22 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
1
A Moravia street improvement project is finished to broad satisfaction as residents urge ongoing care for drainage and road surfaces. A visiting salesman notes Moravia’s rapid growth, citing the post office, high school, water system, base and streetwork as signs of the town’s prosperity.
Appanese county has consistently met and surpassed its savings bond quota since 1942, averaging 142 percent. Officials credit conservative local financial habits and a preference for guaranteed returns over riskier stock ventures, with banks offering this service at no cost as a public benefit.
A semi trailer carrying an earth moving machine slowed near the Milwaukee underpass and blocked Highway 60 for about three hours Monday. The Arkansas lumber load from the south could not stop and struck another truck, causing over 400 dollars in damage. The Earth moving machine unit, driven by Webb Mulling of Centerville, sustained little damage. Trains blocked crossings about 30 minutes, halting all east west traffic. Local drivers sought detours toward Moravia Hiattville Road to reach the town’s business district.
Janice Ballanger celebrated her sixth birthday Friday with ice cream and cake at the Ballanger home. Numerous relatives and friends visited, and several families were guests at various times during the day and weekend. The event honored fathers day and the Pont area activities.
Mrs Lester Murdy visited with daughter and family in Coon Rapids from Saturday to Monday. Ralph Pfannebeck'rs spent Sunday afternoon with Dallas Walker. Minnie Moffatt called on Hah Morris Martha Hedgecock Emma Ray in Centerville. Joe Moore returned home from Vandalia Missouri after helping care for granddaughter Timmy Moore. WMS meeting at Edna Moore home with 13 ladies. Callers at Minnie Moffatt home included Lee Moffatt Edward Kathy. Lloyd Selix Kenny Rodger Glen Clancy Joe Moore and family visited Pfannebecker home Monday evening. Evelyn Hughes spent a week with Linda Moore. FOR SALE White table paper 36 wide by yard or by roll UNION Office.
Franklin 4-H youths and their families held a club meeting and picnic at Jim McAninch farm with an afternoon tour. Attendees included Ammons, Calhoun, Swift, Derby, Eastlick, Perry, Hoffman, Sluther, and Hanley families. Plans outlined for a July youth tour to South Dakota, Colorado, and Nebraska with stops at stockyards, Badlands, and the U.S. mint.
Moravia FFA officers and advisor propose a summer trip through South Dakota Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska covering about 2000 miles in eight days by school bus. Active members are eligible. Costs range 45 to 50 dollars per boy plus a 10 dollar spending reserve. A 30 dollar driver deposit is required.
Four 4 H youth and leaders from Appanoose County returned from the annual Boys 4 H Short Course at Iowa State University. The three day event emphasized citizenship building starting with self character and personal image. Delegates included Doyle Hampton Harold Holder Donald West Larry Powers Mike Rhee Alan Dooley Lary Vickrey Kenneth Martin Ralph McDonough and Dennis Foster.
Napkins offered in plain pastel colors or patterns suitable for any event. Available both as is or imprinted with custom designs. UNION Office provides a selection for personal, corporate, and formal use.
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