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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
2
The piece notes television’s rise reshaping American life and press, predicting major slick magazines may fold or cease operation due to soaring costs and ad dollars who compete with TV. It cites industry speculation and widespread agreement in the discussion group about the squeeze on traditional magazines.
The Garden Club notes a highly successful Holiday Fair held Saturday at the community building. Upgrades including a gas furnace and kitchen facilities enhanced the event, with further work planned as funds arrive. Contributions are welcome via Booster Club members, the town bank, or the town clerk’s office.
Mrs Earl Swift Franklin writes of winter plans in Tucson. Several local families visit each other through the week. Dorothy Pickerell and family seek medical care in Bloomfield Ottumwa. Social gatherings include dinners at the Hiatts and Calhouns as winter visits continue.
The text lists numerous visits and gatherings among residents of Ontoville area families including Clayton Sheldon, Addie Sheldon, Bert Rinehart, Wayne Christy, Fred Christy, Bertha Overturf, Verna Wakefield, Melvin Overturf, Lloyd Landgrebe, Ralph Stickler, Centerville, Hiner, Gerald Rinehart, Sheila Rinehart, Linda Proctor, Betty Lou Taylor, Florence Dicks, Truxton Dicks, Fay Scott, Arthur Burton, Glen Overturf, Judy, Clarence Ballanger, Bert Rinehart, Nellie Thompson, Mrs. Wayne Christy, and others. Activities include dinners, Sunday visits, club meetings, and a funeral attendance for Clem Hawk. The Iconium W.S.C.S. met and packed boxes for shut-ins.
Local notes recount Mrs Lloyd Brown being treated at Albia hospital after a cow kick. The Perry and Calhoun households visit guests and attend clubs, plus many family gatherings at Ottumwa Albia Moravia Centerville and Newton Long homes. Social calls occur across multiple days with parties, birthdays, and hospital news.
Last week, a great granddaughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Comstock. Mrs. Delbert Calum called on Mrs. Lloyd Brown at the hospital, and Lloyd Brown visited his wife at the hospital every day last week.
Ed Haver hosted a busy week with Leo Hoffman Betty Haver and Judy Hoffman attending a toy party at the Browns. Leta Haver and Stella Argo joined W 9 C 8 at Iconium on Thursday while Betty Haver went to a 4 H meeting in Albia. The Havers and Martins Roy from Eddyville and Julia Haver visited Rex Haver and Ed Haver households and sewing class in Albia. Herman Systma Lloyd Johnson and Henry Van Wielden shared a Sunday gathering at Roscoe Argo ne.
Drenda Gae Tubaugh spent Saturday sight and Sunday with Janiece Mrs Charles Knedler and Jaine Mrs Peg Renwick and Vicki spent Monday afternoon in Albia. Betty Caster called Sunday afternoon at Gerald Burton. Patty Tadlock Kim and David dined Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Knedler. Bob Strunk visited Monday afternoon at Gerald Burton’s home. Robert Luse and Richard Minicks families called at Strunk and Knedler homes. Charles Long and Roger Green of Peoria Ill called a week ago at Richard Tubaugh home.
Monday visits in Bloomfield and calls on Arline Minacks in Drakesville highlight a Sunday pattern of social calls. Families including Williams, Strunk, Knedler, Tadlock, Tubaugh, and Kelley appear throughout the week with dinners, suppers, and afternoon calls in Centerville Des Moines Oskaloosa and nearby areas.
Mrs H B Spring hosts Udell residents in relations with neighbors. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hunt visit Mrs Minnie Moffatt. Glenn Matthews home hosts D D Longley Centerville and Eudora Atkinson Kreutz visit. Morlan family meeting at Alvin Spring with multiple Morlans and guests. Harold Slay hosted rehearsal dinner for B D Hinegardner at Louilia.
Mr and Mrs Ota Powell and Marlyn visited Herb Darrow in Newton on Sunday. Zola Saum joined them to Colfax to spend time with Glenn Wheeler Homte. Alvin Spring Sherry and Tommy visited the Ro bert Marlan home near West Grove. James Créech and family stopped at Glasgow home before moving to Oklahoma.
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