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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
County auditors report low compliance with new dog licensing rules requiring rabies shots. Licenses cost $1 for male or spayed females, vaccinations run $2.00 to $3.50 with clinics operating in several areas. Vern Farnsworth notes only 19 dogs compliant as of Monday.
In Unionville and neighboring areas, clinics vaccinate up to 25 dogs at two dollars per head with valid shots lasting two years. Observers question state law impacts on licensing as public concerns rise about funding for human health versus livestock disease programs.
A Blue Front News wrap notes Galin Shelquist attended the 4-H Winter Camp in Madrid over the weekend. It also lists local social visits and gatherings: Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cloyed hosted Sunday dinner near Confidence, Marion Clayworth hosted Ed Clayworth guests, and Carolyn and Ellen Cooper joined Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H event. Other items include Marshalltown visitors, Farm Service dinner helpers, a Moulton ball game, and family visits in Centerville and Albia with Darrell Cooper and Greg Wilson.
Local households report weekend gatherings and weekday activities. Families including the McDanels Wilsons Huff Shelquist and Woodward share visits in Indianola Lamers Albia and Plano with relatives and friends. Marilyn Shelquist performed in a music recital. Ben French attended an Eastern Star installation.
Mrs Wayne McDanes and Mr Virgil Dooley lead Saturday Farm Service annual meeting at Moravia High School with several families from the area in attendance. Visitors include Ralph McDonough and Jerry Pettibone at the McDanel home. Evelyn Daniels and Juanita Dooley join a club event at Olive Jean Tarbells. Bible study for Wesley Chapel meets at Virgil Dooleys. A bridal shower honors Mrs Barbara Brown, formerly Barbara Lindley, hosted by Betty Mobley, Deloing Balinger and Pauline Zintz at Scott School House.
Udell and Amma Burkt and Ora Powell with cousins visited in Council Grove and McLouth Kansas with the Zooks. Earl Zook was killed in an auto crash. Minnie Moffatt returned home after a visit. Carl Weber returned from Colorado. Ottumwa couple were supper guests. Other visitors included Ralph Laberten and Richard Ogden. Ora Powell and Marilyn visited Topeka. Various calls and visits to Dotson, Deeter, and Bronson. Alva Fowler had a medical check-up in City.
Des Moines visitors and local families share weekends and holidays. Attendees included the Catter and Swift families at various homes, funeral services for Kathryn Laughlin in Albia, and visits to Ames, Centerville, and Beech Grove with extended kin from Arlington and Oskaloosa. Families note gatherings at Lloyd Ammons, Elmer Kellogg, and Larry Derby homes.
Sunday with Genevie Kalvng and Bessie Donovan. Mrs Olive Jean Tarbell hosted the Douglas Dutst club Tuesday January 4. Mr and Mrs Ivyl Tarbell visited Mrs Keith Phillips who is confined at home with chronic illness. Orville Marlin of Okurmwa called on Ivyl Tarbell's family Saturday. Tarbell couple spent the evening at Homer Phillips. Tarbell will host Baptist Missionary Circle Tuesday afternoon January 11.
Mrs Gladys Harsh reports weekend visits across Polo Missouri including Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh with their daughter and grandchildren, and multiple households such as Mr and Mrs R C Wilson, Mr and Mrs Nelson Ballinger, and Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson. Other gatherings feature Alan Wilson at 4 H meeting, Loyd Carter improvements, and several overnight stays with local families.
The January meeting led by president Sandy Mc Anally at Mary Van Dorin's home opened with the Flag pledge by Mary Van Dorin. Ten members attended. Lorrine McAnally read the secretary's report amid plans for a skating party. Patty Caster led the 4-H pledge. Cathy Faber spoke on new foods. Mary VanDorin demonstrated baking a cake with mix. Refreshments were served by Mary and her mother. Recreation was provided by Cindy Grinstead. Reporter Janice Grinstead.
The Tailor Tohlers 4H Club held its January gathering at Jamie Ballanger’s home. Officers elected were Gary Argo president, Mike French vice president, Mary Kay Spencer secretary treasurer, Lloyd Wilson reporter, with Mr. Bill French and Mr. Nelson Ballanger as leaders. Harold Holder from Appanoose County Extension Office spoke on project maintenance. A quiz by Mr. French and a cattle handling demonstration by Lloyd Wilson followed. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ballanger and Jackie.
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