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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
1
A casual reminder to buy a birthday card before Sunday greets Miss Sadie with a friendly greeting. The rest of the text notes the March 1 farm move being a bygone event with few moves this year and fewer farm operators renting, indicating consolidation into larger farms. Dwight Glick is reported to have sold his farm, adding to the trend of ownership changes.
Moravia land parcels were being divided with portions to Ira Boyer, Jim Herrons, and the Billy Wilsons, expanding local farms. Residents Bertha Broshar, the Wilsons, and others report a mild winter with little snow and one subzero spell, while taxes and postal service quality spark discussion. Postmaster Don Pettibone expresses confidence in new staff and the ZIP code plan despite lingering delivery concerns.
Nomination papers for Area Fifteen directors are due by 6:60 p.m. March 28, 1966. Papers must be filed with the County Superintendent of Schools in the district of residence and include at least fifty qualified electors' signatures and an elector affidavit. Election is set for April 19, 1986.
Udell community ties strengthen with numerous calls among Burkland and Dotson families. Ottumwa and Moravia visitors join church revival at the Udell Brethren church led by Rev. Spencer Gentle, eight conversions and baptisms reported.
A World Vision Inc produced documentary Viet Nam Profile by Dr. Bob Pierce will debut at Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia on March 12 at 7 30 p.m. with proceeds aiding orphans and wounded Vietnamese soldiers. The 80 minute sound color film follows life in Viet Nam from aboriginal tribes to Christians, featuring actual combat scenes and the work of missionaries with narration by Pierce.
Griffinaville and North Bend residents reorganize homes due to Rathbun Dam. Ead Brandon will move to Plano and Floyd Herr to Mystic, with Mr. Wm Herr already in Mystic. Local social notes mention visits, 4-H events, and weekend stays across Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa and Mystic, detailing neighbors and family travel.
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