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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1964
Page
1
Ray Ramblin reports Iowa weather has been mild with comfortable temperatures and little snow. Wells and ponds are running dry prompting concern for fall seedings unless moisture arrives. A town grass fire near Moravia, fanned by wind, reached the former J. T. VanDorin farm north of town before being brought under control.
Early year political activity stirs Monroe and Appanoose counties with four state house special elections in Monroe. Delmont Moffitt seeks re election pending district redraws while Monroe board races draw many candidates including Andy Mosley. Moravia residents increasingly smoke pipes amid cancer links, and Centerville subsidizes an ambulance service with county aid of 125 dollars monthly, raising questions about coverage and local funding.
Local families gather for dinners and birthdays with Minnicks and Burklands noted. Visitors include Meeflderrys, Lovel Gordens, and Stotlers from Laddonia Missouri. Local moves and health updates about Rev B D Hinegardner and Elmer Selix mentioned.
Hiattsville residents Mrs Wayne McDanel and others hosted visitors at the Virgil Dooley home. Lester Dooley planned to leave Feb 15 for Little Creek Virginia to attend school, while several relatives and friends, including the Lindleys, McDannels, and Dooleys, gathered for dinners, calls, and church events. The Douglas Doughboys and Junior MYF met in weeklong activities as neighbors shared visits across Ottumwa Des Moines and Drakeville areas.
Eurgéne Daris attempted to hold a 4-H officers meeting at CenterVille raising questions about access and scheduling. Local organizers report confusion over venue and dates while authorities review the incident.
Fran By Mrs nkliity Fran By Mrs nkliity eat The Happy Helpers girls 4-H club met Saturday afternoon with Nancy Mosley, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown spent Friday at Ben Pickrells, Mr. and Mrs George Kistendh j and Larry, Jolld Marti spent Sunday at Bin Pickrells. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Bind Swit Were with Beryl Brown. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Leroy Brown and their daughters, Mr and Mrs Duvire Wilson, Mark and Kevin, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown, Michelle and Mike. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Anniétie and family at Ben Pickrells. Mr. and Mrs Gary Perry and family spent Sunday at Larry Derbys. The Derbys family were supper guests at Gary Parry home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs James Calhoun and family spent Sunday at Delbert Calton. Diana and David Rogers, Mr. and Mrs Clifford Rogers, and Mr. and Mrs Claude Rogers spent Friday at Lloyd Ammons. Emmett, Karen and Monte Derby visited Larry Deroy's Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Carl Marlin spent Tuesday evening at Larry Deroy's. Mrs James Calhoun, Shirley and Carol, Mrs Lloyd Ammons and Langa attended 4-H meeting Saturday afternoon at Andy Mosleys.
Mrs Dickman reports a busy sequence of calls and visits in Vosburg. families including the Christys, Callens, Browns, Frames and Dicksons hosted gatherings from Monday through the weekend, with afternoons at Gilbert Callen and Richard Allen residences and multiple family drop ins noted.
Mrs Ralph Johnson and family of Ota Me and Mrs Clayton Sheldon with Lida and dittitule visited the Delett Helliness home in Blakesburg. Russell Brown and Richard Dunham families shared a Sunday dinner at Maple Buffet in Knoxville for Danny Dunkard's 10th birthday and the Browns' Sith wedding anniversary. Nellie Thompson and Marjorie Kelsey attended Wayne Thompson's dinner. J W Meanificn hosted Charles birthday with Claude Shettion Lynn Mage Kelly Addie Clarence Craig and Neil Sheldon present. Doris Christy and girls visited Theresa and Brad Brown Monday evening.
Mrs Gredys hosts a social gathering in New Hope with Mr and Mrs Bemle Martin of Kansas City visiting Wednesday through Saturday. Neighbors and friends including Tarbell Wilson and Jacobs families attended dinners, suppers, and weekend visits with varied local households and other guests.
Local social notes list visits among area residents including Coulson, Theo Miller, Carl Smith family of Iowa Falls, Ernie Tucker, James Thomas, Center ville hospital returnees, Heth Roblenz, Jerry Roblenz, Marion Clayworth, Bill West Cincinnati, Eva Tucker, Delta Kappa Gamma meeting, W C Anderson, Ottumwa visits, Marveloa Clayworth, Virgil Easter, Vic Zintz, Nelson Ballenger, Oskaloosa funeral, Anna Hiatt Eva Van ase Merle Miller Florence Carson, Eddie Clayworth, Marion Clayworth home visits.
The Clover Leaf club held its January meeting at Paul Dicks home with a turkey dinner served for members Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore and Mr and Mrs Bill.
Moore and Suzanne Bil Spour Charley Tarbell Peggy Tarbell Mangel Tarbell Callen Spour Tarbell McAninch McAnineh Dicks Penfield attend a meet at which members brought work from home and played Password in the afternoon with several prizes won by Glérinte Dicks. The next gathering is scheduled with Ernestine Argo on February 16.
The notice warns that on the December 5 1960 tax sale for Lot 3 Block 23 Two 67 Range 17 Union Church Caldwell Caldwell, Appanoose County Iowa, the property was sold for delinquent taxes from 1950. A certificate of purchase is held by Appanoose County and redemption ends after 89 days from service, with a deed to be issued if not redeemed. Centerville Iowa February 3 1963, Y K Farnsworth County Editor.
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