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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
1
Unionville W S C S met with Mrs Amanda Miller and elected officers with Mrs H M Bowers presiding. After scripture and prayer the group arranged a 8 cent chicken dinner at the church basement on February 26 at 6 30. Communications and lessons were shared and refreshments served. Several local residents visited and socialized at nearby homes.
Blue Front hosts and Ben Jones visits include Wendell Murdy and Von Tracy. So and Sew Club plans cooperative dinner for Clifton Paxston, Bert Rinehart, and Ray Rinehart as families move away. Harold Wright and Paul Harper visit from Waterloo. Mrs Wright returns home. Van Zante reports granddaughter Lora Elaine Shepard born in Albia. circle to meet Eva Van Zante. Myrtle Hamilton ill with the fly.
Hedge College residents Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon and Joann were Albia shoppers Saturday. Janet visited her grandmother Mrs Jep Lockman. Bean Faber spent Monday night with George Van Dorin. Mrs Bill Brown visited Eph Wilson's Monday afternoon and gave Mrs Wilson Larry Patty Bishop and Gerald Luge fancy grapefruit. Herman Brown brought fruit from Texas on a trucking run. Freddie Van Dorin family visited Sunday with Jep Lakmon family. Stary Pat Roy and Bil Judge are noted in gatherings.
The column lists residents moving to Albert Brain farm in Hazel College vicinity and pupils enrolled at Hedge s College School. It notes Dana Lee Wright spending Monday with grandpa Wilson, G E Luse serving as grand juror in Albion, visits by Don Erskine of Ottumwa, Cody Luse and Cordyne Woodward at G. Louse home, and multiple local visits including Davis, Luke, Cloyed, Bishop, and Underwood households. E F Wilson attended a township trustees meeting in Albia and a John Deere day in Centerville.
Sunday visits and weekend happenings fill the Brompton area. Families such as Boardman Johnsons Wilsons and Fishers hosted guests while others traveled to Ottumwa Des Moines and Des Moines connections were noted. A Valentine gathering at the Robinson home ended with refreshments and shared stories among neighbors.
New Hope Genevie Donovan Nadine Wood and Mary Coffin helped Nellie Rose with butchering work Tuesday. Mrs Mildred Wynes Albia Nancy Jayne and Joellyn Hunter Blakesburg were Sunday visitors at J F Chambers home. Mrs Carl Coffin spent Wednesday at parental Will Miller home. Mr and Mrs Keith Rose Robert and Richard Mr and Mrs Carl Coffin and Duane spent Sunday at W B Donovan home. Mrs George Turner and Junior were Thursday visitors at Lloyd Carter home. Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt spent Friday with Mrs Ida Powell. Mrs Ivan Harsh and children spent Sunday at Dick. Mrs Mildred Wynes Mr and Mrs Frank Chambers called at Grover Long home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh attended Rock Club party at Robert Foster home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone and family spent Sunday at Roy Scott home. Flossie Wilson called on Elsie Long at St Joseph Hospital Centerville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar and family spent Sunday at Lloyd Carter home. Sunday with John and Ella Hiatt. Mr and Mrs Keith Rose and sons spent Saturday at Duard Kerby home Ottumwa. Roy Scott and Robert Rose spent Sunday night with Junior Donavon.
Enon area residents report leftover ice and snow affecting stock crossings on Soap Creek. The Helping Hand Club met with Mr. and Mrs. J T Van Dorin, sewing a tea towel comfort and embroidering items while men cut wood. Several locals visited, hosted guests, and shared Sunday and weekend gatherings at multiple homes, with updates on travel, who attended, and a missing shepherd dog Buddy returning home.
Maple Grove and surrounding families share visits and moves with relatives and neighbors. Delbert Donahoo spent Wednesday evening with the Dowd boys. Helen Hamilton stayed with her sister last week. Dorothy Brown visited her grandparents Cass and family. Virgil Johnson and family move to the Harry Pabst place and other gatherings occurred at Walter Scott’s for Mrs. Scott’s birthday.
