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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
1
Moravia Union informs readers of its status as a second class matter. The Moravia Iowa post office is listed with a February 23 1905 date under the 1879 act indicating its formal mailing designation.
The Moravia school board and their architect plan to start on the new school house once surveyors complete site work and an acceptable building plan is prepared. Bonds may be issued when work begins, with contracts let after final plans. The piece notes many community projects seek public donations, urging prudent oversight and street improvements as spring arrives.
Local officials note holes in streets fill after rain concealing depth and risk. Plans face cost concerns but work is expected soon as spring advances. Community notes report social updates, bequest to Moravia school, and local visits, including Ed Fisher’s renewed public interest and a busy sequence of gatherings.
Edna Moore spent Friday and Saturday at Centerville visiting the Raymond Hughes home Friday night. Mrs. Josie Stuckey joined Sunday dinner at the Paul Cushman home in Centerville. Udell seniors and guests from Moulton and Centerville spent days at the Lake of the Ozarks. Gloria Spring visited grandparents Tuesday night. The Doggetts’ children stayed with the Lester Murdy home Wednesday night while the Doggetts were in Des Moines, with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morlan and Bob Morlan also mentioned.
Community notes document social visits and events in Urbena Center. Mrs R A Faber hosted and hosted visitors including Art Martin Rex Angel and Cora Coop. a Farm Bureau meeting at J E Robinson drew a large crowd. cancer films were shown. Alice Rush funeral in Blakesburg. several families, including Wilsons and W D, visited relatives around Cedar Rapids Moravia and Rockford.
The Moravia Town Council in special session approves an ordinance granting Southern Utilities Company a 25 year natural gas franchise for Moravia Iowa and calls a May 18 1959 special election to decide its passage. Council members present include Mayor Dayne Taylor and clerks and judges are named. motions dispersed rules and readings passed with all ayes.
Moravia Iowa councilors conclude a special session by adopting a 25 year natural gas distribution ordinance. The ordinance grants Moravia Gas Co. rights to lay pipes and operate the system in Moravia and beyond, with a public vote required for final approval. Mayor W H Burton clerk adjourned the meeting.
Notice cites Chapter 491 of the 1958 Iowa Code informing that Moravia Gas Company has been organized with its principal place of business. The document lists to whom it may concern and confirms the corporation’s legal formation under state law.
Public notice details the incorporation of Moravia Gas Company in Appanoose County Iowa dated May 7 14 21 1959. It outlines business aims to generate distribute and sell gas for light heating and power in Moravia and nearby areas with authorized capital stock of 169 shares at 100 dollars each and a board of 3 to 6 directors led by Robert Buss and D W Harris.
The Knoxville Veterans Administration Hospital hosts a public Hospital Day on Sunday May 17 with the theme More Roads to Recovery. Mass at 8 30 a m Protestant service at 9 30 a m and activities from 1 00 p m include exhibits educational tours and performances by nearby high school bands.
A Union Office advertises a large variety of plain pastel napkins with designs suitable for showers anniversaries or weddings. Available in gift boxes for imprinting or plain use.
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