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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
6
Centerville residents hosted relatives and friends for Mothers Day weekend with gatherings at numerous homes. Guests included families from Des Moines Nevada Portland Englewood and Ottumwa among others. Attendees shared meals called on neighbors and planned Vacation Bible School May 26 to June 6. A Moravia coach Arnold returned home after hospital treatment for ballgame injuries at Eddyville last Tuesday.
Mrs Bob Strunk and Barbara spent weekend with her parents near Seymour. Mrs Albert Tubaugh visited her aunt Minnie Hicks in Centreville. Mrs Gene Judge and son Dean from Polk City spent past week with her parents near Paris. Mrs Richard Tubaugh and niece visited Belle Plaine. Ritter and Ricky called on Lee Tadlock. John Brown home in Seymour hosted visitors from Louisville and Newton. Gerald Burton and Iva Strunk visited Bertha Miller. Wayne Paris stayed with Bill Suse in Locona. Wilbur Miller called at Ivan Gibbs home near Seymour. Cecil Comstock family moved to former Bradley ranch near Blakesburg. Russell Tubaugh and sons and Roy Tubaugh from Belle Plaine visited Albert Tubaugh. Gerald Gillaspie and sons were evening callers. Ricky spent Sunday at Raymond Ritter’s near Coatsville. Raymond Williams and children from Centerville visited Nelle Williams. Earl Campbell and family, workers at Eagle Grove, spent Monday at home. Lindskoog’s condition remainss about the same and he will return to the hospital.
Mrs Loren Alden ill at hospital next week. Ray Tubaugh Dixie Rae and Drenda Gae visited Lee Tadlock. Mothers Day guests for the Richard Tubaughs included Andrews families and Maude Andrews from Sey mour and Des Moines. Dean Andrews called. Mrs Silas Wadsworth of Colfax stayed with Nellie Williams. Tubaughs and Janiece attended Sunday School party at Moravia Methodist. Gene Paris and Jerry Burton celebrate Moravian high school graduation Tuesday. Nellie Williams stayed with son Raymond in Centerville and attended a mother daughter banquet. Rowland Mendenthall family moved to the Tubaugh farm this week.
Mr and Mrs Guy McKern and others spent Sunday with relatives including the Perry and Crocker families. Several gatherings occurred with Jennings Argo Calhoun Hiner and McCord families visiting at various homes. Mrs Delbert Calhoun and others attended events and shared time at multiple residences in the community.
Cord and Orville spent Monday in Ottumwa with the Iconium school. Miss Hazel Hellyer spent Monday evening at the Bert Rinehart home. Mr. and Mrs. James Calhoun and children visited Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and sons while men attended Legion. Henry Rosencrantz called at the Dell Hellyer home. Clarence White and family were in Pella Sunday to see the tulips.
Mrs Cora Coop remains in Albia nursing home with slow recovery. Wednesday club delayed to Thursday due to Herman Johnson funeral. Twelve members four children and one visitor attended. May 21 meeting planned with Opal Wilson hosting. The Fabers and Marilyn Worcester attended Cathy’s 10th birthday at Vaughan Faber home. Local callers included Rex Cochran Numa J E Van Woerkom Oskaloosa Charles Summers Albia W M and C L Rowland Knoxville. Marilyn Worcester visited W U Bob Wilson home. Mrs Marion Fisher and Mary Louise visited Mrs Carl Fisher. Dennis Cheryl and Cynthia Faber spent time with grandmother Faber. W A W D Bob Jack Wilson families visited Harry DuVall home. Jas Russell Monroe and his parents of Sioux City visited the Fabers and Roy Fisher. Mrs Elmer Vance and Mrs Marvin Vance hosted dinner then attended ladies aid. Fabers spent Sunday evening with Roy Fisher.
New Hope members met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Juanita Dooley in charge of devotions. A book review on The Kingdom Beyond Cast was given by Mrs. Helen Price. A group of residents attended Baccalaureate services, with families named among attendees. Local visits included Marie Long's birthday, Ossan Brees, and county Farm Bureau activities.
Multiple dinners and visits tie together families and friends. Mrs Hattie Watts Marion and Cecil Schrodt dined with the Ivan Harsh household. Barbara Harsh and Karen Scott joined Lash family for Sunday supper and attended Baccalaureat services. Others at various homes included Lucile Carter at Richard Gough Nour home in Mediapolis and Marybeth Rodgers with Steve and Debbie.
The Hilton church May meeting discussed an ice cream social for the June gathering and planned program refreshments. Softball games were set for the summer. new road signs will be placed along the highway soon. Kenneth Ellison spoke on keeping sheep parasite free. Ronnie Kehrberg spoke on hay crushers and field timing. Refreshments served to 13 guests including Carl Rouse, Karl Rogers, Donald Tibball, Gray Rogers, David Murdy, Bobby Kehrberg, Alan Clark, Mike Lathen, Raymond Clark, Paul Koffman, Kenneth Ellison, Bobbie McGinnes, and Ronnie Kehrberg.
Martha Rouse was chosen to represent the Busy Maidens 4-H club as Better Groomed girl at Rally day on June 10. Judge Mrs. Homer Berry of Albia presided. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge and roll call. Participants Marilyn Turner Jeanne Turner Martha Rouse Elaine Free Becky Whitlock answered with their favorite pictures. A contest on picture matting and framing was introduced by Martha Rouse who gave a demonstration.
A talk on The Bath by Mary Cassatt was given by Elaine Free with a picture shown. After the meeting Becky Whitlock served ice cream cake and mints as the group mingled with Mary and June Rouse, Marie Whitlock, Clella Free, and Margaret Turner. Reporter Martha Rouse covered the event.
Proceedings note a special Moravia council meeting held April 16 1958 with all members present. A petition questioned the legality of operating Soap Creek Telephone Co without a public vote. The council endorsed a registered letter to Soap Creek Telephone Co with return receipt requested. Motion to adjourn by Max, seconded by Lee, carried. Dayne Taylor Mayor W H Burton Town Clerk.
The Enon school club held its last meeting May 8 led by president Bobby Faber. Charles Van derpol led the pledge as 14 members answered roll call. Charles and Kenneth Vanderpol with Lorain Fowler organized the program while Carol Crist and Joanne Hawk provided refreshments.
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