29 Oct 1959
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
1
Moravia proceeds with a new school building amid frequent showers while streets suffer from needed repairs but lack funds. The article touches on national concerns as Ike's era faces stagnation and worsening issues, including Soviet missile ambitions.
The Iowa Southern Utilities annual dinner highlighted concerns over government intrusion into private business and a new trans mission line to channel Missouri River power. Harold Mann claimed subsidies distort costs as private utilities pay higher taxes, while railroads criticized featherbedding costing $500 million annually and wastes in operations.
Mrs H B Spring hosts Udell visitors Udell is cited along with Mr and Mrs Doyle Selix and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Selix during a Tuesday evening supper hour.
Visitors and greetings fill weekend hours as families from Centerville Udell and Mt Ararat share visits. Thomas Selix Moore Burkland Matthews Hinegardner family ties and living changes are noted along with a Brethren church service weekend invitation and revival events.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ammons spent Wednesday at the Lloyd Callen home. Mrs Mary Lackender, Paul Pitlick, Julia Harrell and Nelile Haines were guests Wednesday night at the Roscoe Argo home. Mr and Mrs Will Hagermann and grandchildren Mike and Janie Hagerman spent Wednesday evening with family.
The report lists Sunday visitors to Albia area homes, including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hart of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones of Ottumwa. Also noted is Dorothy Pickrell and others at the Roscoe Argo home. Stella Argo and Verta Hoffman helped serve a Rotary club supper at the Ionicum Methodist church on Monday evening.
Mrs Earl Swift and Mrs Pearl Free spent Friday at Wayne Thompsons. Lennize Hattie Miller visited Coy Swifts Wednesday. Someone spent Tuesday at Lloyd Ammons. Marrien Callen was in Chariton Saturday. Norris Callen home hosted Tuesday evening. Earl Swift and family visited Duane Wilsons Sunday. Dorothy Pickerell and Karen Derby called on Glenn Turners Sunday. Elmer Kellogg spent Tuesday at James Calhouns. Clair Long and Jeffrey visited Earl Swifts Thursday. Coy Swift Ben Derby were in Seymour Wednesday. Larry Derby Maureen of Keota visited Emmett Derbys Sunday. George Hammond Ottumwa and Rex Derby Des Moines visited Derby residence. Andy Pavlick gon visited James Calhouns Sunday. Blair Rag an family were afternoon visitors.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa states a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of F E Boyer has been filed. Final proof and probate are set for November 25 1959 at 10:00 a.m. Interested persons may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated October 23 1959. M G Lage Clerk of District Court Harry B Greenleaf Attorney for Estate. Oct 29 Nov 5 12 1859
The Franklin Farmers 4 H club held a meeting October 20 with 16 members and 13 visitors. Richard Perry was chosen spokesman, Wayne Thompson named winter leader, and new officers were installed. A special meeting October 2 and a fall banquet were planned.
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