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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
1
The piece reflects on the year end and Christmas mood, noting upcoming 1954 concerns. It references Adlai Stevenson and a Demo speech signaling political lambasting, four freedoms turning into four fears, and questions the impact on young men and families during the decade.
The Moravia Booster club is credited with building a modern fire department, funding Christmas decorations, park swings, a water pump for fire protection, Welcome Moravia signs, and business district arrows. It backs community events and may explore festival funding and Lions club talks, with future meetings planned as residents discuss taxes for fairground buildings and expanded festival facilities.
Fragmented note discusses booster and Lions clubs and possible community projects. It asks whether the booster club or Lions club should lead, and invites attendance at the next meeting, tentatively January 4, to discuss.
Unionville events roundup shows oyster soup at John Harringtons for John Harrington’s birthday with Richard Harrington family Joe Wilson family Alva Smith Myrtle Harrington Elmer Miller visited Mrs D8 Fenton and Mr Fenton Anna Walter called on Laura and Belle Baker Vern Johnson Joe Wilson families at D M Wilson home Professor Blackstone of Oska Toosa Iowa spoke at the Methodist church Emma Ray honored with Sunday dinner at D S Fenton Fay Smith Carl Aaron Smith home Otha Fenton Colene at D5 Fenton home Earl Coop family visited Ora Ann Smith Milo Long and children Ralph Hanna of Ottumwa Dale Stubbs and daughter visited Mrs Cora Smith home Clara Harper moved from Iowa City hospital to Lester Hopkins home for care Lee Wildes Suane and Bobby visited old Telephone friends Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart spent Monday at George Hiner s in Centerville. Marilyn Betty Marlene Karen Connie Linda and Richard visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott and Josephine Sandra Whitehead visited one evening with Mr and Mrs Ben Whitehead. Mr and Mrs Gerald Rinehart and Kaye and Ronnie Overturf spent Sunday at the Bert Rinehart home. Mrs Lissie Kelsey called Tues
Weekend and weekday social rounds show Mrs. Felt Thompson and Mrs. Carrie Turner visiting Bert Rinehart home Saturday evening. Edward McCord and family spent Sunday with Nellie Thompson and Carrie Turner. Verda Argo visited Lissie Kelsey Friday. Pearl Free called on Nellie Thompson and Carrie Turner Friday afternoon. Lissie Kelsey visited Jay Argo Monday. Nellie Thompson and Iuai Turner called in Albia Friday.
Sunday supper at the Hiatt home included Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel and others. A Double Hight party was attended by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose. Various visits and dinners followed at Merrill Alden Otha Fenton and Fenton homes. Mentions of several Hiatt family members and local gatherings conclude with an ad for The American Weekly featuring literary pieces by Manuel Komroff and James Hilton.
Residents note Christmas decor in Moravia as ten days remain until Christmas. Mr and Mrs Ben Jones spent Sunday at the R Gaeckle home in Askaloosa. Carl VanZante and family joined a 4 H supper and center at Hilton. Circle met with Eva VanZante. Margaret and Eva VanZante assisted at the E U B supper for the Booster club. Ralph Shelquist and VanZante families attended the So and Sew party at Ray McCloud’s home.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Derby moved from the neighborhood to an acre of land at Lovilia. Mrs. Laura Dicks visited with Mrs. Karl Swift. George Hammond of Ottumwa, Gerald Rinehart, John Shehan of Newton and families joined Emmett Derby and others for weekend visits. Busy Bee Club members shared Christmas dinner at several households. 4-H supper and gift exchange occurred at the Salem church with many attending. Addie Sheldon spent Sunday with Clyde Sheldon.
Moravia Public Schools quarterly statement lists numerous expenses and payments including labor, mileage, bus parts, laundry, merchandise accounts, repairs, books, and services. Names such as Gus Main, Lee Hiatt, Roy Underwood, Vernon Thorson, Burk Tassell, Art Fox Garage, Turner & Son, Sebben Mach Shop, and Educators Book Club appear among the line items.
Chester Broshat, Secretary of above named school district, certifies this statement as a true and correct listing of disbursements for quarterly periods, excluding salaries, covering multiple suppliers such as Ideal Pictures Interstate Printers Prentice Hall and others for textbooks and instructional supplies.
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