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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
3
Brander Yates, six months unemployed, lands a yearlong contract in Borneo. A chance encounter with Joan in New York reveals lingering feelings as he contemplates leaving for distant work. Joan, planning to travel to Borneo herself, offers support and hints at shared longing.
A Van Dorin family gathering occurred at J G Lockman home west of Moravia on Easter Sunday with 52 present. All children and grandchildren met for the first time in almost four years, sharing a bountiful dinner and an afternoon of games and music.
Mr and Mrs A O VanDevin celebrate one year of marriage with a family record noting nine children living within ten miles of Moravia, twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren in the extended household.
Attendance was modest but described as the best time at the annual affair. Refreshments featured eggs and exits, with entertainment provided by cards and visiting. The writer attended but faced a rush order of job printing.
Last Tuesday evening Doyle Fuller and family visited the James Long home. Easter and wife were visiting in Albia Thursday. Joss and Leonard Smith and families visited Roy Elswick in Albia Friday. Clell Long was an Albia guest Saturday. Alta and Vick Hursh and Centerville friends dined with Cecil Parcel Sunday. John Wein and family visited daughter Mrs Everett Mosler in Ottumwa Sunday. Ralph Blumer welcomed a son Robert Eugene at Ottumwa hospital. Cecil Parcel and Nasine spent Monday with Mrs Jess Smith. Vergil Hunt and son John of Prairie du Chien Wis spent Sunday night and Monday at John Allem’s. Jess Smith and family with Learned Smith visited Logan Smith and O A Anderson in Des Moines Sunday.
R A Cromberg reports feeling revived after taking Vinal iron tonic. He says the tonic helps him sleep well and has helped him gain 10 pounds, addressing fatigue and thinness. Smith & Yeach, druggists, advertise the product.
Five years ago Mrs. B A Buckmaster, a pioneer of Unionville, died at her Unionville home. A local high school operetta In Old Louisiana drew a large audience directed by Ruth Waugh. Twenty five years ago J E Sharp bought hardware stock. city bought a lawn mower and Marshall Temple mowed the park. commencement tickets to Halden's drug store. A P Berry, father of Mrs J W Halden, died in Moulton aged 84. Easter day described as beautiful.
A misc shower for Velma Gladfelder, recent bride, was hosted by her parents J W Whicker and spouse. Guests sang and exchanged gifts. ceremony and reception featured homemade decor, fruit salad, angel food cake, and a blue pink color scheme.
Mr and Mrs John L Chambers and children from Albia and Blakesburg visited the J F Chambers home south of town. Also present were Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunter and Mr and Mrs R L Bullen with children from Moulton and Miss Mildred Chambers from Blakesburg as part of an Easter gathering and social visit.
A basket dinner and program at Hedge College rural school last Friday drew 64 attendees. Richard Johnson won for regular attendance, Bess Hayes for the highest average, and Dorothy Morrison for most perfect spelling lessons. Local officials and Eastern Star members attended the Centerville meeting with Worthy Grand Matron Anna Blaylock and Worthy Grand Patron Leo G. Percival present.
Centerville and Indianola relatives host Easter gatherings while Ottumwa and Burlington area residents spend weekends with family. Local church events, visitors, and social clubs report meetings, travel, and a neighborhood mix of guests and notable incidents.
Classified listings show baby chicks for sale at tc each and custom hatching at 2e per chick from Gardner Hatchery contact 137 Mo ravia. An ad seeks furniture repair and upholstery by J. P. Coffin at 12 etp. Also sulky plow and walking plow offered by Fred Tillmont. Clover hay for sale from J. R. Callen. House for rent by John Camp bell at 4 21p. White Rock eggs for setting $150 per 100 by Mrs. Roy Scott.
Mr and Mrs C F Watts of Salem My, and Scott Watts with children of Hillabora, Mr and Mrs Bruce Watts and son of Ottumwa, Mr and Mrs Clarence Tyrrel and children of Al bia visited the I E Watts home in Moravia on Sunday.
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