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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
1
Ray Ramblin notes Moravia’s aging Fourth celebration drew a very large crowd in the city park of Kirksville Missouri where fireworks ban reduced noise and bustle. The event, once among the oldest here, has waned since the state law ban. A visitor and Ramblin’s daughter spent the summer in town.
Fireworks lit the Kirksville and Moravia nights with a noisy display while a tragic caper struck a local family near the Archer and Brompton ponds. A chaser exploded on John A. Wilson’s chest, leaving a padded bandage. Drowning dangers at Iee, Brompton and Davis ponds prompted cautions from residents and memories of a Brompton pond accident. Moravia fire brigade staged a costly demonstration as pressure issues hampered hoses and extinguishing plans amid holiday preparations.
Firefighters hooked a water truck to two hose lines as a blaze burned out, then stopped it before it worsened. The squad learned three lines overwhelm fog fire methods and empty the 350 gallon stock. The Union miscaptioned a picture showing artificial respiration by Art Fox, misidentifying Max Hiner and Max McDonough.
Mrs Emmett Derby hosts for Vosburgh. Mr and Mrs Jim Frame of Columbus Junction visit with Clayton Sheldon family. Roseanne and Shirley Calhoun visit Tyrone Kelloggs. Wayne Thompson family visit Fern Callen in South Bend Indiana. Saturday visitors to Glen Turner include Clair Long Bart Swift Carolyn and Blanche Argo. Ben Pickerell and Wayne call Sunday evening. Larry Derby joins cousin Carl Martin for Saturday. Otis Fuller leaves for Enid Louisiana to attend aunt Laura Yeager's funeral. Virgil Calhoun family from Lincoln Nebr visit Carl Calhoun Delbert Calhoun Marion Allen family. Virgil Calhoun family then travels to Chicago. Mrs James Calhoun Leon and Carol and Mrs Russell Brown visit with Glen Turner Wednesday evening while men attend school meeting.
Mrs. Arlo Fenton hosts July Fourth gathering with Joe Robertson Frank Tarbell Ida Fenton Vanchie Tarbell Wilma Snyder and others. Visits include Claude Porter and family from Rockford And Earl Parks of Rockford vacationing with Emmons Atwell family. Several calls among Fenton relatives and friends through weekend.
The Busy Maidens met in the Hilton church basement with vice-president Janet Walker presiding. Minutes and treasurer’s report were approved, Donna Woodward spoke on canning, and funds were allotted from the treasury for Rally Day dinner. Attendees included Janet Walker, Donna Woodward, Aileen Turner, with leaders Mrs. Warren Rouse and Mrs. Ralph Turner.
Appanoose County Iowa board of supervisors will meet July 28 1953 at 10 am in County Court Room to hear taxpayers for or against the proposed expenditure estimate for the 1954 fiscal year. Verl K Farnsworth County Auditor.
The Sew and So Club held its annual picnic at Moravia park on Sunday July 5 with 43 in attendance. The club began in spring 1982, with charter members listed, and has evolved through community growth, family events, and biannual meetings. A short program featured readings, solos, and an original Eva Van Zante poem to introduce members.
The July meeting of the Franklin Farmers 4-H club opened at 8:30 p.m. with 14 members present. James McCord presided, pledges and minutes were read, treasurer reported, and delegates elected: Jerry Brown, James McCord, Lynn Sneeden with alternates Bob Potts and W. G. O'Hara. A July 16 tour to Iconium at 8:00 a.m. was planned, ending with a picnic at George McCombs' home. W. G. O'Hara reported on the Ames 4-H short course attended by Charles and Connie MecAninch.
Demonstration described on parasite control in cattle without spraying. Meeting adjourned after pledge to the flag. refreshments served by Larry Derby to members including Jercy Brown James Martha McLord Charles Jennings Colin Cole Richard Bob Potts Charles Connie McAninch W G O Hara Dick Lynn Sweeden and Gary Dean Perry. Reporter Bob Potts.
The Urbana Commandoes 4 H club met at Jack Wilsons home with all members present. They planned a tour for July 1 and selected Bob Sandifer for short course and Jim Archer, Jack Wilson, and Raymond Vance for camp. Dom Hanbaker demonstrated and Arlo Williams was assigned a talk for next meeting.
A compact semi annual report outlines key funds and expenditures with emphasis on financial status, allocations, and governance. It notes revisions in allocations, audits, and upcoming review dates, highlighting organizational accountability and financial transparency.
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