10 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1959
Page
1
The area braces for a special election on December 15 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Carter. Both nominees court the farm vote with multiple regional appearances, signaling a potentially influential contest in the district's congressional representation.
Local officials report rising enthusiasm for a Moravia water system plan with petitions calling for a town vote. A special election could occur after year’s start, possibly near February, as attorney George Milani meets with the council. Moulton weighs deep wells or purification to address long-standing unpurified water.
Mis Fern Foster and Mr and Mrs Robert Foster witnessed the marriage of their son Lee O Lemonds to an unnamed partner, completing a family union as reported in local society notes. The event reflects the era's tradition of formal introductions and community celebration.
Charles Lemonds of Albia attends Methodist church service Sunday. Mr and Mrs Milo Walker announce birth of a daughter on Wednesday. The thermometer read 13 above in Kinser Valley Monday. Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart celebrate 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. H K Smith announces sale of Moravia Union printing business to Finley McGrew of Guttenberg with possession Jan 1 1940. Gardner Hatchery and Feed Store opens in new Moravia uptown location. Wm Gardner proprietors. Kensington club hosted by Mrs D E Bishop Thursday. Moravia OES names Ora Selby Worthy Matron for 1940 term.
Multiple households report Friday and weekend visits including Amy Hiner’s birthday supper at Delbert Calhoun’s and attendance by the Hellyers, Perrys, Jennings, Browns, and Sheldons. Jerry Brown returned from Army service as family and neighbors gathered for church supper events and Sunday calls across Ottumwa, Albia, Keota, and nearby Creston.
Mrs Dallas Faber and neighbors share visits and overnight stays in a flurry of Tuesday gatherings. Families travel to Albia for a Wednesday Opera Club caroling outing and attend Methodist church events, with Des Moines trips and Belmond bus plans noted for Saturday.
Sunday evening visits at the Ray Lockman and Lawrence Dommer homes are noted. Dennis Kelley and Nancy Ward called on Mrs. Emma Boyer at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Mrs. Vina Taylor’s illness led to substitute teaching by Mrs. Andrew Mosley midweek. The Stocker home and the Urban Doors 4-H party at the Hawk sisters’ home are also mentioned along with several family visits.
Moravia Town Council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes were read and approved. The financial report totaled 18977.36 across departments including General Government 796.97 and Debt Service 2266.73. Bills were approved for payment to Matt Parrott & Sons Company, Standard Service, Fred Cousins, Burkland, Max McDonough, Lee Hiatt, Carl Sack, Raster, Art Fox, and Garden Engineering Co. plus interest on bonds for Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and The White Phillips Co.
The records show multiple Moravia council meetings from 1959 and 1989. They discuss financing a municipal water system, engaging Garden Engineering Service and legal counsel, and pursuing a public vote. Final financial report totals $18,033.31 across multiple departments.
Minutes show approvals for a Richard Morrison bond of 500 dollars with Western Surety Co. directors McDonough Black Fox Hiatt Easter voting yea. Various minor expenses listed include fuel, maintenance and insurance for community assets and a brief adjournment motion.
Agriculture Engineer Fred Rath of Iowa State University says heat from fuel escapes through cracks and leaks. In a typical uninsulated house 25 to 35 percent of heat is lost via attic floor and roof, about 30 percent through outside walls, with attic insulation offering the best fuel savings and weather stripping reducing bills by at least 15 percent. Storm doors and windows are noted.
The quote notes that using the method in addition to weather stripping adds another roughly 10 percent to fuel savings, attributed to Roth.
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