Moravia Band Performs at Old Settlers and Centennial Events
Moravia High School’s band traveled to Seymour for an hour long concert at the Old Settlers Reunion, raising twenty dollars for new instruments and selling Booster Club tickets. They then played two concerts in New Sharon for a Centennial Celebration, with transportation and meals provided. They are slated for four concerts at the Fall Festival and a Mass Band appearance in Ottumwa on September 18. The piece also recalls the chaotic first day of school with freshmen stumbling through Moravia High’s halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Seymour
Old Settlers
New Sharon
Ottumwa
Girl Scout News Summer Outing Recap
Donna Wales reports on a summer of Girl Scout activities including a supper hike at Utterbacks Elm Hollow picnic by the creek to Main's Grove a swim at Centerville and an overnight hike to Jack McDonoughs with firecrackers. The group notes reliance on Boy Scout equipment and a four thirty wake up before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utterback’s
Elm Hollow
Main’s Grove
Maude
Jack McDonough
Donna Wales
Junior class grows to forty three at school
The junior class began with forty three students the largest in school. Ruby Cridlebaugh Trenton Mc Daniel Roy Closter started the year. A class meeting Thursday elected officers: President Joe Hannam Vice President John Wilson Secretary Lillian Tomlin Treasurer Jack Broshar and Cheerleader Clair Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Cridlebaugh
Trenton McDaniel
Roy Closter
Joe Hannam
John Wilson
Lillian Tomlin
Jack Broshar
Clair Easter
Moravia Hires New Normal Training Teacher Miss Helen Plowman
Miss Helen Plowman named normal training teacher at Moravia High School coming from Douds Iowa. A Parsons College and University of Iowa alumna, she taught rural schools and led junior and senior work, with a year as high school principal and recent Department English at Waterloo East Junior High. Plowman, five feet two, blue eyes, brown hair, enjoys music reading and fishing and cites housing as reason for transfer.
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Miss Plowman
Moravia High School
Douds
Iowa
Parsons College
Fairfield
University of Iowa
Iowa City
East Junior High School
Waterloo
Moravia
Miss Blowman
Moravia High to field first baseball team in four years
Moravia High resumes baseball this fall with a mix of softball letter winners led by Dale Laws and Bud McDanes. The schedule includes Holdeville twice and a home game September 13 at 1 30, with the Sectional tournament on September 21. Softball remains strong with nine returning lettermen and plans for county competition. Alumni visit September 15 at 4 00 p m. Admission 10 cents grades and high school, 20 cents adults to fund new equipment.
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Moravia High
Dale Laws
Holdyville
Bud McDanes
Greyhound
Navy
Greyhounds
The Closed Door: A Thespian Play Preview
The piece centers on a web of characters in a staging of The Closed Door. Notable figures include Janella Reid a young lawyer Louise Grey a blind sister Ida Arnold the housekeeper Mrs Langwell a wealthy widow Marion Mudge Celia May Ellen Broshar Dr Winslow Roger Winslow James Main Izzy Cohen John Wilson Guy Greves Jack Broshar and Claire Kas in a theatrical tableau with shifting motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Earneherey 'Artia Grey
Janella Reid
Louise Grey
Dee Fenton
Ida Arnold
Betty Wilson
Busby Homemakers Ace Freshman Class Projects
In Homemaking the freshman girls study personality building and social skills to ease high school life. Second year girls earned some plum a on the second day of school. They finished a unit on jam jelly and preserves and now study labels and brands on tin cans. Third year girls study home decoration and flower arrangement and have arranged several pretty bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Read the Advertisements Pointing to Progressive Business
The note highlights advertisements as guides to wide awake, progressive business houses. It emphasizes modern commerce and active local merchants, urging readers to explore updated listings for quality goods and services. The item conveys a brisk, promotional newspaper tone.
