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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
3
FOR SALE Good used trade peze swingset extra heavy Merle Smith. FOR RENT Residence of the late Albert Brain in Moravia See Lester Brain. FAT HOGS WANTED Veil Perkins Livestock Market Center ville phone 402 Black 5211.
For sale 15x7 or 8 foot canvas awning and a five gallon glass drink fountain. Contact Eleanor H Mee 29.
Advertisements seeking reliable local men or women to service automatic coffee machines with no selling. Requires car, references, and cash investment. Part time 7–12 hours weekly earning up to $275 monthly, with potential full time to $20,000 yearly. Include phone and background. write to P.O. Box 156 Rochester MN and Box 5182 St Paul MN.
Numerous residents and visitors shared travels and neighborly gatherings from Ottumwa to Albia and beyond. Families including McGuire Ellis from Barrington visited relatives while extended kin and friends from Mount Vernon Chicago Des Moines and Centerville joined a series of dinners picnics and birthday celebrations.
The Shanghai club met with Mrs. Doris Christy on July 2 to pick nuts and sew rug tags. Attendees included Dor oth Calhoun Karl Richard Amy Hiner Lorraine Rinehart Mike Jimmy Hazel Rinehart Allie Taylor Cora Murphy Doris Dean Christy Barbara Patty Jo Bertha Overturf Anna Landgrebe Sheryl and the Christys plus Aubrey Callen and Gilbert Callen. The next meeting is planned with Tele Christy on July 16.
Gary Rogers and Donald Tibball were chosen for the demonstration team at Monroe County Fair during the regular July meeting. A committee was appointed to buy a new US flag and 4-H flag. Ball games for the coming week were discussed. The treasurer reported 35 dollars from the ice cream recital. Entry blanks and 4-H camps were talked about. Refreshments were served to 17 members and their parents.
Genevie Donovan reports on Wesley Sunday School parties and farewells for Rev. Banks Doggett and Rev. Weldon Whitenack families. A pantry shower, M Y F cockle bars, and various visits to neighbors and relatives fill a week of church and community life in New Hope.
The 27th annual Brompton school reunion was held at Moravia Park on Sunday July 13 with 81 visitors. Officers elected were Maude Coltrain president J T Van Dorin vice president Lula R Tilmont secretary treasurer. a $2.90 collection was taken.
A letter from Mrs. Eunice Sult ar of Ernfeld Sask Canada to Brompton friends describes a busy life with relatives visiting from Iowa Wyoming and other states. She reports poor crops due to lack of rain and a gardenless year. Wheat is growing but hay and crops are burned. she wishes everyone well.
The Shanghai club held a Sunday picnic at Albia Park on July 6. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Christy, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Overturf and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rinehart and Mary Lou, plus many others such as Richard, Karl Lee, Amy, Floyd Hiner, and Josephine Rinehart, among numerous Christy, Calhoun, and Hill family members.
An all day Hap py Helpers 4-H club meeting was held at a local venue with members participating in activities and group discussions. The article notes engagement from 4-H members and leaders, highlighting a community youth program event.
The home of Kotsby Potts hosted a 1958 07 10 meeting. Roll call counted nine members. Minutes and treasurer reports were reviewed. Demonstrations covered wastepaper can curtains pillowtop cleaning mitt dresser scarf tackcloth wood horse team demo planned for Albia.
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