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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
2
Salem residents and families gathered for visits and events across Albia Centerville and nearby homes. Couples such as Mr and Mrs Clarence White and Mr and Mrs Del pert Calhoun joined friends for Monday plans and showers at the Nash home in Albia.
The Enon Urb an township meeting led by Mrs J T Van Dor attracted few attendees. Lloyd Reid discussed crop gatlock and income taxes while Mrs Walter spoke on improving schools. Refreshments were served. A separate note records Lola Fowler injuring her wrist at the end of the day and mentions other local children.
Melvin D. Synhorst of Orange City Iowa announced his bid for re election as Secretary of State of Iowa on the Republican ticket. A 46 year old University of Iowa Law School graduate and World War II veteran he notes the office has provided efficient service in accordance with state law. Synhorst is married to the former Alice Rossing of Humboldt and they have a son named Robert. Further local notes cover community visits and gatherings through the week focusing on families and neighbors in Albia Ottumwa Moravia and surrounding areas. Road conditions are noted as soft.
Maple Grove news records visits and gatherings across Centerville Russell and Albia, noting illness and recoveries plus church and school life. Families including Tucker Dooley Tomlinson Scott and Van Zante figure, with mentions of measles, a soil conservation meeting, and travel from California.
Mrs Ralph Shelquist Mrs Carl Van Zante and Charles and Mrs John Van Zante attended club after Woodwards Thursday after Saturday Albia shoppers were Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante and children Mr and Mrs T R Gardner and Mrs and Mrs John Van Zante Mr and Mrs Lester White were in Albia Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs Ben Jones visited at the Wendell Murdy home Saturday which was Mrs Jones birthday.
Centerville visits note a family outing and illness updates. Judy Kay Cochran taken to doctor with parents Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran present. Several local residents, including Alten Mae and Eddie, report colds and family gatherings around Friday and Sunday activities.
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