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Mr. and Mrs. Davis ObserveGolden Wedding AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. W. P. Davis celebrated their Golden Wedding: anniversary Sunday, October 14, at their home in Moravia with over one hundred fifty relatives and friends at the dinner and open house. A family dinner was served at noon and the tuvkey that was served was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Forrest PottB of Gilliam, Mo. •Eleven persons were present for the day who attended the wedding 60 years ago. They were Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Davis, Mr. Fred Buck-master, Mrs. Carrie Turner, H. R. Gilliland, Mrs. Nina Newman, Bertha Potts, Ora Potts, Eugenia Potts, Mrs. F. A, Thompson and Mies Lucy Dodge who made the wedding dress and was bridesmaid. Other dinner guests were the couples two children, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason and Richard. Also Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eads of Cullison, Kans., Miss Miriarr. G. Eads of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Potta and Richard, Robert and Martha, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner, Aileen and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and Janet and Jimmy of Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson, Mr. and Mrs, F. A. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Wilson, Bill, Bob and Jack of Blakesburg, Mrs. H. R. Gilliland, Mrs. C. H. Gilliland, Herby and Marion of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stansberry of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Tunis VanZante and Ropert of Eddyville, and Rev. G. M. Talbott.Afternoon guests were greeted at the reception by Mr. and Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Troy Adams, who modeled the bride's dress of 60 years ago, which was a fawn colored Henrietta fashioned in floor length basque style and trimmed in wide white lace and leg-o-mutton sleeves. Mrs. Davis attired in a blue 'printed jersey rayon and wore a corsage.The homo was cheery with many lovely bouquets of flowers and the gifts of display. The coffee table, spread with a lace cover, was beautiful with tho huge tri-tiered wedding cake, baked by Allen Mason of Ottumwa, and iced in white with showers of golden buds and white roses and topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom and golden candles in seven branch candlebra and vases of yellow roses.Mrs. Anna Potta and Miss Lucy Dodge presided at tho coffee table and Mrs. Ralph Davis cut and served the wedding cake.Anniversary gifts, radio table and a dozen yellow roses from the children; yellow candles from the grandchildren, Helen Davis and Richard Mason; yellow wool blanket from Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Tennant of Beverly Hills, Calif.; potted chrysanthemum plant from Bertha and Ora Potts, Mrs. Mina Newman and daughter Vera; bouquet of yellow daises from Mr. and—Courtesy Ottumwa CourierMr. and Mrs. W. P. Davisand Mrs. Lloyd Phillis and Jnne Ann of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward.Miss Jessie Potts and William P. Davis were married October 14, 1895, at the homo of the bride’s parents, Hon. and Mrs. Ashbury Potts, five miles west of Moravia. The Rev. Franklin E. Brooke, pastor of the United Brethren church read the ceremony in the presence of a large crowd of relatives.The happy couple, 23 and 21 h«years old, set up housekeeping on a part of the farm owned py hisparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, northeast of Moravia, but in 1899 they bought a farm five miles west and one half mile north of town and for 38 years resided on this farm which they still own. In 1937 they retired to their present home in Moravia.Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis are long time members of the United Brethren church. Mr. Davis is a trustee of the church and Mrs. Davis is an active member of the missionary society and ladies aid.Mr. Davis was assessor for eight years in Franklin township, Monroe county, and served as township trustee for many years. Since moving to town he was elected a member of the Moravia town council and he has been a member for four years.They have two children, Ralph Davis and Mrs. Harold Mason, and two grandchildren, Helen Davis, 10, and Richard Mason, 3, who with Mrs. Davis and Mr. Mason assisted in the celebration Sunday.weUrvieTath«weFuFoJoirecJolhaSOISOIRaatttarJosAnMeCoofMeMrWiWiMiamlinpanoida;theaccomammiSeawon32hieT.metextwJ.ofMrs. Ray Eads; bouquet of yellow thchrysanthemums from Mr. andMrs. Allen Mason; bouquet of yel-Aid;CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Davis wish to thank their many friends and relatives for the beautiful cards of congratulation and the many beautiful presents, flowers and acts of kindness on their 50th wedding day. It will never be forgotten. Your proBer.ce was greatly appreciated. 