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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
3
Announcement lists a student Thespians production titled Cheap er by the Dozen to be staged at the schoolhouse on January 20 at 7 30 pm. The notice reads as a plan to attend and notes the venue and time.
The Happy Helpers 4-H group met at Janet Nash's home with Rosalie Sneeden presiding. Members filled the home furnishings program book, pledged to the 4-H and American flags, and agreed to donate $50 to the fairgrounds. Refreshments followed after games.
Grace Methodist junior missionaries met Wednesday at Jimmy and Ronnie Ellison's home with 22 members. Mrs. Tubaugh led the India study and Mrs. Turner read the story. The group enjoyed an Indian game and refreshments of cup cakes candy and koolache. The intermediate group met with Linda and Merrill Coulson after school for Hindu religion discussion led by Mrs. Grenfell and the storyChang of India read by Mrs. Fisk. 12 attended. Cinnamon squares and orange juice were served.
Burlington residents Mr and Mrs Boyd Runnells and Edna Hiatt visited extendedly with Harold Hoffmann, while Grinnell couple Mr and Mrs Lester Tharp dropped by Glen Van Dorin's. Ottumwa and Ottumwa area families joined gatherings at Mason and McDanel homes. Nearby towns and relatives connected through Sunday dinners and care visits across Centerville Lovilla Dixon Davenport Centerville Moulton and Little Bear Wyoming.
The regular Tay lor Aid meeting convened Wednesday January 12 at Mrs Loyd Carter’s home with a cooperative dinner for 25 attendees. Members and guests participated in a lesson on farm property transfer, fabric materials, grooming tips, and penny dues. Next gathering set for February 9 at Mrs Kenneth Condra’s home.
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau held its meeting January 10 at the New Hope schoolhouse. Russell Burns was elected director. Minutes of December were read by Charlene Burns. Members discussed year book and fertilizer. Election details urged for Wednesday evening. Refreshments planned for February. Entertainment included a reading by Mrs. Orville Burton and a spelling contest. Committee members listed, and attendees named.
Mrs John A Wilson and Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson co hosted a Saturday night gathering for Sew and So club members at the John Wilson residence. Winners included Mrs Ralph Shelquist Donald McCloud Ray McCloud and Mrs Harry Woodward. Harold Mason won the traveling prize.
W K Niemann states March of Dimes funds will enable polio vaccination for over 107000 first and second graders in Iowa if the Salk vaccine proves successful next spring. National stockpiling of vaccines totals 9 million dollars to be ready for immediate use upon licensing and evaluation.
Monroe county farm bureau delegate C G Murphy and Kenneth Hinton met with statewide county reps to propose 1955 legislation creating 100 county extension districts and councils. Proposals include council structure, annual elections, budgeting, and limits on council powers with a July 1 1955 start and August 1 1955 effective dates.
The Shangeral Club met with Mrs Addie Free in Centerville on January 12. The gathering featured door prizes won by Hazel Rinehart and Iceal Scott, a cooperative noon dinner, and a guest list including Bertha Overturf Anna Landgrebe Amy Hiner Icel Christy Doris Christy Elaine Christy Doris N Christy Dorothy Calhoun Karl Lee Calhoun and Addie Free. A card was sent to Barbara Allen and her new son Davie Michael. The next meeting is set for January 26 with Amy Hiner.
Mrs. Guss Luse hosted the HMENSINGSON Club meeting on Thursday afternoon noting a social gathering with members and a brief report on club activities. The article fragment mentions the hostess and date details but lacks full context or outcomes.
Mrs. Bert Meadows led a roll call naming favorite TV entertainers. Reading from Upper Room, Mrs. Turner and a discussion on Fear of the Atomic Bomb followed. Pencil games yielded a prize to Mrs. D. E. Bishop. Refreshments included pink ice cream cake green frosting mints and coffee.
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