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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1961
Page
2
A rural paper discusses how residents would respond to atomic missile alerts via radio or siren. It notes nearby missile bases, constant alert posts, and the need for improved survivability plans while questioning the handling of grave markers repurposed for salvage.
The discussion spans potential grand larceny of veterans property, cemetery cleaning duties, enhancements at Corner cafe, post office staff insights on new paint, a historical bank safe replacement, and plans for paving 30 miles of Van Buren county roads along with Highway 60 widening delays.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vance brought their son Craig home from Bloomfield hospital Sunday. Numerous relatives and friends visited, shared meals, and offered well wishes as part of a busy social week around Urbana Center. Regulars included Delmas Sinclair, Vera Proctor, and Johnson family members among others. Overnight guests were noted as part of the ongoing family gathering.
The Honor Roll lists seniors Dennis Argo Robert Bimbi Stephen Burger Kenneth Ellison Frances Foster Judy Cox Larry Hope Jerry Easter Charles McAninch Cary McCoy David Murdy Douglas Rumley Kaylee Vincent Paul Witt Juniors Clarence Ballanger Jerry Roblenz Robert Burns Elaine Free Connie McAninch Nancy Ward Judy Woodward Sophomores Eddie Cochran Allan Dooley Charles Todd Harp William Proctor Jeannette Pullen Beverly Simmons Martha Sinclair Jim Smith Lois Strunk Terry Tuttle Gary Woodward Ronnie Woodward Freshmen William Callen Sharon Jo DuVall Doris Jean Hawk Karol Helmick Ralph McDonough Janet Smith Dixie Tubaugh Col Walter Rebecca Wilson
Miss Deloris Benning of Cedar Rapids spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Faber and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher and Sammy visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. A Faber. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Proctor visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Proctor and Tom Proctor. Eunice Leffler and Barbara Jeanne of Blakesburg visited Friday with the Sam Proctor family. The Proctors and Mary and Tom Proctor visited Earl Rudd at Drakesville Sunday. Bill Proctor spent Sunday afternoon with Larry Mullinex. Curtiss Reinhard visited Sunday evening with the Marion Proctor group. Thursday evening Bill Proctor visited with Marion Proctor. Mrs. Wanda Robinson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Verlin McAlister.
Dorothy Calhoun, Doris N. Christy and families visit Wayne Christy as Ray Rinehart birthday party draws Lewis, Franklin, and George Rinehart with Mark. Wesyne Christy and others attend Mark Allen home club. Phyllis birthday honored with cookies and ice cream. W.S.C.S. attendees include Thompson, Brown sisters, Edith Callen, Nona Dicks.
Friday and weekend visits bridged multiple households including Rinehart, Christy, Dicks, Calhoun, Callen, and Brown families. Bridal shower for Jane Ang Fox in Centerville. 4-H mother daughter banquet in Albia. Various residents spent evenings and weekends at homes in Sandy Brownlee and Pickering, with pairings like Orrin and Clara Speers and Roscoe Argo noted.
Wilbur Strunk of Unionville Iowa Moravia high school receives the 1961 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award for scholarship leadership and farm program activity. He raised dairy cattle and lambs, serves as FFA officer, and may attend junior college after graduation. He is the Moravia high school’s 11th awardee.
Mrs Earl Swift hosts and accompanies, with Franklin residents visiting relatives and friends. A long list notes Ottumwa shoppers, Sunday visits to George Shehan and Elmer Kelloggs, Mother Daughter banquet in Albia, and gatherings at Derby, Ammons, Calhoun, Swift, and Eastlick households.
Bridal shower held for Nancy Ward as wedding plans unfold with Nancy Ward and Dennis Kelly expected to wed. Local residents attended visits and gatherings at the John Kelly and surrounding homes, sharing news of engagements and weekend stays among families in Union Township.
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