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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
1
A heavy rainfall of 1.4 inches sent farmers to town to help sidewalk crews. Mearl Smith began digging the water main along the square and by Tuesday night the first block of the 6 inch main was covered. Crews also started laying the new post office and shaping the new schoolhouse as windows emerge.
Local sidewalk work nears completion as Moravians weigh progress against costs. Residents from Centerville attend church events and share visits at nursing homes and homes of relatives, including Hinegardner Spring and Powell households. Families plan Mother’s Day gatherings and ice cream at Lawrence Powell residence.
David Bronson of Thousand Oaks California arrived by train to spend the summer with his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Spring and with other relatives in Udell. Various locals hosted and visited throughout the week for gatherings including Father and family visits at the Spring home and at the Houser residence.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Rinehart and boys and Mary Lou Rinehart spent from Friday night till Sunday at George Rinehart s in Lake Mills Frank and Ruth Bennett of near Numa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Aubrey Christy Mr and Mrs Glen Over turf and Judy spent Sunday with Mrs Mira Over turf in Ottumwa and Mrs Lola Hawk in Bloomfield Mr and Mrs Aubrey Christy Mr and Mrs Arthur Burton Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy and girls Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart and Frank Rinehart spent Saturday evening at Fred Christys helping Patty Christy celebrate her birthday.
Mrs. Clayton Sheldon and families visited Lor raine Rinehart and boys on Wednesday afternoon. Several households gathered at Glen Overturf’s to celebrate her birthday. Sunday dinners included Bill and Ralph Landgrebe families at Lloyd Landgrebes. Carol Christy stayed with grandmother Iole Christy. Roy and Lor raine Rinehart family visits and Friday gatherings at Bert Rinehart.
The annual Chrisman family reunion was held Sunday in Moravia Park with a basket dinner at noon. New officers elected at the business session were Mrs. Max Chrisman president and Mrs. Ruby Caliguiri secretary treasurer. It was voted the 1961 reunion be held in Moravia Park on the third Sunday in June. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Don McDivitt and Mrs. Ruby Caliguiri.
A fragment lists many names from Des Moines to Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant inviting public sale notices. It promotes The Union printing sale bills and ads to reach a wide territory, attract a large crowd, and ensure a successful sale.
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