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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
2
A local message urges careful voter study of candidates before election day. It warns against apathy and unqualified leaders, stresses Americans should choose thoughtfully and vote. The piece ties in with the heating season and local plumbing and heating concerns.
The text notes high demand as natural gas lines may surge and many want hookups before cold weather arrives. Pure water is also expected to flow through mains, with some facing low water supply and others seeking immediate connections in the coming two weeks.
The Editor's Mail from Sept 27 1960 extols Moravias growth including water system High School city gas post office and new Moravia Farm Service Company scales. Ve Ed credits local leadership and notes Dan Mihalovich on the board while Joe Ed active in county affairs and a candidate for State Senator from Appanoose and Davis district.
Mrs Earl Main of Florida recounts surviving a devastating hurricane. She describes early warnings, preparations, and the ferocious winds peaking at 115 to 150 mph, with roof damage, flooding, power outages, and trailers overturned. She notes neighbors evacuated by helicopter, widespread destruction in Naples and Fort Myers, and the community recovering while awaiting insurance settlements and new trailers.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls finding biro thread on a roof, a pot holder snag across a park, and game doilies in a river. The narrator jokes about misadventures, noting a coffee table found far from home and a car and boat that remain usable, suggesting we can ride two ways.
Urbana Center News reports A/C Merle Sinclair left Tuesday for Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Local social items list numerous visits and gatherings among families in Ottumwa Albia Blakesburg Centerville and Marshalltown with July and Sunday events, birthdays, and pancake day activities.
Saturday evening Ward Proctors hosted Mrs. Warren Proctor and Jimmy with a visit to the Sam Proctor home Sunday afternoon. Josie Proctor spent Sunday with Diana Faber at the Vaughn Faber home. Nina Faber and Nancy Carol visited Patty Faber Saturday afternoon. Douglas Faber attended Pancake Day in Centerville Thursday with Gary Proctor.
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