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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1959
Page
1
Moravia Union is listed as a second class matter at the Moravia Iowa post office, with filing date February 23, 1905, under the act of March 3, 1879.
Southern Appanoose county is funding permanent road improvements using farm to market funds. A slip-farm type concrete pavement is being laid on the route from Exline south to the Missouri line at about 40 000 dollars per mile, serving coal truck traffic. The state rebuilds from Highway 60 to Exline with blacktop, hauling sand for a base and later placing six to seven inches of rock. South of Centerville Highway 277 to Numa has been widened and three inches of blacktop added. The state may soon improve Highway 369 from Unionville to Highway No 2, with further permanent work anticipated.
Moravia's rich well is moved over five feet on the Unionville Moravia road to improve access for high traffic. Hoeg Ames drills failed to remove a wedged piece, so casing is removed and a new five foot move plus a new screen will be installed. Afterward the well will be developed, sand removed, and tested for capacity. George Railing reports a promising potato crop with prize spud weighing 14 by 11 inches and several more per hill.
Mr and Mrs Gene Schober and Dianne visited Linda at the BH T Boblenz home Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Nelson Ballanger and family visited Sunday at the Raymond Hughes home. Jackie stayed for a visit. Mr and Mrs Theo Miller were guests of Dick Miller in Albia Sunday. Mrs Mary Miller of Mason City is visiting in Albia. Jerry Roblenz and Donald West won the 4 H demonstration at the county fair and will represent their group at the state fair. Dr and Mrs D K Orelup called Sunday evening at the Theo Miller home. Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt and Sandra Hiatt called Sunday evening at the Ernest Hiatt home. They enjoyed ice cream at the Victor Zintz home Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt took their grandchildren to Camanche Thursday and returned Sunday. They met their new granddaughter Pamela Jean at the Clair McDanel home.
Mrs Bert Rinehart hosts Shanghai visitors with Aubrey Christy and Fred Christy, plus families. Wayne Christy hosts Donnie Hiner. locals attend Centerville fair. Frank Rinehart and Bert Rinehart visit Bloomfield. Rinehart youths stay with grandparents. California trip noted. Judy Overturf attends a few days with family.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Rinehart with their boys and Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart plus Frank Rinehart attended the fair in Atbia last week as part of a local social gathering at the Charles Wake field home.
Franklin society notes describe visits and gatherings around the Earl Swift household. Several families including Calhoun, Thompson, and McGee groups gather across multiple days with visits to Rock Island and Chariton area events and a Sunday school picnic.
Mr and Mrs Claude Paris and Wayne spent Wednesday evening at Glenn Stephenson home in Knoxville Wayne stayed to spend several days with his sisters Mrs Stephenson and Mrs Gene Judge and family of Polk City Danny and Dale Hoffman spent Thursday with their aunt Mrs Dean Andrew while their mother Mrs Jack Hoffman was helping place Union Neighbors club booth at Appanoose county fair Mr and Mrs Ivan Gibbs Frank Gibbs Mr and Mrs Gene Gibbs and Michael of Seymour were at the Wilbur Miller home Wednesday Mr and Mrs Raymond Robison and family returned to their home in Kansas City Saturday Their son Raymond Jr remained for a longer stay with the Tubaughs Mr and Mrs Bill Luse were at the C E Party home Sunday Pat ty Lou and Jimmy returned home after a week’s visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews and Mr and Mrs Dean Andrews were in Des Moines Sunday at the Harvey Andrews home Mrs Nellie Willams spent from Friday until Monday in Center ville at the home of her son Raymond and family Mrs Willams was helping at the fair in the flower department Mrs Iva Strunk accompanied Mr and Mrs Bob Strunk and Barbara and Gayle to Fremont Sunday afternoon to visit with the Ray Strunk family Mrs Albert Tubaugh Drenda Gae Tubaugh Mr and Mrs Rich ard Tubaugh and Janiece spent Monday in Belle Plaine Roberta Tubaugh came home with them for a visit Mrs Richard Ritter and Ricky spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Cecil Comstodi Mr and Mrs Dean Andrews called at the Will and John Irelan
In Surrey the family of George Jr. announces his death and asks friends to send condolences as they share the news of his passing and invite support during this time.
West Point residents report guests with Mr and Mrs Clyde Callen of Marshalltown visiting the Lloyd Callen home. Darrell Cooper family returned from a week in Illinois and Kentucky. Albia 4 H show attendees, a Harcourt wedding, and a Centerville picnic are noted among local activities.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Glen Johnson, Lee Benz, and Earl Exline present. They approved numerous General Fund claims for office supplies, rent, repairs, salaries, and services including Johnson and Exline payrolls, lighting, printing, and miscellaneous expenses.
A scanned expense ledger lists payments and cash relief items from various individuals and organizations including Broadlawns Hospital, Evergreen Nursing Home, and Cincinnati Cafe. Amounts show labor, medical, meals, rent, and prisoner care expenses amid county records.
A bathhouse for the State 4-H Camping Center near Madrid was funded this year by 63 county mutual insurance companies and the Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company of Grinnell. An open house July 30 showcased donor representatives with A G Hubbard of the Appanoose-Davis Mutual Insurance Association joined by Davis County delegates, Sara Stevenson, Larry Van Horn, and others as the pool area appeared in the background.
Owl Drug Store, Peek George and Roy receive cash relief. Rick Hildred and Shaeffer Mrs David also listed for cash relief. Ritter Dr E F and Seals Ella receive medical and nursing care. Shallcross Grocery and Safeway Market provide food and goods. St Joseph Hospital noted for hospitalization. Totals show 19.10 20.00 12.00 1021.14.
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