This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
2
On a quiet Sunday afternoon neighbors Karl Tuttle and Jim Minnes invited a visitor to Tom Hamptons small Mystic farm, which houses a museum of firearms. The trip began as a casual chat but extended as hours passed during the tour.
The piece describes a man named Tom selling a range of firearms from toy pistols to antique flintlocks and modern rifles. It discusses government deficits, upcoming elections, and calls for voters to assess platforms, replace unfulfilling officials, and pursue changes to keep democracy from slipping toward socialism.
A message urges residents to avoid using phones during fire sirens to keep operators and firefighters efficient. It explains that operators on duty have limited staff and during alarms people rushing to call hinder response times. It also thanks subscribers listed for renewals and gifts.
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Coffin s home with Mrs. T R Gardner and Mrs. Cody Luse in charge of entertainment. Warren DuVall led group singing as members gave readings a monologue and quiz games. Refreshments ended a delightful social hour with guests including Eleanor Miller Dean Bellman Jerry Frank Wilson Homer Utterback William Gardner Sharon Jo Ben Jones Flora Jones Curt is Burton Harley Tisne.
Mrs Cora Morlan of McMinnville Oregon and Mrs Nora Pennington of Turlock California were honored guests at the home of Mrs Allie Boyer on Tuesday evening November 22. Also present were Mr and Mrs Olin Foster Mr and Mrs David Weston and son Larry Mr and Mrs Russell Burns Charlene Jimmie Leon Burns Paul Dean and Karen Kay and Lola Boyer. Betty Jean and Rex Foster could not attend. It has been 21 years since Morlan visited town and three since Pennington. They have been visiting since October and will return home soon. The evening featured visiting and refreshments of sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake.
Local notes report C. S. and Mrs. James Ahee and daughter Rose Marie traveling to St. Charles Missouri on Saturday after Thanksgiving with Mrs. Burton and Roe Ahee's families. Mrs. Emil Halden entered Smith hospital in Albia for treatment. The Murdy family of Moulton visited Hedgecock and Murdy families in the area.
Dr. Fred H. Schaeffer conducted a vaccination school at the Farm Bureau office in Centerville on November 22. Thirty three people attended and took examination. results not yet announced but believed to be passing. Attendees included Billy Wilson Grant Tadlock Lowell Shepard and others.
The church lists Earl E F Rabuck as pastor and Harold Mason as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 am, worship at 6:30 pm, youth fellowship 7:30 pm, preaching 7:30 pm, Thursday prayer meeting. Use the word child for the Bible verse.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites worship at 11 00 a m with sermon A Surprise God by Minister Wauneita McConnell. Wesley Methodist Church also hosts 945 a m worship and 1040 a m Sunday school with sermon A Surprise God.
Church listings show Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs F A Hahn as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. N Y P S and Juniors meet at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Lord's supper and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Singing and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Monday night meetings at 8:00 p.m.
Moravia church announces Bible school at 16:00 with Gene McCrory, Lord's supper at 11:00, evening service at 19:30, studying Hebrews chapter 19. Fairview Methodist invites attendance. Dr Edwards away in Plano. Howard Guenther will lead preaching at 9:45.
Seconium Methodist notes that cures for colds keep members from Sunday school and church. Plans for Christmas observance to be decided Sunday. Dr. Edwards to begin a week of meetings at Plano Sunday morning. in his absence Mr. Howard Guenther will lead the preaching service.
The Evangelical United Brethren church held its annual candle lighted Thanksgiving service at the church patio last Wednesday evening. A sumptuous cooperative copper preceded the program in charge of Miss Patty Halden. Kathleen Halden and Viola Hammond sang a duet with others presenting appreciation boxes. The youths were aided by sponsors Mrs. Rabuck and Miss Mabel Coul, with both junior and senior groups of the girls missionary guild assisting.
Repair Service Robert Burkland runs the repair department and will handle all car and truck repair. He has special training and experience in Ford and Mercury service and can provide expert repairs for these makes.
The Iconium Methodist church hosted a family night with a cooperative supper. Mr and Mrs Elwood Johnson shared slide pictures and remarks about Chinese workers they assisted for 19 months, highlighting their skilled, industrious qualities.
Mrs Gerald Burton hosts and guests visit the Strunk and Burton households. Sunday and Friday evenings see calls from Earnest Foster Clifford Caster Lazell and Lester Strunk Bob Gerald Burton Jerry and others. Crib notes show handyman work as the old barn is being taken down near Fremont Indiana.
Thanksgiving gatherings spread across Franklin and surrounding communities with multiple families visiting friends and relatives in Hiteman Moravia Jerome Albia and Lovilla. Guests included the Cox, Moffatt, Argo, Easter, Starcevie, Swift, Lucas, and Halaska households among others as they shared meals and conversations during the holiday.
Farmers seek hog price supports under a monthly average system. The USDA targets payments of 15.00 in November, 14.20 in December, 14.90 in January, 15.50 in February, and 16.20 in March for all hogs. If needed, the agency may buy pork to prop up prices, reducing supply to consumers. The peak market influx is expected earlier this year.
Dairy expert Joe Hineman of Town State College says washing udders before milking boosts total milk output by 10 to 20 percent. A warm wet cloth stimulates let down, water around 130 degrees is used, milking begins 1 to 2 minutes after washing, and complete milking within about 4 minutes prevents drying up.
Ralph Krenzin, Ames Extension Service pasture specialist, led an agriculture adult evening school discussion on pasture improvement. Topics included proper seeding fertilizing grazing methods and grassed waterways seeding mixtures stressed.
The Union suggests printing sale bills and an advertisement to attract a large audience and drive a successful sale across a wide area. The message frames advertising as essential for wide reach and strong turnout.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.