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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
1
Ray Ramblin reports on candidates touring the country promising broad aims while religion’s role remains contested by both parties. Voters weigh the issue as fall festival weather brings minor rain but festival plans proceed with noted success and plans for improvements.
The writer suggests coordinating dates among Blakesburg Moravia and Moulton to avoid conflicts with local fall events. Moravia holds the second weekend in September, Blakesburg previously late but shifted to the first weekend after Labor Day, and Moulton’s Jam boree now clashes with carnival plans. A compromise could let people attend all three celebrations.
Kenny Selix suffered a head on collision with another pupil while playing at school last week. He lost one tooth and may lose another. Local social notes include visits from the Gurney Jordans, the Craigs, and many relatives. Birth reported for a son to John Carbaugh and wife of Cedar Rapids on Aug 25.
Kathy and Leslie depart California after a ten day stay at the Spring home visiting relatives including Verla Glasgow, John, and a host of Haneel Glasgow’s family. A weeklong visit is also being enjoyed by Mr and Mrs Howard Glasgow of Marshalltown with Mr and Mrs Haneel Glasgow and baby from Salt Lake City.
The Descendents of Levi and Anna Purvis held their first reunion on Sunday Sept 4 1960 at a park in Chillicothe Missouri with 57 relatives present and 15 unable to attend. Attendees shared a basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting swimming and ball games. The group voted to host the 1961 reunion at the same site on the Sunday before Labor Day.
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County met in regular session on September 6 1960 with members present and transacted one approved set of claims. Items include General Fund and various vendor payouts to local utilities, stores, and service providers. payments cover clerks trustees treasurers printing paper and miscellaneous supplies.
Detailed home arts and youth entries list prize results from a festival. Winners include Sybil Whitehead, Mrs. Cody Luse, Dorothy Boyer, Melissa Felton, Sylvia Hiatt, Lois Mason, Grace Veach, and others across categories such as quilts, garments, linens, and baked goods. Notable names: Anna Easter Ast, Ellen Paxston, Mamie Tigue, Iva Strunk, Sharon Judge.
Naomi Tadlock won second in spice cake. Doris Jean Hawk and Diane Judge led several divisions in cookies and corn bread. Diane Kincade claimed multiple firsts in light rolls and chocolate judge. Sandra Whitehead Ist in jelly and candy categories. Children's Parade featured Michael Dagle Ist and Joyce McCrory 2nd. Various bicycle, nursery rhyme, and race events completed the fair results with multiple firsts and seconds across ages and categories.
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