month visiting her Argo relatives and friends. A steady stream of guests from Ottumwa Albia Moravia and Monmouth visited the Hoffman Argo and Haver households for dinners birthdays and church events.
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