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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
1
State lawmakers discuss property tax relief amid rising demands for sales gasoline and income taxes. The piece notes controversy over wolf bounty policy and funding, citing a $10 adult wolf payout and a $15 bounty from Missouri, with sheep losses in border communities and cross state issues.
A Des Moines sports writer criticized district tournament fans after Southeast Warren beat Valley of West Des Moines. Attendees at Chariton report no unsportsmanlike conduct and note long-standing travel to southern Iowa events to reach state finals. Moravia crowds at Chariton were the largest.
Legal notice to Elsie M Coltrain regarding property in Moravia Iowa sold for delinquent taxes for 1957 1958 1959. Redemption period expires 90 days after service. deed will be issued if not redeemed. Centerville Iowa February 20 1963 County Auditor Verlee Farnsworth.
A crowded Sunday diary from Udell area recounts spring visits and birthday parties at the Pfannebecker Morlan Moffatt and Spring homes. Wedding guest Ronnie Houser ties the knot in Knoxville while locals share meals and church events.
Walter Harper is hospitalized with a broken hip from a car accident. His wife and daughter, Mrs Burdette Cox, stay by his side. The report lists numerous local visits and gatherings among neighbors and relatives through the week, including the Kelleys, Coxes, and Hoffmans, with multiple Sunday and Friday appearances at various homes.
Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Dale Cox visited at the Burdette Gox home Saturday morning.
Local social notes list visits and gatherings among families including Calhouns, Wilsons, Derbys, Swift, Perry, and others. Events feature Friday and Sunday visits in Ottumwa and Albia, birthday celebrations, a Des Moines membership class trip, and a high school banquet honor for Albia students with their parents in attendance.
Mrs. Hugh McFatridge and family mourn the February 24 death of Otis McFatridge of Oxford Kang after years of poor health. Funeral plans were not confirmed. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Various locals visited and spent time with friends and relatives including Mrs Fears Free, Roscoe Argo, Leo Hoffman, Tammy, and Herman Systma during the week in West Point and Unionville MO.
A meeting for Fox Creek watershed farmers is set for Udell School on Wednesday March 6 at 7 30 pm. Attendees will hear from William Stark of the Soil Conservation Service and Harold Holder of the Extension Service about organizing for watershed application and speeding soil conservation work once approved. Fox Creek runs from Udell east across Appanoose Davis and Van Buren counties to the Des Moines River.
Iowa officials outline annual watershed projects with size dependent scope. A meeting at Udell school invites all interested residents to participate in the watershed program and learn about plans.
District Court in Appanose County Iowa announces probate of James E. Van Dortin last will filed February 23 1963 in court opened March 7 1964 for final proof and admission to probate all interested appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted. Dated February 28 1963 Gloria Corthsio Clerk of District Court Wm. K. Cash attorney for the state February 28 1968.
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