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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
2
The writer notes Moravia street conditions are poor and compares them to local rural roads. A hurried Tuesday trip down Unionville road reveals many chuck holes that jar the family car, with rock coating hoped but uncertain to improve travel. Winter snow storms are blamed for many scars on rural lanes.
The Moravia-Iconium road is being treated with rock for winter, but residents doubt its ability to handle heavy stock trucks and school buses. Mrs. Clarence Whitehead slid on a rough patch Monday near Edward McCord’s home, ending in a ditch and requiring a tractor to recover the car. Other slips occurred on main streets, including Nutrena feed salesman and Gary Underwood incidents, prompting a call for road improvements.
A jumble of quoted snippets includes Bob Burns saying Oh eat me and Connie McAninch vowing I’ll slam you with remarks from readers. The list also features Dick Dulaney with Take a big bite Albert Turner with On Heck Larry Mullins asking Is that a fact and Elaine Curtis Oh sugar plus Carolyn Ver Steegh You get me suspended.
A collage of quoted exclamations from multiple readers and Judy Woodward signs off with a playful slice of daily life. Names like Carson Mericie Elaine Free Nancy Ward and others express surprised frustration humor and holiday mood in short bursts.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Mikels and Debbie hosted Sunday morning calls. Harlan McIntire and Patsy Mikels connections. Sharon Argo enjoyed a school break in Ottumwa. multiple local families including Ballangers Stricklers McDansm relatives visited homes. Downards planned a two week vacation. several dinners and suppers at Mikels Argo Hiatt Andersons.
Rosemary Phillips spent Monday night with Connie Soblenz and attended a party at Wesley Chapel. Debbie visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Gerald Mikels. Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel and family of Commanche hosted Friday night with Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel, then Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Sandra, returning home Sunday afternoon.
Iowa governor declares general election offices to be filled including President Vice President U S Senator and state offices such as Secretary of State Attorney General and Supreme Court judges. Also lists congressional districts and judicial districts for voting and a proposed constitutional convention question. Official notice to sheriffs and electors. Des Moines September 15 1960.
In the District Court of Town End for Appenoosa County the estate of L C Hamilton Deceased. Ethel Hamilton executrix has filed a final report and requests discharge. Hearing set for Centerville November 0 1960 to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Milani Milani Attorneys for the Estate. Nov 8-10 1960.
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