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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1960
Page
1
Rates listed for one year in this notice show 2.00 dollars in advance for Appanoose and Monroe Counties and 2.50 dollars in advance for elsewhere in the United States. The brief ad outlines pricing without further details on payment methods or dates.
Moravia’s new gymnasium proved crowded in the first game of the season as Blakesburg fans arrived by bus and locals filled the stands. Long ticket lines continued into the first half amid high demand and past seating limits. Some residents debated reholding the presidential election.
The two party system remains in effect at the Appanoose county courthouse as the recent election produced three Democrats and four Republicans. Elected Republicans include Veil Farnsworth Gloria Cortesio Ticky Samson and Glen Johnson while Democrats named H. G. Hargis Paul Thomas and Lee Benz.
The week end guests included Carl Main and John Washam of El Monte California. Rev Eugene Young led a six day Wesley Chapel Revival meeting ending Friday. Many locals visited friends and relatives across Ottumwa Centerville Town City and Hillcrest areas with multiple dinners and weekend gatherings.
Day evening attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Kincaid, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Kincaid, and Mrs. Myrtle Workman, listing local residents present at the gathering.
The Udell P T A 10 cent supper Monday night drew attendees from Unionville Moravia Moulton Centerville Bloomfield and other nearby towns. Over $200 was cleared thanks to patrons workers and friends.
Urbana Center and nearby communities record a weekend of visits and gatherings. Families including Vaughn Faber Zimmer Proctor Leffler Ahee Hiatt and Harris are listed as hosting or visiting at multiple homes in Marion Alb ia Centerville and Blakesburg. Various siblings relatives and friends are noted attending events and dances with names such as Proctor McAlister Leffler Mahon Gillen Fathers Taylor and Robinson among others.
Mrs Regenla Sinclair Vera Proctor and Margaret Gillen joined by Jerry and Patty Faber plus Cheryl and Cindy visited Moravia grade and high school Friday. Rebecca Faber spent Friday with grandmother Inez Faber. Sunday dinner guests at Vaughn Fabers in Newton included Mr and Mrs Fred Stevens. Diana Faber and Charlotte Simmons attended a basketball game that evening.
Mr and Mrs Warren Proctor joined Josie Jim and Cathy Faber and Madelyn and Martha Sinclair at the Friday night basketball game.
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