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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
6
The text urges regular purchase of United States Savings Bonds through payroll plans, claiming bonds grow in value over time and will yield more in the future. It promotes the Bond-a-Month Plan as a way to preserve income for nourishment of families, citing a 4 for 3 value after ten years.
Start perennials like zinnias and marigolds with seedlings ready for transplanting before cold weather. Prepare a shallow seed bed or seed box, use crumbly loam with humus, and shield from winds and hot sun. Mix tiny seeds with sand, press into soil, and keep moist until germination. expect 2–3 weeks for sprouts.
Mr and Mrs Wm Carter of Miami Florida called last Thursday at the Fanchen Winslet home. Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin and son Clell were dinner guests Sunday at the Garland Houser home in Centerville. Nellie and Mary DuVall are visiting their aunt Mrs Bryan Hart in Centerville. Mrs Lewis McKim of near Unionville arrived Sunday for a two week stay with her son Lawrence Roland and Mrs Roland.
Mr and Mrs Loren Walter hosted an ice cream party Friday night at their Moravia area home. Guests included Carl Van Zante Ronald Lee Mark and Charles Nelson Mr and Mrs Sam Shepard Elaine Kenneth and Delores and many others for a social evening recalling high school days.
Mrs Oral Easter entertained for her daughter Frances Ann on her eighth birthday anniversary Saturday. Guests played lawn games and enjoyed refreshments as the celebration proceeded.
The Monroe Township Girls 4-H Club performed at Harold Mason's on July 8 singing America and pledges, with individual role reminders and a Country Girl's Creed. Wanda Robb sang, Urbana 4-H Girls performed a play, and ice cream was sold. A July 21 meeting led by Donna Rogers included seven members and two visitors, talks, songs, and minutes. On July 27 the group traveled to Lake Wapello for a basket dinner and swimming, traveling in Davis's truck.
Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson and Richard entertained Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Lester Bullis and son Pete of Chicago Hl. Others present were Mr and Mrs Dick Morrison William Morrison Mr and Mrs Harry Rueschau and Bertha. The Union is glad to receive news items.
The Chamber of Commerce report warns of Communist influence in Washington with an estimated 400 holders of major posts and 100000 in UPWA. 40000 federal workers. It urges prompt congressional action to remove Communists for national security reasons citing UPWA's Panama Canal Zone drive led by Leonard H. Goldsmith. It notes not all UPWA members are Communists but they are subject to propaganda.
Uncle Sam explains a U S Savings Bond guarantees 10 year services with $4 for every $3 held, money back for emergencies, and theft or loss protection. Treasury registers bond in your name with beneficiary option. Keep serial records for easy replacement. bonds represent service and profit. There are still school handbooks, get yours now.
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