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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
1
Mr Tom Hippaka quotes a closing remark about property as the fruit of labor and urges self reliance. The text notes a modern application and cites Abraham Lincoln, then mentions a weighty county conference decision on a 4 century old assessment problem in Appanoosa County as the conference board convened briefly.
The article discusses a plan to hire a disinterested firm to perform a comprehensive county wide property appraisal. It would create an indexed record of every parcel with description, type, and actual valuation, aiding equalization between rural and city properties. While costly, proponents say it could uncover previously unlisted property and support school reorganization and fairer assessments, with opposition from some farmers and support growing among sportsmen nearby. A potential Moravia service station project is also mentioned, with Governor Beardsley slated for a public hearing before any construction moves.
Local social roundup lists visits and gatherings among Fairview residents and nearby families. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin hosting. attendance at funerals for the Rudd family son in Ash Grove. Patty Tarr visiting Cornell College. multiple calls at Hiatt Leffler and Proctor households. and celebrations of 87th birthdays for Tom Proctor and Burdette Ward.
Numerous swing by visits and dinners across Ottumwa and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Walter, Mr and Mrs Merle Dicks, and others are noted with family get togethers, Sunday meals, and callers including Ned Argo Laura Jo Connie Barbara Courtney Doris Christy Sally Hoffman and Don Burton among many.
Milledgeville Mrs Harold Taylor notes the Charlton River Ladies Aid held an all day meeting April 1 led by president with hymns Showers of Blessing and Bringing In The Sheaves. Scripture Mark 4 14 20 and the Lords Prayer were recited a poem by Jean Curtis was read and a get well card prepared for Vera
Community calendar and social roundup list April 15 meeting with Mrs. Ethel Fenton, plus numerous visits and greetings among Hennatt Congdon and Sulser families. Attendees include Emmons Atwell Dwight Earl Jerald Arlo Fenton Merle Teater and others visiting in Unionville Mo, Moravia and Ottumwa areas.
A gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Coy Swift Olga Turner Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift Carolyn Thelma Calhoun Scott Craig Maxine Sheldon Emmett Derby Karen Rose Mortie Lynn Lloyd Ammons Allen Linda Glen and Lemar school teacher Triis Turner with pupils Susan Joy Dean Theresa and Margaret Knowles.
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