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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1961
Page
2
The piece critiques trust in money handlers and police scrutiny, hinting at shocks to integrity in 1960 and questioning a 50 percent state sales tax hike. It notes requests by local lawmakers Joe Wilson and Belmont Moffitt for public views on tax relief, with concerns about income tax withholding and wage impacts.
The passage argues that insisting on clear tax remittance could slow socialized controls and requests for government aid. It suggests citizens would recognize that much aid comes from their own pockets, prompting debate on government programs and funding.
Carl Chambers of Salem Oregon recalls school days in Moravia and Centerville. He praises W B Firkins patriotic rope on the school flagpole and shares tales of catching the Wabash and rival towns. He notes changes over the years and signs off inviting old Moravians to write.
Madge Viola Calhoun born August 10 1888 in Monroe County Iowa to James Hiram and Sarah Ida Sehan. She married Carl H Calhoun March 8 1911 and had five sons and a daughter Grace. She died February 13 1961 in Tuc son Arizona aged 72 6 3 and is survived by her husband five sons Grace six grandchildren and a brother. The piece includes prayer verses notes of thanks and numerous local social updates and visits in Iowa and Arizona communities.
The letter from a Moravian reader notes the legislature is in recess at mid-session with many bills filed in both chambers. It discusses a proposed one cent sales tax increase to fund a School Property Tax Replacement Fund, alternatives like service or income taxes, and asks readers their views on the plan and its impact on school aid.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy and daughters moved Wednesday to Floyd Ullem farm north of the conium. Gerald Rinehart and boys moved to McAninch property. Sunday dinner guests at Lloyd Landgrebes included Ronnie West Rodney and families. Several local families shared dinners and visits across Christys Rinehart Lippert and Stickler households with birthday celebrations for Debbie. David Glasgow spent Tuesday with neighbors.
Tuesday morning visits include Robert Jennings to Frank Rinehart. Friday night gatherings with Gerald Rinehart and family at Bert Rinehart's. Linda Landgrebe stays with parents Thursday to Sunday. Lorraine Whitehead and Sally Whitehead visit Lorraine Rinehart and boys. Aubrey Christy home hosts. Various calls and visits among Hawk, Christy, Landgrebe, and Rinehart families across Thursday to Monday evenings.
Mrs punt Brown and Danny Wilson spent Tuesday night with Nickie Dicks. Fourteen ladies attended missionary study at Nellie Thompson home Tuesday afternoon. Nellie and Emily Thompson served refreshments. Phyllis Dicks attended club at Elmer Starr home Wednesday. Theresa Brown Nona Dicks Ber niece Rinehart Emily and Nallie Thompson attended W.S.C.S. Thursday. Wayne Christy family moved to Floyd Allem farm Wednesday. George Ray Rinehart helped Edward Haver saw wood Thursday. Mona and Mark Rinehart visited Betty Haver. Phyllis Dicks attended Star school of instruction in Moravia Thursday. Addie Sheldon called on Nellie Thompson Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clelt Sheldon visited Meary Dicks Friday. Four ladies quilted at Nellie Thompson home Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo called.
Local residents exchange visits and dinner gatherings across Urbana Center, Albia, Des Moines, Newton, Eldon, Cedar Rapids, and nearby farms. Numerous appearances include the Rinehart, Proctor, Faber, Dickinson, and Brown families with multiple Sunday and weekend visits, hospital admission for Clara Brown, and a Friday afternoon gathering at the Russell Brown home.
Markwell staples are in stock at the Moravia Union office. The notice advertises availability of Markwell STAPLERS as the reliable choice for office use.
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