Senior class officers elected and speeches given
Senior class home room opened with Mr Forbes presiding. Officers elected: President Janella Reid. vice president Dick Brown. secretary Dorothy Brown. treasurer Shelia Hannam. cheerleader Jimmy Main. Program committee: Dick Brown chair, Jo Ellen Bros har, Doris Ellison, Deanie Tisue. Returning seniors listed include Janella Reid, Dick Brown, Dorothy Brown, Jo Ellen Bros har, Doris Ellison, Deanie Tisue, James Main, Beau neta Main, Velma Overturf, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Forbes
Janella Reid
Dick Brown
Dorothy Brown
Shelia Hannam
Jimmy Main
Jo Ellen Broshar
Doris Ellison
Deanie Tisue
Jack Baldwin
Baverly Callen
Rex Derby
Paul Dicks
Dee Fenton
Paul Fenton
Bonnie Frame
Kester Gladfelder
Jean Hammond
Gracie Hannam
Shelia _Hannam
Lois Hawk
Phyllis Laws
Beauneta Main
James Main
Bud McDanel
Deana McDonough
Velma Overturf
Gerald Rinehart
Verna Violet Rouse
James Sawyer
Charlotte Scott
Charles Wakefield
Dale Laws
Sophomore Class Elects Leaders And Announces Plans
The Sophomore class began with 42 students as Mrs. Campbell chaired the meeting. Richard Smith was elected president, Albert Padovich vice president, Mary Rose Main secretary, Boyd Paxton treasurer, and Annabelle Walter cheerleader. Bonnie Beaty will attend Sey mour this year. new member Marjorie Fenton Hazel Edwards and Albert Padavich joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Campbell
Richard Smith
Albert Padovich
Mary Rose Main
Boyd Paxton
Annabelle Walter
Bonnie Beaty
Seymour
Marjorie Fenton
Hazel Edwards J
Albert Padavich
F A A Officers Elected For Upcoming Year At Ames
F A A members elected officers for the next year: president Lillian Tomlin, vice president Virginia Hiatt, secretary Margaret Johnson, treasurer Jeraldine Easter. Virginia Hiatt Corita Cory and Miss Jones attended the 9 Future Homemaking Convention at Ames August 10 14 and plan to report to the club at the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Tomlin
Virginia Hiatt
Margaret Johnson
Jeraldine Easter
Corita Cory
Miss Jones
Ames
Agriculture News On Shop Renovations And New Equipment
In the shop a range of new gear arrives including an acetylene welder three steel vices wrenches and blow torches. Plans call for removing the heating stove installing new registers and placing a forge where the stove stood. The space has been repainted and Mr Elson built new tool cabinets at each table.
Kinser Valley notes from George R. Dey
Kinser Valley items report John Robinson returning from Wyoming and visiting family. Ervin Long spent weekend at home. E C Caster harvested phosphate with Zell Wilson hauling. Zell Wilson battles rheumatism and sold a ton. Des Moines trip for sons Roy T and Donald. Donald still in VA hospital with improving arm. LeRoy Wilson visited Lewis Dommer and M M Darby households. Ervin Long and wife visited Zell Wilson. Ramblings reveal aging roasting car stage and optimism for a good crop.
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Donald
V. A
Des Moines
LeRoy Wilson
Lewis Dommer
M. M. Darby
Ervin Long
Zell Wilson
Local visits and calls in Centerville area
Mrs Mra Moffatt and Mr Rex Haver visited the Clark Newby home in Centerville on Thursday. John Haver of Oklahoma is visiting the Rex Haver home. Earl Swift and Lloyd Ammons were Centerville callers Friday morning. Lloyd Ammons called at the John Moffatt home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Moffatt called on Mrs Stack Thursday. Mrs John Sickford and Mrs Evie Runnells helped with canning at Hugh McFatridge's Friday. John Moffatts visited Bill Cater Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Andrew Parks and son returned to Kansas City Monday. Mrs Joe Lucas Jr spent the weekend at the John Moffatt home. Mrs Roscoe Atgo helped care for Mrs Stack and can peaches at Vinton Taney home last week. Hugh McPatridge was a Centerville caller Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Haver
Centerville
Clark Newby
John Haver
Oklahoma
Earl Swift
Lloyd Ammons
John Moffitt
John Moffatt
Stack
John Sickford
Evie Runnells
Hugh McFatridge
Bill Cater
Andrew Parks and Son
Kansas City
Joe Lucas, Jr
Roscoe Atgo
Vinton Taney
Stac
Hugh McPatridge
al Derby
Chichester
Albia
Delbert Calhoun
James Calhoun
Rose Ann
Wayne Thompson
Wayne Thompson Swent
Roy Gilland
East Lake City
Utah
Margaret Rowe
Ronald Rowe
Clarence Whitehead
Sarah Hiner
Pearl Runnella
Mabel Hiner
Paul Edward
Ottumwa
Rex
Archie + Thompson's
Grandma Sheldon
Mystic
Georgie Turner
Carl Calhoun
Kenneth
Donald
Oskaloosa
Leo Derby
Marie Derby
Rex Derby
Jackie Baldwin
Dickie Brown
Ben Allem
Russell Brown
Norris Callens
Emmett Derby
Roy Sheldon
Roy Miller
George Hammond
Dickie
Emmett Derby Ome
Maple Grove Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Maple Grove residents and families shared a busy weekend visiting kin across Ottumwa Centerville Albia Blakesburg Unionville and Imogene. Names include Lois Jean Scott Ginger Strong Laura Robinson Bert Arnold Tadlock Tubaugh and Stocker among others with multiple calls at the Arnold Tadlock and Scott homes and a hospital visit for Mrs Eldon Brittain and new daughter Shirley.
