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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
1
Rags Ramblins notes the new administration faces obstacles in sweeping personnel changes. Laws limiting abrupt firing of government workers, shaped over prior administrations, complicate efforts to replace appointees. After the 1932 Democratic victory and mass postal changes, Republicans seek restitution.
The Moravia school personnel are organized for another year with a capable faculty and continued salary raises that place teachers' pay near the state average. The board aims to maintain high standards while addressing expansion, breaking grades into smaller rooms and planning solutions soon. Meanwhile, printers’ vivid seed catalog imagery and spring heralds collide with lingering winter snows and fuel concerns for warmer days ahead.
Fairview notices describe neighbors visiting, hosting, and traveling to see relatives, with many entries about Lockman Mullins and related families. A medical update mentions Hamona Cox missing school for throat trouble, and Dewayne Robinson returning home after Des Moines surgery. A Sunday Scareburg school telephone meeting is noted, alongside a national film feature about June Haver renouncing stardom for obscurity.
Udell community activities include W M S service at the church with piano meditations and a missionary report by Rev Richard Burger on furlough. Nearby visits mark family gatherings in Udell and Centerville while Farewell for Derrick and Henshaw families appears in several social notes.
Mrs. Leater Gorden of Salem died suddenly at 52 after a brief illness. She is survived by husband, three daughters Margie Barrickman Centerville Anna Burkland Udell and Carol at home, and three grandchildren. Funeral services are at Grace Tabernacle Centerville Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial at Fairview Cemetery east of Udell.
The Womens Missionary Society Afternoon Circle met with Mrs. Ming the Replogle Thursday for the March Worship program. Dee Whisler assisted as hostess. Helen Rouse led the lesson with assistance from Mrs. Ruth Dorey, Mrs. Hazel Powell and Mrs. Alice Spring on the scripture and a paper about Ambassador for Him.
Mrs Theo Miller and Mrs Van Lemaster visited Albia Friday. Homer Brown received calls from Cortidon residents and guests attended Sharon’s birthday party at Guy Argo home. Several families, including OConner Burns and Coulson, spent evenings and Sundays with relatives across Moravia and nearby homes.
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