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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
2
Des Moines visitors and local families share weekends and holidays across several towns. Mr and Mrs Don Blackman and sons visit in Des Moines while others attend baptisms, weddings, and family gatherings near Centerville Iconium and Kirksville. Local deaths prompt funeral services and extended stays with relatives in Centerville and Ames.
Residents and visitors from Katona and surrounding areas are listed with relatives and friends. Names include Ronda Lee Ehgenfelt, Mrs. Harry Woodward, Alva Rhodes, Guntal Baumgarner, Francia McCrory, Mary Bowman, Cynthia and Zula Taylor, Ellis Swaim, Frank Swaim, Amont Mair, M. H. Johnson, Herschel, Charles, Harold Hoffman, Chris Bogart, J. E. King, Jim King, Karl Henderson, Janice, Lyle Hopkins, Anna Sharp, Clifford Paxston, Fred Dotson, F. K. Smith, Carolann, Jack Wise, Chubby Wise, Betty Wilson, Harley Woodward, Ernestine Pence, Linda, Kim Davis, Dana, Ind., Wilbur Johnson, Virgil Johnson, Gabe Johnson, Charley Walden, J. Lockman, Lois Scott, Walter Scott, Mrs. R. L. Tarr, Mrs. E. R. Smith, Ft. Madison, P. K. Horner. Many visits, a wedding reception, naval postings, and a fishing trip are noted among family gatherings and travels.
Mrs John Van Zante hosts and visits linked by kinship. Mr and Mrs Jim Bennet and sister Mrs Dewey of Arkansas visited Cedar Rapids relatives, with Mr Bennet and Mrs Deeny also touring Nebraska. Nearby travels include Alabama and Newton guests at multiple homes.
George Hammond and Mrs. Jay Argo hosted relatives in Des Moines and at local homes for birthdays and calls. Neighbors and friends attended showers, picnics, and club events. many names and places from Unionville, Udell, Centerville, Davenport, and nearby farms are listed among daytime visits and weekend activities.
Wesley Chapel W. 8, C. S. will meet with Mrs. Frank McKllwain Thursday afternoon the 26th. Sunday School elected officers with Orville Burton as superintendent, Harry M. Phillips assistant, Kenneth Daniels secretary and treasurer, teachers Mrs. Orville Burton, Virgil Dooley, Howard Guenther, Sylvia Callen, assistant teachers Mrs. Harry Phillips and Elsie Callen. Pianist Mrs. Marion Clayworth, assistant Mrs. Virgil Dooley. Karline Fischer spent Sunday through Tuesday in Des Moines.
Sunday and weeklong visits bring many residents to various homes. Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante with family, Mr and Mrs Carol Brets with family hosted Father’s Day meals. Lute Hiatt and Clyde Gladfelder hosted dinners with multiple guests including Frank Hiatt, Mary Schrodt, Nadine Wood, and others. Visits continue at W Donovan, Orville Burton, Ray Harrison, Robert Jennings, and Hellyer households as neighbors share meals and summer plans.
Several residents attended showers for Rex Clark and Wanda Hook at local homes. Families including Calhouns, Whites, Hellyers, Browns, and Gass Hamiltons gathered for visits, dinners, and a rem club party across Centerville and Albia areas.
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