26 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
1
The piece discusses nepotism as a rising campaign issue shared by both major parties with Iowa lawmakers highlighted. It argues that the concern centers on political judgment and the use of public funds to employ relatives at high salaries, challenging lawmakers to uphold wiser standards.
A writer notes the lingering 10 percent World War II era federal tax on telephone calls. The piece questions why the tax remains, arguing it hurts business and inflation, and urges readers to press their Congressman and two Senators to repeal it. It also reflects on editorial influence and public perception of civic leaders.
April meeting with Ollie Houser hostess and Hazel Powell leader invites attendance to hear the Mission Study book Concerns of a Continent reviewed Thursday evening at the Brethren church Annex. Mrs. Guy Streepy will present the review.
The note suggests reminding readers that World War II ended in 1945 and the war emergency has been over for 14 years. It urges action to repeal the discriminatory 10 percent war emergency impost on phone calls and calls for writing authorities to prompt repeal.
Otis Calton Fuller born January 5, 1902 in Eros Louisiana lived in Independence Missouri and Cedar Rapids Iowa. He married Margie Larch, then Stella Smith, with children and grandchildren. funeral held March 18 in Albia. Card notes thanks to Latter Day Saints helpers and family members.
Nona Dicks visited Addie Sheldon on Tuesday evening. Clover Leaf club met. Russell Brown hosted gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown. Birthday surprise for Roscoe Argo included Ray Rinehart and others. W.S.C.S. site visit in Centerville. Eastern Star in Mystic. Tup berware party at Velda Brown’s with several attendees. Cedar Rapids guests stayed weekend at Elbert Moore’s.
Moore and children were Sunday dinner guests at the Callen home. Gilbert Callens hosted Clyde Dicks. Dick and Bill Moore and Dougie visited Theodore Henderson. May Sheldon Mary Jo Sheldon and Francis Paxton called at Mearl Dicks. Russell Brown visited Rex Haver in the afternoon.
Local social notes record visits across Centerville Udell and nearby towns with family and friends. E L Whisler, 71, dies of a heart attack in Centerville. funeral services planned in Centerville and Cedar Rapids.
The Wednesday club chartered a bus to Des Moines on March 18. A group including Mrs Franklin Huber Mrs Dick Sandifer Mrs Vaughn Faber and Mrs Chester Gillen joined to form a bus load. Several children and relatives visited different hosts around Centerville Cedar Falls St Paul and nearby homes during the day.
Franklin and Mrs Earl Swift hosted guests at the Swift home Friday. Thelma Calhoun Emily Thompson and Freda Swift aided a Centerville bake sale Friday. Otis Fuller and family stayed several nights at Glenn Turner home. Several Calhoun and Swift families shared supper at the Earl Swift home Wednesday. Michele visited the Lee Benz home Tuesday. Emmett Derby family were Cen-
Mrs Lloyd Brown hosts a Tupperware party for twenty six ladies. Families and friends, including the Calhouns and Hellyers, visit homes from Homer Hamiltons to the Amy Hiner and Dell Hellyer households. Attendees attend a senior class play at Moravia and attend various Sunday gatherings at multiple local residences.
On Wednesday residents spent time at the Russell Brown home with Dick Brown and Clarence Hiner while Friday evening saw Raymond and Richard Perry visit the Delbert Calhoun home for a social gathering with local acquaintances.
The Shanghai club gathered for a noon cooperative dinner and sewing work. Roll call sparked a household hint. next meeting is with Amy Hiner on March 25. Attendees included Barbara Allen, David Allen, Allie Taylor, Cora Murphy, Amy Hiner, Doris N. and many Christys, with Ice Christy as hostess.
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