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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
2
Marjorie Kennedy sends clippings from Los Angeles about Santa’s problem amid California’s three degree cold. She praises Mo Ravia’s progress and encloses a check for Moravia Union for the coming year. The note endorses the paper’s coverage of community projects like dial telephones, water and gas, a new post office, and a new high school.
Local Moravians who visited southern Florida over the holidays share mixed reports from sea fishing near Miami. Merle Smith and companions say a boat party baiting on one side while others lean over the rail to feed fish hampers success. Karin Tuttle and Terry had similar Florida fishing adventures last year. The writer notes a rough season, talks of warm weather, and the impact of high heels on floors and carpets.
A letter from Red Oak residents argues football's role in the local high school should be reconsidered. It cites cost, overburdened staff, and limited enrollment impact, noting football may not be self sustaining and could shift responsibilities away from core subjects. The piece also references community events and holiday wishes from local families.
Revival services are held nightly at 7 30 at the Miller church led by Rev Deedrick of Moravia. Numerous locals attended gatherings and meals with families including the Tadlocks Tubaughs and Burtons as residents welcomed worshippers and visitors from nearby communities.
New Years day gathering at Hert Rineharts included many relatives from Albia Lake Mills Des Moines and Des Moines area. Attendees listed include Hellyer Rinehart Bennett Christy and Bennett families along with several named individuals. A separate Des Moines Holiday on Ice attendance featured Keith Lane Lorena Plants.
Mr and Mrs Doyle Christy and family spent Sunday with Pagmel Christy. The Overturf and Rinehart families hosted and visited across Friday to Monday, with multiple calls and dinners at Bert Rinehart, Glen Overturf, Arthur Bartons, Harold Hawks, Wayne Christy, and others. Linda Landgrebe returned to school in Vinton after vacation with parents Lloyd and family. Local social rounds included visits by Fred Taylor, Cora Murphy, Ronnie Overturf, and numerous others at various homes.
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