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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
6
Local residents attend birthdays visits and funerals across Albia Ottumwa Davenport Centerville and Knoxville. Families from Des Moines Des Moines and Kansas join gatherings while Rev Harold Knight funeral notes mark a week of community events.
Udell begins with lists of visits in Ot turmina and Wright Iowa then reports on Harlan Ketcham of Glendale Calif suffering a heart attack being cared for by daughters Mildred and Blanche. Also noted is Clara Mason Howar in ill health from cancer and several local residents traveling or visiting family, plus Udell basketballs teams in Des Moines for a boys tournament and multiple Sunday gatherings at various homes. Special mentions include Ray and Geneva Houser welcoming a son and Elvin Burton of Cincinnati’s new daughter as well as subscription renewal for Moravia Union.
Maple Grove residents hosted and visited kin throughout the week. Numerous households including Hays, Tadlocks, McDanels, Wilsons, Tadlocks, Proctors, and Johnsons shared meals, birthday celebrations, and overnight stays. Several families reported measles, travel to Ottumwa, and gatherings at Dowds, Tadlocks, and McDanels homes.
Later Mrs. John Exline and baby and Mrs. Ben Pickrell were in Ottumwa Tuesday. Emmett Derby was soliciting for Red Grass in the Vosburg district last week. Russell Brown entertained relatives and friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Herteen spent Wednesday at Carl Calhoun's. Nellie Thompson returned home in Iconium after weeks with Wayne Thompson. Fred Hammond of Moravia corresponded for Mrs. J N Callen and Hattie Miller. Monte Lynn Derby visited Vosburg school Monday during his mother’s dental appointment in Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ammons and family visited Ben Pickrell Saturday evening.
The Happy Helpers club met Wednesday with Rena Ammons. Several members were absent due to sickness while Thelma Calhoun and Maxine Sheldon won prizes in the contest game. Attendees included Thelma, Jamea, Carol Calhoun, Maxine, Clayton, Linda Sheldon, and Rena, Lloyd, Glen, Paul, and Dale Ammons. Next meeting place and time to be decided.
Rosalie Sweetl and La Miss Osa Brown called on Mrs. Faye Scott Wednesday. Sybil Argo spent Friday night at Clarence Whitehead home caring for Sandra and Bobby. Dorothy Pickrel visited Harry Scott home Thursday morning. Laura Dick, Beryl Brown and Kenny attended Sunday School at the Christian church. A J Brown and Osa called on Lissie Kelsey Saturday. Addie Sheldon called Friday evening at Harry Scott. Sandra and Bobby Whitehead stayed with Harold Argo home Saturday and Sunday. Verna McAninch and Verda Argo visited their mother Lissie Kelsey Sunday. Clyde Bowes called at Harry Scott home, Blanche Argo and Faye Scott visited Laura Sneeden Friday afternoon. George Argo returned home Monday. Rosa Beaty of Centerville visiting sister Ligvie Kelsey. Marvin Tharp and children and Hazel Moore of Moulton.
Sunday note recounts a welcome party at Mrs Don Whitehead’s home after a Saturday gathering of the young adult class with 31 attendees and refreshments served by class members. Also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead and family. References Sun day’s American Weekly and Chicago American for Dr Sam’s late wife mystery.
Moravia Union announces a table paper sale for banquet and dinner settings. Event focuses on surplus paper tables and associated dining items. Sale details include availability for order pickup and contact through the Moravia Union office.
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