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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
2
The community notes Mrs Dewey Kincade has donated eight pints totaling a gallon, receiving a recognition card after a pint given at Albia on Monday. Nearby Mystic municipal work reports a street scarifying project mirroring Mo ravia plans, with county equipment aiding the effort.
The town notes dryer roads and damaged gravel streets due to extreme heat and winds. Albia reports three major fires in the business district within a year and a further blaze near Ilingworth bakery. Salvation Army incident souring exchanges between officials is cited. The community eyes the state fair, 4-H exhibits, and plans for Kenora fishing tales by Gabe and Virgil Johnson after a Lake of the Woods trip.
Community members including Martha McCoag Nellie Thompson and Bert Rinehart host and visit relatives and neighbors across the week. A Sunday School attendance reaches 81 as locals share dinners and church gatherings with extended family and friends in Albia and surrounding homes.
Unionville Methodist church program in the parlor honored Miss Belle Andrews who resigns after 26 years as church clerk and 40 years as a member. A revised Bible gift was given, music and prayers followed Rev Richmond closing. Various locals and relatives referenced in weekend visits and travels.
Attendance at Fairview church and a sequence of Sunday visits and gatherings around Fairview and Albia involve the Foster Gladfelder Tomlin and Fenton families. Local pastors and relatives share sermons, dinners, and weekend visits across Iconium Denver and nearby homes with Fern, Mina Dowd, and others noted in the extended church circle. The report records multiple social engagements and travel to St Louis with a FFA group.
Ruth Breshar and Gertie Boyer joined by Carl and Roma Tomlin welcomed visitors in the afternoon. Numerous neighbors and relatives called throughout the week including Rev. Gnouf Milo Foster Ted Breshar and Judy Gladfelder. Weekend visits featured Mr and Mrs Edd Points at William Norton’s home and more. Ice cream and cake were shared at a MYF group party at Kermit Gladfelder’s pond. Regulars and families stopped by Della Points and Bill Long’s, with many church and family visits nearby.
Hazel Hellyer diary style notes multiple social calls across Salem including Donna Rose visits, Raymond and Edward McCord homes, and gatherings with Hellyer and Rinehart families. Hospital stay for Jane Ann Whitehead at Iowa City with support from Clarence Whitehead. Des Moines trip for Hazel Hellyer and George Hellyer. Community happenings include birthdays, travel, and hosting by Ottumwa and Russell families.
Mrs. Elbert Moore and Joan visited Cedar Rapids with Mrs. Pearl Hiner and Mr. and Mrs. Haver Free, who traveled east with Fern Callen of South Bend Indiana. Ed Albertson funeral held in Green City Missouri. Mevie Dicks to Chrisman Illinois for brother-in-law Russell Brown’s death. Albertson reunion at Frank Spencer’s near Knoxville. Beryl and Kenneth Brown visited the Merle Dicks home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Trenton Merkcle and children visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Conner and family. The Herb Roblenz family spent Friday evening at the Theo Miller home. Martha Coulson weekend visitor with Mr and Mrs Russ McCann and Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse. O Conner family callers Thursday evening. Roscoe Pennington Sunday visitors at Herb Boblenz home. E O Tucker vacationing in the west this week. Ann Pettibone Wednesday with Charlene Burns. Theo Miller and Francis Miller hosted Sunday dinner for Mrs Van Lemaster. Francis family returned from Black Hills Yellowstone Estes Park trip near Albin Wyoming. Mrs Russell Burns and Jimmie with Allie Boyer and Lola. Kenneth O Conner family.
Mrs Bert Meadows lists house guests and social visits across Hiattstown and Des Moines. Attendees include the Cornelius family from Kansas City, the Fenton family, the Dooley and Daniels households, and others visiting Cedar, Ottumwa, Leonard, and Cabool areas.
Smith notes the group canning beans with Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt hosting on Wednesday. Visitors included Bert Meadows and a Thursday gathering of Mrs. Elsie Callen, Mrs. Evelyn Daniels, and Edith Hiatt at Mary Meadows.
Mrs VanZante hosts visitors from nearby towns at the Cyril McDanes home while other locals share meals and attend church. Circle meeting delayed two weeks and Eva VanZante to host the next gathering. Delores visits for a week as rainfall remains light after a Sunday shower.
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