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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
2
In 1950 the weather turns damp and cool with ongoing smoke from chimneys. a school year begins amid mixed feelings as students adjust after days of disruption. A Glendale California reader named Mr Ed Norton seeks help from the Union.
Burlington and Berkeley names mingle in a flurry of Friday and weekend calls. Emmett Derby, Turner family members, and relatives from Des Moines to Fairfield dropped by, with church events and the Wolfe reunion at Albia city park marking a busy social stretch.
Senator Gillette notes farm reporters’ quotes on hog price supports near $18 this fall with hog slaughter and production projections. Prices at farm level expected to slide to about 16.50 to 17.50 as pig crop grows, while beef cattle slaughter may rise slightly.
Joyce and Miss Cedar Rapids were weekend visitors at the parental Ray Miller home. Mrs Gertrude Shehan commenced teaching at the Lemar school Monday.
Udell and Centerville communities share a weekend of visits and hospitality. Families from Udell, Topeka, and nearby towns gathered for dinners, church events, and a Unionville Old Settlers Reunion, while residents hosted relatives from Mystery and Moravia and noted ongoing home improvements.
Mrs Verna McAninch went to Hot Springs Arkansas for several days of treatment. Charles McAninch stayed with Clell Sheldon in Ottumwa last week. Mrs Richard Dunham of Des Moines visited her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Brown over the weekend. The Dwayne Moore pair attended the Des Moines fair Thursday and Friday. A group from Sioux City and Des Moines visited Gilbert Callen and Denny Wiand’s families in the area. Junior Wiand remained with his grandparents for a few days. The Farris family and the Metcalfe and Blue households also visited Merle Dicks over the weekend.
Sunday visits featured the Wolfe bin family and Ot tumwa guests Mr and Mrs Loy Free. Clarence and Addie Sheldon stayed with Cleo Sheldon in Ot tumwa. Marle Dicka attended a wedding at Munterville Lutheran church for Vilda Archer and Bobby Argo. Elbert Moore and children Joan and Billy spent the weekend in Minneapolis and attended a niece's wedding.
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