09 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
1
A Des Moines weekend outing ends in a chaotic city drive with near misses and multiple emergency responses. The writer recalls a carefree ride turned perilous as a fire wagon, collisions, and ambulance runs interrupt the trip to Ft. Des Moines, highlighting dangers of reckless driving.
Nearly every week readers see results from The Union For Sale ads. This week notes a summer driving 17-Plate Tigoy Battery offering 65 percent more plate surface, less overcharge, at $6.79 exchange price from Gamble Stores in Centerville Town.
Fairview residents share visits and errands across Ottumwa Blakesburg Unionville Moravia and Clyde Boyd home. Families Proctor Leffler Mog Swasick Pappas and Miller figure in weekend shopping calls housework help calf delivery and mutual calls among neighbors.
Farmers in the area anticipate finishing oats now that sun returns. Visitors include Jeff Patrick and Ulsa Mangle. Families gather at Loyd Brown and Marve Lockman homes. Several residents suffer colds while others attend Sunday School in Moravia. Civele meets with Jim Moore, and the Moravia spring clean-up starts this week.
Moravia Iowa special session approves buying nine acres from A B and Sarah Jordan for 800 dollars with 500 paid on receipt and 200 on Sept 1 for cemetery use. Regular session later approves salaries and bills, records treasurer report, notes street sharing plan and bond actions.
Town Council of Moravia Iowa will hold a May 4 1981 meeting to consider a resolution of necessity for street improvements listed in detail and to allow property owners near the proposed work to object. The plan names streets and widths and requires assessments on abutting properties and nearby rail tracks with plans by Hall and Withington.
Moravia Iowa April 6 1934 the town council acted as a board of review. Members present included mayor W G Firkings and assessors Van C O Junes E D Kennedy and Fred Miatt. Assessors books were examined and approved without change. The meeting adjourned with A G Broghar serving as clerk.
The document records final action placement and a pendency notice dated April 6 1931. W G Firkins serves as mayor and A G Broghar as clerk with an attestation dated April 16. The notice signifies official filing and pending steps to follow.
Notice by Boshak administratrix of estate announces public auction of two parcels of land in Appanoose County. The sale is set for May 1, 1931 at 2 pm at the premises, with 10 percent cash down and the balance on delivery of administrator deed plus title abstract. Miller and Everett, attorneys. April 29.
In Appanoose County district court, executor C M McFatridge of Martha J Sharp seeks public sale of Lot 28 excluding five feet for street purposes and Lot 31 in Block M Auditor's Addition Moravia. Sale to highest bidder for cash April 18 1931 at 2:00 pm, subject to court approval. auctioneer U S Mangle.
The District Court of Appanoone County Iowa appoints J O Mors as administrator with will annexed of the Amanda Morrison estate. Creditors must file claims authenticated to the court for allowance and debtors should pay the administrator. Dated April 2, 1931.
Notice to all interested that on April 6 1981 the executrix of the estate of F T Hellyer deceased of Appanoose County Iowa requests all indebted persons to pay the estate. Dated April 6 1931. Isadora G Hellyer Executrix. Vuenltine and Valentine Attyn Edmund Hanson Clerk of District Court April 0 16.
A consumer testimonial states Adlerika relieved indigestion and stomach gas. The note describes gas as trapped in the upper bowel and claims Adlerika cleanses both upper and lower bowels, improving sleep and nervousness. The ad urges purchasing Adlerika now for quick relief.
The column lists visitors and travels among residents, updates on church and club activities, school staff changes, a township meeting at Urbana Center, and upcoming Farm Bureau and Helping Hand Club events. Local residents including descendants of W R Rose, K C Bates, M E Boardman, and others are mentioned with weekend and weekday visits and recoveries.
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