21 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
1
In a period before the Nov 2 election, political announcements and applications flood Union listings this week. Voters are urged to review candidates, judge qualifications, and, next Tuesday, cast ballots to hire officials for their terms as Superintendent Fenton calls for qualified choices.
A Moravia school notice asks all drivers to use the north parking lots and keep the sidewalk clear during events. After a recent near miss and a safety message about youths and highway risks, officials urge parents to train children in safe driving habits to prevent hospital visits.
The Tay lor Toilers 4-H club met at New Hope school on Monday Oct 18. President Gary O Conner led the pledge as eight members attended. Elected were Charles Argo president David West vice president Gary O Conner secretary treasurer Jimmie Burns reporter. County office candidate Bill Harsh and voting delegate Tom Pettibone named. Club leaders for the year named My and Mrs Ernest Weat with Guy Argo as assistant.
Unionville and nearby residents share a weekend of visits and family gatherings. Rev H M Richmond returns from Illinois as laymen lead Sunday worship. Mayo Clinic patient Gary Lathen heads to Rochester for treatment. Belle Baker visits Cedar Falls. father and son banquet set for Oct 22 with speaker Tom Robb.
Mrs B H Taylor notes social visits around Bloomfield with Mr and Mrs Bert Drake at the Sam Proctor home and Mr and Mrs Richard Proctor hosting family gatherings. Laverne Nelson and Clarke Miller homes are also mentioned with Sunday dinners.
Emery Coltrain and Lois visited the Fred Coltrain home. Mr and Mrs Duane Woods spent Sunday at the Fred Coltrain home. Mr and Mrs Richard Proctor and family and John Scheech visited the Howard Proctor home. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Laverne Nelson and family and Mr and Mrs Ernest Small and family at the Hubert Helmick home. Mrs Buell Taylor with Jean, Jay, and Bert Vickroy visited the Taylor home.
Genevie Donovan reports a busy weekend with neighbors and relatives. Ivan Harsh and family joined Mrs Hat tie Watts and Marion for Sunday. Russell Hiatt stayed for supper at Frank Hiatt's. the Rodgers family moves to Loveland Colorado. Dusa bn birthday party hosted by Even Kaling. Wilson and Turner families note moves and welcomes. visits from Ed Shuttys, Frank Turner, George Turner, John Wood and Lynda, Lila Harsh, and others.
The text notes visits and hospitality in local homes including Mr. and Mrs. Junior Donovan and family with Lynda Wood visiting from Friday to Sunday, supper guests Thursday at the Ivan Harsh home, and Monica Fischer with Karline visiting Monday evening at the George Turner home.
Mrs A E Whitworth of San Antonio Texas visits her niece and husband in Ames. Local families gather for dinners and greetings across Centerville Moravia Udell and Belle Plaine as friends share travel and home news.
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