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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
2
Ramblin's a Ramblin's notes that 1957 automobile models appear more common on Moravia streets with varying makes and longer styling. Prices rise annually as in past years. The Moravia Union files show model cars advertised as low as one tenth today’s dream boat. The Moravia school plan for reorganization and a forthcoming tax impact election is discussed for this winter or spring.
In recent weeks Mo ravia area and three sides report movement toward reorganized districts. Moulton progresses on a new district. Blakesburg adds school area and plans more. Albia outlines Monroe county plans. Eddyville advances toward reorganization. A Union subscription is suggested as a Christmas gift.
Warm day descriptions and community notes from Enon recount visits, family gatherings, and local events. References include Burl Stanley of Idaho traveling to Kansas, 22 day leave for Louis F. Van Dorin at Elgin AFB Florida, and a Cuba school program with Linda Van Dorin.
Mrs Theo Coulson and Mrs Miller visited at the William Anderson home on Wednesday. The Houser and Ruby family visited the Bab Houser home also on Wednesday. Nancy Tomlin stayed with Connie Boble Wednesday night. Russell Burns and Jimmie, with the Everett and Bert Hawk families, visited Clem Hawk on Sunday afternoon. Theo Miller and family visited Bert Meadows Sunday evening. Ernest Hiatt family spent Sunday with Kenneth Hiatt. Jerry Roblenz visited Marvin Lindley Sunday. Paul Hiatt and Bob Housers shared Sunday supper. Nancy Boblenz stayed with Ann Mihalovich Wednesday night.
New Hope community notes record Wednesday meeting of Wesley Chapel MFW with 22 children present, cookie service by Evelyn Daniels, and planned S C S meeting on the 13th with Mae McDonald. Various visitors roam through Wiry lists include the Roblenz and Argo families, Church and home visits, and updates on local moves and travels in Des Moines and Kirksville.
Mary Lou Rinehart notes numerous Sunday dinners and Friday calls among Shanghai residents. Families including Christy, Greene, Young, Gilland and Over turf share visits at Aubrey Christy, Fred Taylor, Glen Over turf and Clarence Scott homes. Amy Hiner leads Shanghai club gathering. Mary Lou Rinehart stays with Janice and Mary.
Mosley Aubrey Christy and Fred Christy with spouses shared Wednesday evening at Doyle Christy home. Karen Landgrebe visited Sunday afternoon with Josephine Scott. Iconium M Y F attended the Moravia Methodist church showing of Far From Alone Sunday evening. Bert Rinehart and Gerald Rinehart spent Sunday evening together.
Community members gather at Walter Abbas home in Melrose and visit hospitals and homes. Dr. Gene Gibbs treated in Centerville for knee surgery, Iva Strunk recovering from hip pin removal, and various families shared visits and birthday celebrations across Melrose Ottumwa Centerville and Belle Plaine.
Mr and Mrs Walter Paris were supper guests at the C E Paris home Monday evening as part of local social notices in Moravia with names and address identifiers.
Plant pathologist M C Shurtleff says disease control starts with cleaning harvested corms. Dust with fungicides, dry at 70 to 90 degrees for 1 to 3 weeks, then prune and inspect. Store in shallow trays or sacks at cool dry conditions to reduce infection risk.
Local extension director advises that complete information on gladiolus disease control is available. Town State College publication PD-34 titled Gladioli Corm Rots is referenced by Shurtleff as the source.
A free gift card promotion offers recipients a Christmas gift tied to union support. The deal promises a card usable for select purchases, highlighting holiday generosity and collective bargaining themes. The offer emphasizes inclusivity and festive timing.
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