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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
1
The article notes a weak primary season with expected upsets and voter questions ahead of the general election. It highlights the Iowa State College football coach de Francesica as a banquet speaker and Governor Beardsley asserting the state’s finances remain sound despite rumors of high spending and possible tax levies.
Community events in New Hope and nearby areas include Wesley Chapel M. F. met at the church with 21 youths, singing and worship after ball practice, and an Apple social. Taylor Farm Bureau held a Monday meeting at New Hope school house with a farewell party for the Howard Harper family. Various residents hosted and attended visits, trips, and family moments across Centerville, Ames, Chariton, and Udell with multiple social gatherings, talks, music, and anniversaries noted.
A gallon gasoline tax is under discussion to fund a highway program. The State Tax Commission is pressing county assessors to raise personal property tax valuations, aiming to reduce millage while improving equalization. Social notes mention visits to Des Moines and local gatherings at several homes.
Mrs Theresa Brown spent Thursday in Centerville with relatives. Dessie McAninch called on Nona Dicks Wednesday afternoon. Ladies from the area helped serve lunch at the Chauncey Cole sale Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Russell Brown attended a club party at the Roscoe Argo home Friday. Mr and Mrs George Olson and baby of Des Moines were weekend visitors at the Gilbert Callen home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy were Sunday visitors there. Mr and Mrs Merle Dicks spent Sunday with Laura Dicks and Beryl Brown. Mr and Mrs Dick Brown were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Jay Argo called at the Clyde Dicks home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Merle Dicks.
Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and Mr and Mrs Dick Brown visited relatives in Centerville Sunday. They spent Friday evening at the Dick Brown home watching television. Guests included Haver Free Nellie Thompson Carrie Turner Wayne Ammons Burlington IA Russell Mikels and families Centerville. Ed Fenton Alvin Wilbur hosted Sunday gatherings with Arlo and Ida Fenton also seen in Des Moines and with Wayne Cummins and Karen Sunday evening.
Mrs Arlo Yeut hosts Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Laven Atewell hosting guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Dixon of Sewal Mrs Marion Ferren and Miss Lavelle Ferren of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Emmons Atewell Lorene and Florene Afternoon and evening callers were Mr and Mrs Carl Thompson and family Promise City and Mr and Mrs Iven Atewell Shirley William and Robert Mr and Mrs Hail Hensley of
Milledgeville notes Mrs. Harold Taylor reports the Pleasant Hill school closed on Wednesday May 5 with a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program by Mrs. Ashby and pupils. Attendees included numerous local families and residents. Edna Vickrey closed a term of school at North Bend on May 5. Laura, Kathryn, Basil, Marvin, and other locals are recorded in social mentions and visits throughout the period.
Saturday evening was spent with Gee and the Long family watching TV. Sunday visitors included Earl and Fenton, Duane Sulser, Stephen, and Roy Sulser household members. Several evenings hosted by Roy Sulser featured Hart Fenton and John Sulser visiting with related families. Laura Martin Carl and Kenneth Dean Martin joined the Stoner residence weekend.
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