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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
3
Local notices reflect community life with travels between Centerville Moravia and Ottumwa. Families Hiatt Van Zante Perry and Hunter welcome new arrivals while others recover from illness and injury. Aid society plans Christmas gift exchange with preparations and travel notes amid county events.
H King and wife visited the Ralph Fisher family while R A Faber and family were at the A C Faber. Francis King and family traveled to Illinois to move into the former Ben Cloyed residence with Cecil King. W V McAlister digs a new pond as revival services at Center continue through the week.
Miss Dorothy McKern wed Elbert Perry at Unionville on December 2 as Mr. and Mrs. Perry begin married life. Meanwhile Miss Evelyn Stauber became the bride of James Nash on December 4 with a reception held for the couple. Local social notes record visits and family gatherings across the weekend.
A personal letter describes a hospital visit after a gallstone attack on Sunday, a revival in Merrick Oklahoma, and updates from Laura Youngker in Long Beach. It notes a doctor's caution about alcohol, holiday shopping in Os kal oosa, a rock garden and greenhouse visit, Ray's sisters stopovers, Donald's 17th birthday, and local youth activities plus one inch of rain and light showers.
Ruby attended an Iowa picnic honoring Nell Wilson Rousseau visiting in Arizona. Several former residents enjoyed it. Your happy sister Alcia.
Church notices announce Bible School each Lord's Day morning with communion after and evening services. Thursday Bible study led by John Laws with subject to be chosen by him. Minister W. G. Lagle urges support and attendance despite weather. invites all to study God's word.
The notice lists church events with M. K. Blackman as superintendent for the Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Y P C E U at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Aid Society Wednesday afternoon. Pastor T. J. Zeke extends a cordial invitation.
Methodist Episcopal services list a 10:00 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship led by Minister R. L. Brown. A 3:00 p.m. special Young People’s service and Epworth League cabinet officers’ directed worship precedes study groups and a light luncheon. An 7:30 p.m. sub-district League rally in the church auditorium features a visiting speaker. all are invited.
E C Firking of Nogales and Mrs Mary Wallis left Sunday for home due to illness and death of their mother Mrs Wm G Firkins. Other relatives from Iowa attended the funeral of Mrs Wm G Firkins and many visits and travel followed through Des Moines Centerville Albia Kirksville Knoxville and Caldwell Idaho. The Union office notes address change for Dr R Johnson and Mrs Theo Miller hosts a Progressive club meeting with bridge and refreshments.
Enon Helping Hand club met with Mr. and Mrs. George Reid on Thursday with 25 present. They arranged the Ocean Wave quilt, Mrs. Reid worked on meat, and roast spare ribs were well received. Visitors included Mildred Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. T S Thompson. Families and neighbors shared meals and Sunday visits across the community, noting new baby arrivals and various illnesses.
Moravia area residents shared visits and gatherings across weekends and weekdays. Albia shoppers Carl Van Zante and family joined, while Ralph Davis and daughter Helen visited the Gardner home. Several families hosted or attended social events at various homes including Udell, Exline and Watts households with notable mentions of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Plants, Harvey Glasgo, Dorothy and Jerry Brown and others.
Udell Route 1 items were received too late for last week’s issue. Mr. and Mrs. Donar Sanders and
Nadene and Donald traced in Unionville on Saturday. Ray Tomlin called at the Harry Rumley home. Carl Foster stayed with his parents Earl Foster, working up by Des Moines. Families from Centerville and Des Moines areas visited or traded Saturday and Sunday November 19 and 20. The Cridle baugh class enjoyed a Thanksgiving vacation with Miss Mildred Cridle baugh and students. Harry Rumley and others helped with wood, and Emma Miller visited relatives including Emma Miller’s cousin. The notes mention many relatives and neighbors across Unionville and Centerville areas.
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