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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
1
In Des Moines the city has tightened speed enforcement across all sections. Drivers in 20 and 25 mph zones receive a horn and buzz from the 77 license cars, with the idea that persistent violators will be caught.
The piece reports a parking problem in the county seat with a carnival occupying the square. County Auditor Veil Farnsworth says if the carnival sits on county property the county could claim concession percentages and pavement costs. The city seeks $35,000 to $60,000 for inner square improvements, with offers narrowing from $6,000 to just over $2,000 by March 24. Also notes disputed land from courthouse square to city street and mentions editors from Centerville and Moulton involved in traffic fines and local incidents.
Dickey Burger son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Burger was struck in the eye by a ball at school. He was taken to a Centerville doctor who sent him to a specialist in Ottumwa and then to Iowa City Hospitals. He is to return in 10 days but the injury is not as serious as first feared. The article lists visits and travels of local residents, mentions several family gatherings and social visits, and notes a Udell property sale to an Opperman family from Chicago with plans to move late.
Moravia alumni of 50 years ago are recognized at the MHS graduation with five 1913 graduates named and two 1913 honorees receiving honorary diplomas. The 1914 annual The Moravian is recounted as a financial failure, and changes from 1913 to 1968 are noted. Also reported are local visits, a long-time resident Laura Baker's funeral, illness notes, Shanghai Club meeting details, and 4-H activities and manners demonstrations.
The Shanghai club met at Dorothy Calhoun's home on Tuesday April 30 1963 with members and guests enjoying a coop dinner. Doris Christy won a patching and embroidery cue, and plans were announced for a regular club party on May 11 at Ieel Christy's home with cake and fruit salad and a subsequent gathering May 15. Bertha Overturf Karen Pam Greg and Peggy Over turf attended in the afternoon.
The Independent Pioneers met May 8 at Stephen Sulser’s home with Chuck Moore presiding. No old business was reported. Plans include a June 9 picnic at Chuck Moore’s home followed by an afternoon tour. Demonstrations featured calf handling, wart removal, and calf respiration.
The Urbany Doers 4-H club met in Maxine Fisher’s home for its May gathering. Diana Faber led the pledge and nine members presented “A Table Setting” for roll call. Lorraine McAnally read the secretary’s report. Levy.E. money was collected. Diana and Cathy Faber form the gift committee. The agenda notes the Better Governing Contest will be held at an unspecified location.
The Missionary Society of Chariton River Baptist Church held its annual Guest Day on May 14 with 37 attendees. Highlights included a reading titled A Moment in the Morning, a Christian-living lesson by Elina Davison, and a book review of The Song Goes On by Pat Foglesong. Refreshments followed a social hour as spring flowers adorned the tea table.
Mrs Gladys Harsh hosts New Hope while Mr and Mrs L E Jordan Eddie and Debbie of Polo Missouri and others from St Louis Centerville Melrose Mount Ayr join supper with Ivan Harsh party Saturday Sally Moe Whitehead and Venness Long spent Wednesday evening with Linda Wilson Mr and Mrs John Wood and
Lynda were Sunday guests with Mrs Genevie Kalvng and Bessie Donovan. Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson and family enjoyed supper with Trenton Wilson Hédie Jordan of Palo Missouri who is spending days with his grandparents Mr and Mrs van Harsh. They spent Monday night with Alan Wilson. Family visited Friday and Tuesday evenings with local residents including Mr and Mrs Bob Greene and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh, and visited Mr and Mrs Robert Harsh of St. Louis.
District Court appoints Lorne Vandorin administrator with will annexed of James T. Vandorin deceased. All creditors must file claims legally authenticated with the court for allowance. Dated May 11 1963. Attorney Staples and Staplers advertise legal notices with stock offerings.
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