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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
1
Residents share mixed views about daylight saving time and standard time, debating the confusion of changing clocks. One resident urges the clock advocate to adjust routines earlier, while another notes a lifelong habit of not wearing a watch. The discussion reflects broader feelings about longer daylight for work and leisure.
The Rathbun reservoir land acquisition proceeds slowly with the project hampered by the lack of a suitable real estate office in the county seat. Officials note no empty business locations exist in Moravia, and two potential firms have not materialized. The funder and builders consider options as operations continue via mail.
Urbana Doers 4 H club schedules a "Better Grooming" contest for April 27 at 7 30 p m at Cathy and Carolyn Fabers home. Seven members answered the row call. Talks covered texture daily grooming rhythm decorating a room and a lapped back pillow demo. Next meeting set for May 4 at the Fabers.
Public notice from the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of L. M. Williams, deceased. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication and debtors should pay promptly. dated April 20, 1984.
Adding machine rolls and stamp pads rubber stamps typing paper carbon paper and other office supplies offered for sale at the Union Office.
New Hope residents welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson who purchased the former Barrick Turner farm and moved in. Several local families visit, including Ivan Harsh with Virgil Kaster and Dallas, and Genevie Kaling with Bessie Donovan at Albia for John Wood's birthday. Community notes mention measles cases, Tupperware party, Rural Women Day at Centerville, Taylor Aid activity, and a rummage sale by the Appanoose County Democratic Women's club on May 2 at Centerville Community Center.
Des Moines residents Miss Carol Martin visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Martin over the weekend. Earl Fenton Jerald Fenton and family join Mr and Mrs Donald Hammond in Ottumwa for Sunday. Miss Janice Kay Vickrey of Des Moines also visits her parents Mr and Mrs Gerald Vick.
Roy and Arlo Fenton hosted visitors Sunday including Lloyd Barrickman and family. Frank Dixon Merrill Atwell Ivan Atwell Emmots Atwell Duane Sulser Stephen and others called. Saturday evenings saw Fenton guests and Wednesday visits included For rest Sutcliffe and several Wray and Murrow family members.
Residents and guests share meals, visits, and weekend activities across Moravia and surrounding farms. Doris and Carol Christy host and travel between homes. many stop by the Dick Brown and Clayton Sheldon residences. Craig Sheldon acting in a class play and local group meetings noted.
Edith Callen Icel Doris N. and Paul Christy spent Monday at the Wayne Christy home helping with papers. Constance Thompson has been sick over the weekend with a fever infection. Linda Sheldon attended a birthday party and was an overnight guest Thursday evening.
Mrs Wayne McDanel reports hospital visit for Maude McDonald after surgery in Centerville with wishes for a speedy recovery. Farm Bureau Women’s Day in Centerville featured Don Gray from Papatoetoe New Zealand, Graceland College student, and local hosts. Wesley Chapel Women’s Society of Christian Service hosted Rev David Kuba from Japan for a prayer challenge. Several locals visited Wayne McDanel’s home. Elva Davis funeral in East Moline noted. open house at Carg McCay celebrated Loren Walter’s Silver anniversary. Martha Cunningham joined Hiatt on Seymour trip.
The week featured numerous visits and calls among the Hiatt, Lindley, Bogart, Zintz, McDatel, and McCracken households. Weekend guests included Martha Ransom, Flo Hiner, and Dereck Pettibone with various relatives, plus a Tupperware party hosted by Pauline Zintz.
The Spencer family spent Sunday afternoon at the Spencer home while Mary Kay Spencer attended a track meet in Wayland on Saturday.
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