Moravia fair opens as light circus comes to town
The Centerville area hosts a county fair with livestock grooming and display projects already underway. A half inch of rain Tuesday night brought green pastures, lush garden crops, and a season of growth as the Monroe county show nears its Monday start. The piece also mentions Russell Spavin, a former Union office worker now with the Phoenix Gazette, visiting family in Mesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Spavin
Mesa, Ariz
Leonard Palmer
Union
Howard Smith
Roscoe Day
Centerville
Monroe
Debate Over Rathbun Reservoir Funding And Local Economy
The article discusses lingering hopes for federal funding of the Rathbun reservoir and questions why aid is directed elsewhere amid ongoing economic struggles in Appanoose and Monroe counties. It cites TENCO findings on regional conditions and urges a shift of some federal spending to the area, noting political hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun
Kyl
TENCO Publishes Recreational Brochure for 10-County Area
Harold Biesemayer chairing the TENCO Rural Areas Development recreation committee announced a new brochure detailing recreational sites across ten counties. One hundred thousand copies with county maps and photos are being distributed to service stations, restaurants, motels, and the Iowa Development Commission, highlighting local attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Biesemayer
Tenco Rural Areas Development Organization
Iowa Development Commission
Biesemeyer
Letter from 1897 reveals Neff family history and thanks
A family note recalls Bessie Hamilton Neff and Frank Neff marriage in 1898, their farm life near Blakesburg, and deaths of Frank in 1936 and Bessie in 1954. Surviving relatives Frances Burton, Russell Warner, Clair Neff, Hugh Hamilton, and Dr Mary Smith are named. Grateful thanks extend to Mr and Mrs Wayne McDanel for locating and sharing the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hamilton
Frank Neff
Lute Hiatt
Appanoose
Monroe
Blakesburg
Neff
Frances Burton
Moravia
Russell Warner
Clair H. Neff
Tucson
Arizona
Hugh Hamilton
Port Townsend
Washington
Mary Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
Wayne
McDanel
Frances, Clair
Mary
Appanoose County Final Feed Grain Payments Named
Joe A. Beer, chairman of the county ASC committee, announced that Appanoose County farmers in the 1963 feed grain program will receive final payments totaling about 329,589.01, with total payments including spring advances near 440,411.20. About 40 percent of county farmers participated, agreeing to take 12,1924 acres out of production, and payments are described as sustaining farm income and reducing potential storage costs from land removed from production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Joe A. Beer
ASC
Appanocse County
Tay
Charman Joe
Moravia Community School District Annual Financial Report
The Moravia Community School District reports its annual financial data with figures totaling about 11.96 million in assets and related program payments. The state notes Iowa made early final feed grain program payments due to pre-measurement and spring signup indications. About 62 percent of Iowa farms joined the 1963 feed grain program, diverting over 2.4 million acres for price support payments near 118 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seinment
Towa
Iowa
Moravia School Quarterly Expenditures Summary 1963
Moravia School District reports quarterly expenses ending June 30 1963. This item lists numerous vendors and payments including transportation, supplies, concerts, books, and services. Notable entries include Art Fox Garage transportation 143.86 Woodward Plumbing supplies and various bond interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esas Quarterly
Grand Total
Balanch Co. c. Coulgo
Clarence Sheldon
A. R. Fenton
Joyce Blatt
Pave Starchavioh Fredstone
Omx
Clyde Warr
Vina Taylor Mildred Smith
Martin Burkland
Ardis Walter
Rosemar: Burkland
John G. Guiey
Carl Burklan
Jamey Horridge
Jonn We
Harold Heckman
Myrtle Harringon
Hichare
Moravia
Virgil Johnson
Leno Binh
Transportacion
Voach Imp
Trang
Art Fox Garage
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
Marayle Walon
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Council Bluffs
Iowa Des Moines Natio Bank
Des Moines National Bank
Clyde Jennings
Carlton DB
Iowa Des Moines National Bank
Hderal Reserve Bank
M. Hallander
the Northern Trust Co
City Swaise Works
Joseph Olan
Commence
Charles Tye
Sth
Ivireil Johnson
Leno Bimbi
Moravia Union, Transportation & Supplies
Bordens Maysive Co
Hipia
de Hoerman Press
Indiana University
Bil Woodw
Chas
Quick
Leo Caster
Ralph Robingon
Kenneth
Spence
Ies Woodward
Transport
Woodward
Pract Sound
Sini City Journal
Rand McNally & Co
Bistogy
Abia
American Guidance Service Inc
Purner & Son
Dex Moulnes Register & Tribune
Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction
Co Ginn & Co
Trust & Savings
Smith Lau
Lotta & Son
Bupdner Sessrerminen Iy
ABE Bureau of Educational Measure
Matt Parrott & Bons Co
Wederal Reserve Bank
Sordans Music Co
Sermmary
Il Tele. Co
The
Moravia Union
Lisgs Estreveervenaaveies Llb
City Water Works
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C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Spavin
Phoenix Gazette
Mesa
Elliott Bookkeeping Supply
State Centerville
Appanochhe
Tenco Committee On Education
TENCO
Moravian Union
Presley Horner
Horners
Algo
Horner
Coulson
Albia
Illinois
Cyrus and
Effie Hall
Louis Kristof
Sam Shepard
Feay Kersanmua Stetheey Kessanpt Tateract
Marion County
William Derby
Monroe County
Hugh McCoy
van Buren County
Fern ‘Maing
Wapello County
Amy Robertson
Wayne County
Derty
wWweas
Rose
Red
Reet
Apter
Rineti
Weurgoui
Catholic
Cae
A, Gracktt
Mahaska
Blakes
Phogabure
Keswick
Yenruogis P
Sledrick
Martinsburg
Wat Chi
Telrad
aYoit A
White State Park
Sonar Sparks Museum
Frit Red School
Holst Wayne
Ayn Atea
Walden Park
Preg
Hyste Veal
Selah Bradley
Aree
James
Lake Fisher
Morton Or
Davis
Ion Taas
Norton
Gli
Ieee
Moravia Community School District
Moravia School
Turner & Son
Yoo. Ag
Bup
Smiths Laundry
Wagh
Kenneth O'Conner
Treng
Spencer King
Vun Woodward Dr
Transporta- Pak
Prank Woodward
Transportative Son
Transportation
la W. Construction
Lg.u. Co
Tate Agency
Rs B & B ON Co
Oehler Bros. of Co
Transperth
Moravia Sire Dopt
Hose Connecon
Beneate Digfialeta Guthrey
Cee
Mosley
Coulson & Burton Insurance
Monroe Sour
Albia Sale Barn
Monroe Co
Highway 60
Albila
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