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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

5

Moravia Beats Pulaski 11 3 In Baseball Showdown

Moravia traveled to Pulaski and dominated 11 to 3 with Schwabe pitching. Moravia scored in the first and second innings as DuVail Tomlin and teammates supported strong outfield play by Woodward McCord Tomlin and Simmons. Sectional baseball tournament begins Saturday September 18 with pairings pending.

Moravia Pulaski Schwabe DuVail Tomlin Scott Albertson McDanel Woodward McCord Ronnie Tomlin Simmons

School clubs organize as short week begins

The week is brief with pupils off for the State Fair and Fall Festival. Clubs form for the year as classes begin with common early disruptions. Many students participate at the fair as ushers patrolmen and exhibitors and as onlookers.

Name and birth records from Moravia and Marysville listings

Howard Frank Alten, born May 13, 1939 in Marysville, Iowa, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 120 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Erick Alden, born September 11, 1954 in Centerville Town, 106 pounds, black hair and blue eyes, attended Moravia, participated in band and glee club, played baseball and basketball, hobby reading and hunting.

Erick Alden Centerville Town Moravia Howard Frank Alten Marysville Iowa

Library News Librarians Named and New Americana Encyclopedia Added

Librarians for the year include Joyce Brain Martha McCord Betty Landgrebe Ramona Cox Donna Underwood Barbara Robinson Joan Fox Wanda McIlwain and Frances Easter with Mrs Tuttle in charge. A new 30 volume Americana Encyclopedia set has been added to the library collection.

Joyce Brain Martha McCord Betty Landgrebe Ramona Cox Donna Underwood Barbara Robinson Joan Fox Wanda McIlwain Frances Easter

New MHS Junior Class Rings Highlight Campus Week

Mona and Jo note flashing rings in the Junior class display as students comment on style. The column mentions FFA ushers from the State Fair returning early and hints at local events at the Commercial Club.

MHS

Early tryouts for school baseball team begin season

About 30 boys auditioned on the baseball diamond for nine team positions. No permanent slots decided yet. The first game was Thursday against Blakesburg. The home squad led 11 runs in the third inning but Blakesburg ultimately won.

Bascabl Blakesburg

Moravia Substitutions Mark Pitching Change in Game

Schwabe pitched most of the game for Moravia while Larry Plannebecker and Gary Plannebecker also appeared on the mound. numerous substitutions characterized the contest and reflected a flexible pitching strategy.

Schwabe Moravia Larry Gary Plannebecker

Whereabouts of 34 seniors listed by town and work

A OCR fragment lists 34 seniors with hometowns Des Moines Ames Ottumwa Centerville and other places. Entries note schooling at colleges and future work at hospitals stations banks magazines law firms and construction. Many hometowns appear with employment or education plans for the fall and various family or joint ventures.

Keith Lindley Ottumwa Joyce Martin Deg Moines Bankers Life Gordon Massman Francis McCrory Kathryn McDanes Dea Moines National Travelers Curtis Mikels Marvaiee Mikele Phillip Miller Rex Overturf Ann Pettibone Ames College Robert Potts Centerville Shirley Ragan

Commercial Club Picnic At Lake Wapello

On Tuesday evening September 7 the Commercial club hosted a picnic at Lake Wapello for students eligible for club membership. Activities included swimming and boating followed by a roasted meal. Attendees listed include Eddie Schwabe Joyce Brain Carson Jordan Betty Strunk Loretta Witt Loretta Helmick Carol Gordon Charlene Burns Dick Albertson Jesse Allen Marvin Underend and sponsor Mr White.

Lake Wapello Tg One Beale Eddie Schwabe Joyce Brain Auamaes Cox Carson Jordan Scott Betty Strunk Hei Lente Landgrebe Charles Turner Loretta Witt Loretta Helmick Carol Gordon Charlene Burns Dick Albertson Jesse Allen Marvin Mr. White Club Spanzor

Oready Crack? First Student Delivers School Jokes

Two students tease about school and the principal as a light exchange unfolds. Another pupil jokes about studying history chemistry and algebra, hinting at classroom routines and Year impacts.

Overheard remarks at student gathering prompt mixed reactions

A fragment from a hall conversation shows a Moron, Soon and Goon exchanging taunts about algebra and money. The passage notes Commercial Club members enjoying a party afloat, likened to sailors, with some remarks commented on by attendees.

