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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

3

Board Proceedings July 29 1947 on road projects and bids

The Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session at 10 30 AM with all members present and approved culvert and grading bids for several townships in Appanoose County Iowa. Lawrence Bradley and Noel and Cullers bids were awarded for culvert and grading work, with L and W Construction Co accepted for a rock surface project in Independence Township. Also approved cigarette permits and bonds, condemned land for road use, and adjourned to the auditor.

Board of Supervisors Belliar Douglas Franklin Johns Lincoln Taylor Washington Walnut Townships G. Jordan & Son Centerville Towa Lawrence Bradley Noel & Culler Unionville Missouri Bear Wilson Independence Township W. Construction Co Iowa Stickler L. & W. Construction Co H. Warnick & Son J Towa J. M. Kirk Jerome Appanoose County Dewey H. Bear R. GC Wilson Harry Stickler Board of Sup Grace L. Bedinger Harry Stickler

Maple Grove Community Milestones and Visits

The Moravia Union notes a busy Sunday and week of hosting and visiting in Maple Grove. Eldon and the Brittian family joined the Arnold home, Douds spent at Douds, Tadlocks at the Sellers, and multiple gatherings across Tadlocks, Walter and Johnson households with friends and relatives. Community members attend reunions, dinners, and church or civic events while a local slogan invites residents to Trade At Home.

Monroe County 4-H Calendar for August Events

The Monroe County calendar lists 4-H activities across August including Girls and Boys 4-H Achievement Shows, Entry Day, Inter-Club judging, horse pulling, livestock shows, baby market hog and market lamb sale, and Club meetings in Urbana Troy Union Monroe Guilford Township and Monroe Wayne. The Iowa State Fair runs August 20 to 29.

City Park Urbana Troy Union Monroe - Guilford Monroe-Wayne Boys

Local Social Notes From Centerville and Surrounds

Mrs Glen Turner visited sister Blanch Argo Saturday night. Des Moines visitor Floy Priebe spent time with sister. Various residents shopped in Centerville and Albia Friday and attended church events. Coming events included a Christian Church dinner with Rev. Stine and Rev. Matsler speaking. Frequent visits, dental work, and familial gatherings were noted among Dicks, Brown, Argo, Breese, Hagerman, Phelps, and other local families.

Glen Turner Blanch Argo Floy Priebe Des Moines Ferrell Frame Beryl Brown Laura Dicks Ardyce Hagerman Rena Breese Larry Phelps Centerville Algin Derby Albia J. Brown Osa da Argo Laura. Dicks John Mofitt Lottie Swan Jake Firkins Earle Swift Carolyn Ann Candy Cater Christian Church

Wedding Invitations at Reasonable Moravia Onion Prices

Attractive wedding invitations and announcements offered at fair rates in Moravia. Reliable print services provide elegant options for nuptial notices and related stationery in the Onion area.

The Moravia Onion

Kinser Valley Activity Report in Local Notes

Le Roy Wilson helped Pearl Hiner bale hay on Tuesday and Zell Wilson aided Ervin Long with oats on Friday. Mrs Zell Wilson and I visited Jennie Robinson in Albia Thursday morning. John Robinson moved from Burlington to University of Iowa Hospital with Earl Boardman. Ed Bolen and John Visser were callers Friday. Ervin Long helped Williams thresh Friday. Geo R Darby and Carl Cloyed visited Zell Wilson Sunday for dinner. Ervin Long and wife visited Sunday evening. Russell Darby family called from Kirksville Mo due to Mrs Darby’s grandfather Wm Ervin’s condition. Le Roy Wilson, I and Russell Darby’s family went to Town City Monday to see John Robinson and Earl Boardman.

le Roy Wilson Pearl Hiner Zell Wilson Ervin Long Jennie Robinson Albia John Robinson Burlington University Hospital Iowa City Earl Boardman Ed Bolen John Visser Williams Geo. R. Darby Carl Cloyed Russell Darby Kirksville

DOUGLAS By Ruby Cridlebaugh

JULY 20 TO 26 a social update from Douglas listing visits and gatherings. Merle and family spent Sunday at Alva Cridlebaughs. James L Murphy and children visited with Mrs Murphy's parents John Clayworth and family. Mrs Tom Kingery and Nelly Clayworth visited John Clayworths Monday. Milo Walker called at Alva Cridlebaughs Monday. Salem Ladies Aid met at Treya Claxtons. July 28 to August 3 Glen Van Loon of Newton will visit Alva Cridlebaughs with other Centerville visitors. Douglas Curtis met Cleo McFall Tuesday. George Turner and Mary Beth visited Alva Cridlebaughs Wednesday. People from the township traveled to Seymour for Farm Bureau event between Wayne and Appanoose counties. Kenneth OConnor and family visited Milo Walkers Sunday. Alva Cridlebaugh visited Alph Hayworth of Udell Sunday. Patronize Union advertisers.

