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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
2
The piece critiques Washington leaders for delaying wars and causing cost in lives and inflation. It notes 25,000 American deaths and far more disabilities from recent conflicts, urging smarter restraint to spare the public from further casualties and higher prices.
A faded column riffs on daily sun in California, lingering nostalgia, and local odds and ends. It mentions a big ear of corn, the elusive Brewery Gulch Gazette from Bisbee, and quirky quips about prices and wartime costs.
Nellie Haines returned to her home at Cushing Oklahoma after visiting Roscoe and Fred Argo and other friends. Several families attended the state fair in Des Moines. Jane Ann Whitehead funeral in Iconium Methodist church prompted many local attendances. School opens with seven pupils. Edna Sullivan teaches Moravia high students Martha Potts, Robert Callen, Evelyn Callen, and David Callen enrolled.
Fairview notes recount Sunday visits among Lockman, Walter, Harrington, Woods, Coltrain, Hiatt, and Stocker families. Edith Kendall of Des Moines spent days with relatives before returning home. Keneth Coltrain and sons attended the state fair. Moravia water truck delivered water to Fairview school Monday evening.
August gathering of Moravia Garden Club in the town park with 15 members present. President Mrs. Ira Boyer led the session praising loyalty after a Standard flower show. Discussions covered the district show next year, weed eradication, float committee plans, and a new member Earlene Davis. Nine juniors attended as guests. Bertha Coulson and Jerry Houser joined the hostesses for the picnic.
Rev Evan Stroud presides with Harold Mason as superintendent guiding Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 follows themes of Church Extension and Labor Sunday. Night meditation on Surprise in Life. Youth Fellowship at 6 30, council meetings for Evangelism and Membership after service, W S W S at 7 30 Monday, Sunshine choir leads singing for Sept 6.
Reverend Ray Cox leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic meeting at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night service at 8:00 p.m. and monthly N. F. M. S. missionary meeting.
Moravia Union notes church calendar as Teonium Methodist restarts Sunday School at 7 p.m. and public worship at 11 a.m. next Sunday. Sermon titled What becomes of church sleepers? by Pastor Markwell Staplers urged. officers and teachers expect attendees at Moravia.
Community notes from Centerville and Wesley Chapel describe a vesper and cooperative luncheon, 66 women, five circles, and YMCA youth activities. Visits include West and Gilliland families, Labor Day plans, and several relatives gathering at Donovan, Hiatt, and Harsh homes amid county fairs and state fair attendance.
Mrs M E Dicks hosts Pleasant Hill visitors with Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and Mrs Dick Brown visiting Des Moines at Richard Dunham home. Gilbert Callen with son Richard and wife enjoy a west vacation to the Black Hills. Mrs J W McAninch and Charlotte shop in Ottumwa and visit Shel don and Ardis Carpenter homes.
Franklin By Mrs. John Moffatt details social visits and trips among neighbors. People attend funerals, fairs, and family gatherings, with several pairs and families named visiting relatives in Kansas City Terre Haute Maine Til Lansing Alb ia Wisconsin Minnesota Ottumwa and Albia.
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