Moravia Sees Growth Prospects Despite Housing Gap
In Moravia the east side hosts a few new prefab homes as town officials anticipate more builds once a sewer system is expanded. A rumored study suggests local property assessments may be out of line with neighboring areas, with a follow up study planned. Moravia is described as a small town with potential for survival and renewal, though one resident notes it sits on North Avenue in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Kee
North Avenue
New York
Rays Ramblins Report Season Growth and Housing Hub
The local column notes ideal conditions for the mushroom season and reports new housing activity near Milwaukee along Hwy 5. Mr and Mrs Paul Mihalovich move into a new home east of town while Johnnie Whicker sells his trailer to Theo Miller for relocation near the former U O Main property. Renters are scarce in the close-in town area and school administration seeks housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’ Mihalovich
Milwaukee
Hwy. 5
Johnnie Whicker
Theo Miller
U. O. Main
Franklin News Briefs Show Social Gatherings
Sunday visits and birthday dinner scenes mix across Franklin communities. Earl Swift hosts relatives. Delbert Calhouns welcome Lloyd Johnson and Henry Van Welden visitors. Roscoe Argos and Amy Hiner homes figure in cordial social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Calhoun
Earl
Amy Hiner
Lloyd Johnson
Henry van Welden
Roscoe Argos
Clair Long
Jeff
Duane Wilson
Mark
Kevin
Coy Swift
Earl Swifts
Larry Derby
Roscoe
Melanie
Emmett Derby
Rita
Bill Clark
Monte Derby
David Anderson
Gary Perry
Julie
Jeffrey
Sylvia Hiatt
Sam Eastlick
Richard Eastlicks
Pearl Runnells
Delbert Calhouns
Rex Haver
St Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Raymond
Cora Means
Charles Hershbergers
Sunday social notes at multiple homes listed
The excerpt lists visits and gatherings with several families and individuals including Lloyd Ammons, Houston Comstocks, Charles Hershbarger, Bob Potts, Mark Ammons, Glen Ammons, Maureen Derby, Dorene Hershberger, Pamela Gladfelder, Earl Swift, and Beryl Brown, plus a mention of Wayne Christy. The events occur over Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening, noting overnight stays and 4-H attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Lloyd Ammons
Houston Comstock
Charles Hershbergers
Bob Potts
Brad Patton
Mark Ammons
Glen Ammons
Maureen Derby
Dorene Hershberger
Pamela Gladfelder
Earl Swift
Beryl Brown
Wayne Christy We
Unionville Social Notes Report Weekend Visits
Unionville social notes list weekend callers at the Lawrence Hopkins home including Mr and Mrs Charles Miles Mr and Mrs John Burger and others. The death of Glenn Wood a former Unionville resident is noted with a viewing in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobb
Terri
Fred Blumer
Wayne Blumer
Jack Hopkins
Jenifer
Lawrence Hopkins
Charles Miles
John Burger
Leonard, D
Harold Clark
Bloomfield
Mike Dommer
Alva Smith
Dan
James Furlin
Azughirs
Frank Starcar
Vernon Burger
Clifford Burger
Willard Brain
Fred Davis
Ottumwa
Glenn Wood
Unionville
Cleaver Family Hosts Notable Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Garner Cleaver and John and Jana spent Sunday at Newton with Mr and Mrs Mak Cleaver and Mr and Mrs Dwight Jones of Nevada as guests. Mrs John Cleaver of Nassau Oregon visiting here had a light heart attack on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner Cleaver
John
Jana
Newton
Mak Cleaver
Dwight Jones
Nevada
John Cleaver
Nassa
Ore
News of Interest From New Hope by Gladys
Lois Wilson and family attended the seidnive fair at Moravia school Saturday. Several local residents visited friends and families including Nadine Wood, Genevie Kaling, Bessie Cortovan, and the Faber and Free households. Mrs Harsh spoke at meetings and attended the Rebekah Lodge convention while other local gatherings included FHA style show, Booster club supper, and garden talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Wilson
Moravia
Nadine Wood
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Cortovan
Baird Neff
Rockford, Til
Kenneth Free
Ivan Harsh
State Hospital
Kirkwood
Des Moines
Richard Wilson
David Pettibone
Peggy Pettibone
Marcia Wilson
Bessie Donovan
Ruben Faber
Irwin Lincox
Ottumwa
Genevie Kalvig
Junior Donovan
Linda
Marcia
Cecil Schrodt
Rebekah Lodge
Bloomfield
Ralph Spencer
Booster Club
Grace Methodist Church
Udy Donovan
Mark
Candy
Virgil Easter
Paul Stewart
Mascaline
Otis Seals
Centerville
Nadine Faber and Molly VanBen thuysen science outing
Nadine Faber spent Friday night and Saturday with Molly VanBen thuysen attending a science event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Faber
Molly VanBenthuysen
Science
Family Birthday Dinners and Local Visits
Fair Saturday evening hosts Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber held a family dinner Sunday for April birthdays. Attendees included Ruben Faber and family. Don Klampe and family. Bob Faber and family. Nadine Norma and Butch Martin. Mervin McDanel and family visited Jack Hoffman on Sunday. Nadine joined a Smursday style show. Numerous Sunday visits occurred at Loren Walter and Laurence Dommer homes. Mitchell and Timmy Penfield spent Saturday night with the Wayne McDanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Faber
Ruben Faber
Don Klampe
Bob Faber
Nadine
Norma
Butch Martin
Mervin McDanel
Jack Hoffman
Wayne McDanes
Mitchell
Timmy Penfield
Lorenalter
Genevie Kaling
Cary McCoy
Kenneth Coltrain
Loren Walter
Laurence Dommer
Community News and Family Visits in Local Social Scene
Mr and Mrs Loren Alter and Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber and families hosted gatherings at Rubén Faber’s home and Cary McCoy’s home. Janice Coltrain modeled at a style show with Sherri Coltrain. Glenn Woods of Ottumwa, Janice’s uncle by marriage, died suddenly. Janice Coltrain also attended a District Youth meeting in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Horn
Kenneth Coltrain
Barbara
Janice
Sherri Coltrain
Lewis Dommer
Glenn Woods
Ottumwa
Woods
Dommer
Janice Coltrain
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Franklin
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Moravia Farm Service Co
New Hope
Gladys
Enon
Nadine Dommer
Dr. L. den Hartag
Optometrist
Guardian Maintenance
Svice
Carmer'’S Inc
M. Patrick
Gleason
Opt
The
King Theater
Albia
Jane Fonda
Klute
McDonald's
Auto
Air
P.st
P.br
Maverick Grabber
LTD
Dr. H.T
St. & Br
DeVore
Ford Mercury, Inc
Centerville, Iowa
Oak View Cemetery
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Albia Granite and Vault Co
Albia Granite & Vault Co
Louis Griffin
Second Ave
Bluegrass
MGS Zebcou No
Gambles
Zebou
Coloma
Gantibles
Currell Rhine, Mgr
Albla, Iowa
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