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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
1
Ray Ramblins notes ark for wet weather and spring snows. County crews opened roads quickly after a heavy snow, with costs in the thousands. A town water system is being planned, meaning added property expenses. Moravia fire department earns praise for careful water and chemical use at a blaze north of town.
Prompt responders found ladders placed and holes cut in the roof by workers who were led to believe the fire was in the house. After several holes, they learned the flames were actually in the garage, not the main residence.
The Franklin Farmers 4-H held its February meeting at Jerry Hawk's on the 18th. Vice president Nancy Mosley led at 7:30 with demonstrations by Jerry Hawk on pulling a chair together and a talk on feeding terms. Geotail Brozovich joined the club. refreshments served by Jerry and his mother.
Local residents share visits and social events from Thursday to Sunday including Cedar Rapids guests, prayer circles, church aid, and sick lists. Families such as Faber, Hawk, McDanel, Bentzinger, Griffin, and Gordon attend or host dinners, games, and outings in Albia Seymour Kellogg Ottumwa and Centerville.
In Centerville and surrounding areas, Union Township residents attended farm bureau meetings, called on neighbors, and hosted guests. Notable visitants include Mrs. F Boyer Mrs. Jack Hoffman and Dale Mrs. Herschel Kelley Mrs. Noah Stocker and families with many Saturday dinners and Sunday gatherings at the Harpers and Kelleys.
The record lists numerous social visits across the week. Freda Swift spent Thursday with Reve Ammons. Wayne and Clair Long and Jeffrey joined Earl Swift for supper. Beryl and Kenneth Brown called at Earl Swifts. Don Richards and son visited James Calhoun and family. Wayne Thompson, Nellie Thompson and others stayed at Pearl Kelgey home in Hampton. Fern Callen spent the weekend with Glenn Turner. Ben Derby's family hosted Monday visitors at the Glen Turner home. William G O'Hara on furlough with his parents. Emmett Derby hosted a weekend gathering with Larry Derby and Maurene.
Mrs Earl Swift and Mrs Wayne Thompson hosted callers Nellie Thompson and Pearl Free Friday. Jack and Eddie Knowles visited Lloyd Ammons on Wednesday evening. Mrs Pearl Free visited Friday with her daughter Mrs Wayne Thompson and family. Dorothy Pickrell spent Thursday.
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