12 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1959
Page
1
C R and H K Charity are listed as editors and publishers in a historic newspaper entry detailing the authoritative team responsible for the publication. The note identifies the editors role without further context on dates or specific work.
Subscribers in California and Florida report delays in receiving this week's Union while nearby readers in town got their copies earlier. The note reassures distant subscribers not to feel left out and explains distribution variances across regions.
Roadways froze and postal trucks arrived after presstime as subscribers waited for mail. Farmers struggled to feed hogs and cattle while livestock wandered in snow drifts. a Temple ewe birthed unusual triplets, one with eight legs, which did not survive. A cow spent the night near Veach drug store as residents faced isolation and shortages.
The Clover Leaf club met March 4 with Mable Moore for a noon dinner and sewing carpet rags. Afternoon bingo followed. Birthday gifts were given to Janet Massman and Helen Mc Aninch from mystery pals.
The Moravia community pages in the Union provide a routine summary of local events, meetings, club gatherings, and notices. Readers can follow upcoming activities, schedules, and civic announcements as listed for the town.
The Brucellosis area kick off is rescheduled for Thursday night March 12 at 7 30 p m in the Centerville Agricultural building. Ralph Laberten says the meeting includes Extension Service and Farm Bureau livestock committees township captains and workers Dr J C Noland state and federal veterinarian will discuss the plan and petition. Seventy five percent of farmers owning 75 percent of cattle needed for county wide testing and vaccinating in Appanoose county, one of 54 counties involved.
Corn produced in 1959 will be supported at a minimum national average of $1.12 per bushel, announced by Dallas F. Walker, chair of the county ASC committee. The new program sets 1959 nationwide support at 90 percent of recent average prices, with adjustments for grade and location. County rates remain to be fixed, usually about 6 cents higher than 1958 noncompliance rates and 24 cents lower than 1958 compliance rates.
The article notes minimum national average support rates announced for 1959 crops including oats 0.50 per bushel grain sorghum 1.52 per hundredweight rye 0.90 per bushel and soybeans 1.85 per bushel. Wheat was fixed at 1.81 per bushel with prior 1958 comparisons and a later 1958 adjustment to 1.82 per bushel.
Gardeners can start tuberous begonias indoors now and plant outside in May. They are popular and easier than thought with proper watering and fertilizing. Tuberous roots are sold by seed stores nurseries and florists. Begin in late February. Use peat to start in a 3 inch deep flat, space roots 3 inches apart, cover with peat, water well, keep at 65 to 70 degrees with light. In 4 5 weeks plants reach 3 to 4 inches and soil mix preparation follows.
The guide covers potting and care for tuberous begonias including soil mix, potting depth, light, watering, staking, and transplanting options. It notes begonias prefer moist soil, semi shade outdoors, and wind protection, with use in pots, ground beds, or hanging baskets. It also introduces three new Iowa tomato varieties, highlighting Moreton hybrid as early with strong yields and Glamour as a mid season type with good foliage and an attractive globe fruit.
The passage notes three tomato varieties for trial including crack resistance. Big Boy, though labeled new, is not truly new as many Iowa gardeners have grown it for years. It is a mid season tomato producing large smooth globe shaped fruits of high quality.
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