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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
5
A Scribbler story presents birds obeying orders under the Eagle who taxes their screams. When Jay resists, he is jailed and the birds protest that equal rights are not truly equal. The editor frames a grim warning about power, obedience, and the price of equality.
An ironic fable contrasts freedom of birds with human discontent. A crotchety Boblink stirs protests claiming unequal access to food, as birds rally under an Eagle in a high perch, enforcing reform through power. The tale lampoons equality campaigns and authority.
Readers share varied opinions on couples going steady with many endorsing the idea. Carol Gordon and Rex Foster are engaged while Sharon Walker and Jim McCord are going steady, reflecting a mix of commitment and romance in the community.
Profile of Somongharh Naive Jerold J Luge, born September 28, 338, with brown eyes and brown hair. Attended Hedge College Moravia. interests include agriculture and teaching across subjects. Activities include FFA basketball baseball thespians band and theater. plans after school to stay at home and become a farmer.
Judy Colleen Martin, age 17, born September 5, 1938 in Moravia Iowa, blue gray eyes and dark brown hair, 5'8" and 140 pounds. Attended Moravia school with all subjects and teachers. basketball and various school activities including Glee Club FHA Varsity Club and class events. Ambition to be a housewife and plans to marry after school.
The Pleasant Hill column notes the sudden death of Jay Argo with sympathy extended to the bereaved. Local residents include visits and social gatherings such as Miss Judy Martin staying with Joann Moore, a surprise party for Doris Christy, and various calls and visits among the McAninch, Tarbell, Massman, Brown, and Printy families. Several Friday and Saturday social visits are listed with neighbors and relatives attending local homes and events.
A flurry of Sunday dinners and drop in visits shaded Ottuit as Mr and Mee Lou Pree spent the weekend at the Haver, free home hosts. David and Patty Kelsey dined with Nellie Thompson, while Truxton and Mrs Dicks hosted at the Delmont Moffret home. Multiple families including the Tarbells, Callens, Browns, and Thompsons joined in casual calls and Sunday gatherings across Centerville area, with Pet Dicks heading to Robotyper Machine School in Kansas City after a weekend visit. A separate notice lists for sale banquet and dining table paper stock from the Union Office.
Residents and visitors from Chariton Newton and Udell attended numerous local social events. The report records hospital and clinic visits, family gatherings, home stays, and festival attendance involving the Miller Argo Boblenz Burns McDanel Hiatt and related families across several days.
Mt the Gerald Rinehart home and many neighbors share visits and meals. Des Moines visitors Sally Hoffman and Roger Harrison joined Wayne Christy at his home for Sunday dinner and weddings noted for Rex Hagerman and Patricia Jones in Ottumwa. Please renew your Moravia Union subscriptions promptly.
Sunday dinner guests at Gerald Rinehart s were Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hammond and Robert of Ottumwa. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Irwin, Larry and Linda of Ottumwa, and Mrs. Jack Penfield. They also called on Frank and Ruth Bennett near Numa.
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