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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
12
Dorothy Lee Phyllis Horst Mary Margaret Horstman and classmates discuss plans hopes and hobbies while band chorus and glee work on American music for January concert. Grade events party reports Christmas crafts stories and classroom projects capture school life and student ambitions.
A breezy local roundup shares festive crafts and window décor details, holiday tree styling, and a cascade of Sunday visits. Neighbors like Orval Burton, Bill Burton, and Lulu Burton pop in, with several families including Chambers, Harsh, and Hiatt reporting front porch chats and afternoon calling waves.
Brompton and nearby residents enjoyed a family dinner at the Bill DeTarn home near Albia. Others visiting included Miss Frances Dye now in Ottumwa, and multiple gatherings with the Boardman, Stafford, Derby, Tubaugh, Post, Cary, and Thompson families. Brompton school plans a Christmas program and tree lighting on Friday evening December 22.
Kinser Valley G R Darby and others helped E Caster with wood Friday. Zell Wilson carried bags to Ottumwa market Thursday. Buzz Felton returned from Omaha after appendix surgery and is recovering well. Monroe county supervisors visited Monday. bridge work continues between Willie VanDorin and Clough farms with cement back wall. C D Cubit leased farm land to coal stripping outfit. Christmas program and gift exchange planned at Elmers school December 22. Weasley Chapel church Christmas program set for December 23 at 7 30 p m. Club gathered at W E Donavan home for embroidery and exchange. George Hiner and Glen visited Elsie Martin Thursday evening. Bill Burton of Buffalo New York stayed with Lulu Burton and Orval Burton. to Muscatine after Christmas. Wesley Chapel choir practiced at Loyd Carter home. Several families visited Gerald Hunter in Blakesburg. Continuous community notes.
Marion Fisher and family spent Sunday as visitors at the Ralph Boone home. The H. H. King and Ralph Fisher families joined Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Leonard, John Belles and family, and Elwood for a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Marge Lockman sealed Saturday night on T T Lock man who has been ill Mr Dwight Mater of Oskaloosa was calling on old neighbors and friends Sunday afternoon The So and Sew club held a rock party in honor of Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward of Torington Wyoming Six teblea were played with Flossie Lemaster and Donald McCloud high scorers Refreshments of pie and coffee were served The club will hold its annual Christmas dinner and exchange at Clifford Paxston s Thursday Circle met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Jim Moore There were 9 present and the Christmas exchange was enjoyed The next meeting is December 28 with Eva Van Zante Mr and Mrs Ben Jones and family were shopping in Albia Saturday
Allie Pence visited Homer Hamilton Saturday afternoon, Mrs Ewing visiting her daughter Mrs Van Long and family returned to Tuttle Oklahoma Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward from Torrington Wyoming visited Van Longs Monday. The U B choir oyster supper was held Monday night. Marve Lockman and family visited John and Raymond Lockman Sunday. Fred Hammond and children called at Marve Lockman’s Sunday evening. Mrs Homer Hamilton visited Flossie Lemaster Sunday afternoon. Carl Van Zante Ronald Lee and John Van Zante with Wilma visited relatives at Pella Sunday. My and Mrs Raymond Williams of Centerville visited Ben Wiman Sunday. Pauline Williams visited Doris Pennington in Moravia Sunday afternoon. Mary Marie Williams stayed Sunday night at Lemaster’s with Gwendolyn and Ella Jean. Christmas program at Blue Front school Friday December 22 at 7:30 PM. Everyone welcome.
Wanda anticipates Santa’s presence as Mrs. J. H. Schreiner and Mrs. Fred Hammond visit Centerville on Tuesday afternoon for undisclosed local activities.
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