West Point social roundup from Haver and Argo homes
West Point neighbors and relatives visited Rex Haver and Roscoe Argo homes during the weekend. Russell Boyer and family from Stillwater Oklahoma stayed several days, with multiple calls at Hugh McFatridge and Richard Hoffman households. Various relatives from Waterloo Cincinnati Julesburg and Unionville attended dinners and afternoons, plus a funeral in Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Russell Boyer
Stillwater
Okla
Rex Haver
Edward Haver
Julie
Roscoe Argo
Dick Haver
Guthrie
California
Albis
B. F
Lee Hoffman
Kenneth Fisher
Henry van Weelden
Less Derby
Jennie Sheldon
Surprise 85th Birthday for Addie Sheldon in Shanghai & Iconium News
A surprise party honored Addie Sheldon on her 85th birthday with guests including Claude Sheldon Clayton Sheldon family Jessie McAninch Lynn Muse and Kelly. Food brought by attendees included ice cream cake cookies and doughnuts. Several local residents visited attended and traveled for events and dinners across Albia Bussey Des Moines and Mystic with Penn College students present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Penfield
Sheld
Addie Sheldon
Claude Sheldon
Russell
Clayton Sheldon
Jessie
Charles McAninch
Lynn Muse
Kelly
Rick Bobing
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Tom Penfield
Local Socials Highlight Harold Hawk and Nearby Homes
Dinner guests visited Harold Hawk with several gatherings at neighboring homes. Aubrey Christy Wayne Christy and family joined Sunday and Tuesday visits. Derby Sheldon and Penfields formed multiple calls across Wayne Christy Nellie Thompson and Addie Sheldon residences in Albia and Bloomfield with Wayne Christy hosting the Shanghai club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hawk
Aubrey Christy
Wayne Christy
Fred Christy
Billy Long
Les Derby
Jennie Sheldon
Nellie Thompson
Bill Woodward
Clarence
Addie Sheldon
Shanghai Club
Wayne Christy's
Eric Main
Harold Hawks
Loren Walter
Neil Penfields
Sharon Penfield
Tim
Lon Addie Sheld
Doris
Paul Christy
Bud
Leola Hawk
Gertrude
Sharon
Tim Penfield
Richard Penfields
Albia
Don Whitehead
Marvin
Unionville Community 4-H Notes and Visits
Unionville 4-H reports a busy period with visits from Cedar Falls and Moulton, a Bloomfield hospital patient, and a family dinner at Orris Harrington’s. Members discussed Ames 4-H conference, Ottumwa Beauty Academy trip, and September district events with plans to wear uniforms, elect officers, and hold demonstrations leading to Cattle Congress. Nancy Leffler is reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Doggett
Cedar Falls
Moulton
Mae Oliver
Martha Cross
Gertie
Elder
Dale Riegel
Missouri
Donald Ellison
Bloomfield Hospital
Orris Harrington
Bob Bond
Charley Fritle
Bloomfield
Hugo Johnson
Centerville
Metta Harrington
Dwight Ogden
Jerry Felton
Dwight Harrington
Agnes More
Unionville
Vern Lyons
Opal Lyons
Bettendorf
Richard Ripka
Rock Island
Charley Bridgman
Dean Dommer
Ottumwa
Fay Smith
Gene Bridgman
Donald Cross
Des Moines
Russell Kelley
Minnie Tharp
Union Farmerettes Aim to Celebrate Summer Achievements
The Union Farmerettes concluded a busy season with an achievement show on July 15 at Union ville Methodist church. Fifty sewn articles were displayed including skirts blouses jumpers and dresses while four judges evaluated the exhibit. Forty guests attended the afternoon program as each girl modeled a garment from the collection. Six demonstrations complemented the event with participants including Sandi Harrington and Alice Alden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Methodist
Unionville
Jane Easter
Earlene Davis
Maxine Roberts
Marie Coltrain
Sandi Harrington
Alice Alden
Deb
Moravia Union filing details and circulation data
Filing date Sept 30 1965 shows Moravia Union weekly newspaper based in Moravia Appanoose County Iowa with publishers Raymond Charity and Katherine Charity. Circulation figures include 1145 total paid and 25 office leftovers, total 1170. mail subscriptions 1140, free distribution none. statement certified by Raymond Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
Towa
Publshers
Iowa
Raymond Charity
Katherine Charity
Lows
Raymond Chority
Franklin Happy Helpers 4 H Club Meeting Note
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club met at Elaine Christy’s home on September 13 at 7 30 pm. Ellen Cooper elected treasurer for the year. Marcia Thompson and Linda Ammons tasked with decorating a window for National 4-H Week. Members to wear 4 H uniforms to school on September 30 in its honor. Nancy Crabtree chosen as club delegate for the 4 H District Rally in Albia. Linda Ammons named county officer candidate. Elaine Christy gave a demon-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Hopkins
Claudia Miller
Sharon Reigel
Mary Hawk
Debbie Kelley
Hope Kelley
Jean Hawk
Patty Rogers
Mary Jo Wilson
Ames
Mrs. Eddy
Ottumwa Beauty Academy
KTVO
Holiday Inn
Debbie Hopkins
Albia
Mary Jo
Unionville Methodist Church
Nancy Leffler
Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H
Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Elaine Christy
Ellen Cooper
Marcia Thompson
Linda Ammons
Nancy Crabtree
4 H Club Meeting Notes and Awards
A 4-H meeting featured a demonstration on Care of Shoes and a talk on Laundry Hints by Nancy Crabtree. Prospective members and leaders were discussed. The next meeting at Ellen and Carolyn Cooper’s home is October 11 at 7 30 p.m. for officer elections. Marcia Thompson, Shirley Calhoun, and Elaine Christy received winnings from personal account books. Refreshments were served to five guests, two leaders, two associate members, and seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Crabtree
4-H
Ellen
Carolyn Cooper
Marcia Thompson
Shirley Calhoun
Elaine Christy
Taylor-Ettes 4 H Meeting Notes From September Event
The Tay lor-Ette 4 H group met at Beth Whicker s home to work on record books at 7 30. Meeting opened at 8 30 with a roll call of the Most Important Thing I Learned This Year in 4 H named by Beth Whicker Barbara Coltrain Janice Coltrain Sandy Brownlee Kim Wilson Sheila Wilson Carol Wilson Eileen McDonough and Ann McDonough Three visitors attended. They planned to use premium county fair money for a movie. Mary Kay Spencer was chosen to run for county office. Beth Whicker demonstrated How to Run a Sewing Machine and Sheila Wilson spoke on The Proper Use of Thread Barbara Coltrain spoke on The Care of Different Fabrics Refreshments were served by Mrs Whicker and Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes
Taylor-Ette
Beth Whickers
Beth Whicker
Barbara
Janice Coltrain
Sandy Brownlee
Kim Wilson
Sheila
Carol Wilson
Eileen
Ann McDonough
Mary Kay Spencer
County Ofice
Sheila Wilson
Barbara Coltrain
General Science class explores metric units and scientific notation
In General Science students study converting centimeters decimeters and millimeters to other units. They also learn scientific notation. Mr Hostetler makes it interesting. Beth Boyer describes receiving Science World magazines and related assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetler
Science World
Beth Boyer
Geometry Lesson: How to Con- (Sixth Period)
A sixth period geometry class explores methods to construct and understand shapes using basic principles. The brief notes offer steps for identifying angles and sides, with emphasis on clear reasoning and problem solving.
Geometry Class Notes On Conic Sections At School
Mr Matkovich leads daily problem work on conic sections including hyperbola ellipse and parabola. Students finish problems for next day assignments and review axioms and postulates from a recent test. Sophomores predominate with Barbara Thomas as the sole junior and Kathy Townsend among the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matkovich
Barbara Thomas
Kathy Townsend
Algebra II Class Opens With New Teacher and Review
As the 1985-1966 school year opened twelve students enrolled in algebra II under new teacher Mr. Maktovich. Early weeks focus on reviewing algebra I rules and definitions while practicing multiplication and addition laws. Students express optimism about tackling harder sections.
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Maktovich
Living Room Furnishings Panel Pages Opinions
A sophomore homemaking class studied furnishing a living room using magazine pictures. A four member panel of two parents and two teenage students answered questions on a liveable living room. Their opinions will guide further unit work.
Speech Class Beyond Speeches
The class blends oration with research skills and word pronunciation. Students concentrate on locating information in reference books to support speeches and practice clear pronunciation and proper grammar.
English II class themes and paragraph study notes
The class studied reference books and their uses. Students wrote two themes this year, including A Successful Persons Studies All His Life and My Most Exciting Experience This Summer. They now focus on paragraph writing for upcoming term papers.
Shorthand: a useful but demanding skill for students
The passage notes shorthand is intriguing yet requires effort and practice. It explains writing words and phrases in shorthand, while others may find the notes unreadable. It suggests learning shorthand can aid future years, despite initial reluctance.
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West Point
Russell Boyers
Havers
Claude Hawk
Shanghai & Iconium Newes
Ben Whitehead
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Verda Argo
Florence Dicks
Pearl Kelsey
Jake Firkins
Edward McCord
Bert Vosburg
Bussey
Cury McCoy
Blakesburg
Aubrey Christys
P.T.A
Mystic
Alica McCord
Verna McAninch
Marjory Kelsey
Keith Lain
Dee
Dale McFall
Bob Esp
Tim Miholavich
Grismores
Valentine
Etna
Grismore Sewing Center
Oskaloosa Livestock Auction
Richard Tubaugh
Ray Tubsugh
Moravia Union
Scribbler
Algebra
Hecheng
America
I Wingworth Jewelry
Areia, Tows
Eau Gu Reliem
Burlington
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Southern Utilities Company
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