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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
2
Glee Callen of Des Moines attending A I B returns home from a Christmas vacation at J R Callen home. Centerville social notes record visits by Martha Coulson and others, with families hosting relatives and sharing holiday turkey from Wyoming.
In Town District Court Appanoose County the administrator A P Speers seeks approval of the final report and discharge from duties in Minnie A Barkley deceased. The hearing is set for February 1 1948 at 10 00 a m in Center Villa where all interested may appear to show cause why the report should not be approved and discharge granted. Valentine & Valentine, Attorneys.
New Hope Club met at Bert Meadows home on a December Wednesday with numerous attendees including Harley Burton Virgil Dooleyan Lester Rosie Hilderbrand Pearl Hiatt Evelyn Hiatt Newman Daniels Edna Neff J F Chambers and several Hiatt family members. Across the week residents hosted visits and oyster suppers at various homes including the Harsh and Watts residences. Merrill Hiatt prepares to leave for army service as Des Moines relatives visit Frank Hiatt and nearby households host gatherings with multiple family guests and movements.
A dated jokey diary entry on the author's first New Year resolution to finish writings by Thursday and mail them Friday. The piece riffs on excuses, daily chores, family illness, and ongoing household tasks as reasons for delays, ending with a hopeful holiday wish.
Moravia Iowa council met in regular session with AH members present. Treasurer and fund reports read and approved listing General Fund 317.19 Highway Fund 66.55 Light Fund 219.75 Fire Maintenance Fund 104.99 Cemetery Fund 115.64 Drag Fund 3761 Hall Fund 220.88 Hand Fund 8075 Fire Equipment 61389 Bond Fund 670.14 Total 1741old. Bills read and paid including Rufus Easter Mor Telephone and others. Meeting adjourned. B Winsler clerk. Moravia Iowa January 4 1943 council met John Dillie absent. Report accepted with funds for Jehway Gavel Fire, Cemetery, Drag, Hall, Band, Equipment funds shown. Total 89.2. Pail Tax set two dollars if paid by July 1 1943 four dollars thereafter. Meeting adjourned. D K Orelup mayor.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Albertson spent New Years Day at Ralph Davis home. Several families including the Hagermans VanZantes and Browns hosted and visited at multiple homes around West Point Moravia and Mystic. Attendees include Carl VanZante Roy Moffatt Daisy Elliott and others with New Year gatherings and school visits noted.
Kinser Valley G R Darby and Zell Wilson were callers in Albia. The Monroe County cornpealer spent Wednesday there. Mrs Zell Wilson visited Tuesday with her aunt Jennie Robinson. Zell Wilson and John Robinson dropped by Herman Johnson's home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Roads of Des Moines visited Zell Wilson Friday evening. Roads departs for army service Tuesday. Mrs Roads is Zell’s niece. The Jimmie Cain family shares sympathy as Bryce Cain, born in town, was killed in action overseas. he was a relative of the Wilsons.
West Point reports a half year complete with perfect attendance by Phyllis Haver and multiple student prizes. Eighth grader Dorothy Brown nears full book completion while Helen Davis and Jerry Brown win reading prizes and Dorothy Brown takes a Good English prize. Christmas program, visitors, ice cream, and a coconut surprise mark a festive six weeks as Rex Hagerman serves as editor.
On Wednesday afternoon seventeen gualters attended including Mrs. Paul Hoyer and son Bobby Mrs. Hovde Danet and Richard Mrs. Ira Hoyer Mr and Mrs Averil Kaster Mrs James Kaster Mrs Versal Kaster Mrs Belle Whicker Mrs William Whicker and Janet Louise Mr Gerard and Elinor Gerard Mrs Olin Foster and Betty Jean and Mrs Trenton Gladfelder The room featured a fireplace with evergreens candles and a lit fire The blackboard displayed colored Christmas scenes The meeting resembled the monthly PTA gathering Committees for next month were chosen and the Christmas seal sale amounted to 7.26.
Enon Mr and Mrs Merle Walter hosted dinner with Aubrey Walter and Jerry while Helping Hand club members gathered with Dallas Faber. Guests included Guy Roberts and plans were made to meet with Glen Garrett. Several visits to Centerville and Albis showings, with teas, quilts, and wood cutting noted among the locals.
Local residents share a series of visits and gatherings from New Year’s dinner at the Prank Gladfelder home to Friday evenings at Edward McCord and Clarence Teater households. Mentions include extended families and travels, with health updates for Jean Long and an isolation note about Pearl Scott visiting Elsie Martin.
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