Taxes rise with school costs in Iowa 1956 report
The Town Taxpayers Association notes Iowa's 1956 tax take rose over 78 million dollars from 1951, with more than half the increase borne by schools at 46 million. Moravia school levies fall while state averages rise, yet the state touts no debt, no property tax, low admin costs, and broad local aid. In county supervisors sessions, dog issues spark heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Taxpayers Association
Scohol
Iowa
Neighbors clash over dog incidents and rain alters crops
The column notes a dog bite near a farm causing parental ire after a playful incident with a dog. It also mentions a neighbor's dog shot on private property. Rain arrives with varying amounts, improving crop prospects in most areas while northern counties lag. Several local visits, family gatherings, and social teasers follow, naming residents and towns, with references to travel and hospital visits for family members.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Udell and area social notes in brief
Mrs H B Spring and Udell residents appear in a string of visits and travels. Dale Stuckey heads toward New Hampshire while Josie Stuckey visits Merrick Nebraska. Local families swap homes with Edna Moore at Centerville and Billy and Joe Moore visit the Hughes home. Banks store acquired by Neal Wagner and family. Bertah Dotson returns to Adell after hip fracture surgery. Various calls and visits circulate among Houser, Moore, Moore Jr, Moore family, Duty and other local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wapello
Knoop
Everett Curl
Beacon
Iowa
Floyd Wolver
Moulton
Merle Houser
Albert Burkland’s
Burklands
Ellen Bjustrom
Milen
Algona
Kirksville
Don Bjustrom
S. Rapids
Nettie Foster
Cedar
Frank
Lassie Bennett
Alvin Spring
Cliff Ogden
Lorance
Jessie Carr
Lakeland
Florida
Lee
Mary Knowles
Rockford
Albert Burkland
Alfred Burkland
Keokuk
Albert
Bjustroms
Lyle Albright
Mae Morlan
Barbara Burgess
Karen Moore
Bloomfield
Joe Moore
Little Dickey Burger
Burger
Africa
America
Ann) Burger
Baby Curtis
Delilah Fenton
Centerville
Ben Glasgow
Dean Fever
el Paso, Jr
Marvin Yeager
Manchester
Lester Murdy
D. M. Glasgows
Udell Park
Bob Creech
Dallas Center
H. E. Jones
Birmingham, Mich
Bernard Creech
Deg Moynes
James Creech
Sigourney
Dewey Houser
Albia
Harry Morgan
V. E. Repp
Houser
Morgans
Josie Stuckey
Dale Stuckey
Merrick
Helen
Dale
New Hampshire
Edna Moore
Adell
Timmy
Chet Cart
Harold Spring
Lorance Morlan
W. W. Duty
Mexico
Moore's
Zola Saum
Weber
Sarah Weber
Ioan
Albert Burklands
Mrs Garland Houser Visits Center Ville Parents
Mrs. Garland Houser of Center ville spent Friday and Saturday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coffin, returning home after the weekend visit.
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Garland Houser
Centerville
Charles Coffin
Notice of Probate of Will in Appanoose County
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa issues notice for probate of the will of William N. Miller filed July 24 1956 with final proof set for August 27 1956. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should or should not be admitted to probate. Clerk M G Luse presides. attorney C L Johnston represents the estate.
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Appanoose County
Iowa
State of Iowa
William N. Miller
Local families attend gatherings across several towns
Numerous residents and relatives from Golden City, LeMars, Colfax, State Center, Centerville, Des Moines, Albia and Belle Plaine visited relatives and attended social events. Guests included the Tubaugh, Comstock, Williams, Parsons, Hershberger, Walters and Strunk families, with dinners and outings noted in Shenandoah and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tubaugh
Golden City
Carl McMurray
LeMars
Albert Tubaugh
Cecil Comstock
Shenandoah
Des Moines
Nellie Williams
H. D. Woodworth
Colfax
Arnold Nichols
State Center
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Harold Wright
Kenneth Coltrain
Donald
Delmar Dowd
Richard Tubaugh
Cora Means
Raymond
Jim Hershberger
Irma, McNeal
Russ
Red Watken
Albia
Gloria
Roberta Tubaugh
Belle Plaine
Ray
Dixie Rae Tubaugh
Barbara
Janice Coltrain
Claude Paris
Gene Pauls
Glen Stephenson
Reva DuVall
Dee Easter
Bud Walter
Lazelle Strunk
Bob Strunk
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Ida Caylor
Cecil Tadlock
Gerald Burton
Alva Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Earnest Tubaugh
Charles Tubaugh
McMurray
Ray Tubaugh
Janiece
Lena Bimbi
Ron Woodward
Russell Strunk
Marshalltown
Wayne Paris
Knoxville
Nancy Eldridge
Pat Kelley
Frank Hershberger
Gallatin
McGill
Gerald
Burton home visit with Miss Alberta Riegel
Miss Alberta Riegel spent Tuesday through Thursday afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Cecil Comstock at their Burton home.
