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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
1
A remark on a poster from the Union office notes the new wage hour regulations and hints at social security numbering, comparing it to dictatorial systems that reduce individuals to numbers while urging cave help for governance bodies to assign more numbers to people.
The Moravia Union pages carry a mix of local curiosities and civic notes. A longtime Iowa reader praises the paper for reporting ordinary life and neighbors’ joys and sorrows, while odd local tales regarding Rathbun project talks and a missing corn mystery echo town concerns. A Kennedy wedding anecdote and a humorous taxon of letters highlight community connections and editor’s reflections.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons and family spent Sunday at Clifford Rogers home near Ames. Joined relatives for a picnic at the Ledges state park near Boone. Mr and Mrs Dale Williams and family and Mr and Mrs James Calhoun and family spent Wednesday evening at Charles Hershbergers. Mr and Mrs Virgil Pape and Jackie Briles of Ottumwa were supper guests Saturday at Ben Pickerells. Mrs Lloyd Ammons and Dean spent Wednesday afternoon in Ottumwa. Mrs Andy Mosley and Nancy of Sunday afternoon at James. Mr and Mrs Gene Coonley and family visited Restore at the Coy Swift home. Mr and Mrs Vincent Flattery and family called at the Coy Swift home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Eastlack at Saturday evening at Coy and Mrs Oliver Franklin vated recently at Ben Pickerelly. James Calhoun Sam family spent Monday evening mer Kelloggs.
The list records gatherings and visits across towns: Steck family from Mi and Mite plus Esto Wahl of Kiam site and Mrs Keniny Wahl of Melcher visited Ceil Motlanhoe. Miss LaRue Morrison of Cedar Rapids stays with her sister in Morrlach. J W Tarrence visits Dodge Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Frank Stajéar attend a Dallas Center funeral. Phillip Young family and Lucile Prite of Fairfield call at Mae Caylor home. Bob Hopkins welcomed a new daughter born Thursday at the hospital. Marilyn Caylor spends Tuesday in Die Moles. Steve Albright of Dallas Center spends Monday night with Joe Burger.
Mrs Leo Hoffman hosts a weekend of visits with Jack Hoffman family and friends, including Ali at Truman Tarbell, Russell Brown Jennifer Dunham and others. Otto Ottumwa visitors Larry York Jim Tee join Richard Hoffman, Argo, Carson and Sheldon households for weekend gatherings.
A crowded week of visits including Stella Carter Mildred Heney and others in Cedar Rapids stopping by Ray and Paul Jordan homes in Centerville. Townsfolk attended dinners dances weddings and reunions with gatherings at Wayne Christy Gilbert Callen Pearl Free Bruce Thompson and the Turner Reunion in Albia.
The Farrh Bureau premiem Ottumwa Thursday noon hosted Doris Bigtie and Carol Christy visiting Edith Callen Monday afternoon. Refia Ammonis called on Emily Thompson Monday afternoon. Dyee Christy spent Monday night at the Fred Christy home. Marjorie Kelsey and Nellie Thompson visited Wayne Thompson's home Monday evening.
Local residents and visitors from Ottumwa Des Moines Unionville and Centerville attended weekend gatherings and visits. Among those noted were Mr. and Mrs. de Moore and Sisie, Terri Stottler of Laddonis Mo, and Rex Exline with family. Several travelled to Colorado and Gypsums for celebrations and relatives were hosted in Bloomfield Clearfield and Dallas Center. The Brethren W M S met for a July worship program with several members leading Bible study and offerings.
The Union Township group held a candlelight ceremony to install new officers for the coming year. New officers include President Dorothy Powell Vice President Anna Marie Selix Recording Secretary Caroline Moore Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer Zola Sauni. Ethel Hinegardner presided over the meeting and a social with kool aid iced tea and cookies served by Ada Marie. A piano accompaniment was provided by Mrs Carson Slay. Numerous local residents attended and shared in the refreshments and readings. August meeting details and future host plans are noted.
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