11 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
1
In a notice from the Oskaloosa Tribune Press the deadline for mailing Christmas packages to service members overseas is October 16 next Monday, with tips on readying boxes and suggested items like peanuts, bouillon, baked goods, sewing kits, knitted socks, and books. The piece urges timely shopping and packing to ensure delivery before the holidays.
The Moravia Township of Taylor in Ap panoose County submits the quarterly financial report for the quarter ending Sept 30 1945 noting general fund receipts of 6334.18 and total disbursements as shown, with balance carried to the end of the period and a school house fund detail including transfers and warrants. The document cites compliance with S F 360 Acta of the 49th General Assembly and lists numerous vendor warrants and payments to individuals and firms for salaries, supplies, repairs, and services.
A reflective column notes returning four peach baskets to neighbors after years. The author recalls a 1944 1945 festival debt, wishes to reunite with a woman, and muses on chores, peaches, corn, and troops returning from wartime service. Mentions local businesses and a secretary.
Mrs Mary Meadows spent part of last week with Mrs Minnie Sharp and Mrs Jim Blomgren in Centerville. The Hiatt family and neighbors marked celebrations and visits, with many gatherings at the Phattsville Hall and local homes. Keith Rose of Ottumwa stayed with his grandparents W A Rose, and the community prepared for upcoming WSC meeting and charitable showers.
Mrs John VanZanto hosts and visits noted as relatives from Ray Shelquist and Gordner households. Camp departures and expected returns to Humboldt Iowa. Local families including Shelquist VanZante Mason Gordner and Shahan Jones Johnson and Adair are listed with Sunday and Tuesday visits. Moravia Union adds an item about Markwell staples for desk models at 35 cents.
Mr and Mrs Homer Shipler of Ottumwa were dinner guests Sunday at the Vercel Barnes home. Large Boardman visited Sunday at the Russell Darby home. Mr and Mrs O L Cary and Mr and Mrs Clifton Boardman visited Sunday afternoon at the M E Boardman home. Mr and Mrs Charley DeLong and Jacob DeLong were Sunday visitors at the J E Stafford home. Mrs Edith Vance and son Eugene and James Flahige of near Eddyville visited Thursday at the A J Billings home in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Sam Hurliman of Missouri were Sunday visitors at the Max McCoy home.
A village social ledger records frequent visits and gatherings at the W. E. Donovan and nearby homes. Friends and relatives from Centerville, Fresno, Clear Lake, Des Moines, Camp Hood, and other areas shared meals, dinners, showers, and family events from Thursday through Sunday, with a box supper and birthday observances noted.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt Coulson and family attended a young married people party at Hiattville Thursday evening. Virginia Hiatt attended a freshman initiation and party at MHS Monday evening. Virginia Hiatt visited Wednesday night with Mary Teater and relatives at Brneat Hiatt’s Sunday afternoon. Herbert rechecked to camp in Kansas Tuesday. Lloyd Rose and family joined Don Pettibone and Pettibone family from California for a cooperative supper at the Ernest Hiatt home in honor of Mrs Hiatt’s birthday. Perry Mickels family spent Sunday afternoon near Holine. Trenton Mericle arrived Monday to be with his parents. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby and Bill Luse visited Bert Luse’s home Sunday.
Mrs W C Kaster and family host and visit friends including Frank O Conner and Norris. furlough plans for Warren Strieff. Kaster and Gladfelder families visit relatives. Pvt Kermit Gladfelder returns to Ft Riley. numerous Sunday calls and dinners at local homes. Bella Whicker returns from New Sharon. Irene Moffitt weekends at home. McDanel and Walker family activities noted.
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