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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
5
A reader shares a playful year end note to Santa Claus describing gifts from the church tree, noting a few sizing mishaps, appreciative thanks to Santa and helpers, and humorous remarks on clothing and future wishes. The letter also mentions community gift exchanges, family reactions, and a brief weather update.
A string of Christmas day and weekend gatherings across Muscatine area households featured extended family dinners. Notable hosts included the Millers, Kaster, Davis, Potta, Davis, Robins, and many others with guests from Des Moines, Ottumwa, Rockford, and beyond. Dr. Gray walks with cane after recent disability. numerous children and cousins joined in hearty meals and gift exchanges.
Roy Adams reports Rathbun hosts a basketball doubleheader. The boys fell 34 to 13 as Rathbun used a strong over-running drive. The girls battled to a 27 all tie, with Rathbun pulling late to force the stalemate. Stocker of Moravia led the visitors with 22 points while Yakovach had 18 for Rathbun.
The Nash family held its annual Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Nash in Moravia on Sunday. All their children, grandchildren, and one great grandchild attended. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Lew VanDorin and her son Russell of Centerville.
The Junior Class play Chintz Cottage a rollicking farce will be produced February 1 rehearsals begin after Christmas vacation Cast with speaking parts includes Aunt Aggie Tillington Margaret Ward Millicent Doris Long Grace Kent Rosemary Main Mr Kent Bill Luse Mrs Dean Virginia Argo Peter Kent Tom Zike Fanny Margeret Burton The production promises to be highly enjoyable with a mix of comic and romantic roles and a lively plot.
The Church of Christ posts a New Year dinner menu for Monday January 2 offering roast goose with dressing chicken noodles green beans pickles bread butter jelly cranberries date pudding with whipped cream and coffee. Serving begins at 11 o clock with a price of 2be and ic.
A fragmented year end note from Mia Artig Cullen and others extends New Year greetings to Union readers. The message thanks contributors and readers for support during the year, expresses optimism for renewed effort, and closes with well wishes for all.
Pearl Broshar begins duties at the county treasurer's office with a January 8 assignment. He will work as deputy after joining following the appointment process this week, amid local office changes and planned duties.
Word has reached here that Ferrel Albert, formerly with the Veterans Bureau in Washington D C, has been transferred to a position with the Railroad Retirement Board. He will begin his new duties January 1 in a civil service post seen as a fine promotion in both title and pay.
Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. G B Johnson featured a turkey served from a meat platter used at the grandparents wedding 105 years ago. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Firking Rex and Maxine Firkins and Mrs J E Sharp. Norman Firkin a telephoned from Vallejo California turning a pleasant surprise. A plant gift from Mrs Clyde Wilson of Buckeye Arizona for Mrs Johnson arrived late.
Class Nine of the Methodist Sunday School will hold its annual Watch Night Party at the church Saturday evening starting with a cooperative supper at about 7 o clock. Officers will be elected during the evening. The event is for all class members and their families.
Mr and Mrs Jack Luse quietly observe their 63rd wedding anniversary at home with only children and grandchildren visiting due to ill health.
Mrs Frances Hook 75 died at the home of her foster son Ernest Hook in Des Moines at 5 p m Friday Dec 28 after a long illness She was born in Monroe county near Selection daughter of Thomas and Nancy Ann Baldwin She lived in Moravia about ten years then moved to Des Moines in 1984 Funeral services were at 2 30 p m Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home Des Moines Rev Harry Herling Miller Memorial A B Church in charge Burial was at Norwalk
The menu lists Roost Pork and Dressing with mashed potatoes and gravy. Spaghetti with tomatoes and butter, turnips, and pudding with lime, curd, and fruit appear among the items.
Auxiliary To Meet The Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs Aleufa Hiatt and Dorothy Porter or Mrs McPotridge. Members are reminded to ride to the event.
The Beat Shop will close midweek during the holidays causing a brief disruption for customers. Staff will observe Mysday as the holiday with operations resuming after the break. Local notices remind patrons to plan purchases accordingly.
Dr. Harlan H. Horner once Moravia Iowa, born May 4, 1878, retires as associate state commissioner of education in New York after a long career. He will devote time to travel, writing, and his library, having served in various roles from secretary to Dr. Draper to chief of divisions and executive secretary of the State Teachers Association.
The Moravia Masonic and Eastern Star lodges will hold a joint installation at the Hall of Antiquity Lodge next Monday evening January 2. Installation starts at 7 o'clock with a program and social time to follow, all Masons Eastern Star members and families invited.
The United Brethren church hosted its annual Christmas program at 7 30 p m Saturday with a large crowd. The order featured songs prayers scripture readings from Rev T J Zike and Mrs Margaret Callen, multiple recitations and musical numbers by the primary harvesters Busy Bee and Golden Links classes, and a talk on the Otterbein Home by Rev T J Zike.
Snow fell Thursday with about an inch on the ground for a white Christmas. A northwest wind drove temperatures down to four below zero Monday evening, the coldest so far this winter, then moderated to above this Wednesday morning.
The Willing Workers Club held its annual turkey dinner at the Bert Rinehart home on Wednesday December 21. Guests included numerous members and spouses with gifts exchanged around the Christmas tree after a meal of turkey with all trimmings. The next meeting is set with Mrs Hasel Rinehart on January 4.
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