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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
1
Moravia Union announces entering as second class matter at the Moravia Iowa post office on February 23 1905 under the act of March 3 1879 Official county paper issued every Thursday CG R and H K Charity Editors and Publishers subscription rates Appercose and Monroe Counties one year 160 elsewhere in United States 200 in advance
A column contemplates constructive critique during the holiday season. It argues for focusing on the real reasons of Christmas while aiming to progress through thoughtful suggestion rather than lashings at individuals or organizations.
Local readers report a bright sky event near Moravia on Thursday at 6:50 AM leaving a vapor trail and scattered cattle. While some say it exploded, no witnesses confirm disintegration or damage, marking it an unresolved mystery for the diary.
On December 14 the Taylor Aid met with Mrs. Ernest Hiatt for a cooperative noon dinner. Afternoon nut meats were prepared for the hostess. Each lady received a gift from her mystery pal. Door prize went to Mrs. Loyd Carter. Attendees included Lucille Carter, Gladys Harsh, Merle Miller, Dorothy Boyer, Thelma Phillips, Mary Meadows, Monica Fischer, Elizabeth Turner, Anna Hiatt, Winnifred Schrodt, with men Theo Miller, George Turner, Loyd Carter, and Eart Boyer present along with the host and hostess.
The Teonium W S C S held a cooperative Christmas dinner on Thursday. Afterward members wrote letters to shut-ins, discussed upcoming events, and sang carols. Our president read a Christmas poem and prayer, then a grab bag of gifts was shared among attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCord and family, and others.
Mrs. Harold Hudgens hosted a pre-nuptial shower Friday evening for Miss Virginia Hiatt. Contest games entertained guests with prizes won by Mrs. Cody Muse and Mrs. Paul Spenery. After gift display, refreshments of cake ice cream and coffee were served. Guests included Cody Luse Bert Luge Leonard Palmer George Winslet Fan Spencer John Main Horne Atterback Ensil Hiatt Doyle McDanel Cyril McDanel Ernest Hiatt and Sandra. Several senders could not attend including Deil Hellyer Hazel Hellyer Fanchen Winsler Don Wolf Kart Tuttle T. Campbell Louise Hutton Roy Hiatt Harley Burton Doyle Hampton Lloyd Luse George McDonald Fenton Donner Sanders and Frank Melliwain.
Mrs Orman Lemonds formerly Fern Foster was honored at a postnuptial shower hosted at Marilyn Hiatts home. Marilyn Rose co hosted travelers bingo contests and wrote household hints for the honoree. Prize winners included Mrs Lemonds Mrs Foster and Lois Jean Hiatt. Fourteen guests attended with out of town guest Mrs Charles Lemonds of Albia sending gifts.
The Sunshine club held a cooperative Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 14 with Louise McDanes hosting. Members and husbands enjoyed noon meals, nut meat picking, and games. prizes went to Lela Vera and Mayme. Mystery pals Ne la Leah received gifts. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tisue Imogene Tisne Leah Tisue Mr. and Mrs. K Gladfelder Robert C. and Gene Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hawk Doris Jean.
A list of attendees includes Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon McDanel Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Pearlie Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tisue and Phil Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cordes Darlene Gladfelder along with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lathen and Mike at the event.
The host and hostess are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McDanel. The next meeting will be with Mamie on January 4. There is still time to order a Union subscription as a thoughtful gift for a friend or relative.
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