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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
10
The page compiles Christmas wish lists from many readers in Albia Moravia Unionville and surrounding Iowa towns. Kids request BB guns bows and arrows toy horses Elvis guitars skate gear dolls trains and more, with family gift asks like sewing machines and watches.
Busy Maidens and Hilton Hustlers 4-H clubs and parents held a December meeting at Hilton Hall with a pot luck supper and gift exchange. After the 4-H pledge, roll call named Becky Whitlock Martha Rouse Marilyn Turner Elaine Free and Jeanne Turner. The clubs voted three dollars toward hall lights and flash bulbs for photos. Next meeting will be at Martha Rouse's with a demonstration by Martha Rouse and a talk by Elaine Free. A closing program featured readings by Becky Whitlock Martha Rouse and a Christmas song by Jeanne Turner Elaine Free and Marilyn Turner. Reporter Martha Rouse.
The Happy Helpers 4-H club hosted its annual Christmas party and potluck at Scanium Methodist Church on December 17. After a delicious meal, the meeting was called to order by the club leader.
The president Gonna McAninch led the pledge to the flag as members read minutes. Members performed Our Favorite Christmas Carol with Martha McCord and others. They donated 2.50 to the Red Cross Hungarian Relief Fund. After adjournment, guests played games and exchanged gifts.
The Urbana Commandoes 4-H met December 13 at Duane and Billy Proctor s. The meeting was called to order by vice president Duane Proctor. Secretary James Crawley read the minutes. Extension director John Young distributed new record books and discussed improvements. Present were James Crawley Billy Proctor Duane Proctor Floyd Proctor Merle Sinclair and new member Robert Horn. The meeting adjourned after the 4 H pledge.
The Ur bana Doers 4-H club met at Carolyn Archer's home on Monday December 3. Fifteen members and two leaders answered roll call with an in-between meal snack. Visitors numbered thirteen. Secretary and treasurer reports were approved. Eloise Leffler was appointed to assist TB fund drive. Martha Sinclair spoke on Tend Those Teeth. Carolyn Archer demonstrated making brownies. A treasure hunt and game followed, with Nancy Ward as reporter.
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H club met December 10 1956 in the Hilton church basement. The session opened with the pledge to the American flag at 8 30 PM. The group voted to pay and carry out a planned action.
The county treasure contributed 15.75 to help cover the county 4-H banquet and other expenses. Roll call lists 21 members including new member Kery McCoy. Attendees include Mark Van Zante Charles VanZante and several Rogers and Turner family members. Meeting adjourned at 8 40 with pledge to the 4 H flag. Entertainment followed by several members and a Christmas gift exchange. Refreshments served by the committee and reporter Kati Rogers.
The Union invites advertisers planning a public sale to print sale bills and an advertisement. The service promises wide reach and a large crowd, aiming to ensure a successful sale.
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