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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for Appanoose and Monroe counties at 2.00 and elsewhere in the United States at 2.60 in advance, indicating a regional pricing structure for the period.
The Moravia community reports a busy start to marriage month with rising license fees from 1.50 to 3.00 and emphasis on upkeep. The Moravia school commercial department reports strong student outcomes with many graduates taking jobs and alumni in responsible town offices, while Centennial observance talk grows and local leadership readiness appears.
Community leaders in Moravia discuss promoting trade and growth through targeted events and inducements. The aim is to attract families, encourage shopping, and position Moravia as a desirable place to live and work, matching regional progress in Centerville and beyond.
Mrs George Hammond authored Tconium with attendees including Laura Dicks Beryl Brown and Patty McNamar at a Merle Dicks Memorial Day cooperative dinner. Lester Breese family enjoyed 12 days at Rena Breese home while Jack Penfield family joined Grey Penfield for Sunday supper and the Hammond party included Mr. Fred Hammond and Miss Hattie Hammond.
Ade ll social brief notes detail visits and gatherings across Centerville Udell and surrounding towns. Names include Gerald Rinehart Hattie Hammond Clinton Albertsons Beryl Brown Kenneth Attended 8th grade graduation. Pearl Kelsey in Hampton en route to Canada. Local families share visits, travel plans and weekend get togethers with relatives.
The account describes Walter Wilson's wedding reception in church parlors with orchid and green decor and a four tier cake. Attendants included Mrs. Aubry Walter and Mrs. George Simmons among sisters in law, with multiple helpers and uniformed serving staff. The bride and groom are connected to Moravia high school alumna status.
Mr. Wilson, employed at Centerville National Bank, is graduating class of 1048 and farms with his father. She wore a pink gabardine suit with navy accessories and an orchid corsage. After a brief wedding trip they will live on a farm two miles northwest of town attended by many out of town guests listed from multiple states.
A long line of individuals and couples appears in a social page listing. Names include Mrs Elvis Kiskpattie Mrs O T Foglenon John B Taylor W R Langfitt Margaret IV Felva Clinkentebtd Jean Sanders Floratie Cee Montelle Morrow Aubrey Walter Jerry Roy Ritchart I B Withrow Audrey Teliiia George Simmons Ravten Saundra Donelda Wig nall Green Waiter Allen Long Mex Turner Mystic Chasity Audience Horn Nancy Horn W J Gotten and others appear as attendees or guests.
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