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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
Weather watchers report readings at 24 and 20 below with blizzard winds. Pipes freeze, cars refuse to start, and livestock huddle for warmth. A Florida notice from J. F. Albert family illness mentions hospitalizations and multiple prior surgeries.
A reader piece mixes thoughts on hospital reviews, a son’s role as superintendent in Forrest Park Illinois, and plans to visit Moravia. Grapefruit production endures freezes as canneries run nonstop amid citrus damage. Snow removal praised in Appalooge and Monroe counties while Moravia church sees nine visitors and blizzard conditions persist. A welding school offers free aluminum scoop repairs and locals debate regional economic woes and federal aid.
The piece notes how Moravian communities show warm support during illnesses deaths or fires, even amid blizzards. It highlights that many friends emerge only when disasters strike, revealing the depth of communal ties and concern.
Mrs Gladys Harsh hosts family in Maplewood Missouri as relatives on Thursday through Saturday visit. Linda Wilson enters St Joseph hospital for observation and treatment. Various relatives share meals and gatherings at Otumwa Ced ar Rapids and nearby homes.
Kyl analyzes tariff barriers imposed by the Common Market raising broiler, fruit, and flour duties. He notes that trade policy is driven by State Department action, not commerce, and warns that retaliation clashes with declared free trade aims while aid to injured industries remains uncertain for individual farmers.
A sequence of daily visits and social calls centered on the John Kelly home includes Mrs. Homer Renwick and others visiting, families taking meals, and a funeral attended by the Tubaugh and Kelly families. A basketball trip to Seymour and hospital errands are noted amid the domestic schedule. The passage shifts to a political analysis discussing European trade, tariffs, and farm exports, urging firmer trade stance with the European Economic Community and critiquing reliance on goodwill. The author laments NAFTA-like optimism and urges pragmatic policy and market-driven gains.
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H group met at Marjorie and Martha French’s home. Members and guests pledged the flags, discussed Christmas wishes, approved minutes, and voted $2.50 to Tree of Light and Hope School. The treasurer collected nickels, gifts were exchanged, games followed, and refreshments were served by the hosts. Reporter Mary Kay Spencer.
The Union Livewires meeting chaired by Dave Ahee at Sherman and Rodger Kelley’s home opened with the pledge to the flag and a roll call of members including Dave Mike Rick Janet Ahee Sherman Rodger Kelley Larry Coltrain Larry Proctor Nancy Donnie Leffler Patty Rogers Craig Miller Jim Martin Dan Mary Jo Wilson. Reports by Sherman on secretary and treasurer and new member records. Demonstrations on record books and clothing care discussed. Next meeting planned at Max Leffere, with refreshments served.
The Independent Pioneers held their regular Wednesday meeting with discussions likely touching on local matters and upcoming events. Members reviewed dues, welcomed new attendees, and planned community outreach activities for the coming weeks.
An item advertising napkins for various occasions, offered plain pastel colors or patterns, available as is or imprinted, from UNION Office.
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