Merle Smith Alva Cridlebaughs James L. Murphy Salem Ladies Aid Treya Claxtons Glen van Loon Newton Lawrence Breese Mary Katherine Judy Centerville Willis Coles Hedrick Milo Walkers Alva Ruby George Scotts Douglas Curtis Cleo McFall George Turner Mary Beth Seymour Farm Bureau Wayne County Appanoose County Kenneth O'Connor Alva Cridlebaugh Alph Hayworth Udell

Enon Families Share Social Visits and Local News

Local residents recount gatherings and visits from Ot tumwa to Albia with multiple families attending dinners birthdays and 4-H planning. The notes mention trips to Hillsboro and Salem weather and crop conditions and an upcoming 4-H show at Albia sale barn August 6 7 8 and 9.

For Sale Handy Size Scratch Pads Five Cents Each

Moravia Union advertises handy size scratch pads for five cents each or three for October.

The Moravia Union

Franklin By Mrs John Moffat

Neighbors gathering at the Coy Swift home with tractors mowers and rakes to put up hay on Wednesday and Thursday forenoon. Local families including Elliott Lucas Lewis and Stansberry relations visited the John Moffatt home and other nearby houses throughout the week.

Coy Swift Henry Hiliott Johnny Rozells Carolyn Joe Lucas Roy Jack Lewis Maxine John Moffatt Roscoe Argo Otis Fuller Bernard Kitterman Everett Stansberry Will Moffatt Albia Henry Elliott

Moravia Fall Festival Returns September 11 12 13 1947

Moravia civic celebration set for Thursday through Saturday featuring community events, parades and local entertainment across downtown venues. Organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy three days of fall activities, games, and crafts.

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Owwaa Risers Ounty Imanounty Maple Grove Lois Jear Sentt Eldon Brittian Blakesbore Bert Arnold Ralph Doud Douds Town Kenneth Doud Grant Tadlock Clair Sellers Reba DuVall Helen Tadlock Helen DuVall Irene Tadlock Mae McGuire Mystic Loren Walter J. L. Dodd Curtis Tomlin Ray Tomlin Riley Callen Glick Virgil Johnson Wilbert Johnson Gabe Johnson Wanda Ralph Robinson Maxine Lesttt Kenneth Krewson Edward Haver Walter Scott Fay Paxton Garl Boyer Fay Harry Felton Dale Derby Maxine Scott Clint Paxton Leo Lula Mosses Mosses George Howell Harde Howell Helen Wyoming Bob Felton L. C. Felton Leo Derby Clair Sellers and Richard Sellers Donnie Burton Jimmy Robinson Hersman Monroe County Farm Calendar Ambulance Service Bernstein Centerville Junior College Dean T. C. Ruggles Supt E. W. Fanoon Milo Hook Wayne Eugene Dorothy Perry Carl Wetterlind Bill Mary Helen Frank Lester Breese Kenneth Donna Meek Donna LeRoy Ottumwa N. L. Argo Argo Paul Carruthers Leo Beaty Dale Billy Elien Wolfe Algia Derby Frank Martin Sarah Atkinson Philadelphia Pennsylvania Jay Argo Frances Miller Edward McCord Ray McCord Mt. Pleasant Alecia McCord Carrie Turner Nellie Thompson McCord Kinser Valley George R. Darby Douglas By Ruby Cridlebaugh McCormick-Deering Veach Implement Co International Harvester Moravia, Iowa Enon Maurice Walter Mearl Walter Annabelle Marvin Vance Morrell Carl Cloved Harold Hawk Keith Roberts Ozarks Richard Hawk Annabelle Walter Grant Sinclair Cedar Rapids Anna Clark Arthur Johnson Marvin Gardner Pearl Walter Sylvan van Dorin Marie W. H. van Dorin Joe Griffin Francis Griffin Monmouth Ill Ida Griffin Dallas Faber Guy Roberts Willie Donahoe Fairfield Hillsboro Salem Mra. Doyle McDanel Dallas Doyle McDanel Mervin J. C. Lockman and George van Dorin Rodger Gideon Jeanne J. T. van Dorin Homer Kine Vance Home Sale Barn Frank Swaim John Moffat George Ostermier Pete Sulentic Dwight Stansberry Continental Hotel Charles L. Johnston Frances Benge Department of Labor Statistics Llowa Southern Cous
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