28 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
1
Moravia Moravia Moravia is praised for active local support in Scouting after a writer recalls past experiences with pioneer and lone scouts. The piece contrasts towns with weak leadership and emphasizes the need for a dedicated scoutmaster to sustain troops and promote advancement.
The Wee will furnish funds for street improvements under state approval. New or renewal subscriptions to The Ufieh were paid by CG Smith, John D Easter, Sam Gray, Mrs Clea Stocker, Set Clifford Stocker, Russell Tubaugh, ra, C H Wallis, Ray McCloud, Clarence Whitehead, Max McDanel.
A Moravia Union report highlights Linda Gardner photo in rotogravure and welcomes rural correspondents and returning service members. Cribbage pals Rex Easter and Harry DuVall played a 29 point hand with the five of clubs. New Moravia Locker Plant contracts await, fish shortages spark skepticism, and July 4th gasoline tax changes loom as roads gain with a grader.
Lester Hawes returned home after visiting Robert Hiatt and family. A large Farm Bureau party was held at Centerville Armory Friday evening. Various local residents spent time with Ernest Hiatt and households over the weekend. War loan drive participants met Thursday evening with Ernest Hiatt and Forest Mericle. Visitors included Virginia Carter and Virginia Hiatt, and many neighbors called at H L Hilton and Luse homes.
Pleasant Hill residents and guests share Sunday visits dinners and gatherings across Centerville Melrose Iconium Teonium and nearby homes. Notable attendees include Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore Lloyd Masaman Ferrell Purvis and the McAninch and Hammond families with several local events and a Friday shower at Iconium.
Fay Townsend spent last week with her uncle Glen McAlister and cousin Mildred in Ottumwa. Ernest West and children visited at the Coltrain home Friday. R A Faber and family called on Ottis Davis Wednesday evening. Donald Sandifer of FC is spending a few days before going to Oregon for V-12 naval officer training. Mrs R A Faber visited Miss Ruby Tait in Blakesburg. Mr and Mrs Ben Coop visited their son Carl in Blakesburg. Mr and Mrs Charles Davis spent Friday with Mr and Mrs George LeRoy Hervey and family in Sioux Falls, SD. Union classifieds get results.
A humorously drifting dairy of farm chores and weather belief. The narrator notes corn should reach knee high by the Fourth of July with hybrids helping late crops, while fussing over wet fields, foxes, chickens, and a distracted telephone line. Nearby visits and departures are listed among neighbors and relatives, including Verdèan Selix heading to Jefferson Barracks and others visiting Ottumwa and Ogden, Utah.
Unionville social notes describe visits by Mr and Mrs P E More and daughter Agnea to Robert McMullin near Batavia. Hale Hicks begins an indefinite stay with his niece Mrs Wm Warthen in Chillicothe ra. John Gates travels to Ottumwa for business. William Morrigan and niece Essie Whisler stay with William Laughlin in Dows Iowa Thursday through Sunday. Addie Hull and Floyd Gordon family attend Minnie Toombs funeral in Bloomfield Monday. Charles James and
Sunday visits and birthday honors fill Ottumwa and nearby towns as families gather for meals and celebrations calling out names like John Scott A J Billings Janella Maxine Barnes McCoy Hawk Boardman and Burton. Shoppers visit Centerville and Malravia while alfalfa baling and pick up baler purchases appear in community notes.
Attendance at Sunday School was 40. Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder visited at the Clyde Gladfelder home Sunday. vonne Harrison spent the week end at the Ray Harrison home, Arlene Kaster, Ellajune Elledge and Dianne spent the latter part of the week at the Grover Easter home. Mrs. Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene spent Tuesday afternoon with Sylvia Main. Earl and Ira Boyer have been putting up hay this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gladfelder and Darlene spent Tuesday evening at the Lyndon McDanel home. Willie McDanel is visiting at the Lyndon McDanel home. Those spending Sunday at the Lyndon McDanel home were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Purvis and son Johnnie Marlen, Selah McDanel. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broshar and family and Mrs. Kate Broshay, Mrs. Earl Boyer and Ronald Eugene came home from the hospital Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hiatt spent Sunday at the Frank Gladfelder home. Those enjoying ice cream at the Frank Gladfelder home Thursday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Kei Gladfelder and Norma Lee, Mr and Mrs. Versi Easter and family and Norris O’Conner. visited Sunday afternoon at the William Whicker home.
Frederick Koehler, former Miller resident, hospitalized in Centerville after ruptured appendix with slow recovery. Rosa Knight visits Centerville. Gerald Burton from Knoxville visits his bedfast father Harry Burton. Mrs Burton convalescing at Ja Ray Tubaugh home. Arlene and Peggy Paria work in Ottumwa. Marilyn and Donna Koehler visit Gene Boyer. Bob Strunk injured by a bolt while repairing a tractor. no stitches. Trene Tadlock visits John and Lee Tadlock homes. Art Allen hosts at H Andrews home. ice cream shared. Jeanor Miller visits Gerald Burton. Ben Knight fishes at Lake Wapello. Dinner guests at John Tadlock home include Will Swaim, Ellis Swaim, Frank Swaim, and Mrs. Swaim.
Afternoon callers included A. C. Main and Mrs. Pearl Lavely with Kenny. Gaylord Main and Joanne. Noah Stocker family. Brances Main and Larry at Gene Boyer’s. Miller parental home visits. Reva DuVall and Helen at J. A. Tadlock home. C. H. Andrews and Venetah at Ben Knight home. Exline area visitations and a light rain inquiry about Sunday noon.
A local item mentions a beehive under a house and a kitchen incident with a snake. A pink and blue shower was held for Mrs. Dallas Faber at Mrs. Harold Hawk’s home, with gifts described as lovely. Visitors include LeRoy Harvey and family, and Frances Griffin arriving from Chicago for a visit.
Annabelle Walter spent Wednesday with Geraldine and Easter was observed at the C C Jones home. Mrs J C Lockman is ill again. her daughter Mrs Roger Ideon and Joan and Janice helped Sunday. Granddaughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Felton Jr. Kenneth Free and family attended a 1933 MHS reunion at Virgil Dooley’s. Dr Ornduff of Albia vaccinated horses nearby Monday.
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