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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
6
Local residents share visits and weekend activities. Notable mentions include the funeral of Rev. Walter McKinley in Chariton, service history in the Iowa Evangelical United Brethren conference, and numerous calls on relatives in Centerville Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Families visit, travel, and health updates appear across several households.
Public sale bills and advertisements in Union print broaden reach for events. Aimed to draw large crowds across territory, promising a successful sale with thorough coverage and accessible notices.
Appanoose county leads in CROP drive with township captains soliciting corn or cash. Bob Wampler has a corn crib on Highway 2 east of Centerville at McCreary Sale Barn for shelling and processing into corn oil. Contributions fund overseas relief with church group support and local distribution to the needy. Cash gifts go to Wilbur Rush, CROP county treasurer.
The Moravia FFA chapter held its December 12 meeting with 53 members present. President Richard Coltrain led, and reports covered farm safety by Jerry Roblenz and pest control contest plans with Centerville FFA. Tom Wilson spoke on Christmas card sales, and a banquet set for March 31 with March 25 as alternate. A bank window display during national FFA week in February was approved. Donald West, Reporter
The Taylor Toilers 4-H group met December 12 at the Mc Donough home with 31 members. Mary Beth and Ricky Johnson joined as new members as Ted McDonough discussed farm safety and Ralph McDonough demonstrated wrenches. A Christmas gift exchange followed with refreshments served by Mrs. McDonough. The next meeting will be at Terry Prough's home.
Patrolman James Douglas will address older 4-H members on How to be a Safe Driver at the Youth Center Monday December 19 at 7 30 p m The session includes a Code of the Road panel with Jerry Boblenz Arla Simpson Becky Wilson Connie Boblenz and Marvin Lindley The panel will field questions and a film We Drivers will follow.
Four-H members are invited to an all county party on Thursday night December 29 at the Community Center Centerville. Planned by county and club officers at the officer training school. The event, run by county recreation chairmen and officers, will include progressive games and a grab bag gift exchange of 25 to 50 cents for interested participants.
Appanogse County Cooperative Extension Service staff join the Iowa Extension Conference in Ames December 5 to 8. The event features workshops on modern farm and family education programs, with keynote by Kenneth McFerland of Topeka and appearances by Joyce Rice and Inga Eddy assisting discussions. Harold Holder also attends as county extension director.
Truck operators must comply with Rule MT 54 of the Towa State Commerce Commission by using triplicate freight receipt books. This requirement affects trucking firms and drivers, detailing recordkeeping standards and submission timelines under the commission’s regulations.
Mrs Dallas Faber and family report illness from chicken pox while Kelvin and Kelly Morgan suffer similar. Lawrence Dommer missed days with sinus and flu after work at Maloney Co. Several households share visits and gatherings from Farm Bureau to church events. Dallas Faber joins board meeting in Albia and spends evenings with Ida Griffin as neighbors host guests. Families attend dinner, birthdays, and Sunday visits at various homes including Stockers and McDanel households.
Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson were dinner guests Sunday with the Bill Anderson family. Mr and Mrs Ballanger Jackie Janice and Jerald were dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs Johnnie Crow. Mrs W C Anderson and Mrs Dale Downard spent Sunday evening with Mrs Mintia Shoemaker. Mr and Mrs Chris Bogart were Theo Miller home, Mr and Mrs Dick Miller of Albia called at the J W Hutton Theo Miller and Clarence Dowd homes Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt and children were supper guests Sun.
Sunday afternoon at the Ernest Hiatt home saw Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Pennington. Saturday evening guests at Theo Miller’s included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Anderson. Glen Smith of Kirksville visits Perry Mikels, who with Patsy hosted Sunday at Dwight Stocker’s. Jerry Pettibone visited Nelson Ballanger Friday evening, while Connie Roblenz joined the Moulton trip with the pep band.
Mrs Carrie Boyer traveled to Des Moines Saturday for the funeral of her aunt Mrs Anderson. Walter Harper and Burdette Cox attended their cousin W S Norton’s funeral and visited the Curtis Tomlin home. LaVern Horn family and others spent the weekend at John Kelly home. Peggy Rogers and Donna Tee Min stayed with Maryls Fenton Sunday. Carrie Boyer hosted her Sunday school class caroling in Unionville then at her home for games and a gift exchange. Nancy Ward visited John Kelly and Dennis Saturday. Walter Harper and wife dined with Bob Haw in Ottumwa and called on George Scott Jr. and family.
Dale Cox and Dennis Kelly visited Des Moines last week. Mr and Mrs Dale Fenton hosted dinner with Janie and Janie. Burdette Cox and family were with Walter Harpers Wednesday evening. Mrs Jack Hoffman called at Burdette Cox home Thursday morning. Rowena Cox stayed with Judy Gladfelder. Paula Cleaver stayed with Kay Fenton. Dale Cox visited Dennis Kelly Monday night.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces probate of the will of A G Turner deceased filed December 12 1960. Final proof hearing set January 12 1961 at 10 00 AM. All interested may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk M G Luse. Attorneys Milani Milani for the estate. Dates December 15 22 29 1960.
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