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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
2
A Moravia Iowa page notes The Moravia Union as a weekly county paper edited by Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bisby. It lists subscription rates for Appanoose and Monroe Counties and records numerous new or renewed subscriptions from local residents and names.
With improving weather, residents begin painting and maintenance on homes and businesses. Freeman Jolly Harry Rue schau and Bill Luse completed the McFatridge Coulson front while Nadine and George Winsler repaint and paper interior. Frank Swann’s porches are washed and a new back porch roof is added to the post office building. A small dog named Brownie was buried at the church yard after being hit by a car. Mr and Mrs Burns, planning a California move, received a letter from cousin Ora Selby expressing gladness at their upcoming relocation and noting uncertainty about their future location near Uplard.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hammond and their children Cleo and Donna spent last week visiting relatives in Council Bluffs and Des Moines. They traveled with Mrs Hammond and met Roy Adams, Donald McKern, Roy Lenz and Otto Vantrea during the trip.
Dr. and Mrs. Carl J. Shaffer of Huntington Park California were honored at a Sunday family gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Glick. A cooperative noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting featured many relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Glick Mr. and Mrs. David Pugh of Rockford Si Rev and Mrs Kermit Purk of Clarion Mrs S W Dayton Parry Dale Callen Des Moines and others. Gaylord McDanel and the hosts were present.
Mrs. Berle H. Beaty of Plano Texas thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during two recent hospital stays and convalescence at home. She notes appreciation for cards letters gifts flowers and other gestures and says they will not soon be forgotten.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and daughter Marilyn and Connie Hiatt visited Ray Erwin in Des Moines where he is a surgical patient at the Methodist hospital. Duane Veach came to visit his parents in Des Moines. Memorial Day gatherings linked the Coffin and Main households as relatives and friends exchanged greetings. Rev Hall Swaim and family from Stockton Indiana planned a visit with Frank Swaim. Further entries note visits by the Dotsons, the Dohrmann and Oller families, Madge Hough from Mt. Pleasant at her parents’ home, and other relatives including the Wrights and the Gardners. Mr Donahoo, engaged to teach in Sigourney, was also noted among weekend gatherings.
Donald W. Darby left Thursday evening for Denver and Estes Colorado to oversee YMCA camp duties for the summer. The family visited Des Moines to attend Roy and family and Donald’s graduation from Simpson College. Ervin Long and wife visited the Russell Darby home. Zell Wilson and Le Roy moved cattle to the sale barn Saturday.
Friday supper guests at the Carl Van Zante home included New Hope families while Betty Lou Harsh remained in St. Joseph hospital Centerville for treatment. Dozens of relatives and friends visited or hosted events in Moravia Oskaloosa Des Moines Ames Blakesburg and surrounding towns with callers at multiple homes and Sunday dinners. The Milwaukee wreck near Brompton was observed by several, and Memorial services were attended in Moravia. The W.S.C.8 meets June 12 with Edith Heart hosting. Next issue promises more community notes.
Douglas residents discuss persistent rain as Ruby Cridlebaugh family notes visitors and local movements. Several kinship gatherings occur at Clayworth, Brinegars, and Cridlebaugh homes with trips to Centerville Des Moines Knoxville and Des Moines for funeral and business. The Salems Ladies Aid meets at Milo Walker home. Continued in next issue.
Mrs Emmett Derby and Mr and Mrs A E Derby were dinner guests Friday at Fred Sheldon home in Albia. They attended Memorial services at the cemetery. Mr and Mrs George Sheehan and daughter Ellen spent Saturday evening in Albia. Several from this vicinity attended funeral services for Charley Argo at the Methodist church in Iconium. Mr and Mrs W G and Patty and W G were in Albia Thursday evening. Mrs Emmett Derby and son Larry returned home Saturday evening from Pontiac Michigan after two weeks with relatives.
The incomplete text mentions someone who spent ten months in Michigan with her daughter, son, and families. No further names, dates, or places are readable to expand the item.
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