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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
2
The piece notes how rumors in Mo Tayia and similar communities threaten reputations, distort facts, and jeopardize lives as the local press serves as a curb against gossip, urging cautious sharing of information and responsible readership.
A Moravia area notes how bold newsroom inquiry boosts truth with detailed facts about community events. Bus supervisor Harold Hudgens recalls a holiday slip causing a late driver, while residents share New Year visits, weather reports, illnesses, and church activities across Udell Unionville and Moravia, detailing locals and churches with dates and names.
Mr and Mrs Darrell Cooper hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party with guests enjoying pitching and prizes awarded to Mrs Cyril McDanel and Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman. Refreshments included sandwiches pie alamode and coffee served to many attendees.
New Years events at the Ben Jones home include visits from Gus and Zelma Johnson of Albia and Frank Swaim Emory Kehrberg Ralph Eaton Cyril McDanel and others The Eaton couple welcome a baby girl born January 3 in Ottumwa Also noted are calls to Henry Sytsma and Mrs Sam Johnson as well as a cooperative dinner at the McDanel home.
McCombs is mentioned with community activities as Dewey and Clifford Lalk helped with butchering at the Lloyd Callen home Saturday afternoon. Visits continued through Tuesday to Thursday with various relatives stopping by the Callen residence and nearby homes in Albia and Ottumwa, including Leo Hoffman, Rex Haver, and Marvin Callen. Several meals and social calls link the Callen family to Mrs. Norris Callen, Mrs. J. Rees, Evelyn, and Carrie Tisue, plus guests Mae, Francis, Gene McCrory, and others.
A community note with social visits and gatherings in Exline and Centerville. Names include Nancy Boblenz Wayne Lindley Suzanne Stuber Lester Dooley Lazelle Lindley and others. Also mentions New Life Mission at Wesley Chapel and various holiday visits and parties. STAPLES and STAPLERS available at Moravia Union office.
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