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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
Ray and family tour the country on vacation from the Moravia Union. The piece details the authors reluctance to return as columnist after ten years off the beat, a half promise made, and Carl the union boss pressing to fill space this week in the This and That column.
An informal column reflects on staff absences and return, noting extra workload and cost pressures while praising colleagues Ray Kay Janet and Gary. The author muses on grandchildren, Joe, and the Moravia Union, previews Ray's upcoming stories, and proposes a swap of duties between Carl and self while appreciating Memorial Day work.
In Albia and surrounding towns, Hazel Hellyer reports a flurry of visits and gatherings. Families including the Sheldons, Perrys, Hellyers, and Gladfelders shared time with relatives from Des Moines, Ottumwa, Red Oak, Knoxville, and Rockford Illinois, with extended trips, remodels, and a funeral marking community ties.
A Civil War era style letter from Co. H 158th Ind at Camp Chickamauga Georgia dated June 28 1898 describes extreme heat 118 degrees in shade, viewing Chattanooga 60 000 population, battlefield relics, 70000 troops in blue, move toward Cuba delayed by countermanded orders, camp life daily drills, local crops moonshine caves and differences with residents, and a hopeful note toward reunion in heaven with family.
Enport and Ardis Carpenter spent Friday evening at the Dell Hell yer home. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts, Mrs. Bertha Martin and sons spent Friday at the Cleo Walker and Junior Martin homes. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Potts and son of Missouri were calling at the Horton Potts home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Laura Cahen and Hazel Hellyer were calling at the Bert Rinehart home Thursday afternoon.
The Taylor-Toilers held a regular 4 H meeting at the Harsh home. Wendell Condra presided as president and led the pledge to the American flag. Betty Harsh called roll and plans were made for a weiner roast at Moravia park on June 4 followed by skating or a show. Members listed include Betty Harsh Bill Harsh Bobby Harsh Jim Pettibone Tom Pettibone Charles Argo Gary O Connor David Weat Jimmy Burns Mary Schrodt Marion Condra Wendell Condra Mary Elen Condra and Margaret Condra, reporter.
Frank Wilsen and sons John and Paul and Ralph Spencer attended a purebred Angus sale at the Elton farm in Rose Hill on Monday. Seventy head of cattle sold with an average over $3,000 each. The top bull brought $20,100 and was purchased by buyers from New York state, with attendees from 25 states.
The Urbana Dors 4-H Club gathered May 21 at Marjorie Sandifer's home for its regular meeting and annual weiner roast. Members present included Geraldine, Betty and Nancy Vance, Mary Louise Fisher, Doris Fisher, Marilyn Sinclair, and Dorothy Archer. plans for camp and Rally Day were discussed and demonstrations on 4-H project methods were given.
In Des Moines Register and Tribune classified sections, leave your ad at the Moravia Union. A brief directive for readers to place advertisements through the Moravia Union office or designated drop location.
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