Moravia Union Publishes Various Fine Print Orders
The Moravia Union announces a broad set of fine printing orders including legal notices, business advertisements, and community notices. Local printers, merchants, and residents are urged to review upcoming deadlines and requirements for submission and compliance.
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Moravia Union
Local Socials and Visits Round Albia and Vicinity
A whirlwind of visits and gatherings across Albia and nearby towns. Families including Derby, Calhoun, Thompson, and Brown swapped meals, porch talks, and weekend outings while others traveled to East Lake City Utah and Oskaloosa for family and shopping. Geraldine Rowe’s daughter Margaret, recently burned, drew attention during separate family calls.
Sunday Socials and Church Visits Acrossarea
Sunday social rounds include Archie Thompson and Carl Calhoun families attending Hilton church services. Visitors to Floyd Ulem and Flo Troeler in Des Moines and Ogden totaled several households. Local folk like Dickie Brown and Jackie Baldwin hosted weekend stays, with multiple Brown Calhoun Argo Broshar and Lemaster families mentioned in ongoing community notes.
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Archie Thompson
Carl Calhoun
Glen Turner
Wayne Thompson
Hilton
al Derby
Rex
Raymond Perry
Albia
Roy Miller
Emmett
Derby
Larry
Ben Ulem
Floyd Ulem
Des Moines
Flo Troeler
Ogden
Dickie Brown
Jackie Baldwin
Russell Brown
Dickie
Roscoe Argo
Pearl Broshar
Tudith
Centerville
Adolph Lemaster
Delbert Calhoun
Fullers
Suburban Bus Schedule Readouts
Southbound buses depart at 9 40 a m 6 90 p m and 7 00 p m. Northbound runs at 10 30 a m 12 80 p m and 9 15 p m.
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Scribbler
M. H
Girl Scout News
Helen Plowman
She Wolf
London
June Lockhart
Monte Cristo
John Loder
Algo
Don Porter
Olivia DeHavilland
Casablanca
the Sports Reel
Busby Homemakers
Caryl A. Hollingshead
Optometrist
Briggs Motor CO
Iowa Highway 60
Agriculture News
Kinser Valley
George R. Dey
P. Aley F. Clark
Mra. An Moffatt
Maple Grove
Lois Jean Scott
Ay Ginger Strong
Kenneth Douds
Leno Bimbi
Robert
Bert Arnoldome
Albert Tubaugh
Richard
Roy Tubaugh
Ray Tubaugh
Grant Tadlock
Mommie
Lena Bimbi
Peta Crestani
Berl Arnold
Eldon Brittain
Shirley
Jean
Laura Robinson
Morgan Toman
Albert Tomas
Russell Tubaugh
Ralph Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Rey Tubaugh
Russell Levening
Richard Proctor
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Gomer Stocker
Dale Derby
Dan Brackett
John Dodd
Omar Thomas
North English
Albin Waller
Clair Sellers
Talbott
Joe
Irene
Emery Hiatt
Imogene Tadlock
Harley Tisue
Bert Arnold
Joe Tadlock
Virgilohnson
Unionville
Lyle Hopking
Carl Derby
Bert Davis
Basil Tadlock
Walter Scott
Charles Barker
Jonnie Stall
Vosburgh
Dorothy Calhoun
Wolfe
Melvin Miller
Cedar Rapids
Miller
Deloris Ammons
I. H. Free
Deloria Ammons
Marion Allen
Nancy
Sunger Carson
Brooklyn
Keye Dowd
Leo Gorcey
Rainbow Valley
Monte Hale
Girls of the
Ly Oe
Errific
Ben
Errol
Susie Slagle
Veronica Lake
Johnny
Richard Crane
Erode
Wi ‘Huta
Marx Bros. Celtel
Liberty
the Peoples National Bank
Ibia
the Hess Drug Store
John H. Hess
John F. Hess
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