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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
5
A reader argues that a world without pests is unlikely but calls for action to manage pests as soon as seedlings emerge. Chemists work on new remedies while organics advocates blame soil depletion for weaker plant defenses and reduced nutrient levels in foods.
The column argues for turning waste into compost to enrich soil and warns chemical fertilizers lack soil texture. It notes DDT products, insect pests, and plant diseases, with advice from State College bulletins. It also lists mole control methods and invites readers to send remedies to The Gardener's Wife in Moravia Iowa.
Mrs. George Hammond hosts and visitors drop by Moravia and nearby towns. Hints of family visits include Ham monds, Hiner, Tarbell, Penfield, and McAninch households. Local clubs meet, sewing and rug making continue, and FFA banquet in Moravia is noted.
Mrs Caylor celebrated her 74th birthday at the Duane Wood home with many relatives attending. Moravia Band earned a Division I rating at Centerville, with Keith Wood as a member. Local gatherings included visits to Charles Andrews, Paris home, and Robert Luse home near Centerville. Weather notes mention a strong wind and showers signaling spring.
Maple Grove news notes visits and gatherings across the community. Families like McGuire Kennedy Paxston Tubaugh Sellers OConner Walter Tomlin Tadlock Hiatt and Johnsons appear among neighbors hosting and attending Sunday and midweek calls dinners and a kitchen shower for Betty Wilson. A PTA meeting and a wedding anniversary are also mentioned along with refreshments and music.
Classified brief notes adding machine rolls for sale at 20e each as listed in The Moravia Union.
Mr and Mrs Earl Brinegar and baby visited Everett Brooks Sunday. Harry Wilkinson called at Clyde Kirkland s Monday April 12. Families attended a Baptist revival in Centerville. Mrs Alva Cridlebaugh and Mrs Enid Walker joined the Douglas club meeting.
Mrs Laura Dick records a sequence of visits and ties among local families in Centerville and nearby towns. The report lists numerous callings at E Kelsey and Beryl Brown homes, weekend visits, hospital cases, school attendance, and club meetings, highlighting social ties in the area.
Sunday school and church attendance noted for the Gladfelder family with visits among relatives and neighbors. Various residents attend club meetings, 4-H, and social visits. multiple names listed as hosting or visiting during week.
Mrs Horton Potts is listed for a speedy recovery after a fall left her ankle sprained. The note mentions Mr and Mrs Guy McKern and Mr and Mrs Elbert Perry among those sending best wishes as she recovers in Albia hospital.
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