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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
1
Oehler Bros and Amos McGhghy appear in local notices as fundraising efforts continue for Enon school opening with new building’s progress and staff. Lightning hits near the Community building. a tree takes the shock but sustains minor damage. Centennial Song by Duane Veach chosen for use in upcoming events. Robert Sloan’s band premiered the waltz Saturday night.
The Community building is set to look clean and white for the Centennial Fall Festival. Painters began first coat on Tuesday and, weather permitting, will apply a second coat before the celebration. Local donors contributed paint and money to fund the effort, including individuals and businesses such as George and Nadine, Bill Woodward, Swaim’s, Gardner Hatchery, Turner & Son, and many others, totaling multiple donations.
The annual Hume home-coming took place in Centerville park on Sunday August 19. Attendees included C W Hume Hum boldt Kansas Joe Hume Des Moines H C Glick Moravia W M Jackson Novelty Bert McKern and granddaughter Moravia Harry Couchman Robert Burton Cash Watson Senal Missouri Vivian Jackson and family Atlanta Gus Tisue Ronald Albia Charles Hume Sacramento California. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed and the day finished with visiting.
Moravia FFA announces 17 market lambs entered for the state fair with Rex Foster Bob Wilson Raymond Vance George Scott Edwin Clark and Jerry Brown leading the entries. Ushers chosen include Donald Dicks Edwin Clark and George Scott among 85 FFA members serving from Aug 24 to Sept 3.
Franklin neighbors record a busy period of visits and gatherings. Ed ward Haver's Yokohama arrival triggers family news while rodeo attendances in Sydney, and multiple calls at Rex Haver and Firkins homes mark a flurry of Friday Monday and Sunday social rounds among Moffatts Argo Bogart Hiner Lucas Foster Easter Ekwall and Gox families.
Thirty seven attended services at Miller Sunday afternoon. The gathering enjoyed music and a sermon by Rev. Fay E Garner who has now served one year as pastor. Mr and Mrs Bill Luse and family of Hopkington spent the past week at the Claude Paris home and with his mother Mrs Raymond Ashby. Mr and Mrs Glen Stephenson entertained the following Friday: Mr and Mrs Claude Paris and family, Mr and Mrs Bill Luse and family.
Mr and Mrs Paul Stevenson and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Glen Stephenson. Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn and Hertha Louise called on several church members Sunday. A picnic honored Mr and Mrs Norman Haines at Centerville Park. Others called on Logan Strunk home Sunday evening. John Tadlock and Will Swalm visited Lee Tadlock Thursday. Ben Williams called on Will Hagerman Sunday evening. An electrical storm struck and burned the barn on Carl Coffin’s farm, destroying most contents. Mrs Claude Paris reports trouble with a felon on her thumb. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Tuesday.
Merle Frame and son Carle Frame of Collinville and Mrs. Nora Frame with Flo Frame attended a Teater reunion. Many relatives and friends visited in the area, including the Veselsky and McAninch families, and several Argo, Sneeden, and Hiner relatives. Several locals were seen visiting oma and recovering Mrs. Hiner underwent another operation. others traveled to Nebraska and Ottumwa for visits.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sheldon and family and others visited at Jack Penfield s and Beryl Browns this week. Ed Lewis of Yuma and Priscilla Mehrhoff called on Jack Penfield s. Alda McCord, Nellie Thompson and numerous neighbors attended Bible school and a Stanley party at Gertrude Penfield s with Ava Foster demonstrating. Families gathered Sunday evening at Nelie Thompsons and Edward McCord s while Laura Martin and other locals stopped by.
A note from Kinser Valley recounts a Monday rain shower and a real electric storm that brought about an inch of rain. The Zell Wilson family attended the Wilson reunion at Moravia park with good turnout. LeRoy Wilson accompanied on a Melrose business trip. Zell Wilson also took lambs to the Albia sale barn Saturday.
A reminiscence recalls Mrs Blumenstdck and Cy Hall, with Mary Fuller as a first teacher. Cap Temple stitched a wound, Dr Hoff man fell ill, and ra Ervin Long harvested Saturday. Oats yielded well though not large, Goode Seed Co of Albia delivered feed, Albia festival drew visitors, Zell Wilson and Jim Robinson families visited, and Indianola guests attended.
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