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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
8
An editorial urges cooperation at home school and in the community highlighting teamwork in playgrounds classrooms and war efforts. Student profiles note Daphan Coltrain Lois Argo and Jim main among others with remarks on activities goals and future plans.
West Point by Mrs Lloyd Brown lists weekend visits and callers in Albia and nearby towns. Families such as Davis Perry Hagerman VanZante Hagerman Derby and Plants travel between Albia Centerville and Newton Long homes with shopping trips noted. An illness keeps Ardyce Hagerman home and readers are urged to read the want ads.
Mrs J T VanDorin notes the last meeting of the season with Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter. Men cut wood and ladies lacked a comfort. Several locals visited or hosted gatherings at various homes during the weekend. A community meeting is planned March 10 at Mears Walters home led by G A Lineweaver and Miss Gladys Dahler.
Eva Brown and Tom McCrory hosted Monday at Willie Brown's home. Zelda Brown returned to St Paul, Harold Brown left for Ft Blanding after furlough. Lewia Clark visited Moravia. Homer, Eva, Arthur Eugene, and Earl King shared Albia, Moravia, Centerville calls. A shower for Earl King guests included Rogers family and Sharp children. Tom McCrory and children were Centerville callers Friday. Mrs Tom McCrory visited Centerville Friday morning due to a sister's husband death. Kosman and others visited Homer Brown Saturday morning. Albia visitors stopped by over the weekend. Jenn Brown of Albia stayed with Homer Brown.
The column records visits and travel within Salem including Mr. and Mrs. George Hiatt and grandson with Mrs. Jilla Platt. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder at Kenneth Gladfelder. the Newton Long home in Des Moines. Dell Hellyer traveling to Rapid City for his sister’s illness. Albia and Centerville callers. and local gatherings with Bert Rinehart, Macy Lou, and others. Dicky Martin stayed with Horton Potts. Jean Long consulted a Centerville doctor.
Mrs. R. C. Lockmon hosts Elmer Lockmon and Hosea Gilliland with Mae Benson for Sunday dinner. The Tomlin, Robinson, and Lockmon families share visits with extended kin in Moravia Unionville and nearby towns. Business callers include Hosea Gilliland and Mae Benson in Albia and Eddyville last week.
Mrs Ruth Kleuver reports her father Roy Scott recovering well from surgery after returning last Tuesday from Rochester Minnesota. Neighbors attended Harley Burton sale Tuesday and several locals visited Donovan home over the weekend. John Wood and Dooleys came from Albia, Frank Hiatt hosted guests, and families headed to Rathbun farm. Local movers include Mrs George Howell Clyde Alfred leaving for a farm northwest of Rathbun. Harsh family visited Lamont and Mt Ayr. Junior Donovan at I C O F lodge in Seymour. Mrs R C Wilson visited Roy Scott home and E F Wilson feels unwell lately.
Ackley residents were issued a $3,750 refund on light and power and last quarter water bills. The refund arrived as government bonds and war savings stamps, adding to a town total of $18,750 in new war bond issues.
Community brief listing social visits and greetings. Mentions Mrs John VanZante Mr Ben Jones Donald Wendell Murdy and others visiting Friday and Sunday. Also notes Circle met with Nellie Williams and condolences after the death of Von Tracy with sympathy extended to the bereaved.
Attendance at Sunday School was 54. Families and relatives visited various homes including Frank Houser Hannah Gladfelder and Ella Platt. Travel parties from George Hiatt Clyde Gladfelder A. G. Turner and Lee Johnson are mentioned along with guests Wesley Hustad and Grover Easter.
Garnet Siple of Ida Grove estartaging at a USC club in Washington when she found Eleanor Roosevelt standing behind her. Mrs. Roosevelt praised the performance and urged Miss Siple to continue playing.
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