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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
1
Rain and lightning swarm the countryside as the Chariton River overflows its banks again. Creeks east of Albia flood Highway 34, delaying traffic. Moravia faces sewer and post office construction snags while water problems threaten basements and local roads. Postmaster Don Pettibone reports no new details.
The article notes a mid June completion date for a new post office with site cleared and negotiations ongoing between the lessee and a contractor. It warns of reapportionment risks and possible tax hikes, mentions election time approaching, sparse corn planting due to rain, and Moravia council efforts to fix winter soaked streets hindered by rain as grass grows.
The Udell WMS Brethren church held its annual Mother Daughter banquet at the Annex on Friday evening May 20 with a program and banquet. Carol Moore chaired with Jean Spring assisting. pink and white decorations and spring garden flowers adorned the scene.
Local families gathered for weekend social visits and events around Kirksville Missouri and Davenport Iowa. Notable items include a 25th wedding anniversary at Iconium MLE church, care visits for a newborn Melodie Ann, and multiple calls and suppers among Dicks, Callen, Thompson, Paxston, and related households.
Orval McCay and families visited, Mrs. Ruth Ogden 90, widow of Rev. Orlando Ogden, spent winter with sons in Indiana, Anna Thintlethwaite visiting Rex Morlan. Morlan family hosted a cooperative supper with Cecil Lorance and Joe Morlan. Udell school alumni banquet set for Saturday May 28 at the gym with dinner and program.
A Sunday picnic dinner honored the birthdays of Mearl Dicks Gilbert Callen Russell Brown and Stella Argo with many Des Moines guests. Emily Thompson attended a WCS officers training in Centerville. Russell Brown visited Roscoe Argo’s home. Dick Brown hosted guests. several locals spent time with family and friends in Vosburg and Ottumwa over the weekend.
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