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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
2
In Centerville a city long Republican in a county seat, residents discuss a new campaign to back the president and display flags. The move coincides with the president’s Berlin stance and prompts mixed opinions on full endorsement versus cautious support.
National attention shifts to Moravia as federal emergency relief funds are announced for Appanoose and Monroe counties. The piece notes industrial development hopes, local portrait changes in the Moravia post office, farming updates, and a tour by Farm Service employee Bob Wampler describing southern state growth. It highlights optimism and skepticism about regional progress and living standards.
Hattie Miller spent Friday and Saturday at the Larry Derby home. John Forsythe family spent Sunday at Coy Swifts. Numerous Calhoun and Derby relatives visited various hosts including Kelloggs and Ammons. A layette shower was held for Mrs Bob Eastlick in Albia. Dean Ammons spent a few days at the Jim Rogers home.
In Appanoose County a mobile x ray unit visited nursing homes exposing 375 people to chest radiographs. The Division of Tuberculosis Control reported 30 with chest abnormalities needing further evaluation and 9 referred for larger x rays. The program supports tuberculosis control efforts with local support from the County Medical Society and Tuberculosis and Health Association.
Iowa farms signed 108,112 entries in the 1981 emergency feed grain program, about 60 percent of all feed grain farms, aiming to cut 2,929,352 acres of corn and grain sorghum in 1961. Appanoose County reports 580 signed agreements affecting about 14,474 acres, with diversions totaling 26.7 million nationwide. Participants receive diverted-acre payments and maintain normal conserving acres, with strict rules on grazing and haying. Deadline for Appanoose is June 30, 1961.
The Taylorettes 4-H girls held an achievement show Thursday evening at the shelter house in the park with mothers and guests attending. Senior Connie Boblenz earned blue ribbons for a bulletin board and accessories, while Diane Judge earned blue for a portfolio. The intermediate group exhibited items including framed pictures and various crafts, all receiving blue ribbons and fair placement.
Eleven girls refinished or made sixty four articles during the club year. Sharon Judge and Mary Kay Spencer gave a demonstration on a cleaning kit. At the close of the evening home made cookies and cold drink were served.
The Taylor-ettes 4-H club held a July 12 meeting at 1 30 PM in Booster Club rooms. Nine members answered roll call with how they helped someone. They discussed old and new business and plans for the local achievement show. Food stand at the fair was on the agenda. Marjorie French spoke on framing a matted picture. Penny Prough and Mary Kay Spencer demonstrated preparation to paint. Minnie Ann Condra showed a cleaning kit. Refreshments were served by Penny Prough. Reporters were Pat Judge and Ann McDonough.
A listing from the Union Office advertises a large variety of napkins in plain pastel colors and designs suitable for gifts showers anniversaries or weddings. Sold in gift boxes and available for imprinting or plain use.
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