30 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
1
A village note recalls a quirky scheme to lure a man’s wife back home by mailing a local paper clipping. It also reports corn harvesting underway to meet feeding needs, with the professor’s field yielding best locally and Superintendent Fenton harvesting a large yellow ear laden bottom field west of the house last week.
The article mentions a district press association meet hosted by Duke Norberg and Robert Larson, with speakers including Governor Beardsley and Vice President Nixon referenced in Thanksgiving era notes. It notes the role of food in civic events and recounts Worthington Minnesota’s Turkey Day with 60,000 attendees and a 25 pound turkey tomb gesture to the vice president.
The Wesley Chapel UMC held Thursday afternoon gathering with Elsie and Lillie Callen and Rev and Mrs Doggett. Nine adults and two children attended. Members planned Wesley Chapel church night for October 8 with a salad and sandwiches request and slide show planned by Rev Knouff. Various visits and social events are listed, including families visiting relatives in Centerville and Chicago, and neighbors hosting dinner and supper gatherings. A birthday party was noted for Monday night at the R C Wilson home.
A local notice describes a first birthday celebration for Huke Alan Wildet, son of Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson, with attendees including Trenton Wilson Junior White Ed White Vivian Wright Dana Daphen Prough and others. Various relatives visited from Centerville Moulton and nearby homes, cake and ice cream were served at the Clyde Hiatt home.
Donald Sheldon of Albia spent weekend with cousin Larry Derby. Emmett Derby hosted guests Tony Valskhus of Ottumwa and Dorothy Pickrell with others. A group attended a picnic and Dorothy Pickrell and Wayne went to an ice cream social. Visits continued with Calhoun and Exline families traveling to Lincoln Nebraska and Centerville for gatherings.
Mrs VanDorin and mates attend funeral of aunt Mrs Stlencamp in Des Moines. Marvin Vance hosts and visits with Art McCombs, Leo VanDorin family dined with J T VanDorin. Raymond Vance returns from Ames college. Charles Thompson visits from Dexter. Neighbors gather for mothers afternoon, cookie and kool aid served.
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