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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
2
Ralph McDonough shared a Moravia Union ad listing low prices for gum raisins lamp flue soda and more with items like celery corn flakes and husking gloves. John Veach noted a 1930 Model A truck sold for 400, now valued around 93000, reflecting changing times in politics and economy.
Final filing date is about a week away. July 10 marks the nomination deadline with primary ballots soon to printers. Doyle Anderson seeks the 70 term unopposed in the Republican primary while Ralph Wood and Forrest Foster contest the 69 term. Loyd Carter and Gail Felkner have terms expiring on the Board of Supervisors.
Douglas by Mrs. MHo Walker reports a series of Sunday and weekend visits among local families including the Clayworth Norton and Long households, with Debra Walker placing fifth in a Bible knowledge contest in Rochester New York and a 10 day trip via Niagara Falls. The piece notes Canadian efforts to attract U S travelers near the falls.
Miss Hazel Hellyer Mrs Edward Haver and Julie attended Mildred Bates dance recital at Althia Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to meet their granddaughter Sheila Parson who flew from Connecticut and will spend the summer here. Mr and Mrs Dean Grosscup and
Family from Concord Calif spent Wednesday to Monday at Edward McCord home and flew home by plane Monday. Various local residents and relatives joined gatherings, dinners, and visits at McCord, Brown, Hellyer, Huff, Whitehead and other households, with church and club events noted. Several weekend visits included Ottumwa, Des Moines and Albia, plus a Moravia church reception and Roland reunions.
Social notes record visits among Brushy residents including the Hadwins and Atwells. Guests included Clarence Hammond and Kenneth Murphy with their families from Tuscan Ariz and Albany Ill. Other calls and a Salem reunion at Moravia Park are noted.
Union Township by Mrs Gurdett Cox reports Jimmie Logan of Moline and Dale Cox families and spouses spent Friday evening with Burdett Cox and Nyle. A cake and ice cream celebrated Jimmie's birthday. Proctors visited Elwin Glocker and Mabins and Burdett Coxs. Carrie Boyer visited Mrs John McGee of Melrose, who was discharged Thursday afternoon from Davis Co hospital.
A dense local social roundup lists gatherings and visitors in Pleasant Hill and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davison, Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis, and many families visiting relatives and attending workshops, hospital stays, and Sunday calls at various homes.
John Sulser helped Jimmy celebrate his birthday with friends including Ricky Holmes. Weekend visits included Sgt. and Mrs. Gerald Argo with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra, and many local households hosting gatherings, dinners, and games. Builders worked on a new garage while others visited relatives, attending meetings and church events across Moravia, Promise City, Chariton, and nearby towns.
The report details numerous weekend visits among local families and relatives in Bettendorf Centerville Moravia Jerome and Albia. Names include Curtis Cross Moore Sulser Martin Argo Spaars Lain Dicks and Penfield among others with gatherings at Grandparents homes ball games and band practice noted.
The Rose County Board of Supervisors will meet on August 6 1968 at 10:00 A.M. in the courthouse to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditures for the local year beginning January 1 1963. VERL K FARNSWORTH County Auditor.
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