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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
5
A diary style reflection on letters to South Dakota cousins and the writer’s daily chores. The narrative juggles stamps and envelopes, garden tasks, and the fatigue of keeping up with farm duties as turnips, beans, and berries ripen.
Excerpts from Carl Bivin’s letters describe his stay in Tongres Belgium near Liege in late June 1945 and travels through Belgium to Paris France. He recalls bombed towns hedged fields castle hills and river trips noting bridges destroyed in Belgium and contrast with American roads cars and hospitality while detailing chapel sights and Red Cross amenities.
The narrator notes the Army chapel as a place where all ranks kneel together before God highlighting equality among colonel and private. He plans to leave for home soon and expresses longing for mail after over two months away. Personal notices mention soldiers’ furloughs and family visits with extended household gatherings.
A baby boy named Eddy Eugene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cochran on Wednesday at Centerville. Many neighbors and relatives visit and travel between Centerville and nearby homes, including the Moffitts, Boyers, Easters, and Whickers, with multiple calls and gatherings noted across several days.
Mrs M E Boardman hosts and visits fill a weekend with family and neighbors. E Cormeny, Mrs E QO Cormeny, Roberts reunion at Fred Tillmont home, and multiple households in the Brompton area report Sunday and Monday gatherings.
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