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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
6
The readable text shows garbled phrases including a school name Gharéh and references to a superintendent and a voting service. Fragments include invitation language and scattered numbers, but no coherent event or action, leaving only partial names and unclear context.
Grace Methodist KE led by LaRoy Pullman with 10:00 a.m. church school under Glenn Garrett and 11:00 a.m. worship service. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 2:00 p.m. choir practice Tuesday 7:30 p.m. in church basement for W.S.G. 8 meeting. Wesley Chapel worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:80 a.m. led by Virgil Dooley.
LeRoy Brian Paxston, born July 25 1841 to Ellen B Paxston, died at St Joseph hospital Centerville August 1 at 17 days. His brief illness ended suddenly. He is survived by parents a brother Boyd Eugene and several grandparents aunts and uncles.
The Paxston family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for thoughts at the passing of their little one. They appreciate floral offerings and help with arrangements, and will not forget the kindness shown by those who assisted with the services. Mr and Mrs Clifford Paxston and Boyd.
In Monroe County farmers are advised on Federal Crop Insurance for wheat. Those with small allotments may insure up to 16 acres at 76 percent of normal production, while non allotment growers can insure up to 16 acres with all risk coverage. Premiums are deducted from the 1942 Agricultural Conservation Payment. Insurance must be arranged by August 30, 1942, and cover must be in place before planting. Agricultural officials and crop insurance reps will visit to assist.
The Lovilia festival week features entertainment, rides, and shows. Organizers promise a lively program with bestival events and community activities across multiple nights.
Incomplete OCR fragment lists dinner guests and birthday anniversary notes. Mentions Mrs Fanchen Winsler and other names or places like Wells ville and Kanane City with scattered words about dinner at six o'clock and home party context.
Four score seven four relatives and friends attended the Wilson reunion at the E F Wilson home on Sunday August 17 despite rain. Attendees included many families and out of town guests with letters read from distant members and a telegram from Mrs Spencer Wilson. Mrs Clarence Dowd was re elected secretary treasurer at the business meeting and a large group shared a noon basket dinner and songs led by Ruth Johnson Schultz at the piano.
Local notices recount gatherings and visits across Ames and surrounding towns. Names include Dr and Mrs D K Orelup, Curtis Burton, Marie Callen, Mary Thompson, Madge Heed, Fred Tillmont, Frank Hiatt, Lula Burton, J F Powell, Coulson, Hazel Alverson, F Tarr, Union to Exceleior Springs, Helind of Avon Park Iowa, Brealey Horner, Janice May, E F Qebler, J P Coffin, Osborn, and others.
A scanned ledger page lists payments across many county offices including constables, sheriffs, and court staff. It records payrolls, bounties, medical and laboratory costs, printing, and miscellaneous supplies from numerous vendors and stores.
A long list of visitors and relatives gather for birthday observances and family visits across Des Moines and surrounding areas. Names include Dorothy Welch, Taylor Leonard, Delmar, Jennison, Renitt, Neal Nash, Martha Cotéll, Jim Winkleman, Frank Swaim, Alice Louise Megrew, Patridge, Wilach, Dorothy Re, Woodward, Glen Callen, Tom Cameron, C. C. Coil, Linda Lane, Hazel Alvergen, Zula Taylor, Mary Bolman, J. J. Taylor, Barbara Broshar, JoEllen Broshar, Skippy Broshar, and Richard Hurliman amid reunions and travels to Colorado and Wyoming.
The Board met in adjourned session with all members present and approved claims. Items include General: Farm Bureau appropriation 200.00. Sheriff and insane expense entries 24.30. Co Aud expense 1.08. Water Co 35.16. Farmers Co-op Exchange 200.00. repair and supplies charges. various small clerical and vendor disbursements.
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