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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
4
Voters and staff discuss whether 18 year olds should be allowed to vote. Quotes favoring youth suffrage include Joanne Main Becky Wilson and Mrs Tuttle, arguing maturity and civic interest. Opposition from Larry Mullins cites uneven knowledge. Nellie Argo.
Moravia gym hosted a November 14 concert featuring kindergarten and eighth grade performers, plus the high school glee club under Kathryn Burghof fer. Kindergarten numbers included Jimmy Cracked Corn and Six White Ducks, with a short acting piece. Eighth graders sang Campfire Blues Green Cathedral and Green Sleeves, directed by Kathryn Campbell. The high school glee club performed Alphabet You ll Never Walk Alone Ok Ishorma Mr Banjo and Do Re Mi under Mrs Burghof fer. Nancy Benz and Joyce Kincade gave solos with Norma Gladfelder and Virginia Burger accompanying. Flag swingers Nellie Argo Jean Harrington Patty Simmons and Carolyn Ver Steegh performed The Madison. Jeanne Hawk also appeared.
Janet Harrington and others advocate letting 18 year olds vote. They cite strong school election results with few spoiled ballots and claim 18 year olds are capable, informed, and engaged in government and national affairs compared with some adults.
The Happy Helpers 4-H club met November 19 at Sandra Whitehead's home starting 2 10 PM. Officers were installed and pledges made. Members shared what they are thankful for and planned a December 12 Christmas exchange and co op supper at the Icionum Methodist church.
Franklin Farmers 4-H club met at Leon and Shirley Calhoun's home. Leaders handed out old record books and discussed them. Members voted to pay $1.05 for a going away gift for John Young the county extension director and planned a Christmas party for December 12 1960 with gift exchange. Three new members Shirley Calhoun Marcia Thompson and Glen Ammons were elected. Richard Calhoun spoke on planning good 4 H programs and Jerry Hawk demonstrated replacing a window frame. Refreshments were provided by the Calhouns.
Community roster includes Ani and Nancy Mosley Richard Calhoun Richard Perry Bruce Thompson Jerry Hawk Max Mc Aninch Orville McCord Eddie Knowles Dean Glen and Alan Am wees led by Kenneth Cal nin Reporter Alan Ammons coordinates the gathering.
The Taylor Toilers 4-H club gathered at Jerry Roblenz home with seven members present. New members John Downard and Gary Argo joined. Plans for the award banquet were discussed and Donald West named county president while Jerry Roblenz retires as vice president. A Christmas grab bag gift exchange was approved and safety demonstrations from Jerry Boblenz on a tractor rear view mirror and safety flags were shared. Refreshments followed.
Iowa State University horticulturist Ben Vance says mulching is essential to protect tender garden plants through winter. A 3 to 4 inch mulch shields strawberries and perennials from cold, desiccation, and frost heave. mulch after ground freezes for perennials and avoid heavy mulch on evergreen foliage plants.
The text notes that certain materials must stay dry as dampness causes them to compact and smother garden plants. It emphasizes the risk of wet packing diminishing air and hindering plant health.
Iowa State University horticulturist Ben Vance advises early maintenance to save time later. Clean sprayer residues with soapy water then rinse and dry. leave the sprayer top off to prevent rust. Wash, dry, and oil inside fertilizer spreaders. sharpen and oil pruning shears, saws, mowers, and hoes. remove rust with steel wool if needed. store tools dry until spring.
Norval Wardle of Iowa State University urges a family pow wow to discuss fires their causes and prevention. He notes common hazards include overloaded circuits faulty storage of volatile liquids and piled combustibles. A home inspection guide from the fire department or extension office can help identify hazards to remove.
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