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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
Ray Ramblin's candidate Beardsley secured victory by about 156000 votes, sweeping 94 counties and widening his margin from his first term by over 30000 votes. A Republican state ticket also posted wide margins with Attorney General Robert L. Larson leading in the top vote percentage amid an aggressive anti gambling campaign.
Three new statehouse officers will join Iowa leadership W H Nicholas as lieutenant governor Clyde Spry as secretary of agriculture and M L Abrahamson as treasurer Incumbents Chet Akers Mel Synhurst and Jessie Parker will not return Republicans extend their majority to 94 14 in the house 41 9 in the senate The article also notes mood of a recent Iowa game and newsroom changes including a newly acquired Speed Graphic camera for the Union office
Community members are urged to call the Mora newsroom with tips at any time and editors will pursue stories with photos. The post office recently showcased new equipment and readers note the change in process as mail access requires entering and using a lock box, despite past convenience.
Wesley Chapel church held a Friday evening program with 37 present featuring short films and slide pictures including How We Could Help Birds Story of Peter Rabbit Story of Little Black Sambo The Birth and Childhood Days of Jesus Easter and Christmas in Other Lands Refreshments of salad cookies cocoa and coffee were served The committee was Evelyn Daniels and Juanita Dooley Various local residents were listed as supper and dinner guests at several homes across Albia All details reflect a busy community social schedule with visits and receptions noted through the weekend
A sequence of social visits and gatherings spans Sunday and weekend activities across multiple families. The Clinton Albertson and Bert Ritehart homes hosted guests. various residents fellowshipped at the Laura Dicks and Beryle Brown home. Busy Bee Club meetings occurred at Beryl Brown’s residence. several individuals joined a rally at the Church of Christ with sermon by Donald Hunt. other visitors called on friends and hosted dinners, with Argo family hosting a farewell dinner for Bobbie Argo prior to military duty.
Mr and Mrs B F Whitehead hosted a Tuesday evening gathering in Eddyville to help Beverly Sue Shahan celebrate. Larry Lee, Linda Pearl, and others attended the event.
Mrs Olive Moffatt spent Thursday to Saturday at the Frank Starcevie home in Sovilla for a birthday visit. Bernard Kitterman visited Albia and stopped at Smith Hospital to see patient Dave Scieszinski. Several local residents called on relatives, with visits to Bernard Kitterman, E F Stansberry, Roy Moffatt, Will Douglas, and others. Wayne Thompson helped with bean gathering for Roy Moffatt on Saturday.
The report notes light snow and sleet on Monday morning with sun breaking through. Lyle Cloyed bought shoats from Zell Wilson. Donald and Wilbur Goudy of Flint Michigan and their uncle van Hoadley visited Wednesday. Zell Wilson and LeRoy finished sawing the old barn frame and placed wood at the pile. LeRoy Wilson and I attended closing-out sales west and south of Moravia Tuesday. Ervin Long took calves to Albia Saturday. Russell Darby, Zell Wilson, and Earl Boardman delivered hogs to Centerville Saturday.
Maple Grove community share names and visits across households. Families and individuals including Walters Tadlocks Sharps Wilsons and Tubluggs gathered for dinners birthdays and Thursday and Friday calls with multiple neighbors in Centerville Albia and Centervill during the week.
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