20 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
1
The Moravia community debates pace of progress as plans emerge for major upgrades in the business district. Turner & Son will modernize the Moravia bank office with a brick front and aluminum detailing, while Trust & Savings plans a new look and banking program. Local sentiment echoes resilience and concern over gradual decline.
The city reports ongoing repair efforts on focal streets with water and gas trench settling finally easing. Machinery will move this week to ready main streets for better drainage and later asphalt covering weather permitting. Frank Chambers, 91, enjoys weekly Union news and visits. he spent winters with his daughter and Easter with another, then joined his friend’s care in Moulton. Senior class play nominated for Oscars. heavy attendance lacking besides family, with stars including Mark VanZante and Rita Gardner supporting Kenny Ellison and others. Clarence Sheldon praised for coaching and receiving a class gift hat.
Udell Brethren Church held its monthly birthday supper with Mary Effen Spring as chairman and a large crowd in attendance. The note mentions local visits by Moore, Linda, Sam, Susie, and Leroy Gardner to Mexico, Mo., and relatives Jim Seier and Joe Moore. A senior play in Moulten was attended, with several locals joining Ralph Pfannebecker and others for church events.
Mr and Mrs Roger Morlan and son of Hipham Montana left Thursday for home after visiting relatives nearby. Alvin Spring and family L A Spring and family spent Wednesday at H B Springs. Glenn McFall visited Ralph Pfannebecker and family Monday evening. Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker hosted Sharon Home Makers club Wednesday afternoon. Dale White and son were dinner guests Sunday with Glen Mathews and sons and visited Marshall White. Other visitors included Vailia Andrews and Sylvia Akintin son of Cedar Rapids.
Nellie Thompson received an adult membership from the Iconium W S C S at the 20th Ottumwa District W S C S gathering in Centerville. The report lists many local residents attending events, tea, and dinners, with funeral notices for J B Withrow and Harry Scott, and exchanges of sympathy.
Kelsey and Mary Jo visited Addie Sheldon on Sunday afternoon, and at Mearl Dicks home later. Bill Moore and family visited Wayne Christy Sunday evening. Nellie Thompson hosted supper for Marjorie and Patty Kelsey, Doris Joyce and Carol Christy called on Icel Christy Monday. Liocyd Brown and Claude Hawk joined Truxton Dicks for supper. Wayne and Constance Thompson and Pearl Free spent the evening at Nellie Thompson’s. Paul Christy called on Wayne Christy Monday afternoon.
A sweep of social visits and gatherings from Union Township records many Thursday to Sunday pop ins. Families including Kelley Harper Cox and Fenton clan share weekends, with FBLA convention at Cedar Falls noted and multiple couples hosting and visiting across Ottumwa area.
Ralph Hopkins of Unionville spent all night Wednesday with Mike Rhee. Bill Tomlin visited Tuesday afternoon with Tom Proctor, Howard visited him Saturday for Mrs. Mildred Proctor, Mary and
The record notes Enon Mes and Melvin McDanel attending the state FFA convention in Council Bluffs from Thursday to Saturday. Various local residents are listed visiting, hosting, or attending gatherings at homes, rallies, plays, and funeral services, with families named and weekend plans noted.
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