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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
2
The Union urges readers to focus less on this year’s election and note global trouble where civilians face conflict without voting rights. A booklet with photographs of an African atrocity is available at the office for those with strong nerves, though not for the faint of heart.
The Union urges voters to study the county ballot and consider incumbents or new aspirants for county governance. It notes the 8 am to 8 pm Tuesday voting window and stresses liberty in electing those who govern. The piece recounts a university homecoming trip by Dick Armstrong, Gary Sallaby, Dean Easter, and Larry Brooks and comments on Missouri defeating Iowa while critiquing academic standards’ impact on athletes.
Karl Tut tle recalls a humorous W P A era yarn about relief and politics. A grandfather quips that the country began to slide after the Roosevelt election, as a Republican unable to take relief.
A reminiscence recalls Kremlin Oklahoma during the WPA era with hundreds of makeshift toilets and a town pride that grew into a national joke. Local humor notes the district became the WPA outhouse capitol of the west as Washington officials intervened. A resident jokes that Kremlin could get the first moon outhouse with Kennedy era public works funding.
For sale dependable Markwell staplers guaranteed with staples for other makes available at Union Office.
The piece argues free speech and unity sustain democracy during crises like Cuba. It describes lobbyists as legislative liaison, notes their varying influence, and warns that policy danger rises when a few leaders dictate an organization’s stance rather than rank and file members guiding it.
The article argues against shoving duties onto others and urges citizens to act directly by voting. It warns legislators may misread group opinions and calls for individual contact with reps to shape public policy. It emphasizes that one ballot can outperform many political writings or memberships.
Mr and Mrs Coy Swift and Mr and Mrs Earl Swift attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John McAhine Sunday. Various relatives and friends visited and spent time with family members through the week at Kellogg Calhoun Derby and Derbys homes and enjoyed gatherings and dinners.
The Busy Maidens 4 H Club met October 8, 1962 at Moravia Park. Members present included ten youths with roles as sociata member and readers. Maxine Johnson served as reporter.
The Blackhawk 4 H club hosted a hayride and weiner roast at Gayford McAnnally home with David Mc Annally as host on Oct 9 1962. Ten members and their families plus six guests attended. Reporter Bob Gillen.
Hilton Hustlers 4-H club opened by Jim Rowley with five members present. Members listed include Jim Rowley Charles Van Zante Earl Gay Joe Salato and James Murdy. They discussed selecting a 4-H leader a basketball game and safe driving talk by Marl Gay. Larry Decet spoke on the 4-H convention and its activities. Reporter James Murdy.
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H group met at Shirley Calhoun’s home.13 members attended and three new members joined Carol Calhoun Connie Williams and Carolyn Cooper. Old business included paying bills and buying flickets for the November award banquet. Citations included.
Individuals and families including Hellyer Jennings Calhoun Perry Brown and related households are listed with visits and gatherings across Moravia Des Moines Cedar Rapids Joliet and Marshalltown over Thursday Friday and Sunday. W.S.C.S. events and multiple home visits mark a bustling local schedule.
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