23 Aug 1962
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
Rays Ramblin notes consensus on Rathbun dam construction being eminent and its immediate, potentially vast impact on Moravia. While the near term effect is uncertain, long term benefits hinge on community actions and housing for workers. Dwight Glick plans a modern trailer court on his property to accommodate construction staff.
The text discusses state approved housing for six trailers near the new high school site and minimal construction worker housing otherwise. It notes that future economic benefits hinge on developing local stores, services, and entertainment to attract dam area visitors. If such development occurs, traffic could rise. absent it, business flow remains uncertain, with a slow, limited immediate impact.
Neighbors and relatives listed as visiting and hosting events from Wednesday to Sunday. Recurring names include Franklin, Calhoun, Kellogg, Derby, Swift, Hiatt, McMullen, and Wasko with meals, birthday surprises, dinners, and social visits at homes and churches. An advertisement notes larger napkins in gift boxes available from Union Office.
Union editor Ray Charity visited the 34th Infantry Division at Camp Ripley Minnesota with Iowa National Guard and Centerville Company B. He toured the 2nd Medium Tank Battalion and observed maintenance on 50 ton M48 tanks and 90 mm cannons, rode out in a tank, and viewed an air guided tour of the 54,000 acre camp. Governor Erbe and other leaders attended a reception in the Ripley air hanger and reviewed 9,000 troops before local ceremonies and speeches.
Mrs Carrie Boyer attended the Warner reunion Sunday at the Cuba church of the Brethren. Many households joined for dinner and supper after services, with extensive visiting among local families and guests from Cedar Rapids and Alaska.
Mr and Mrs Lester Struhk and family called on the Lee Moffatt family Sunday evening. Numerous visits and birthday reminders chronicled a busy weekend with Nellie Williams, Pauline, and Claude Paris among those who attended events, including the Morrison reunion with thirty nine relatives at Knoxville park. Janeice Tubaugh and Venetah Tubaugh joined church activities. many households shared meals and celebrated birthdays across Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Moravia Union Office announces Markwell staplers are available in stock. The notice emphasizes dependable performance and urges customers to visit or contact the office to purchase.
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