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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
1
After a mild fall the Iowa winter arrived with zero and subzero temperatures and light snow. Two good basketball teams Mo ravia and Moulton-Udell drew an overflowing crowd Tuesday evening. It was an excellent boys gate as indicated by the score 8-67. Many people enjoy good.
In a reflection on teen athletics the authors urge keeping high school basketball an athletic pursuit free from wagers and hostile fan behavior. They celebrate wholesome support for local teams while recounting a Florida trip observing dog racing jai alai and horse racing with notes on betting and professional players. They also mention casual visits with friends in Central Florida and advertise Markwell staplers for sale.
Moravia Farm Service Company unveils a new high pressure 26000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank to store supply for farming needs. FS Services Inc expands capabilities near the Mississippi River, promising lower costs via integrated river and rail distribution to 164 member companies in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin. Completion is projected by February 1st.
Local families and friends gathered across towns including Coulson, Miller, McDanel, Hiatt, Anderson, Downard, West, Brazil, Pfannebecker, and Wilson. Outsiders joined events in Moravia, Ames, Albia, and Center, with Taylorettes 4-H activities and Odd Fellows Rebekah installation noted.
Mrs Wayne McDaneal hosts at Hiattstown as Roy and Virgil Dooley celebrate the Dooleys 55th wedding anniversary at State Way cafe. Farm Bureau meetings in Centerville draw attendees including Danials Daniels, and a W.S.C.S. lesson at Hiatt home with Rev Coleman.
Udell Aus Burks and Roger Morlan of Montana with Alvin Spring phoned on Monday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. John Dotson. Alva Fowler also called. Mrs. Madge Ross returns home after illness in family. reports brother Richard Thomas improving. Visitors to Mrs. Albert Burkland at St. Joseph hospital include Rev. Sur, Mrs. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burkland and kin. Ora Powell and Martyn back from eight weeks in Nebraska. Carl Weber attends funeral in Ottumwa. Sympathy offered to Jack King’s family after his sudden death at John Morrell & Co. Birth announced: Richard Andrew Hunt, son of Captain and Mrs. David B. Hunt, Kalamazoo, Mich. Stationed at Neha Air Force Base in Okinawa. Minnie Moffatt called to see Jobe Dotson family.
Visitors this past week included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Jim Herron Jo an Pettibone Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bellman of Indianola Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller Mr. and Mrs. Bill Loewe Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter and Kenton of Mediapolis Jim Pettibone Mrs. Nadine Wood of Albia Genevie Kalving Bessie Donovan and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Heartly of Centerville Mr. and Mrs. Bob Houser Larry and Tim of Vinton called on.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh and Mr and Mrs Jerry Pettibone with Peg lie and David visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Jay B Wilson and family. Mr and Mrs Glen Moritz and Henry of Centerville spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jay Moritz’s household.
Dorothy Pickerell called on Mona Rinehart Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson Sir and Mrs Henry VanWelden attended visiting the Rascae Argos. Allen Ammons, a Ames college student, spent weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons. Dorene and Jimmy Hershberger visited James Calhoun family. Calhouns hosted Earl Swift on Sunday afternoon at Merle Dicks home. Emmett Derby family and Monte visited Larry Derby home Sunday. Lou Zimerman recently visited Ben Pickerell home. Coy Swift Earl Swift James Calhoun Leon and Carol were supper guests at Delbert Calhoun home. Duane Wilson and Kevin dinner guests Wednesday at Earl Swift’s with Glen Wakefield Carol and Elsie Wakefield.
Charles Hershberger and his wife were in Iowa City Sunday with his wife in University hospital. Carol Calhoun spent Thursday night with Diana Billings.
A clipped classified tease urges readers to clear garages and attics of unwanted items to sell via Union Want Ads, touting broad readership and easy money. The message emphasizes using the want ads for cash from secondhand goods.
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