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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
1
In snowy conditions 280 town residents braved slick roads to vote on a proposed water system. The decisive outcome shows broad support across property owners and tenants, indicating the plan has backing from most voters despite the expense to households.
The Moravia community notes shift of school board elections from March to September under new state law to give new members time to gain experience before major decisions. Board terms for Guy Argo and George Firkins extend to the third Monday in September. A new school building is taking shape with brick work soon. Dogs running loose remain a concern with officials urging owners to keep them home. violations allow destruction. Truckers urged to pick up regulation receipt books at Moravia Union office.
The U S Navy Recruiting Office announced seventy five Iowans will be recruited in February 1960 to form Seahawk III Company. They will fly to Naval Training Station San Diego, with swearing in at Veterans Auditorium on February 25. Contact Centerville Courthouse for details on career paths and the national farm program aspects.
West Point and nearby residents share visits and gatherings throughout the week. Names include Hoffmans Argo Callen McCrory Johnson Hagerman and Brown with multiple dinners calls and church activities noted. Kenneth Hoffman and Carol Brown are among those visiting and staying with relatives.
A short reader inquiry notes widespread questions from farmers and town residents about the Conservation Reserve program. The item cites public interest and urges clarifications on eligibility, benefits, and implementation, reflecting local concern over land use and agricultural policy.
The proposal calls to add corn oats grain sorghum wheat barley and soybeans to existing surpluses. Farmers and market analysts expect the move to influence prices and storage needs as the crop mix shifts to boost supply resilience.
OCCO launches the Pig to Payoff program to strengthen sows during gestation with OCCOTRATE 40 protein supplement, balanced amino acids, and a combo of OCCOLAK Live Cell Yeast Culture OCCO HOG MINERAL and homegrown grains for larger litters.
The last date for price support on most 1959 crop grains is Feb 1 after Feb 1 moves to Monday since Jan 31 falls on Sunday. In Appanoose County, loan rates include Grain Sorghum at 1.55 per grade No 2 or better, Oats 0.49 per bushel for grade 3 with premiums for higher quality, and Soybeans 1.82 per bushel for No 2 or better with moisture and grade adjustments.
Market update notes 14 percent moisture makes grain ineligible for sale. Wheat price quoted at 1.85 dollars per bushel for No. 1 grade with premiums for higher quality and discounts applicable to tower grades down to No. 4 or No. 5 or Sample, but details incomplete.
The notice sets a test weight of at least 40 pounds per bushel and requires wheat to be not musty sour heating or hot. A 20 cent per bushel discount applies to specified undesirable varieties.
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