17 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1959
Page
1
The Russian leader, described as the foe of the era, travels through the United States and is set to visit Iowa next week. He will inspect what is claimed as the world’s highest producing agricultural area, noting lush crops and advanced farming methods in central Iowa.
An Iowa fall festival defies a waning interest in traditional fairs as crowds flock for three days, contrasting with the state fair. Television’s growing influence is noted, with expectations of bigger spectacles replacing guitar and cowboy acts, while Moravians festival reportedly maintains strong attendance.
Mrs. Leo Hoffman and family hosted and visited neighbors Rex Hagerman Ben Pickrell and others over the week. Rex Hagerman rested as a medical patient at Albia hospital from Wednesday to Saturday. Lloyd Callen and David Callen were guests at Linby. Janice Mosley returned from Des Moines AI B training for the weekend.
Pre school girl wash dress Alice VanDorin first Ruby Long second five to twelve girls wash dress Alice Van Dorin five to twelve girls skirt and blouse Alice VanDorin five to twelve boys shirt Alice VanDorin five to twelve boys trousers Alice VanDorin five to twelve boys jacket Alice VanDorin teenage wash dress Mary Proctor first Olive Tomlin second teenage girls best wear dress Janet Phillips first Clarabelle Mosley second Edna Ward third
A long list of award winners by organization for categories including mixed bouquet, artistic arrangements, buffet, coffee table, fruit and vegetables, canned goods, bread and butter pickles, jams, jellies, juices, and meats. Notable names include Mamie Tisue, Nellie Williams, Olive Jean Tarbell, Olive Tarbell, Mary Proctor, and Lyle Kehrberg among others with multiple first and second places across many divisions.
Teenage skirt and blouse winner Janet Phillips placed first with Alice VanDorin second in the dress and wear contest. Home Economies judged entries with Margaret Callen winning white cake, and Leona Cousins taking angel food.
The readable text shows winners across many categories including light rolls, custard and chocolate pies, drops and filled cookies, doughnuts, and various flowers such as cosmos chrysanthemum and zinnia. Names recurring include Margaret Callen Virga Boyer Olive Tarbell Maude Coffin Mamie Tisue Zula Taylor Edith Dodd and Cynthia Taylor among others.
The annual Crawley reunion met Sunday at Knoxville Park with a basket dinner at noon. Officers elected: President Ruth Hammond, Vice President Fern Crawley, Secretary-Treasurer Crete Reynolds. The 1960 reunion set for the third Sunday in September at Knoxville Park.
An advertising pitch from The Union invites readers to publish sale bills and notices. It promises wide distribution, large crowds, and a successful sale through the newspaper’s publicity reach.
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