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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
2
A diary recounts Monday through Wednesday farm activities in Albia and Centerville. It highlights 4-H calf judging and beef heifer shows, preparations for stock exhibitions, and praise for leaders Carl VanZante, Harold Mason, and others. Mentions community readers, weather, and pepper infestation affecting crops.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces a hearing for final proof and probate of Chester Broshar’s will filed July 26 1955. The court sets August 24 1955 at 10:00 a.m. for interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. M G Luse Clerk. Charles L Johnston Attorney.
Final report of Carl W. Derby administrator of the estate of Algia Derby will be heard August 15, 1955 in Appanoose County Iowa District Court. Administrator to be discharged from duties and liabilities unless objections are filed. Albia Iowa attorney Hugh W. Lundy signs the notice dated July 22, 1955.
L R Evans and Margery L Evans of Mystic Iowa notify Melvin W Bogle that after 30 days from service they will forfeit and cancel a January 29 1954 contract for Lot 1 Block 2 Original Town Mystic Appanoose County Iowa if payments due after January 1 1955 at 25 dollars monthly are not made. Failure will bar all rights and interests in the described premises.
John Lindskoog of Udell recounts a grasshopper invasion that plagues local farmers. He describes area damage to alfalfa and corn, the costly spraying battle, a neighbor’s sprayer gun, and a shared effort to control the pests amid frustration and hopeful resolve.
The Taylor Toilers 4-H club held its regular monthly meeting at the Charles and Jim Argo home on Monday evening August 11. President Charles Argo led the pledge to the American flag and eight members answered roll. Charlies Argo spoke on wine management before adjournment. The Moravia Union office lists many staples and staplers in stock.
Four afternoons and the championship rodeo run this Friday through Monday in September. The event showcases bronc riding calf roping bulldogging steer riding and other trick roping events. Gene Autry the famous Hollywood cowboy has also signed on for the week.
Iowa Southern Utilities reported a historic single hour peak of 91,140 kilowatts on Friday July 29 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, surpassing the prior winter peak of 78,164 kilowatts set December 21, 1954, driven by more home and business cooling devices and new refrigerators and fans installations.
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station scientists pursue a multi phase effort against the corn borer. Regional project with Ohio Minnesota and Iowa tests borer impact on yields while agricultural engineers refine granule insecticide applicators. Researchers study parasites predators and diseases and test borer biology on Boone county plots. New insecticides are screened with field trials planned for farm use. Breeding resistant corn strains is a key focus with agronomists and entomologists cooperating.
Moravia Iowa a Moravian chapter notes the passing of Chester Brosahar longtime Mason and valued member of Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM The resolution expresses sorrow and honors his service to fellowmen and the order and calls for the lodge charter to be draped in mourning
The tissue family reunion gathered at Albia City Park on Sunday July 31 1955 with dinner and social visits. Attendees included Clarence Potts Darwin Gordon Diane and Ricky Lovilla Nina Newman Vera Newman Clair Newman Merlin Gary Elmer Vance and David of Albia plus guests from Oskaloosa Moravia and others. Plans were made to reconvene on the last Sunday in July 1956 at the same park.
Iowa State agronomist Harvey Thompson advises removing oat stubble and clippings after harvest to improve next year’s legume hay. Clip again in late summer, ideally before Sept 15, or after Oct 15, but avoid disturbing the field during the hardening off period. Oat straw harbors mice and winter damage to crowns is possible. a clean field last winter proved beneficial.
Doyle N. Anderson of Wwélly township was reelected chair man of the Appanoose County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee. Dallas F. Walker of Walnut is re elected vice chairman and Guy W. Argo of Taylor named third member. George Sidles Lincoln township and Lee R. Benz Taylor township named first and second alternates. All chosen for one year starting August 1. The committee oversees price supports cost sharing conservation and production adjustment including acreage allotments.
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