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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
1
Rows Ramblin s recounts the Moravia festival s 50 year history as old timers discuss origins G T Harn questions starting ideas Pearl Broshar and Jack Allred are cited as early influencers, memory of who proposed the concept varies with time and conversation
Ottumwa television outlet schedules an October 1 opening with tower erection begun last week and 78 mile Des Moines hookup to be completed by Sept 28. Transmitters arriving, equipment installation planned this week, with station ready by Sept 20.
On September 2 1955 the District Court of Appanoose County appointed Bertha B Broshar as executrix of Chester Broshar deceased All persons owing the estate must pay the executrix and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance Dated September 2 1955 Bertha B Broshar Executrix Charles L Johnston Attorney M G Luge Clerk District Court Sept 8-15 1955 For Sale Scratch pads The Moravia Union
The Udell area records a weekend of visits across neighboring towns including Centerville Peoria and Woodhull with extended family gatherings and a September PTA reception for the Udell faculty led by Mrs Carl Weber. Other notes mention a large bean plant exhibit at the Spurgeon garage and local farm activity.
Miss Gwendolyn Underwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Underwood Moravia and John Keasling son of Mr and Mrs C E Keasling Ottumwa route were married at St Patrick s church Ottumwa Saturday Sept 3 Father John Collins performed the ceremony at 2 pm in the presence of about 150 guests Beverly Yock organist played wedding marches and assisted Mrs A Blackley who sang Ave Maria Ushers were Larry Keasling Dwight Swaim and Ronald Wilkinson Christine Keasling was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Joan Watson Phyllis Underwood and Berneice Mason The bride wore a white lace floor length formal with scoop neckline and long sleeves The full skirt featured tiny ruffles of the same material A lace crown held a sheer veil The bride carried lilies of the valley bouquet The couple are making their home at 609 Ave H Ft Madison Mr Keasling is a salesman for Lowenburg bakery
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club held a September 12 meeting at Rosalie Sneeden’s home. Officers elected include Mary Lou Rinehart as president Connie McAninch as vice president Charlotte McAninch as secretary treasurer Rosalie Sneeden as reporter Janice Mosley as historian Janet Nash as recreation chairman Martha Potts as music chairman.
The Sunshine club met with Neela Hawk on Wednesday evening. Doris Jean Hawk and Jerry Hawk celebrated birthdays this Saturday with cake and singing. Attendees included Terry Nash Norma Lee Gladfelder Judy Kay Gladfelder Darlene Gladfelder and many local families. The October meeting will be a Wiener roast at Kenneth Gladfelder’s.
Franklin Farmers 4-H club met at Jackie Tar bell’s home with six members present Roll call noted six attendees The Moravia Fall Festival 4-H stand was discussed Dick Sneeden and Charles McAninch reported on 4-H camp at Boone They and their parents provided refreshments for Jim McAninch Jerry Brown Charlotte McAninch Charien McAninch James McCord Orville McCord Connie McAninch and Dick Sweeden Reporter Dick Sweeden.
The Board of Supervisors of Pancose County met in regular session with Earl Exline Walter Harper and Glen Johnson present They approved numerous claims to the General Fund including Agricultural Service Co Centerville Concrete & Water Works Fenton Dr R L Hospital Service Inc Southern Utilities Hyway Commission and Sheriff and Treasurer accounts totaling multiple small reimbursements and service payments.
A long ledger of public relief disbursements lists numerous individuals such as Donald Eddy Mary Clayworth and George Lowe with payments ranging from pennies to hundreds of dollars. The entry also includes payments to firms and agencies like Condor's Drug Store Red Cross Drug and City Book Store and reveals salaries and medical expenses for county officials and workers.
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