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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
2
Ramblin's Christmas concluded joyfully for most families in the area though a few strained ties surfaced as loved ones served in the armed forces. The postal service reports a record influx of Christmas cards while the Rountrees from Texas sent notably warm greetings inside their envelope.
Albert L. Sprecht of Sunset View Farm reports two years of double feeding with Occo Mineral Supplement Occo-Lab corn oats and 32 percent dairy ration boosting his Brown Swiss herd. Last year the herd averaged 14 476 pounds of milk and 564 pounds of butterfat per two feedings. Legume day or off meal is cheaper.
A color photo of the Rountree children accompanies a Christmas card from Mrs Hart Inger who is in California noting pleasant weather and flowers but missing church and friends. The note shifts to concern about dry wells, worsening water supply, and bleak farm prices as winter continues and calls for action on numerous farm problems.
Ana B Miller named administratrix by the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa for the estate of Clarence E Miller deceased All persons owing debts to the estate are asked to pay and any claims must be presented to the court for allowance Dated December 20 1955 Ana B Miller Administratrix Charles L Johnston Centerville Iowa John E Miller Humboldt Iowa attorneys for the Estate
Moravia High School lists two freshman boys named Charles Bates in the class. One Charles has blonde hair blue eyes studies Ag English Math Science and joins Boys Glee Club and FFA weighs about 150 pounds and is 14. The other Charles is an Argo with Ag English Science Math and FFA plus Boys Glee Club weighs around 100 pounds with brown eyes and hair and is 14.
Community Christmas events center on a church program led by Mrs. Doris Boblenz Mrs. Edrie Phillips and Mrs. Juanita Dooley with three age groups performing. Following the program guests including Del Brede Hill Campbell and local families shared carols at multiple homes amid visits, dinners, and greetings throughout the area.
Sunday at the Zell Wilson home Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh and family attended a turkey dinner at the Harold Hudgens home. Christmas dinners and visits occurred at multiple homes including the Hiatt and Long households and Ottumwa and Primghar trips. A Christmas gift exchange was enjoyed at the Lute Hiatt home with Carl VanZante and Carrol Brees families present.
Shanghai notes list numerous Christmas dinners and weekend visits among local families. Guests include Harold Young, Lloyd Brown, Gerald Davison, Floyd Green and families, plus extended gatherings at Gilbert Callens, James Nashs, George Hammonds, Lloyd Landgrebes, Bert Rinehart, and others. The record captures social hospitality and community ties across Des Moines Ottumwa Spirit Lake Davenport Davenport area families.
A notice lists a surprise party for Vinton Lundy on Wednesday evening. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nash spent Monday at the James Nash home. Several Rinehart families and Mary Lou attended a Christmas dinner at the George Hiner home. Elaine attended a club at Helen Mc Aninch's on Wednesday, and Beverly Nash stayed Tuesday night with Sandra Whitehead.
Mrs. Leo Hoffman reports West Point activity with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Argo hosting at Addie Sheldon home. Roscoe Argo hosted a Sunday visit with Vinton Lundy present. Jess Lackender and John Exline families shared evenings and Mondays at Exline and Lawr ence Exline homes near Exline. Roscoe Argo and Rex Haver rounds included dinner at Russel Brown’s. Davenport residents Mrs. John Hiner and Ed ward Haver plus Stella Argo joined Rex Haver Sunday. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McFatridge. Read Union Want Ada.
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