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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardner arrive back and bring warm reports from Arizona where temperatures rose to 80 degrees. They note the sun has been scarce locally in recent weeks and share a cheerful update on their trip and the mild weather.
Moravia residents recall a landmark maple tree near Veach’s store that stood since before Civil War days and saw many pranks and trades under its shade. Dayne Taylor marks 13 weeks as city’s man Friday while locals report a gasoline spill accident near Fanchen Winslet’s residence and a Moravia basketball scrimmage with Roland. Davenport’s strong high school program draws comment on class A and B ratings and state tourney prospects.
Unionville community briefs cover Legion Auxiliary plans for a county meeting at the Methodist church on April 10, with a lesson by Mrs. Russell Alden and an initiation for three members. Rev. H. M. Richmond returns from Tecumseh after three weeks of evangelistic service. Easter Ball crowned Jane Hanrahan. Local school closed Friday due to heavy snow, with Saturday makeups. Jaunts include Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson visiting from La Porte Indiana, Miss Ellen Johnson honored at a shower, and weddings of Jeanne Swinney and Dwight Harrington. LaVern Robb reported missing in action after service injury. J. A. Price enjoys television, a local first. Newlyweds Dwight Harrington and Jeanne Swinney set in Bloomfield.
A compact union want ad draws broad attention with its concise appeal and broad readership. The notice highlights labor representation and recruitment themes, signaling active participation from workers and communities.
Gardeners watch for tulips and crocus as snow buries hopeful shoots. Despite late cold, plans advance for lettuce carrots onions and peas. Hybrid varieties promise better yields with top lines like Contender Logan and Oak Leaf. hybrid cucumbers and peppers are popular as gardeners test new types and start early plantings.
Local residents including Teontant By Min and George Hammond attended a Des Moines convention on Wednesday. Families such as the Carpenters, Smyths, Perrys and Browns visited various homes through Sunday. Guests from Davenport to Ottumwa joined Clover Leaf club events and thanksgivings while travel between towns continued through the weekend.
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County Iowa reports a canvass of returns from the November 7 1950 election on a proposition authorizing construction of a building to cost up to 30000 for storage and repair purposes.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors reports 4058 votes in favor and 2368 against a bridge toad project proposition. Signed March 28 1951 by Earl Exline W G Harper and J F Hermes as county supervisors.
In Appanoose County Iowa a probate final report has been filed by the estate administrator for Ephraim F Wilson. The report seeks court approval and discharge from further duties. A hearing is set in Centerville on April 26 1951 for witnesses to show cause if any why the final report should not be approved and discharge granted.
Attorney Valentine and Greenleaf represented by Id Minnes filed a civil action citing administrator Robert Greenleaf in a probate related matter on record dated 13 2.
Court in Appanoose County Iowa appoints C C Coulson as executor of the William Alphus Hopkins estate on March 30 1951. Creditors to present claims properly authenticated to the district court and debtors to pay the estate. J D Minnsey Clerk.
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