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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
3
Classified ads list Golden Delicious apples for sale by Roy Math erly Moravia and Oldstrombone via W H Burton. Plano tuning and repair offered by G L Hufstader at 409 S Main St Albia Iowa with direct call service only and fall booking.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Woodward took three year old Ronald to University hospital at Iowa City Tuesday for a check up. Arlo Ames of Cheyenne Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Rey Ogle of Albia dined on Mrs Melissa Felton Tuesday. Mrs Wm Steffen returned Sunday from a week with her sister Miss Margaret Peterson in Denver Colorado. Their mother Mrs Wim Peterson accompanied her to Denver to spend the winter with her daughter. Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry spent last weekend with relatives in Cambridge Tiskilwa and Wyanyets Illinois and with friends at Mt Pleasant returning home Monday night. Mr and Mrs George Rinehart and Mark spent Friday evening at the Edward Haver home. Mr and Mrs Henry Van Weelden spent Sunday at the Roscoe Argo home. Mr and Mrs Thayne Mart and Roy of Eddyville were Sunday dinner guests at the Edward Haver home. Mr and Mrs James Farnsworth and family of Ottumwa were evening visitors. Mrs Basil Herteen spent a Thursday evening at the Fred Argo
Moravia Public Library announces three new titles arriving shelves on Saturday October 1. The Day Christ was Born by a Bishop presents a Christ Child tale in conversation using New Testament facts with color plates and maps. The Scotswoman by Inglis Fletcher is set in North and South Carolina and Scotland with Flora MacDonald as central figure. The View from Pompey's Head by Hamilton Basso is a fictional tale about Anson Page returning to Pomney's Head after fifteen years on a peculiar mission.
The Chariton River Mission Society met at the church on October 11. The program, led by Virgie Martin, featured scripture from Hosea chapters 13 and 14 and singing Standing on the Promises. Members prepared bandages, gave a Love gift, and pledged support to Baptist Hospital in St Paul Minnesota. Refreshments followed by Janice Moore and Phyllis Spaur. Next meeting planned for November.
The Shanghai club gathered at Barbara Allen’s home on Wednesday October 11 for a regular meeting. Members and visitors included Bert and Hazel Rinehart, Harold and Nancy Hawk, Bertha Overturf, Amy Hiner, Cora Murphy, Allie Taylor, Iole Christy, Doris, Elaine, Joyce and Carol Christy, Doris N Christy, Patty and Paul Christy, Dorothy Calhoun, Lorraine and Jimmy Rinehart, and Mark and Barbara Allen. The day’s work was tearing and sewing rug regs. Doris N Christy won the guess what. Addie Sheldon received a birthday gift from her secret pal. The club will meet next on Wednesday October 25 with Hazel Rinehart. A new baby addition to Gerald Rinehart’s family, Sheila Lorraine Rinehart, is welcomed.
The October meeting of the Taylor Toilers 4-H club at Jerry Roblenz home was led by new president Ted McDonough with thirteen members present. Officers were discussed including county posts with Jim Argo as candidate and Jerry Boblenz as campaign speaker. Ralph McDonough named voting delegate. The group planned a Centerville meeting on October 17, discussed a Des Moines trip, listed foods for the October 31 award banquet, and outlined next year's program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herb Boblenz to members and guests.
The report by Martha Sinclair was approved and old business funded Mrs Darby for pictures. New business included distributing 4-H materials and updating membership cards. Members received tickets for the October 31 4-H banquet and planned a November 4 Thanksgiving supper at Union Chapel church basement. Committees named: serving Ann Long Cathy Faber, recreation Madelyn Sinclair Diana Faber Barbara Darby, decorations Martha Sinclair Judy Pershing. Families to bring table service and a covered dish. Adjournment moved by Judy Pershing and seconded by Diana Faber. Refreshments by Martha Madelyn and their mother. Reporter Diana Faber.
Farm Economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University reports hogs remain the most profitable 1962 prospect. He notes a moderate rise in hog production, with a 2 percent fall sowing increase in the 10 top states this fall and a 4 percent rise for December through February. Slaughter may edge up next spring and summer while prices stay near this year’s levels. Western Cornbelt gains in production are tied to the Feed Grain program, while Eastern Cornbelt prices may rise with feed balance. Cornacre conditions and CCC sales contribute to price dynamics, with even year patterns noted.
Thirty seven 4-H leaders and committee women attended the fall organization meeting at the Agricultural building October 4. Eighteen girls' clubs received new books and materials. Training sessions are set for November 16 30 and December 13 with January featuring a dress workshop and an all day demonstration on sewing techniques. The program aims to teach lifelong clothing skills including selection grooming care and construction.
The summary lists payments to multiple vendors and personnel, with items for tires, repairs, fuel, tools, and equipment. It includes approvals for a quarter, suspensions, and permits, plus a contract appointing R. L. Murdock as County Engineer for a three year term beginning October 25 1961 and ending October 25 1964, with the Board to provide equipment and transportation for the engineer.
The Urbana Doers 4H club was called to order by President Barbara Darby at 8 15 on October 2 year not specified roll call conducted as part of the meeting minutes.
A 1983 Centerville agreement outlines duties, bonds, pay, and control for the county engineer. It sets expense allowances, a $2,000 bond, and a $10,000 annual salary with monthly installments. The engineer holds full project authority, with the board retaining oversight and termination rights upon written notice.
On September 25 1961 the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met in special session to accept bids for a bridge in section 7 township 6 range 18 at Centerville. Bids from Midwest Construction Co Waterloo Des Moines Muscatine and others were opened by County Auditor Verl Farnsworth with Midwest the low bidder at 111,768.18. The board awarded the contract to Midwest Construction Co the low bidder.
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