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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
1
The narrator and family leave Moravia after the Union ends and drive south through Missouri and Iowa cold snaps. They encounter frigid cabins, a dead car battery, and treacherous roads past Memphis toward Jack-500, Migs., with Dixie-bound plans thwarted by worsening road conditions.
A traveler logs 800 icy miles to Mississippi amid heavy snow and blocks. Dixie drivers crash, icebound semis line roads, and motorists detour via new highways. Schools closed, heating firms advertise 24 hour service, and seizures of hunting amid dangerous conditions. Police turn back nonemergency travel, hospitals report ice injuries.
The text notes a shift to warmer conditions as the Charitys enjoy sunshine in Miami with temperatures in the 80s, contrasting earlier cold comfort in Métavian homes. A later report confirms the warmer weather spreading to Miami, bringing relief and a sense of relief.
Arthur Dean Andrews is improving after an accident and was moved Monday from Centerville to Ottumwa hospital for a brace. Harvey Andrews and daughter Norma of Des Moines visited his parents. Several locals and relatives are noted in visits and illness, with a closing note about snow and mail delays from last week.
Salem residents and families frequent Center ville Moravia and nearby towns for sports church and social events. Delbert Calhoun Clarence Whitehead Raymond Perry Lloyd Brown Hazel Hellyer and others attended games sales and suppers. A condolence note closes the item.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Rinehart Elvie Hawk funeral Sunday attended by family and Mrs Bert Rinehart. Lloyd Brown and Meta visited Frank Rinehart Saturday. George Hellyer and family spent Sunday with Amy Hiner. Clarence White and Raymond Perry attended George Shahan funeral at Albia Friday.
Local social notes record a Shanghai club soup supper at Aubrey Christys with many attendees including Delbert and Amy Calhoun Perry and Hiner families, Bert Rinehart, Gerald Rinehart, Wayne Christy, Overturf, Hawk, and others. Additional visits include Ottumwa guests, school visits, and multiple Sunday dinners and calls among neighbors and relatives.
Mrs Theo Miller notes social visits and events across Centerville and Fairfield. Families described include Hiatt Ballanger Crow Mikels and others with Tuesday to Saturday activities. Attendees visit homes, attend funerals, and travel between Centerville Fairfield and Des Moines.
Obituary notes from Enon detail Elvie Hawks death and funeral at BE U B church. Neighbors Harold Hawk and family respond to chores, while many relatives visit and share meals. Attendees include Dallas Faber Lawrence Dommer Gary OConner and others. Local residents attended the Sunday service and connected gatherings in the community.
Mr and Mrs Gary OConner and Kimberly visited McDanes Sunday afternoon. Kenneth OConner hosted guests Sunday night and Monday night. The Union offers to print sale bills and advertisement to reach a large crowd and ensure a successful sale.
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