17 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
1
In a reflective column Inez Faber shares family life notes from a weekend homecoming. The writer celebrates sons returning home, pieces together chores, and muses on the balance of work and rest while cherishing family meals and domestic tasks.
Maple Grove School reports 18 pupils enrolled with grades from primary to eighth. Students listed by name, plus notes on a fall festival exhibit earning third place and $4. A PTA meeting planned October 28 with an outdoor weiner roast postponed by rain. Maple Grove opened August 26 with eighteen pupils and a long list of grade students. The term includes six weeks tests, art booth success at fall festival, field trip day with sorghum making and ponies. PTA box supper October 11 raised 181.28 after selling candy and prizes awarded for love sick couple and most popular girl.
A local report warns of open wells and cess pools after two boys drowned. The piece notes rot in wooden supports under a concrete cover and urges regular checks and proper coverings to prevent similar deaths. It also mentions a Franklin farmer John Moffatt with flood-affected corn and a list of names for Union memberships and renewals.
The So and Sew club met with Margaret VanZante last Thursday. Guests included Anna Hiatt Wilma Shepard Delores Kay and Kenneth. Refreshments served. Multiple families visited and attended a reception at the U B Church. Blue Front school practices for a forthcoming program.
A collection of reader letters from 1946 including thanks for messages during illness and a note requesting mail rerouting from Portland to Phoenix. It mentions a local postman, a check for $2, and a brief hymn anecdote about an ex GI.
A local column records visits and calls among Pleasant Hill residents. Mr and Mrs George Hammond hosted and visited Ottumwa. Lloyd Clark family entertained near Russell and at George Hammond's. Mildred Moore traveled to Cedar Rapids for the weekend. An editor’s note asks writers to list guests in The Union.
Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt lists calls and visits around Albia area including John Moffatt home guests Earl Swift Roy Moffatt Centerville callers and Albia callers Roscoe Arga Carl Calhoun family visits, and mentions wedding invitations offered by The Moravia Union.
The Union invites readers to submit local news items for early-week printing. Bring or mail notes to the office promptly to ensure publication.
The Moravia Union advertises carbon salesbooks for sale at 2 for 16 cents or 7 cents per dozen.
New Hope residents and friends are noted visiting relatives and attending events. Jaunts include J F Chambers visiting father J F Chambers and others at Donovan and Harsh homes, and a PT A meeting with a weiner roast at New Hope school. Several families attended a Centennial pageant in Unionville, while others visited Albia, Mason City, and nearby homes.
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