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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
1
A. C. Easter completed Moravia assessment calling it one of the cleanest and best kept areas in the county. Averill notes Moravia’s houses are well maintained and free of ghost properties or many unattended lots.
Community leaders praise Moravia for its school, fire department, library, churches, and festivals. They boast tax honesty and low delinquent rates while urging residents to sustain a “community of esteem” amid local pride and civic involvement. Also noted are new cars needing high quality fuel and a tale of water-contaminated gas at a service station.
Sunshine club met with Arlene Woodward on March 4 1953 despite snow and bad roads eight attended at the Woodward home. Morning visiting followed by a dinner Arlene served. Mamie Tisue showed belt buckle covering and discussed Leaders Training School lesson. Neola Hawk April 1st meet planned.
The Chariton River Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Fay Fenton on March 3 with a noon luncheon. Work focused on placing quilt blocks and Lois Martin led the afternoon session after singing Just When I Need Him Most. Ethel Lemley read Proverbs 22:1 12 and a household hint answered roll call. Present were Jean Curtis, John Harley, Isal Suler, Fay Wright, Wilma Snyder, Irene Brandon, Virgo Martin, Gertie Atwell, Helen Cozad, Georgie Atwell, Ethel Lemley, Bessie Teater, Lucille Atwell, Jessie Elam and Helen Taylor. Dinner guests included Bill Elam, Ashol I Cozad, Arlo Fenton.
Families from the West Point district met Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mosley in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Cooper who recently moved in. Attendees included Clair Potts and Martha, Will Hagerman, LeRoy Brown and Sheryl, Leo Hoffman and sons, Rex Haver, John Hiner and Johnette, and others.
Spent Sunday at Roscoe with Argo's Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman and son visiting the Delbert Bayworth family in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs B F Whitehead and Larry and Linda spent Sunday evening at the Rex Haver home.
Enon neighbors note many visits and events. Dallas Faber and family attended a farewell for the Tracy Forsythe family in Albia Thursday. Harold Hawk re-elected Enon school director. Leo VanDerin hospitalized for appendectomy in Ottumwa. Kidney stone illness slight, Mrs. VanDorin improving after doctor visit. Visitors include Sylvan VanDorin’s party at Delbert Love, and Arthur Johnson’s Sunday guests.
Pleasant Hill residents recount weekend visits as Mra and M. BE. Dicks welcome Richard Dunham and Deb back to Des Moines after a stay with Russell and Dick Brown. Lloyd Masaman returns from Texas. Paul Dicks and Nickey join Dick Brown for Sunday evening gathering as Mark Allen and spouse also spend time with locals.
Residents keep busy with moving and hospital progress. McAninchs visit Kirksville to check on Mrs J W McAninch at Laughlin hospital who shows improvement. The Callens, Browns, and Dicks share Sundays and weekends visiting neighbors and relatives while Mark Allens receive moving help from Richard Allen. The Moravia Union advertises Markwell Staplers as dependable in stock.
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