17 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment mentions an act of Congress and publication cadence. It cites Wayne Pitman Davis as editor and publisher and includes subscription rate hints for one year and six months, though details are incomplete. The legible items are the publication’s branding and pricing notes amid missing text.
The Clell Blumers visited Fred Blumer at his home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burns and Ben spent Friday evening with Mrs. Obe Burns. Velva Johnson Mina and Donald Dowd were in Centerville on business Thursday. Tra Callen stayed at Clarence Dowd’s house from last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Broshar and sons visited the Robert Foster family Sunday. Pete Crestani spent Thursday evening with Grant Tadlock. Centerville callers Saturday included the Grant Tadlocks, Walter Scotts, Ted Broshars, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dodd, Billy and Batty Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Burns, Mrs. Oba Burns, and Fred Blu-
Families and neighbors in Centerville gather for a Farm Bureau officers meeting with attendees including Mr and Mrs Beryl Arnold and Mrs Helen Tadlock. The social routine continues as several local households report Sunday visits and meals at various homes among the Johnson, Glick, Blumer, Wilson, and Broshar families.
Udell Route 1 residents and neighbors recall weekend visits in Centerville with multiple families trading places. Calvin Rumley Laverne Bonnie Lee and Emma Ray Miller plan a program and Christmas tree at Omega schoolhouse Wednesday at 2 20 pm Dec 23. Other locals, including Will Moffatt Tom Hiatt and families, were seen in Centerville and nearby towns during the period.
A column details daily routines and humor about typing without looking at a keyboard, coal and wood use, and coping with cold weather. The writer notes shifts in habits, mentions family and neighbors, and recalls a harsh December and a milder Sunday compared with prior winters.
Multiple households including Boyer Ridge Mr and Mrs Sufficool plus children and Vernon Kaster families spent Sunday at James Easter’s home. Others visited Fort Des Moines, Charlie and Mary Pistt, Allie Boyer and Lola, Leon Burne and Penl Dean, Russell Barns and family, David Weston and Larry, and Olin Foater home. Donald Boyer called, Forrest Mericle visited Henry Poster, Larry McDaniels seen at grandparents Terry Exline residence. First sport of the week noted.
A collection of social mentions from Centerville and nearby towns recounts visits and gatherings. Mrs Raymond Petry and Gary visited Dell Hellyer and families. Edna Mask and several neighbors called at the Dell Hellyer home. Jean Lorig spent Saturday with her grandmother, and Ty VanDorin with relatives.
In fond memory of Hua Pband Beyer a loving wife and mother remembered by her husband and children. The note speaks of missing her presence and enduring love through the first sad year. A business contact list and local references appear in the fragmentary text from Wilton and Blakeaburg.
A funeral service for the infant son of Reseed Darby and his wife was held at the Tirner and Son funeral home in Moravia attended by Wilson and family and others from the area. The obituary notes the event took place in the Morgantown region with local attendance.
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