Activities show neighbors visiting from Norton, Tisue, Points and related families. People such as John R. Kenton Clea Ragon Arthur Points Leater Smith Frank Wilson Rex Tisue and Rex Tigue attended events and called on friends. FHA party and John Deere show are noted with local households visiting nearby towns.
A reflective column venting about winter and eagerly awaiting spring, mixing weather woes with domestic duties. The writer describes mud and chores, caring for a convalescent, and notes social visits including Chayley Argo and Mrs. Laura Hancock plus a funeral party from distant relatives.
Yeonium Jack Firkins recovers from flu and goes out today. Mrs. Howard Teater visits with her mother Rosa Beaty. Mrs. Alta Schultz calls in the afternoon. Capricks, ill with bronchitis, shows improvement with Beryl Brown assisting. Alta Schultz with daughters Reta and Thelma visit Charley Hiner this week. Far attendees at Ed Beaty funeral include Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Beaty.
Reported attendance at Sunday School and church was 83. Mrs. Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene visited Mrs. Lt H. Philby on Wednesday. Ada Schwab spent the weekend with home folks. Paul Boyer and family joined George Boyer for Sunday at his home. Trenton Gladfelder and Hester Gladfelder visited Hanneh Gladfelder. Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder spent Saturday with Mrs. Jim Nash. Lloyd McDanel and family were at Lynn Hilton's on Sunday. A shower for Mrs Aguila Ballenger was held at Stella Ballenger's Tuesday afternoon. Carl Tomlin is on the sick list. Grover Kaster and Jimmie Dotson spent Tuesday at Earl Exline's. Elouise Dotson stayed Friday night at Grover Kaster's.
Fuller Mrs Frana Turner and Iva visited Mrs J J Ullem Friday afternoon. Mrs Ullem is doing as well as could be expected. Mr and Mrs F W Wright and Dana visited J E Smiths last Tuesday. Mrs John Repp is improved. Mrs D W Hertford was a Mora via caller Friday. Raymon Jones attended the community sale in Albia Saturday. Frank Jones is working for Geo Turner. John Repp and Jess Smith attended the Lester Humphrey sale last Friday. Raymon Jones and Iva spent Saturday evening at Jess Smiths. Willard Cloyed spent Sunday with Junior Smith. Mr and Mrs Everett Mosier spent Saturday afternoon at J J Ullems. Gerald Long and his wife of Ottumwa are new parents of a daughter.
The community recalls Mrs George Hoyer a longtime neighbor who died last week Rev Spurlock led funeral services at Main Street church with Clara Morrison and Ira Boyer singing Life’s Railway to Heaven Tell Me the Old Old Story and Will the Circle Be Unbroken Burial followed with flowers. Nearby, Lydia Boyer injured her hand in a door but no bones were broken Numerous visits and small notices describe local residents and events including mumps at Forrest Moffitt and ducks seen along Old Chariton River as hunting season ends.
Salem residents hosted and visited across Knoxville Mystic and local farms over the weekend. Burial services were held for Dora Hellyar at Salem cemetery. Family gatherings included the Helyer Argo and Whitehead clans with a chili supper shared by all.
Funeral services for Mrs Dora Hellyer were held with local attendance. Centerville callers on Saturday included Newton Long and Jean, Guy McKern, Elbert Perry, Dell Hellyer, Hazel and Clark, Will Haver, B C Whitehead, Clarence and Donald. Will Haver's wife visited Dell Hellyer Saturday morning. Edward McCord family were Alicia callers. Robert Jennings and George Hellyer assisted Perry's butcher Friday. Ted Teater and Theale and Centerville visitors Friday.
West Point Junior Derby and companions stayed at the Carl Derby home over the weekend. Local social notes mention visits by Ralph and Mrs Davis in Albia and Brown and family events in the area. Progress reports include Roy Argo aiding Mr Watts, Anna Hiatt assisting daughter Margaret with meat canning, and several families attending a farewell dinner at Pleasant Grove school for Rhinehart and Paxton families. Robert and Dale Derby are noted as staying in Moravia for the past week attending school.
Charles Kaeser of Waukon sustained injuries after being kicked by a colt last week. The incident occurred on a farm property and is under local investigation.
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