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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
4
West Point notes cover Christmas greetings and numerous social visits. Residents family and friends, including Argo, Hagerman, Potts, Brown, Hoffman, Mosley, and Callen, share gatherings, dinners, and hospital updates, with a Rochester surgery and a birthday surprise for Vinton Lundy.
A gathering in the evening included Mr. and Mrs. John Exline, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo, Beryl Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McFatridge, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman, and Richard and Kenneth. The event also marked John Exline’s birthday.
Local notes from Brushy describe Eddie and Jimmy Martin hosting the young peoples class, neighbors visiting in Centerville and Ames, families watching television, and several afternoon and evening calls. The Brushy Ladies Aid met with Mrs Verge Martin and a cooperative luncheon was served with numerous attendees.
Franklin and Olive Moffatt, the Lucas and Swift families, and others visited homes around Albia Loailla and nearby farms. Guests included Ed McDonald Bernard Kitterman Roy Moffatt and many children as Sunday visits and Thursday evenings continued through the week.
The afternoon devotional meeting opened by president Lois Matti included a poem Peace on Earth scripture Luke 2, two hymns, the Lord's Prayer, and a thought on kind words. Contest prizes went to Jessie Elam and Laura Martin. The Christmas exchange was enjoyed with gifts. Officers elected: Lois Martin president Irene Brandon vice president Gertie Atwell secretary treasurer Helen Taylor Lucille Atwell correspondents. Next meeting with Mrs Laura Martin on Dec 29.
Mrs D Fenton reports Unionville updates including Rev Victor Punderburk as a minor guest of Misses Laura and Belle Baker. Lowell of Mt Pleasant is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Clayton Houser travel to assist. Social calls include Anna Walter and the Baker sisters visiting Ola Stanley. Nora Scott returns from University Hospital Iowa City. Ed Bailey home hosts John Harrington and Janet Gene for supper. Clara Harper returns from Lester Hopkins visit to her home. Christmas program at Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 7 30. Everyone welcome. Guernsey family and Elizabeth Guernsey visit D M Wilson, Vern Johnson present. Watch night service planned at Baptist church with sandwiches and coffee.
Mrs Emmett Derby hosted Mr and Mrs Turner and families with Karen Rose and Monte Lynn Saturday evening. Russell Brown was hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota Thursday after a stay in Smith hospital. Bernard Kitteran enjoys a new TV set. Happy Helpers club had Christmas supper at Earl Swift's Friday night. Edd McGee and Jimmie spent Sunday at W G O'Hara's. Clifford Klingensmith and family from Ottumwa visited Emmett Derby's Sunday. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Gerald Argo was taken to Ottumwa hospital on Wednesday and returned home Friday evening. He is slowly improving and hopeful to return to school soon. Local visits included Charley Cross with Harley Sulser, Johnnie McGee with Basil Martin, and Mrs. John Sulser with Grandma Tarkington in Seymour. Kenneth Dean and Karen Martin visited Frank Martin and Carl Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin hosting Steph en.
A Moravia Union notice promotes a free gift card option seen as a thoughtful weekly remembrance gift for the year, highlighting the gift’s lasting value.
Centerville residents report visits and gatherings including Martin Home Wray Curtis Sulser and Taylor families on Friday and Saturday. Roy Sulser and Brackett family news shared. Brackett of Galesburg Ill. deceased with condolences extended. Charley Cross and Harley Silfers noted in wood cutting activity. All day meeting planned by Chariton River Ladies with Laura Martin on December 29.
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