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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
2
A new eight bond drive, the Victory Loan, aims for a one and a half billion dollar target with four hundred million from individuals. War costs persist through occupation, repatriation, hospital care, and rehabilitation as troops return home. The campaign begins in October amid community events and local notes, including school newsletters, fall festival prep, and 4-H fair highlights.
Mrs Inez Faber reports Urbana area updates including 4 H club leaders meeting in Albia and local visits. The Urbana Commandos beat the Wayne Boosters 19 to 0 in kitten ball county tournament and then claimed the county championship amid a large crowd trip to Albia.
The Moravia Union lists carbon salesbooks offered for sale at two for the price of one per dozen. Potential buyers are directed to contact the local office for purchase details.
Descendants of Jesse M. and Miriam Gardner Wilson met at the EB F Wilson home for their annual reunion. A noon basket dinner was served and two weddings, 11 births, and one death were reported since last year. Relatives from distant places attended due to rationing. Attendees included Burke Wilson and others from Perry, Osceola, Vancouver, Buckeye, Washington D C, Lovilla, Moulton, and Phoenix among many Woodward and surrounding residents.
Audubon Iowa visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Kelsey and family at parental homes of W. E. Kelsey and Archie Thompson. Memorial services honored Pfc Eugene Main killed in Okinawa. Attendees from Audubon and nearby towns joined relatives at multiple homes and visits.
Udell notes a steady stream of guest visits and small-town activities. Families like Clancy Rumley and Moffatt share meals and attend shows in Unionville and Moravia while neighbors trade goods and discuss school, painting, canning, and street chatter.
A column reflecting on farm routines and worries as a family tends logs and crops. The writer muses about rain, pest control, school plans, fall events, and a desire for rain while noting small daily happenings, log hauling, chick growth, and odd weather effects. The piece blends humor with practical farm detail and seasonal concerns.
A local note highlights a Moravia Union subscription as a welcome gift option for new residents or readers. The card-press appeal emphasizes value and community ties. Recipient benefits include ongoing access to local news and events.
The seventh annual Johnson- Songer reunion was held at Centerville park on August 19, 1945 with 35 members present. New member Mrs. Isabel McCracken of Centerville, age 86, attended and enjoyed the picnic. After a brief meeting grandchildren presented a program while attendees listed include Russel Burne family, Obe Burns family, Leon Burns family, Glen Burna family, Isabel McStacken, and others. afternoon callers included C. R. McDonald, Ben Cox family, Allie Boyer and Lola, Olin Foster and Betty Jean.
The Argos family held its 25th annual reunion Sunday in the Argo grove north of Iconium. Fifty nine attendees enjoyed a fine dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attending were numerous Argo family members including Jay Argo Co Argo George Argo Roscos Argo Ned Argo Denny Jim Eugene Argo Guy Argo Roy Argo Dennis Nellie Haines Mandy Carter Minnie Rinehart Lottie Swan Roy Rinehart Jake Firking Frank Lew Rinehart Clyde Dicks Russell Brown Adolph Hert Rinehart Pearl Broshar Judith Bud Grey Don Polson Ben Whitehead Hert Rinehart and others.
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