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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
Raya Rambilin notes concern as expectant mothers consider the possibility of multiple births in 1983, with some expecting twins or more while managing existing children. The piece also mentions a new charcoal production venture attracting local farmers and wood producers.
The piece discusses turning waste wood into charcoal as a potential income for local farms and woodsmen. Opinions are divided whether the investment and market would justify the venture, with some optimistic and others skeptical about success in the area. It notes a pancake week in the county and a fall pancake mix sale launch at local grocers.
A small 4-H group meeting led by Saar Darby discussed old and new business and planned a family night for October 1. Cathy Faber conducted the flag pledge, Josie Proctor gave a gavel talk on beautician careers, eight members attended, and refreshments were provided by Barbara and her mother.
Hazel Hellyer reports a sequence of visits and gatherings in and around Salem. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown hosting, Hazel Hellyer with the Argo couple, Calhouns visiting, Band Mothers meeting in Moravia, and multiple calls on friends including the Hiner, Jennings, and Perry families. Several relatives traveled to Des Moines and Indianola for events and hospital time at Ottumwa.
Tuesday and Sunday gatherings fill a Deg Moines area social page. Names include Aubrey Christy Wayne Thompson Russell Brown Dicks Christy Callen and Sheldon, with events at Iconium church Clayton Sheldon and Ray Rinehart homes. Ellipses note birthdays and slides on Korea.
Friday through Sunday the community hosted guests and attended events. Sharon spent the weekend at home while relatives visited Cedar Rapids and Illinois. Local families shared meals and joined Farm Bureau activities, with voting discussions on the Shaff plan set for December 3 in Plano.
Mr and Mrs Hugh McFatridge shopped in Centerville on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman Mrs Richard Hoffman and Tammy visited Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Wielden were guests Thursday at Roscoe Argo. Mr and Mrs Larry Guffey and Trisha of Unionville Missouri visited the Richard Hoffman home Friday evening and stopped at the Leo Hoffman residence. Lyle Esmail of Muscatine spent time there.
Saturday evening at the Roscoe Argo home Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark spent Friday at Hugh McFatridge. Richard Hoffman stayed Friday night and Sunday at J B Carson home. Lloyd Johnson and Herman Systma of Albia visited the Roscoe Argo home Sunday.
Jake Firking spent Sunday afternoon at Hugh McFatridge and Mrs Roscoe Argo. Mr and Mrs Ben Pickrell were in Ottumwa Monday. Mr and Mrs Bert Rinchatt visited Monday afternoon at the Roscoe Argo home.
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