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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
1
Official Moravia Iowa county paper published weekly on Thursdays. Editors R. and H. K. Charity publish the local notice with subscription prices: 1.50 in-state and 2.00 elsewhere in the United States, paid in advance.
The note describes how many people will receive the Union due to the thoughtfulness of a relative or relatives in 1950. It frames the generosity as a community minded gesture and highlights the impact of family acts on broader society.
Moravia’s new bowling alleys opened last week with three lanes in use. Swede Johnson led in early play at 21% before Eugene McCrory topped the score with 246. A Christmas show and candy give-away drew crowds, funded by local merchants. Community members and families shared holiday visits and gatherings across Moravia with numerous local names appearing in the social notes.
Mr and Mrs Cass Hamilton were guests Sunday at the dim McAninch home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Jerry joined Mr and Mrs Bill Parson and Gary at the A J Brown home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Perry and sons and Mr and Mrs Newton Long with Jean visited Elbert Perry Monday evening. Raymond Perry and son spent Sunday at Fred Sheldon home.
New Year greetings and weather notes open this Enon entry. Mrs J T Van Dorin mentions a planned birthday party for Marcia with family guests including Sylvan Van Dorin, Marie, Maurice and Mearl Walter. Local pupils and teachers shared Christmas activities at multiple homes and trees. The note records farm activity with Leo buying cows from Homer King on Tick Ridge and several family visits spanning Des Moines to Madison.
The report lists numerous families hosting Christmas dinners and gift exchanges from Albia through Moravia and Centerville. Attendees include the Van Dorin, Wilson, Tadlock, Tubaugh, Sincox, and Hirdman clans among many relatives. In total fifty eight people joined those events over the weekend and following days.
The Walter Scott and Gabe Johnson families attended a cooperative Christmas dinner at Ralph Robinson’s home Sunday. Loren Walter and family were guests at Mearl Walter’s home. Weekend visitors at Ralph Tucker’s home included Glen Carlton and his daughter Mildred with family from near Eldon. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Offield visited Sunday afternoon and joined supper at Robert Du Vall’s home. Lois Tadlock and baby spent Monday at Grant Tadlock’s home.
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