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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
4
In an odd tale from the CHICAGO HERALD AMERICAN, a practical joke titled Prac zine distributed with SUNDAY'S itical Jokes Aren't Funny and linked to the American Weekly is noted. The incident centers on a dangerous dynamite factory setting where the humor backfires.
Moisture marks from a drafty print add a splash to the Moravia Union as local advertisers wrap their notices within the newspaper’s columns. Vendors quote prices like 25.00 and 26.00 for services and goods amid routine notices and brief community items.
Thanksgiving activities fill the week in Ottumwa and nearby farms with Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist and others visiting relatives. The Van Zante families hosted and attended gatherings including a birthday celebration for Carl Van Zante and a mother’s party at the school. Walter Lemaster funeral services were held, and local families extended sympathy. Rev and Mrs Talbott and several households were noted visitors across the area.
Neighbors gathered Monday evening at the John Van Zante home for a farewell party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones and Linda. The Joneses plan to move to Cambridge Town on Wednesday for new work and were wished success.
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