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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
3
A batch of local classifieds lists Go Moravia Fall Festival booth seeks voters and vendors. Notices invite visitors to meet candidates, attend flower show events with tea, register for a walking doll prize, and publicize toy booths. Also ads for part time work, purebred hogs, and a used B flat clarinet.
In memoriam notice for D L Strunk who departed this life September 5 1952. Family expresses sorrow, faith, and hope of reunion in heaven.
The churches listed present weekly schedules including worship at Nazarene and Evangelical United Brethren churches. Activities cover Sunday services, Sunday school, YM and MYF meetings, midweek Bible study, and church dinners with leaders named such as Rev E J Strong and Rev J A Ogden. Specific times include 9:30 Sunday school, 11:00 worship, 7:30 evening services, and 6:30 to 7:30 midweek programs across Moravia and nearby communities.
Mrs. Steve Burger and Rodney of Minburn visited from Wednesday to Sunday with her parents the Burtons. The Burtons hosted a cooperative dinner for the birthday anniversary of hostess Mrs. Odile Clark. Various relatives gathered to mark celebrations and extended visits across Ottumwa Des Moines and Orange California without precise dates.
West Point residents including Mrs. Leo Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoffman hosted and visited with family, friends, and neighbors across Unionville and Centerville. The Hannaford and Fisher households joined in supper duties at the Iconium church as others dropped by for calls and weekend visits.
Saturday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh offer a set of 6 felt point marking pens in black and colors for posters and other marking. Union Office advertises table paper for banquet and dinner tables. Moravia Union.
A safety cartoon lists tractor hazards including loose sleeves and hitched loads, no wheel chocks, exposed PTO, unshielded belts, hot engine refueling, smoking during fueling, overloaded outlets, and riders on equipment, plus improper ventilation and lack of protective gear. The piece catalogues dangers such as electric wires, unprotected liquids, and unsafe handling with various scenarios.
Mrs Gladys Harsh hosts Labor Day weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Harsh of Cedar Falls and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh. The Jay Wilsons welcomed Doris Wilson Theo Miller Richard Harsh Jackie Ballinger Jesse Ballinger and R C Wilson visitors. Marion Watts of Melrose also spent time there.
A scanned list of businesses and sponsors including Albia Cleaners Albia Sales Co Allen Grocery Anderson-Erickson Co Angel Cafe Centerville National Bank Club 60 Colonial Baking Co Kenneth Condra Coulson & Burton Culligan Soft Water Service County Officers Verl K Farnsworth Loyd Carter Ralph Woods Gail Felkner Dewey's Place Don's Standard Service Duca Chevrolet Co First Iowa State Bank First National Bank Fosters' Dry Goods Art Fox Garage Gamble Store Gardner Hatchery flank Insurance Agency Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co Iowa Southern Utilities Co Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Easter Dairy Sweet.
The exhibit features Funks Hybrid Seed Corn, Foode Seed & Feed Co, Hellyer Bros, Moravia Farm Service, Turner & Son, Van Dorin Implement Co, Waggoner's Motor & Supply, and Woodward Plumbing & Heating showcasing agricultural equipment, seeds, and related services.
Rain moved the Hiner family reunion to the Knapp home in Centerville for a cooperative dinner. Gene Huff led the business meeting electing officers Johnie Beaty president Lloyd Beaty vice president Marilyn Snider secretary treasurer, with a large turnout from nearby towns. The group planned next year’s reunion at Centerville park with a rain backup at Iconium school.
Appanoose County Chapter of Democratic Women met at the Community Center on September 1. Barbara Kauzlarich chaired, minutes were approved, treasury stood at $22.06 with $50 added from vanilla sales for a $72.06 balance. A letter from Davis County invited a cooperative dinner for candidates in September and committees were named to plan the October 5 state candidates dinner.
Proceedings show Moravia council in August 18 1944 session with absent Black. Motion to switch town to Central Standard Time effective Aug 24 1984 at 2:00 am. Votes Spencer aye Walter aye John Spencer nay Hiatt aye. Adjournment followed. Later August 25 1964 special session with Whitney Pump Co. trade in pumps for 2000.00. adjournment declined. W. H. Burton, Clerk.
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