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Burton
Alberta Riegel
Cecil Comstock
F F A Showings at Appanoose County Fair
In the F F A division Moravia chapter won several awards at the Appanoose county fair Moravia and Centerville led with top places in judging John Murdy Corr ider ale ewe and lamb F F A ewe lamb first open class ewe third Tom Pettibone Guernsey learners F F A four months under one year first second open class four months under one year second and third Gary O Conner Brown Swiss heifer F F A over two years first open class over two years second David West Angus heifer F F A one year under 18 months first also champion F F A female open class one year under 18 months first also champion female Plans to show at Bloomfield and Town State Fair.
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Appanoose County
Ewe
Tom Pettibone
Guernsey
Helfers
Gary O'Conner
Brown
David West
Angus Heifer
Bloomfield and Town
Oontom Homecoming Celebrated at Christian Church
The annual Icphium homecoming was observed Sunday August 4 at the Christian church with morning services and a cooperative noon dinner. Afternoon program featured prayers, musical selections, solos, duets, readings, and a benediction by James Calhoun.
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Icphium
The
Christian Church
Lloyd Ammons
God
Nona Dicks
Emily Thompson
Clara Brown
Thelma Calhoun
Bruce Thompson
Faye Fenton
Sandra
Christine Ward
Linda Landgrebe
Jesus
Sandra Whitehead
Josephine Scott
Connie Hill
Mary McInnes
Centerville
Judith Broshar
Jake Firkins
Shirley
Carol Calhoun
Linda
Connie Landgrebe
Verda Argo
Verna McAninch
Clarence Scott
James Calhoun
Sunshine Club Meeting with Deena Hoffman Shower
The Sunshine club met with Deena Lee Hoffman on Thursday August 2 with five members for dinner. Darlene Gladfelder arrived after work. Nut meat prep, ice cream and cake followed. Mamie Tisue and Lucille McKern won pencil game prizes. Members brought gifts for Deena Lee in a pink and blue shower. Some absentees sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Deena Lee Hoffman
Darlene Gladfelder
Mamie Tisue
Lucille McKern
Deena Lee
Gift exchange and club meeting announced for Sept 5 1956
Mystery paid to festlive. Gifts include Deena Lea and Dells McDanes. Guests listed Mr Bo Robinson Norma Lee Judy Gladfelder and Doris Jean and Donna Hawk. Club will meet at Darlene Gladfelder’s in the evening of Sept 5 1956. Each attendee to bring sandwiches and dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deena Lea
Dells McDanes
Bo Robinson
Norma Lee
Judy Gladfelder
Doris’ Jean
Donna Hawk
Darlene Gladfelder
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NAL Editorial Assbchat
Ivarey
Ana
Moravia
C.R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Board of Education
Ene
County Board of Supervisors
A. M, Wilson
Heal Estate
Albia, Iowa
Davis Paint Store
Udell
H. B. Spring
McCormick No
McCormick
Veach Implement Co
International Harvester
Ralph ‘Davis
C. G. Davis
Blakesburg Road
M. G. Luse
C. L. Johnston
Theresa Comstock
Appangose County
Deena Hoffman
L. P. Clow
West State St
Towa
Moravia Union
Carl
O. G. Davis
Dell Hellyer
Dell
Carl Davis
Sidney
Centerville Monument
E. P
Bill” Johnson
Burrows Moulton
Mystery Farm
Wayne Feeds
Areo
McClurg Implement CO
Allis-Chalmers
Moravia Farm Service Petroleum Products
Turner & Son Furniture — Hardware — Lumber
Gardner Hatchery
Nutrena
Wayne
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