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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
2
The newly formed tax payers group endorsed a Centerville Community College bond issue to buy property for a two year local college. They warn of higher taxes but argue the project will boost community assets as enrollments rise and standards stay high.
A Moravia housewife reported a surge in itinerant child portrait salesmen. one operator rushed mothers into sittings, billed for proofs, and vanished when contacted. Authorities took the man into custody after pressure from letters and officials. Advice urged buying only from reputable firms that advertise locally. Christmas warnings echoed as a cautionary note to readers.
A reader writes that his mother Bessie Boshak Kaster suffered a serious concussion after a tulip planting mishap and a fall on the sidewalk. She spent nearly three weeks in hospital and remains a shut-in in Downey California, awaiting cards or letters from Iowa friends at 9014 Horley Avenue.
Major Dale Stuckey spent ten days visiting relatives in Appanoose county and Des Moines before leaving for Ohio where he is stationed. His mother Mrs Josie Stuckey will visit at his home then Christmas with Mr and Mrs John Stuckey in Jackson Mississippi and plans to return mid January. New notes show local moves and visits including Mrs Ora Powell, Mrs Robert Morlan, and the Morlans moving to Dr Edwards farm in Davis county. A Mr Kelley from Worthington Missouri was hired as Udell school janitor and Frank Bennett's knee injury improved slowly. Mrs Joe Moore and daughters were among visitors.
Local notes record a Busy social week with visits between Alvin Moravia Albia Des Moines and Centerville. Health updates include Martha Glasgow improving and Leonard Spurgeon undergoing care in Iowa City. Several family gatherings and church events are noted along with dedications and Homecoming in Udell.
The Taylorettes 4 H met in Booster club rooms at 7 30 p m with ten members answering What I am Thankful For. Seven visitors attended including Mrs Dick Johnson Mrs Billy Wilson and Sheila Mrs Bill French Mike Mark and Stanley Spencer. Connie spoke on officers training school and award night at Centerville and installed new officers. Names were drawn for a Christmas gift exchange and plans discussed for Christmas caroling and party. Refreshments served by Mrs Spencer and Mrs Boblenz.
Union Livewires President Mike Ahee convened the November 9 gathering at Don and Lois Strunk's home. The secretary's report was read and approved. New member Jim Martin joined as attendees included Sherman and Roger Kelly, Becky and Mary Jo Wil.
The Union invites planers to feature sale bills and ads to reach a broad territory and attract a large crowd for a successful public sale.
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