Enon Birthday and Community Notes Report

Enon scenes describe cool festival weather, evenings with friends, and a busy schedule of birthdays, gatherings, and visits. Mary Jo Manley celebrated, Harold Hawk attended a wedding in Seymour, and many families shared meals and 4-H activities while neighbors dropped by J T VanDorin’s home and nearby households.

Moravia Blakesburg Maryin Gardner Maurice Wal ‘Ter Marcia George Simmons Harold Hawk Linda Ward Leo VanDorin J. T. VanDorin Linda Sam Bentzinger Mt. Sterling Richard Marvin Vance Art McCombs R.S. Faber Mary Jo Manley Marlene Bruce Rita DeWayne McCombs Dallas Faber Ida Griffin

Local Social Roundup and Visiting Names

Coulson and Mrs Theo Miller hosted dinner with Callen sisters and others. many neighbors visited throughout the week including Miller and Van Lemaster families, alumni gathering in the park, MYF meeting, and birthday observances. Several Lee s and Hiatt family members attended events and visits around town with numerous unnamed interactions.

Roscoe Pennington Boblenz Ernest Hiatt Harold Hudgens Stella Sears Kenneth O'Conner U. S. Hiatt Sharon Argo Patty Harris

Community Socials and Visits Across Unionville and Nearby Areas

Sunday gatherings share meals and sermons as Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lathen host with son Jerry. Baptist church services are led by Mrs. Lathen who preaches again at 11. Several families visit relatives in Centerville, Moulton, Des Moines and Parker. The Utopian club picnics near Centerville and visits from Grinnell, Parker, and local farm households mark a bustling weekend.

Vernon Lathen Jerry D. S. Fenton Lester Good Columbus Junction Lester Hopkins Frank Hopkins Anna Walters Rolla Carter Moulton Eunice Knight Maybelle Walter Stufflebeam Walter Proctor Verner Hawk Otha Fenton D. 5. Fenton Martha Miller Charlie Bridgeman Aaron Smith Shirley Farnsworth Fern Kelley Des Moines John Kelley Harold Fenton Elizabeth Guernsey Centerville D. M. Wilson Blakesburg Utopian Club Burl Haynes Grinnell Iowa Clint Robb

Local families visit over weekend in Seymour and area

Miller and Andrews families hosted visitors from Lacona and Melrose. The Luse family of Lacona and Wallace Means with Raymond from Melrose joined Claude Paris and Ceci Comstock homes. Margaret Comstock and George Williams households also gathered, plus Ralph Tucker and Paula Cleaver visited and others from the community joined in.

Wilbur Miller Ivan Gibbs Seymour Bill Luse Lacona Iowa Claude Paris Wallace Means Raymond Melrose Margaret Comstock Aibla George Williams Avery Ceci Comatock Ralph Tucker Bud Walter Paula Cleaver Andy Andrews

Moravia area residents attend fall festival and visits

Local families and neighbors from Moravia and nearby towns gathered for the Moravia Fall Festival events and social visits. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Andrews of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hiatt of Centerville, and many others visiting relatives in Ottumwa Bloomfield Seymour and Centerville over the weekend.

Harvey Andrews Des Moines Clyde Hiatt Centerville C. H. Andrew Ray Tubaugh Lee Tadlock Bloomfield Ottumwa Bob Strunk Barbara Reo Bryant Seymour Dee Martin Udell Andy Andrews Iva Strunk Gerald Burton Earl Shiltz Iowa City Russell Kelley Norman Kelley Faye Garner Mary Beth Unionville Nellie Williams Albert Tubaugh Blakesburg Ida Gray Garner Cleaver Raymond Williams Roy Tubaugh Belle Plaine Laverne Fowler Carolyn Laura Hoffman Moravia Aleta McCord Raymond Perry Casa Hamilton Arthur Lewis Robert Jennings Edward McCord Carrie Turner

Margaret Truman's Date Is New Jersey Governor Meyner

In the American Weekly for Sunday, Governor Robert B. Meyner of New Jersey is highlighted as the leading Democratic candidate for President in 1956 alongside Margaret Truman. The feature blends social interest with political speculation, noting Meyner's prominence within the party.

Margaret Truman New Jersey Robert B. Meyner Governor Meyner

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