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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
1
Ras Ramblins readers warned Monday about chasing fire trucks for supposed fires. Cars rushed to the scene as sirens blared, but it was only a muster call. Officials urge restraint to let firefighters reach fires quickly and safely. Local garden notes mention tomatoes and produce in Union office window and farm reports from Frank Main and Tuttle ranch with crop updates.
At a Urbana Doers 4-H meeting held Friday evening at Marjorie Sandifer’s home, Betty Vance was elected president. Other officers named include Wanda McAlister as vice president, Faye Townsend secretary, Geraldine Vance treasurer, DaVonna Vance reporter, Nancy Vance historian, and Doris Jean Fisher music chairman.
In a note to readers H. L. Scribbler refutes rumors about girls wearing slacks at school and discusses lunch policies. He prefers students arrive by 8 30 am and invites discussion to improve parent teacher relations. The column lists third and fourth grade pupil names and describes classroom projects and a room museum underway.
A period menu lists daily meals with items such as boiled potatoes and sausage gravy on Thursday September 28, salmon loaf on Friday September 25, beefburgers October 2, creamed chicken and noodles October 9, and macaroni and cheese October 4. Includes sides like green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, breads, salads, and desserts with half pint milk.
Twenty girls and seventeen boys form the sixth grade class with Rebecca Dye DeLoris Hiatt Billie Lawson and Jewell Miller among new pupils. Seven new classroom seats added to center row and four new story books plus updated arithmetic and science texts for the fifth grade.
A Moravia Union community column recounts visits among families in Knoxville Ames Pleasant Valley and Raton New Mexico. Highlights include the 41st anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Strunk, Edith’s burn injuries and care with Mrs. Norman Keby assisting, a trip by Robert Strunk through several states, and Lilo filling to begin in the area.
A classroom roster lists thirty pupils for the current year. First grade names include Nellie Argo Patricia Cross Margaret Fenton Eludith Mellwain LaVelle Simmons Patty Summons Pamela Richardson Alexia Swasick Nancy Tomlin Gary Bailey Bobby Burns Edward Jay Clayworth Keith Helmick Charled Lewis Eddie Oehler Roger Miller and Donald Strunk. Second grade pupils named are Dorothy Burns Judith Fritz Rita Gardner Donna Easter Connie McMulin Nancy Steffen Dorina Rae Tubaugh Robert Bimbl Donald Johnson David Murry James Robinson Dwight Thompson and Wilbur Strunk.
Seventeen boys and girls in pre primary this year include Jo DuVall Linda Gardner Aleta Johnson Loisa Strunk Jolene Van Dorit Jimmy Argo Alan Dogley Todd Harp Joe Kaster Terry Kaster Bobby Jon Rogers Gary Scott Jimmie Smith Donald Thompson Terry Tuttle and Gary Woodward We enjoyed the movie Romance of the River recently.
Maple Grove reports show Ralph Tucker and Watson families hosting guests, with frequent Sunday dinners across Radcliff Allert Eldon and nearby towns. Dozens of relatives join the Dodd, Tadlock, Walter, and Scott households for gatherings. travel to Albia and Charlton noted. funeral service mentioned for Lucy Felton in Dallas Center.
The Happy Helpers club met Wednesday with Rena Ammons. They worked on quilt blocks and embroidery and planned an ice cream social for next Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Calhoun. Several local families attended or were mentioned as visiting relatives.
Sunday school attendance at Blueview totaled 48 as area families share meals and visits. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Hestée Gladfelder, Tren ton Gladfelder, and Mrs. Rissle Gladfelder with others calling on Hiatt and Boyer ill. Local travel includes Lloyd McDanel and Dekker families visiting Ottumwa, and golden wedding anniversary celebrations with the Huttons. Numerous neighbors gather for meals, chores, and social calls across Ames Centerville, with a water roast and picnic in Center ville park.
Wealey W and C S meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Vet Callen and daughters. W S C S officers plan a district meeting in Center ville Thursday at 9 30 LA. Centerville residents Frank Turner Ed Shutty visit George Turner home. Local families Jeannie Hiatt, Marily, Bette Day, Marsha, Mary Platt, Gwendolyn Underwood visit Moravia. Des Moines visits include Ray Erwin and Russell Hiatt with Jean Hiatt. Football game in Ames attended by Karl Fischer and Karlene. Des Moines Paul Murphy hosts Karl Fischer’s wife. Ivan Harsh family at Francia Kincade home Tuesday. Mrs Bessie Neff visits Orville Burton home. Mrs Rubye Hreen reports mother Bones gaining strength. Jey Ann Jettibone and Betty Harsh attend M Y F rally in Moulton. Ernest ak family visit Cecil Schrodt home Sunday. Howard Harper family involved in local activities.
A Brookfield area note lists Sunday visits at the Eherneth Blumer and Lloyd Carter homes with other residents attending a football game, 4-H, and a corn carnival in Blakesburg. Several households including Harshana, Stout, Brees, Van Zante, Tucker, Daniels, Pettione, and Meadows are mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler were dinner guests at Mrs Birdie Mains home Sunday and then called at several homes in the afternoon. Many local families visited and socialized including the Moffitts and Boyers with 4 H meetings and park gatherings noted.
Home of Lester Cochran and Eddie air ed Sunday at the Allan Cochran home in Mystic. Mrs. Hazel Seatok visited Averill Easter home Sunday. Miss Norma Cochran spent Wednesday night with Roberta Benz. Mrs. Hubert Benz and Hubert returned Tuesday from Nebraska and Kansas. Norma Cochran stayed Saturday night with Roberta Benz and Sunny Zero with Kathryn Meanel.
On September 26 1950 the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed Robert Greenleaf administrator of Ephriam F Wilson estate. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors should pay the administrator at once through Valentine and Greenleaf. J D Minnes is clerk of the court.
A notice highlighting the want ad section as the place to sell buy rent or trade items. Encourages readers to use the classified space to reach local buyers and sellers with concise listings.
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