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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
1
In Des Moines concerns rise after a near tragedy when a well was left open despite a three year old briefly entering it. The well was subsequently filled the next afternoon. Easter Sunday brought milder weather and bonnets but windy conditions persisted. Grace Methodist youth tidied church grounds and added gravel to the drive Monday evening.
Cloudy with light rain gave way to snow by afternoon in Moravia on Thursday. By night the north wind whipped the snow into drifts. Gardeners and farmers reported little damage as fruit buds were not fully out and early gardens fared well. moisture was seen as beneficial.
Local families and relatives share meals and visits around Easter. Community members attend church services, funerals, and club activities in Centerville and nearby towns, with many households hosting guests and calling on friends.
Sunday school attendance noted with Easter dinner guests at Clyde Gladfelder home including Frank Gladfelder family and others. Following visits included Ray Harrison and J. P. Foster households and several local residents. Farm Bureau gathering at California schoolhouse referenced. Nora Cullen and son stayed at Rey Hervison home.
Mrs Pearl E Hill of Cedar Rapids and her companion spent Saturday and Sunday at Elbert Munes. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Elec Clayton of Ames.
Neighborhood attendees at sunrise services and breakfasts at Moravia Methodist Church include the Pettibones Turner Harsh and Carter families and many others. The column lists visits, home stays, Easter cantata attendance, and a fire damage update to Frank Chambers’ home with rebuilding underway.
Mr and Mrs George Turner and children attended a 4 H weiner roast at the Ernest Hiatt home Sunday evening. Harold Hudgens and family were supper guests at the Ivan Harsh home. The Luse family were supper guests at Cody Luse’s home. Frank Chambers dined at Marion Hunter’s home in Blakesburg. Loyd Carter family were dinner guests at Virgie Herron’s home. Wesley W S C S will meet with Mary Meadows on Thursday April 28. remember roll call that day.
A rural community report notes Easter services at Miller Church with a large turnout and an inspiring sermon by Rev. W. M. Sleeton. The piece lists multiple calls and visits among residents including the Paris, Garner, Miller, Burton, Strunk, Tad, Phillips, and Koehler households, plus a medical note on Dave Caylor being treated in Iowa City for a lodged bone before returning home.
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