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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
2
Moravia Union publishes weekly issues edited by L. F. and Janice Bisby. Subscriptions priced at 1.50 per year in Appanoose and Monroe counties and 2.00 elsewhere in the United States, in advance. Card of Thanks and Appreciation Notices offered.
Despite a dry spell ending predictions point to a bumper oat crop with fields reaching horses high and about 50 bushels per acre. Also note a new oil furnace installation at the Swarm home, a move to a new house with rental, painting on a farm house, and a large fishing trip report. Booster Club plans a Business District sign at North Street and Highway 60 as tomatoes near ripening. local letters list new and renewed subscriptions.
In Moravia and surrounding towns, residents hosted relatives from Long Beach and Des Moines. Attendees included educators, business people, and families visiting for open houses, anniversaries, and weddings, with trips to Des Moines, Glimpses of air shows, and multiple family gatherings across Unionville Mora via Centerville Blakesburg Ottumwa and Oakdale.
The Busy Maidens 4 H club met with Phyllis White on June 21. Nine members and five visitors attended. Raily day plans were made. Wanda Robb opened the meeting. A better grooming contest was won by Carolyn Hawk and Aileen Turner. Refreshments were served. Donna Rogers, Reporter.
The June Committee entertained and served on Thursday afternoon. Opening the program “Are Ye Able” was played as a prelude. The group sang True Hearted Whole Hearted and prayer was by Emily Thompson. See Emily Thompson Corres See.
The Easter family recounts a July 1948 vacation starting June 20 from Moravia, driving to Hastings Nebraska then Estes Park Colorado, through the mountains to Salt Lake City and Everett Millers. They describe the Hump at 12 110 feet, rain and snow, scenery of green valleys and matchbox houses, meeting Jack Clark in Estes Park, and Everett and Tressie’s rock home. The note ends with plans to return home by midweek.
A civic tone piece urges parents to provide proper community recreation for youth and to teach good manners. It suggests children can help welcome guests, share duties, and feel confident without showing off. Plans should be made in advance to keep evenings pleasant and safe for kids and adults.
A nostalgic look at early family Fourth of July gatherings, detailing Payne and Ford era comforts like fireworks and autos, mothers sewing dresses, new hats, and children enjoying cotton candy while elders supervise. The piece contrasts past simplicity with modern youth and parental recreation dynamics.
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