Local dealers report strong buyers in Moravia area
Moravia and nearby towns see solid customer turnout with multiple dealers noting healthy sales. Promotions by United Airlines bring short ride opportunities in Des Moines, drawing capacity crowds despite weather. Union office hires printer Timothy Osteen and family move trailer to south town. Residents await action from the new Secretary of Agriculture amid mixed farmer expectations.
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Moravia
Lee Hiatt
Iowa
United Airlines
Des Moines
Timothy Osteen
Helen
Carl Tisnes
Sarah van Dorin
Tim
Mercer Printing Co
Ottumwa
Christmas Party of Uniform Printing Co. Retirees
Former employees of Uniform Printing Co held their annual Christmas party at Ava Foster’s home on Sunday evening December 5. Guests included Mrs. Mary Hobart, Lois Swasick, Garneth Elliott, Pauline Donovan, Helen Stromdahl, Romaine VanDeryenter, Eyvonne Broshar, Margaret Kaprich, Leon White, Marcella Doggett, and Ava Foster. A gift exchange and refreshments followed, with everyone hoping to meet again next year.
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Uniform Printing Co
Ava Foster
Mary Hobart
Lois Swasick
Garneth Elliott
Pauline Donovan
Helen Stromdahl
Romaine VanDeryenter
Eyvonne Broshar
Margaret Kaprich
Leon White
Marcella Doggett
Dear Santa Requests From Young Readers
A pair of letters from young children asking Santa for gifts. Jared Benjamin, nearly 3, requests a walkie talkie set a drum set and an electric train along with a swing. Jan Ellen Mihalovich asks for a Hoppity Hop Ball a punching bag a toy rifle and a tricycle.
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Santa
Jared Benjamin
Jared
Jan Ellen Mihalovich
Santa Claus
Chariton River Baptists Missionary Society Meets
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society held its regular church basement meeting on Monday afternoon December 6 with seven members present. Janice Young led worship on Deity using Matthew 1 18 and Luke 2. A Christmas lesson and prayer followed. She presented the special When Roy Rogers accepted Christ. Roll call featured verses containing the word love and reflections on feelings about the season.
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Chariton River Baptists Missionary Society
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
Janice Young
Roy Rogers
Christmas Social With Gift Exchange At Local Club
Members Isal Sulser Carol Martin Harriet Young Jean Curtis Mabel Moore Janice Young Elma Davison and a young guest Micheal Martin shared Christmas. A gift exchange, horsemade cookies and candy were packed for home service. Refreshments included coffee and cookies. Next meeting set for Monday.
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Isal Sulser
Carol Martin
Harriet Young
Jean Curtis
Mabel Moore
Janice Young
Elma Davison
Micheal Martin
Bandage Stock Piles Noted For January Roll
January 10 report notes a substantial stock of bandages ready for distribution. Officials anticipate steady supply for upcoming medical needs as hospitals prepare for winter demand.
Homemakers Club Holds Co op Supper Meeting
The Homemakers' club gathered at the Glen McNair home Sunday evening for a co op supper with complete attendance. Attending couples included Russell, Lowell and Merrill Shepards, Delmont Moffitt, George Lain, Harold Huff, Lynn Lemley, and Merl Adams.
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Homemakers’ Club
Glen McNair
Sunda
Russell
Lowell
Merrill Shepards
Delmont Moffitt
George Lain
Harold Huff
Lynn Lemley
Merl Adams
Local meeting notes hint at Delmont Moffitts watch party
Lewis Beaty Jim Walkers and Mansel Tarbell are listed in a fragmented note about a business meeting. After a progressive pitch the summary mentions a next meeting and a watch party at Delmont Moffitts.
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Lewis Beaty
Jim Walkers
Mansel Tarbell
Will & Watch Party
Delmont Moffitts
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