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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
4
Classified items list jobs and services including mat tresses work by Henry Lurb er and G L Hufstader piano tuning. WANTED TO BUY corn by Dan Mihalovich. FOR SALE five dairy cows near Unionville Udell. OPPORTUNITY seeking refilling coin operated dispensers with car and cash, interview request to writer onco and Associates Minneapolis.
The Urbana Doers met at Susie Rushing's as Barbara Long read the flag pledge. Roll call was read as color like and why. Secretary's report approved. New business covered a Valentine box with Diana and Cathy Faber on the box committee. each member to bring a 5c Valentine. Planning for a future picture study and an adjournment motion by Martha Sinclair. Afterward, color wheels discussed and a special meeting set for Jan 5 at the Sinclairs. An illustrated talk on using house plants in rooms was given by Susie Rushing. refreshments by Susie and her mother.
Frank Chambers in Albia invites Moravia friends to visit at 22 North ard. Ottumwa visitors Lt. Mrs. C W Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen called on Mrs. Herman Tisue and Mrs. Ida Mangle. Numerous New Year gatherings and social visits list many surnames and places including Albia Ottumwa Des Moines Kansas City Loveland Colo. and Cen terville with guests and hosts at various homes and events.
A Christmas turkey dinner with all trimmings was held at the home of Mrs. Essie Purvis in Centerville on Monday December 26. Her children and grandchildren attended, sharing gifts in a gift exchange during an afternoon of visiting.
The annual Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings was hosted by Mrs. Basha Foster. Guests included many family members and friends from Oakdale Albia Cedar Rapids and other locales. Afternoon was spent visiting and exchanging gifts with multiple extended family and callers.
The Shanghai Club met with Doris Christy on December 21 for a noon meal with members and visitors including Doris N. Christy Patty Christy Hazel Rinehart Allie Taylor Cora Murphy Iole Christy Mark Allen Barbara Allen Amy Hiner Dorothy Calhoun Harold Hawk Nancy Hawk Addie Sheldon Gerald Lorraine Rinehart Jimmy Rinehart Edith Callen Doris Christy Joyce Christy and Carol Christy. Members worked on nut meats hemming dresses and Edith Callen won the guess what game. Officers elected Nancy Hawk president Doris Christy vice president Barbara Allen secretary treasurer Sele Christy to serve on Mower committee. Names drawn for secret pal and gift prices raised from 50 to 75 cents. Plans set for club meetings twice a month in July August. Soup supper discussed for January 13 with Icle Christy to host next in January.
About sixty 4-H boys and girls enjoyed a Community Center Thursday night with progressive games stunts and folk games. Grab bag gifts followed entertainment and refreshment tables with punch chips crackers and dip were arranged. Assistants included Mrs Earl Boyer Mrs Joe Wilson and Mrs Victor Butkovich along with Ruth Hendrick Joe Hammond Karen Shepard Kenneth Martin Jean Voss Connie Beblenz Ruth Ann Bristow Arlene Johnson and Rosemary Meierotta.
Wilbur Miller entered St. Joseph hospital at Centerville Wednesday morning for treatment of congestion of his lungs.
Udell P T A with Moulton P T A launches health initiative for schools and community. A January 9 meeting features a film on children's emotions and a nurse health program update by Miss Campbell of the Iowa State Health Department, with a March 20 start for the County Public Health Nursing Service. Refreshments provided by fifth grade parents. final project report planned.
Sharon Kay Roberts and William Wheeler Soper were married December 17 at 8 p.m. at La Jolla Presbyterian Church in California. The couple, both from prominent local families, were attended by Mrs. Henry Drage as matron of honor and other bridesmaids, with wedding attire described in vintage formal style.
Ann Scott, niece of the groom, wore a pink floor length gown and carried a white basket with petals as flower girl. Michael Scott was ring bearer, William Phillips best man, ushers included Eugene Mattison Genald and Mervyn Roberts. Reception at Kirk House. Mrs Sidney Bodenheimer aunt of the groom substituted as mother of the groom in blue. The couple will spend Christmas in La Jolla with her parents and reside in Chula Vista. Bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts of Allerton, and niece of Mrs Lula Tilmont.
Salem News reports neighbors assisted the Calhoun family with wood gathering led by Delbert Calhoun and others. Meals were shared with Calhouns and extended visits occurred among local families including Johnsons of Albia, the Perrys, Hellyers, and Dry items from Sovilla and Washington connections.
A string of social calls and visits is listed across Ottumwa Albia and Des Moines. Names include Davia Perry Hazel Hellyer Terry Rose and the Hellyer and Calhoun families visiting Bert Rinehart Amy Hiner and others. Several engagements occurred around New Year and Monday evenings.
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