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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
2
The Union highlights National Newspaper Week noting newspapers are not only criticized but essential to community life. It praises local reporters from clubs churches schools and rural correspondents who keep neighborhoods informed about activities and group news.
The Union aims to serve Moravia by reporting local news without sensationalism, noting small-town newspapers face higher costs and declines. Harvest season brings faster bean harvests with yields of 22 to 25 bushels per acre and beans around $1.95 per bushel as Illinois corn and soybean activity indicates a bountiful crop.
Statement of Ownership for Moravia Union Moravia Iowa 1957 lists publisher C R and H K Charity as owners and publishers. It notes owner Moravia Iowa and no bondholders. The average weekly circulation 1013 copies is reported with Raymond Charity as publisher and notary W A Burton certifying on September 30.
Community notes from New Hope include Wesley Y F meeting activities Mrs Edrie Phillips cookies and koolaid church census plans and invitations for a Methodist Missionary from India. Local social visits dinners and family gatherings fill the weekend with many names and places in Appanoose County Iowa.
Miller and Grenfell families from Michigan and Moravia visited Richard Tubaugh Tuesday evening. Gerald Burton attended Earl Hiatt’s funeral in Centerville Wednesday. Mrs Andrews and Mrs Andrews called on Mrs Will Irelan Thursday. Trelan improving after car accident. Hiatt of Moravia visited Charles Andrews Wednesday. Nellie Williams attended Pancake Day in Centerville and stayed with Raymond’s family. Rev Smith of Moravia dined with Cecil Comatads. Mrs Hershberger and Jimmy Means of Melrose called on Theresa Comstock Friday. Lazell Strunk Wilbur and Lois visited Iva Strunk Saturday afternoon. Wilbur Miller visited Ivan Gibbs Saturday. Cecil Comstock and Debbie called on Vivian Andrews Friday. Gerald Burton, Jerry, and Iva Strunk spent Sunday with couple.
Social notes recount weekend visits and Sunday calls across Blakesburg Moravia Albia and Knoxville. Families including Tubaughs Andrews Comstock Paris and Williams share gatherings with relatives friends and church groups as bean harvesting begins nearby.
In a series of gatherings this week, Jeanne and Nancy Carol Faber attended Youth Fellowship at the E U B church Tuesday. Teachers were honored at a high school reception Wednesday evening with Mrs. Glen Fowler, Mrs. Buell Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawk and families present. Pancake day visitors at Center ville Thursday included Doyle McDanels, Glen Fowler, Maurice Crist, Buell Taylor, Nancy Carol and Bobby Faber, Melvin Van de Pols, and Mrs. Harold Hawk and family. The Harold Prough family were supper guests at the Richard Bentzinger home Thursday evening. Callers on Mrs. Dallas Faber this week included Rev. King, Maurice Boardman, Margaret Hawk, and Edna Ward. Mrs. Ida Griffin returned to Albia after three weeks at the Dallas Faber home. The Faber family, including Nancy Carol and Bobby Faber, along with Carol Crist, attended a 4-H weiner roast at Mary Proctor’s Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cloved and family were Friday evening visitors.
The article notes a half day school vacation for Pancake Day in Centerville with pupils and the teacher attending. It also mentions community visits and social gatherings at various homes, including Ottumwa and Burlington, with several Van Zante family members listed among attendees.
Subscribers in Moravia and Union are asked to renew or adjust their subscriptions. The notice directs readers to confirm terms, update addresses, and ensure continued access to local coverage. It emphasizes timely action and contact details for service changes.
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