42tl*hasmeV'miwinoI lt;WAlAiT1low daises from the Ladies six water glasses from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buckmaater; box of candy from the So and Sew club; table cloth from Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vance of Detroit, Mich.; dresser scarf from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Davis; scrap book from Mrs. Garnet McDonough; relish dish, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gardner; salt and pepper shakers from Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson; vase with golu trim from Ml*, and Mrs. Horton Potts; gold and yellow pitcher from Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adams; pink vase from Mrs. O. G. Davis, book ends from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis; bax of candy from Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Wilson, companion pictures from Mr. and MrB. Lloyd Stansberry and Mr. and Mis. VanZante; box of candy from Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Gilliland.Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adams and Joyce, Max McDonough, Mrs. Garnet McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. F. H.Buckmaster, Virginia Gibbons of Dee Moines, Flora Jones, Mrs. Harry Tisue, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Blackman, Mrs. Van Lemaster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Glick, Mr. and Mrs.Emil Halden and Patricia andKathleen, Mrs. Stella Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hawk, Miss Emma Wood, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. George Halden, Mis. Anna Raster, Sadie Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Waughop, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Levi Coulson and Bertha and Mabel, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy and John and David, Mr. and Mrs. Hen Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones,FAREWELL PARTY FORJR. DONOVAN FAMILY Mrs. Eugene Main was hostess at a farewell party at her home Tuesday night, Oct. 9, in honor of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Donovan and Judy. Refreshments were served late in the evening and all departed having a very nice time.Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Donovan, Dorothy and Genevie, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bro-shar, Virgil and Floyd, Mrs. NadineD: *Wood, Lynda and Dickie, Mr. and Mrs. John Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Inskeep, Mr. and Mrs. Bert McHolland, Mr. and Mrs. FloydLaird and Mary Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Brown and Jeanne,Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strieff and Warren, Mrs. Olive Johnson and the honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Donovan.AG STUDENTS TOAMERICAN ROYALMT.TlWt;On October 11 and 12 the Moravia Ag. II class attended the American Royal Livestock Show held in Kansas City, Missouri. The group was sponsored by their instructor, M. H. Elson.The trip was highlighted by the livestock show as the class was interested in the judging for the vocational grand champions and finally the grand champions of the entire show. They were present to see the auction of the grand champions. In the sheep division $6.50 a pound was paid for the top animal. The best hog, a Duroc, was auctioned at $1.50 a pound and the grand champion calf won by a Hereford, sold for $2.25 a pound.Besides seeing the Royal tne group spent several hours walking over the stock yards. They also visited Swift's Packing Plant, Swope Park and the Municipal Airport. ■C€ftatllrMr. and Mrs. Wayne Clark, Fred iTarr of Salinas, Calif., Dr. J. W.ENTERTAIN MEMBERSOF SOPfBALL TEAMi Tarr of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Frank Main of Mt. Ayr, Mrs. Mary Hoskinson, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chambers, Mrs. Gay Kaster, Mrs., Bessie Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Joe . Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Broshar, Maie Waughop of Centerville, Miss Lois Brown of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Burke Wilson of Perry. Mrs. F. W. Wright and Dana of I Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Henry a! Gcemaut of Des Moines.Presley Horner, Mrs. Cora Main,PUBLIC SALE DATESRay Tomlin and Ira Robb willj. .______________________ hold their dissolution sale today,- i Mrs. Louella Coffin, Mr. anti Mrs. Thursday, October 18, seven milesMoravia School Board members and their wives and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Laws entertained members of the Moravia high school softball team at a 7:00 o’clock supper in the school building Tuesday evening. Fifteen players attended.Following the supper the regular school board meeting was held.*| Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Eva Main, east of Moravia, beginning at IMr. and Mrs. Ray McCloud, Mr. 11:00 a m.
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