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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
2
Local and personal notices recount numerous Christmas greetings and family visits across Moravia and nearby towns. Names include Davis, Taylor, Hiner, Hiatt, Main, Donahoo, and many others, detailing guests, travels, and holiday gatherings through the holiday week.
In Pleasant Grove the Woodward family visits relatives with warm greetings. Wilson's supper hosts 48 guests including Harry Woodward and Doris Jean Luse. A 25-person Christmas dinner at Clifford Paxton’s home featured Frank Wilson and Paul visiting school for a gift exchange. Blue Front school entertainment drew most neighbors as youngsters performed. Mrs Mildred Phillis and Jane Ann arrived for Christmas. Thomas Alten Robb attended a Sunday School party at U B church. C C Baumgardner and Verna Jean joined relatives from Seiter Forning Wyo for Christmas and attended the Luse Woodward wedding. Racers stay with Kay and Harvey Mula for holiday visits. Mr and Mrs Leu Garrett and child spent Sunday and Monday with parental Garretts.
In Moravia gymnasium on December 19 Cincinnati teams defeated Moravia in two games. The Cincinnati girls led 30-10 at half and finished 39-21 behind I Martin's 18 points. The Cincinnati boys pulled away after the second quarter, ending 26-21 with Moravia briefly rallying in the final period.
Dee offerings feature Bette Davis Miriam Hopkins and George Brent in The Old Maid. A New Year Eve special on stage. Screen shows Amazing Mr Williams with Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell. January 1 double bill Beware of Spooks with Joe Brown and Remember with Robert Taylor Lew Ayres.
Near Columbia Town relatives gathered for meals and quality time as M D De Hammer and son Dwight did chores in their absence. The McClouds and Phillis family hosted a turkey dinner in Albia, followed by multiple visits to local homes. A large Main family gathering at H N Main’s included about 40 relatives and guests from Kansas City Torrington and Buffalo among others. The McClouds later hosted a rock party and shower for newlyweds with many gifts.
Snow fell Saturday with Moravia receiving a dusting that was not enough for a white Christmas. North of the area reports show little to no snow, while south and west saw up to five inches recorded.
J J Selby was happy for the holiday after receiving a fine large box of oranges and grapefruit from his son Chalmers Selby of St Petersburg Florida.
The annual Jennings family Christmas dinner was hosted Sunday at the Robert Jennings residence. Guests from Albia Warsaw Des Moines and Ft. Dodge attended, sharing a turkey meal a Christmas tree and a gift exchange with Elvin Groomer Ar thur Lewis Phyllis Jean Joyce Nina Miller Irene and others among the extended family.
Unionville schools close Friday for a week long Christmas break with staff away on holiday travel including Mrs B A Place in Farmington and families visiting relatives in Center ville Plano and Drakes ville. Community Christmas program held Friday Dec 22 at the high school gym with 400 seats filled and gifts for children and a 30 person choir. Various church services capped by a presentation of gifts to Rev and Mrs Wilson.
Kinser Valley Zell Wilson and family visited Amy Clough. Russell Darby and wife spent Christmas with his wife's folks, the Boardmans and Bivins. M. M. Darby and wife and Myrtle enjoyed Sunday dinner with his brother George. The Darbys and daughter dined with the Jake Huber family in Blakesburg. Amy Clough ate Christmas dinner at the Pollard home near Brompton. Donald Darby and mother attended Brompton school program. Jennie Robinson visited with her sister Mrs George Darby. Roy Darby and wife and son John spent Christmas at the parental Darby home. Donald Darby and Donald Gordner will leave Wednesday for Britt Town for a house party. George R Darby and son Donal d were business callers in Albia.
Miss Evelyn Hiatt and Miss Beverly McGee visited from Earlham and Adel for a week at the Pearl Hiatt home. A well attended Christmas program and tree Friday eve featured Santa with treats. Various families shared Christmas dinners and gatherings across Earlville Cincinnati Albia Ottumwa Creston Des Moines and surrounding areas.
Little Frances Sheldon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clell Sheldon, was badly burned last week after falling against a stove. She is at the home of her grandparents.
Mr and Mrs George Argo were called to the Jake Firking home Tuesday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Biliott and dott spent Sunday at the John Moffatt home. Neil LaMar and children Colleen Betty and Jackie were supper guests at the Harley Stephens home in Hiteman Tuesday evening. Many from the vicinity attended the Christmas dinner and exchange at the Methodist church in Iconium. Division No 2 served Thursday. Jack Firking spent Saturday afternoon with unit Lottie Swat. John Moffatt and Roy Moravia called Saturday forenoon. LaMar school children gave an interesting program last Friday with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Roy Sheldon and children Donald and Darlene called at the Cop Swift home Friday evening. Kenneth Brown spent Friday at the Earl Swift home and attended the Christmas program at the LaMar school in the afternoon. Lucille Sift, who is on the sick list, is improving, as Otis Ciclé and son Jack of Boise Idaho are visiting the Rex Haver home. Mr and Mrs Bert Shaldon were also mentioned.
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