16 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1961
Page
1
W B Firkins of Independence Missouri recalls climbing the schoolhouse bell tower to raise a flag on Lincoln's birthday. He describes the icy climb and asks readers to remember how high the flagpole once was. He notes Kennedy bumper stickers persist while Nixon stickers have faded away.
A Moulton Tribune report discusses West Grove fire failures and county tensions over services, urging residents and farmers to cooperate in rebuilding streets. The piece links local governance, schooling fights, and rural pride with a warning that small towns must defend their rights to survive.
The Happy Helpers 4-H club met February 9 1961 at Doris Jean Hawk's home. President Nancy Mosley led the 7:10 p.m. meeting, eight members answered roll call, and officers presented reports. They discussed Heart Fund contributions, the club center, and wood refinishing tips. Doris Hawk and Shirley Calhoun shared a picture study, Marcia Thompson spoke on Pictures in Your Home, and Shirley Calhoun demonstrated Mitering a Corner. Refreshments were served by Doris and Mrs. Hawk. Reporter Sandra Whitehead.
Mr and Mrs C R Sandifer left Sunday evening on a trip to Arizona. Numerous neighbors friends and relatives are named with visits and gatherings across Otumwa Centerville and surrounding towns as people share hospitality and news of weekend activities.
Mr and Mrs Fay P Janice and Mrs Delia Fen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Fenton and family.
Thursday events note several households hosting and visiting friends and relatives. Names include Walter bagel px Rowena Nyik, LaVern Horn family, John Kelly home, Dale Cox, Burdett Cox family, Dennis Kelly, Nancy Ward, Mike Dommer, Randy Dommer, Becky Sora, Vicky Sora, Busell Kaly, Osha Fenton, Della Fenton, Jol Kelly, Jack Hoffman, Danny, Dale, Rex Angel, Nyle Cox, and others.
The Brethren church birthday supper was held Thursday evening with a coop supper. Mr Wille Garden presented slides from a western states trip. Miss Zola Saum led the supper committee. Several local and visiting residents were mentioned visiting relatives and friends in Udell and nearby towns through the weekend.
Gladys Harsh hosts and family visits mark a busy period with Cedric Harsh and others calling on Ralph Harsh. Criddlebaughs with Ora Powell. Lawrence Powell and family. Banks Doggett with Lester Murdy. Leonard Palmer of Moravia stops by. Watts Marion with Harshs. Easter Hudgens visit. Jay Wilson visits Pearl Martin in Centerville hospital. Martin's condition steady. Shields, Harringtons, Wood and Kalvig families join in various dinners and gatherings. Robin Tarbell lagetta shower at Dixie Phillips. multiple Sunday and Friday gatherings noted.
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