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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
2
In a rural editorial, the author criticizes rising youth misbehavior and blames parental shortcomings. The piece cites a dangerous prank of driving past farm homes, pulling electric main switches at poles, and fleeing before identification. The author warns about escalating harm and urges caution.
Moravia area eyes modern school realignment as fringe residents and objectors appeal to the state education department alleging gerrymandering. Editors urge participation to shape a district that serves local youth with improved facilities. County seat business interests watch closely as plans hinge on community support and future action.
Udell by Mrs. H. B. Spring details weekend visits to the Ross Spurgeon home and Howard Burkland residence. Included are Leonard and LeRoy Spurgeon families from Oskaloosa Centerville and Moulton, plus Glasgow and Burkland relatives. A Feb 1 birth at Glenn Matthews’s home adds John Alan.
Mr and Mira Kenneth Salladay and family spent Sunday at the Dixon home in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Lester Murty left Tuesday morning for Manchester to visit the Marvin Yeager home.
Social column notes New Hope Wesley Chapel group met for worship and recreation with candy bars and cocoa, announces Special Mission meetings on Sunday evenings at Iconium, 7 30 p m. Wesley W S C S to meet Thursday with Mrs Edith Hiatt. Numerous visits and family gatherings noted across Polo, Tuscon, Mystic and surrounding homes with several relatives listed in attendance.
Monroe county hospital auxiliary members contributed more than 2700 hours of free service during seven months of 1956. The group will present a full report at the annual meeting on Monday February 11 at 2 30 PM at the Monroe County Hospital. Officer elections for 1957 will be held, followed by a coffee hour. Reports were given to the hospital board by auxiliary president Mrs Robert W Larson.
The regular January 4-H meeting for Taylor Toilers was held at Charles and Jim Argos on January 28. President Jerry Koblenz opened the session. Six members were present after roll call noted New Years Resolutions Bro ken. The meeting adjourned with thanks to all attendees. David West chaired discussions and closed.
The group discussed livestock nutrients and set the next meeting topic Favorite Color of Eyes. Members present were Charles Jim Nellie Argo Jerry Roblenz Don and David West and leader Ernest West. The December meeting was held at Jim Burns January 7. Regular business and record estimates were completed. All members but Jerry Roblenz were present Don West served as president. David West served as reporter.
G Hawk attended the annual Wapello Insurance Association meeting in Munterville on Saturday. He won the association’s top award for the agent writing the most new insurance in 1956, marking his third consecutive win.
Mrs Fern Callen is spending a few days at the Orrin Callen home. Mr and Mrs Glenn Turner were Centerville callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Mike Turner received word of a new granddaughter born to Mr and Mrs John Fisher of Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs Had Swift spent Tuesday afternoon at Duane Wilsons. Those at the FarI Swifts on Wednesday included Mr and Mrs Coy Swift Mr and Mrs James Calhoun and Carol Jean Mr and Mrs Glenn Turner and Olga Turner. Pearl Free and Constance Thompson spent Thursday afternoon with Carrie Turner Emily Thompson Maude Turner Thelma Calhoun and Freda Swift attended W S C S at Colonium Thursday. Mr and Mrs Delbert Calhoun and sons and Mr and Mrs James Calhoun and family were supper guests Thursday evening at the Coy Swift home. Wayne Pickerell called at Glenn Turners Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson spent Sunday evening at Earl Swifts. Mr and Mrs Clair Long and Jeffrey were Sunday visitors.
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