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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1958
Page
2
Moravia Iowa notes second class matter status as of February 23 1905 at the local post office under the 1879 act. The phrase Official County Paper Issued Every Thursday appears as a header line signaling regular weekly publication.
Rainy notes reveal Mo ravia school district did not uniformly cut taxes. Monroe township, Monroe county, shows levy for 1956 at 18.175 mills rising to 24,972 this year, an increase of 6.797 mills or 6.79 dollars per thousand. Countywide valuation gains and livestock revaluations also noted, affecting taxes.
The state department reports a five percent rise in overall Monroe County valuations and a two mill increase in the county levy for the district. Additional small upticks occur in the board of education, county hospital, and county assessor budgets, totaling 9,173 in new expenditures.
The Monroe County Farm Bureau argues Iowa’s property tax structure favors urban areas and burdens farmers and small business owners. They cite studies showing rural residents pay higher per capita county costs and urge statewide study and discussion to shift toward a fairer base, while noting recent sales tax cuts and property tax increases. The committee highlights inequities in school funding, road costs, and county services, urging reforms without specifying replacements.
The Farm Outlook discusses fed cattle prices and supply. Iowa State College economist Francia Kutish compares 1955 and the current year, noting February slaughter prices similar to last year but forecasting a spring price slump as in 1955. Personal incomes and population affect prices, and pork supply is lower this year.
Kutish says farmers should move cattle to market promptly while wool prices may recover as mills liquidate inventories. If the 1958 recession worsens, holding wool could lose value. best prices may come late in the year if economic conditions improve this summer or fall.
Mr and Mrs A E Derby of Louilla spent Sunday evening at James Calhouns. Mr and Mrs Earl Swift visited Sunday evening at Ben Pickerell home. Mr and Mrs John Exline and family spent Wednesday evening at Ben Pickerells. Mr and Mrs Duane Wilson and Mark and Jeffrey Long spent Sunday at Barl Swift s James Calhoun family were among those helping celebrate Mrs Calhoun s parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Kelloggs 45th wedding anniversary at Blair Ragan home in Albia Sunday. Mr and Mrs Coy Swift, Mr and Mrs Ben Pickerell and Bert Calhoun family enjoyed a fish fry at James Calhoun a Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Earl Swift were among those helping celebrate their grandson Jeffrey Long s third birthday Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Marion Allen and
The excerpt highlights Sunday and Thursday gatherings with residents including Maulde Turner Thelma Calhoun Neva Richards and Freda Swift. It mentions Pearl Free spending a few days at Wayne Thompson's home and Wayne Thompson plus Bruce visiting Ottumwa on Saturday.
Hazel Hellyer reports a busy social week in Salem with visits and gatherings. Delbert Calhoun and family shared meals at multiple homes while friends and relatives including the Rineharts, Hellyers, Jennnings, Perry, and Hiner joined various callings and club activities across Dell Hellyer and Iconium M. locales.
Clara and Theresa Brown with Stella Argo and Leta Haver visited Betty Haver on Tuesday. Leta Haver was admitted to Centerville hospital Wednesday morning for heart trouble. Nellie Thompson visited the Wayne Thompson home on Thursday. W S C S attendees at Iconium included Vera Moore Nona Dicks Edith Gallen Clara Brown Theresa Brown and Nellie Thompson. An Easter Parade hats program was presented by Betty Haver Stella Argo Verta Hoffman Nena Dicks and Clara Theresa Brown. Mr and Mrs Bert Turner Nancy and Mr and Mrs Charles Turner visited Elbert Moore Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Russell Brown and Mr and Mrs Dick Brown attended the Spring Concert.
Nona Dicks and Edith Callen spent Tuesday evening at the Wayne Christy home. Mire. Fay Hall and Mrs. Floyd Allem were Friday dinner guests at the Russell Brown home. Doris Christy and girls were at the Gilbert Callen home Friday afternoon. Clyde Dicks and Paul Dicks moved families to nearby farms and properties Saturday and Sunday with several helpers present. Verna McAninch has been ill at Centerville hospital. Fonda and Nicky Dicks visited DeWayne Moore’s home. rock party at Virgil King’s home Saturday. The Truxton Dicks and Clyde Dicks homes were hosts for visits. Des Moines trips noted for the Callens and Doris Christy’s group.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown visited the Truxton Dicks home Sunday evening. Vera Moore Clart and Theresa Brown and Lorraine Whitehead attended the Hasté cantata at the Fairview Church of the Brethren Sunday evening.
Moravia Union offices report a wide stock of staples and staplers in their inventory, noting ample varieties and quantities for local customers and offices.
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