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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1959
Page
1
Moravia Union is issued every Thursday as the official county paper. Editors and publishers are C. R. and H. K. Charity. It was entered as second class matter February 23, 1905, at the Moravia post office under the act of March 3, 1879.
The piece notes a busy season across businesses and farming with high loan volumes reported by banks. It cites expected harvests to stabilize conditions, while incomes face higher taxes and a forthcoming federal gasoline tax increase.
At the Union office a crowd notes many vehicles on streets as a new highway program would levy an additional tax. Residents wonder how many miles local cars and trucks will travel on the superhighways while their existing dusty gravel roads bear the impact.
Udell and surrounding towns hosted numerous gatherings as neighbors shared birthdays and weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Dewey Houser celebrated a birthday and 41st wedding anniversary with relatives from Udell Centerville and Kirksville. Travelers visited Lincoln Neb Colorado Springs and San Jose before returning home.
Franklin Byre and Earl Swift with families enjoyed a Lake Keomah picnic. Several local residents, including Calhouns and Browns, attended gatherings, dinners, and visits at Emmett Derby home and nearby farms. Funeral services for Ralph Long were held at the Christian church in Albia.
Mrs BR A Faber hosts Urbana Center activities with August 19 gathering led by Mrs Marion Fisher. Picnic planned for August 30 at Albia Park. Next meeting September 2 at Mrs Carl Fisher’s home. Local families, travel, and hospital notes cover several visits and outings in Iowa communities.
The regular 4-H meeting led by President Karl Rogers on August 10 included roll call of Raymond and Allen Clark Mike Lathen Kenny Ellison Ronnie and Bob Kehrberg Carl Rouse Gary Rogers Karl Rogers Albert Turner Donald Tibbals Charles and Mark VanZante James Murdy Jim Rowley Richard and Larry Woodward. No old or new business was discussed. A special meeting was scheduled for August 24 to work on record books. A seed judging workout was mentioned.
A brief item notes that the materials were given to members as the ve ninga project. Refreshments were served during the gathering.
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