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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
1
One year rate set at 3.00 dollars for Appanoose and Monroe Counties while other US regions are 3.50 dollars in advance.
The piece notes two life requirements a good car and a good wife, both needing work. It reports primary election time drawing near with races on local ballots and predicts those actively campaigning may fare well. It asks if Moravia has a doctor after Dr Williams’ sudden passing, citing community efforts to secure medical care.
A Des Moines osteopathic school and staff visit Moravia to explore establishing a clinic here and training for osteopathic students. They seek a qualified doctor and note a proposed $24 million Ft Des Moines clinic. Local doctors warn of long hours and pressure, while the state medical society shows little encouragement.
A family gathering at Roy Argo's home and multiple Sunday visits are noted. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Herb Boblenz and Roscoe Pennington with the Kirstein family, Mabel Coulson, Zell Callen, Harry Woodward, and Theo Miller's group. Connie Boblenz attended a Moravia prom. Marvelee Clayworth and 8th graders went to Des Moines.
Mrs Earl Swift Franklin and guests including Mr and Mrs Coy Swift and Mr and Mrs Earl Swift attended Class Seven Sunday School at the home of Jake Fivkins on a Wednesday.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs James Calhoun and family at Kellogg home. Many relatives joined Mother's Day at Lloyd Ammons home and other gatherings across Ottumwa and Des Moines areas. Notable events feature Shirley Calhoun in Albia High School National Honor Society and multiple funeral services including Mrs John Brown.
The notice extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Donald Hull and kin after the death of Dorothy Hannagan. Numerous relatives and neighbors are listed as visiting or sharing meals, with gatherings noted for Iva Strunk Eleanor Paris Claude Paris Grail McCoy Loren Walter and many Kelley and Strunk family members in Des Moines Marshalltown and surrounding areas. A serious car crash is briefly mentioned involving a young man and a friend.
Voters in Appanoose County Iowa will elect party nominees at twenty eight precincts on Monday June 4 1964. Polls open 8:00 AM and close 8:30 PM as required by law. County Auditor Farnsworth certifies the notice under Iowa Code sections 42 23 and 43.
Moravia School lists surplus office items including adding machines stamp pads rubber stamps typing paper carbon paper and other office supplies offered for sale through the union office.
Evangelical United Brethren and other churches outline May events including Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, and youth and ladies programs. Vacation Bible school runs June 1 to 12. sermons center on Pentecost in Rural America. Baccalaureate services and church discussions also listed along with radio program Moments of Inspiration on KCOG.
A Moravia Union runs through election notices and supplying costs including bond advertising, election supplies, and publishing expenses. Amounts include 12.50 for Moravia Union and 3.00 for Matt Parrott and Song, plus 2.66 for election notices. The Albia Newspaper and Don's Brantad Service are also cited for publishing expenses and car damage.
A lengthy charges list shows Moravia area schools and entities purchasing a wide range of goods and services. Items include textbooks from Holt Rinehart Winston and Times Inc, science and library supplies, office equipment, pencils, typewriter services, music, lumber, and transportation costs. Several named local firms and individuals appear among purchases, with totals approximating 1696.12.
Fragmentary OCR list shows mentions of A Cogan and Nights Smith and janitor supplies for Moravia Produce and other entities. Includes W Grimes Inc James Timer Son Chas Johnston Maurice Walter Ireland Central National Bank bond interest and figures 2888.06 and 7A 86874509.
The April Taylor ettes 4 H meeting met beside the French home. Nine members two leaders and two visitors attended. Helen Wilson announced a county skating party on April 30 at Md Travia. Demonstrations covered shelf undiking, dairy accessories, and a lap back pillow. Refreshments were served by Mrs French and the French sisters. Reporter Martha French.
The Clover Leaf club met at DeWaytte Moore’s home in April and welcomed new member Julia Moore, daughter of Bill and Mrs. Moore. Attendees included multiple Moore and Dicks families, special guest Mrs. Billa Sager, and a noon dinner of roast chicken and meat loaf with trimmings. Phyllis Dicks received a gift from her mystery donor.
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