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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
2
A long list of local residents and visitors recount Easter and weekend stays across Moravia Centerville Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Notables include Wm Donahoo D E Bishop families Gustaf Coulson Dor othy Nowels J D Minnes Jackie Winsler and many arrivals from Des Moines Ottumwa and Atlantic with multiple hospital and family visit mentions.
Moravia performers from brass and string sections participate in a school contest. The program lists many musicians by name across brass quintets, orchestral groups, and concert band, with instruments including bassoon, cornet, trombone, violin, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, tympani, and drums. Easter church event details follow with performances and readings noted at the Methodist church and a sunrise service in Long Beach California.
Classified listings include farm supplies like sheep tagging and shearing by Hoffman Bros Moravia Iowa plus coffee jars for sale from Detson's Cafe. Seed oats and various alfalfa seeds offered by Grimm Alfalfa Assn Fargo and area growers with free samples and weight tapes with orders. Social notices detail Easter visits and family gatherings across local residents including McCord Argo Derby King Turner and Argo families, church services, plays, and rallies in several towns.
Mr and Mrs Keith Rose spent last Tuesday with relatives in Ottumwa. Dick Wilson Mardeena and Jay spent Sunday in Des Moines with Mrs E F Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter and family attended a gathering at Guy Miller and later hosted guests at Joéhtt Bifthool and J F Chambers homes. Numerous visitors joined meals and Sunday activities at several homes including Easter cantata at the U B church. The Farm Bureau follow up meeting was held today at Mrs Loyd Carters home with a nutrition lesson.
Salem residents and Des Moines visitors share weekend visits across several households. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis and children at Robert Jennings home, plus multiple Centerville and local hosts. Hospital progress noted for Mrs. Robert Jennings amid community gatherings.
A Sunday drive to Mt Pleasant reveals Easter finery despite cold weather. Coats, fur pieces, bold hats, and vibrant floral accents dominate churchgoing outfits while readers discuss sandals from the south of the border and the rarity of an Easter yet to come.
Local residents report a flurry of visits and get togethers. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts spent Sunday at Joe Martin's while Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennings and Saget were at Robert Jennings' Friday night and Saturday. The Wetterlinds and their son gathered at the Dell Hellyer home on Sunday evening. The Robert ree family spent Sunday with the Jaspers at the Abbott hospital. Mrs. Clyde Beaty and family from Mystic enjoyed last week at Mrs. Ralph Mericle's home. J.R. Callen visited his uncle Eph Wilton Tuesday. Mrs. Theo Miller attended Gore With the Wind in Centerville last week. Forest Marble and family spent Sunday afternoon with the Fosters. Ernest Hiatt and family visited the Jim Cling home on Friday. Francis Miller, attending the University of Iowa, Iowa City, came Wednesday to spend a few days with his parents. Marie Beaty of Mystic visited Conleen school Thursday. Lillie Cylvia and Elsie Callen attended Ladies Aid at Mrs. George Turner's Thursday afternoon. J. R. Callen was a business caller at Dean Monday afternoon. George McDonald spent Wednesday night with Dale Callen. Vina Mericle visited sister Mrs. Pollard at Moravia one day that week. Doris Pennington spent the weekend at her Moravia home.
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