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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
2
Farmers face warm spell with 90 degree temperatures accelerating field work. Subsoil moisture suggests a strong crop start though oat seeding is down from usual. Moravia ends hatchery operations after 41 years as large operators dominate chick production. Local scenes note baby chicks, spring flowers, and blooming fruit trees.
The note invites residents to gather outside as pleasant weather arrives, signaling a shift from indoor confinement to open air activities. Organizers encourage participation in local events, markets, and recreational gatherings to celebrate the seasonal transition.
A heartfelt tribute by Billie Jo Luse honoring Mrs. Raymond Ashby. The prose recalls her deeds, compassion, and selfless life, describing how she cheered the unhappy taught the unlearned and shared joy with all. It ends with a religious vision of ascent and unity with God.
The Moravia Garden club met at the rural home of Mrs. Ted Wilson with Mrs. William Woodward assisting hostess. Presiding was Mrs. Art Fox. Topics included plant sale flaws for May 1 and litterbug poster contest publicity. A Sarawak fund donation was planned under Mrs. Ivan Harsh.
For sale items include adding machine rolls stamp pads rubber stamps typing paper carbon paper and other office supplies. Union Office.
The Shanghai club held its regular meeting on April 28 at Anta Landgrebe’s home. Members planned a trip to the Tulip Festival in Pella on May 13 and a club party on May 14 with next gathering set for May 18 led by Bertha Overturf.
Laura Sweeden daughter of Thomas and Sarah Lindsey was born in Ft. Smith Arkansas on December 7 1901 and died April 26 1965 at Luse Nursing Home Centerville at age 63. She moved to Keystone Oklahoma in youth, taught school, married Robert Sneeden in 1925 and had eight children. The couple moved to Iowa in 1937, farming in Centerville and Iconium area, and she worked as a Teonium telephone operator for about five years. Survived by three daughters Wanda Fenton Sue Jones and Rosalie Mullinix and five sons Ernest Ross Lynn Richard Tony, three sisters and 21 grandchildren. Funeral held at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Iconium.
Moravia Rebekah lodge No 404 mourns the death of sister Gretchen Ashby. The charter is to be draped for 30 days and copies sent to the Iowa Odd Fellow for publication and to lodge records. Committee members Gladsie Pennington, Elsa DeLong, Alberta Spencer.
Your union subscription may be expired. Check the date after the address name on your Union label. Renew now at 3 dollars per year in Appapoose or Monroe counties, 3.50 dollars per year elsewhere.
A long list of Sunday dinners and weekday visits across famil ies in Ot tumwa Centerville and Moravia details social roundups. Guests include Florence Dicks Fay Scott Edna Nash Marie Scott Glen Gladfelder Nora Gladfelder Oren Stevens and many Rinehart relatives. Activities span dinners afternoons and evenings with relatives from Colfax Lanc aster and Des Moines.
A humorous quote frames a story about children and a picture window as an informal, observational glimpse into home life and the playful mood of a family scene.
Aubrey Christys and the Firkins spent Friday night and Saturday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins. Addie Sheldon Clarence Sheldon and Arlene Rinehart joined Lynn Muse in Centerville for Kellys birthday. A family visited Wayne Christy while Bert Rinehart and George Hiners hosted Friday dinner. Saturday guests included George Hammonds in Ottumwa and Florence Dicks at home. Mrs Wayne Christy and girls visited Aubrey Christy Saturday afternoon. Hazel Hellyer stayed with Don Whitehead Thursday evening. Callers included Jake and Debbie Firkins and Helen Scott. Bert Rinehart called on Dell Hellyer Saturday afternoon.
The report enumerates Crusade workers by town and district with chairmen and many named volunteers across Exline Mystic Numa Plano Unionville Centerville areas. It lists dozens of women and several men, detailing leadership roles and helpers in the campaign.
A long list of precinct chairmen and workers for the first and second wards across three precincts is detailed. Names include Mrs. L. A. Whitaker and Marion Olsson as chairs, with numerous workers such as Mrs. Jean Craver, Mrs. Eva Minor, Miss Felva Farnsworth, and others, spanning first precincts in the first and third wards and second precincts in the second ward.
Whaley, Mrs. LaVelle Hodge, Mrs. Don Fox, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mrs. Sherman Elgin, Mrs. Jack Fox, Mrs. Arliss Brown, Mrs. Dan Roberts, Mrs. James Cairns, Mrs. Harry Streiff, Mrs. Hart Teater, and Mrs. Chas Fadiga are presented as attendees for the forthcoming gathering.
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