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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
2
Sunday School and church attendance dominates a long neighborhood notes page with visits, dinners, and social events. Families named include Gladfelder McDanel Davison Hoffman Marlin Foster Van Antwerp and others, with multiple gatherings at homes and high school events in Centerville Promise City and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gladfelder spent Monday afternoon at the Versal Easter home with Mrs Jack Hoffman and her son and Darlene Gladfelder in Centerville Monday morning Jack stayed with Clyde.
The Happy Helpers club met with Thelma Calhoun on Wednesday. Several members were absent due to illness. They selected nutrients, worked on a rug, and Rosie Derby won a prize in a contest game. A birthday gift for Maxine Sheldon was given, and a canned goods sale raised funds for the club treasury. Present were Olga Turner, Freda Swift, Earl Swift, Rosie and Monte Derby, Thelma, James, and Carol Calhoun. They plan a follow up meeting in two weeks with Rena Ammons and a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. John Fisher formerly Suzan Turner. Craig Sheldon visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Argo. Hattie Miller visited Mrs. Evie Callen, Nellie Thompson stayed with the Wayne Thompson home, who returned Friday from the hospital. Mrs. Clayton Sheldon and Linda traveled to Des Moines to visit Flo Frame. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Calhoun and sons spent Sunday with the Marion Allen family. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown called Thursday evening at Emmett Derby’s and Glen Turner’s. James Calhoun and family visited Elmer Kellogg’s home Sunday.
Residents and families including Mrs Wayne Christy Elaine Mr George Hiner and Glen Mr Glen Over turf Kay Judy Karen Landgrebe and others circulated among Bert Rinehart Lloyd Landgreene Josephine Scott Bob Scieszinski and Marlene Landgrebe with multiple Tuesday Wednesday Saturday events at various Ottumwa homes and near Ot tumwa reflecting routine community social activity.
Community members visit friends and relatives across area towns. Sheryl Langerbe is in Iowa City hospital and receives speedy recovery wishes. Gerald Rinehart visits before deployment to Michigan. Several households share calls and social chats in Unionville area and nearby towns.
Mrs Delbert Calhoun celebrated a birthday with family from Ottumwa and nearby towns. Newlyweds Donald Whitehead received congratulations. Hazel Hellyer and relatives attended events in Des Moines and at the Dell Hellyer home, with several local families listed among attendees.
Wednesday attendance at Kenneth Gladfelder home noted a club gathering. Friday saw P. D. Ankeney sale with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings and Charles present. Sunday guests at Roscoe Argo and Bert Calhoun homes included various locals. Additional visits included the Elbert Ferry and Donald McCloud homes. Hazel Hellyer visited Ella and Faye Platt with nearby family.
Mrs. Verna McAninch and Mrs. Verda Argo visited their ill mother Mrs. Lissie Kelsey, who is improving. Lynn Sweeden returned to Greene Iowa after a week with the Robert Sweeden home. Several families, including the Argo, Brown, and Whitehead households, visited Mrs. Kelsey and other relatives across Sunday. The community also attended a singspiration at Promise City and youngsters spent time with grandparents.
Sandra Hiatt attended the basketball games in Des Moines on Thursday night. Charlene Burns went to Des Moines Friday night with a group from the tabernacle. Mesdames Edith Hiatt Mae McDonald and Doris Roblenz visited the C S Callen home Tuesday afternoon.
Russell Burns attended a Farm Bureau meeting in Centerville Tuesday night. Sylvia Charlene and Jimmie joined Mrs. Allie Boyer and others for supper with the Clair McDanes. Kenneth O Conner and children visited Herb Boblenz Thursday. Charlene Burns attended a 4 H meeting in Centerville Monday. Lute Hiatt and Theo Miller hosted visitors Tuesday night. Kenneth O Conner and family visited Jack Stuffiebeam Friday in Centerville. The Millers were noted in related gatherings.
Mr and Mrs H V Peterson of Mason City welcomed a son named Richard Norman. The mother is formerly Margaret Miller of Albia.
Moravia Union unveils table paper designed for banquet and dinner use. Durable, decorative sheets suitable for formal events, with print ideas and coordinating tableware tips for hosting success.
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