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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
3
Classified ad notes a 1949 Chevrolet Tudor Deluxe for sale at 200 dollars. Contact Jack McDonough and mentions Moravia Union office listing Markwell Staplers in stock.
Word reached here that Mrs. John F. Gray, Sr. is hospitalized at Mercy in Des Moines with a broken hip since November 20. She is expected to be confined ten days to two weeks more and is reported to be progressing. Mrs. Gray, formerly Beulah Cumming, and her husband reside in Melcher.
In November the state distributed Old Age Assistance to 38,030 individuals totaling $2,559,424 averaging $67.30 each. Appanoose County had 767 recipients with $49,710.50 total and $64.81 per person. Aid to Dependent Children reached 7,370 families in the state totaling $862,732 averaging $117.06 per family or $32.18 per person, with Appanoose County totaling $7,023 for 73 families and $96.20 per family or $30.80 per person. Aid to Blind statewide was $121,838 to 1,476 individuals averaging $82.55, while Appanoose County paid $2,294.50 to 30 persons at $76.48 each.
Harold Holder warns local farmers to trim expectations for 1958 soil bank payments if land banked in 1957 is used as winter pasture. Those who received 37 dollars per acre last year may net 109 dollars more if unused, with decisions on 1958 program due in 2 to 3 months.
Miss Carnella Davis, missionary from Japan, spoke at the N. F. M. S. meeting at the Church of the Nazarene on Thursday evening. On furlough, she shared a heart warming message about her mission work under the theme Greatest War, showed slides, and displayed articles and art. Mrs. LaVerne Smith presided, service opened with hymn and prayer by Frank Woodward, and Mrs. Frank Woodward led a brief study on Japan.
The Clover Leaf club met Dec 4 at Fern Penfields with members Verna McAninch Edith Callen Vera Moore Glennie Dicks Helen Mc Aninch Phyllis Spaur Lillian Fenton Helen Printy Janet Massman and Mabel Moore attending. Visitors included Shirley Massman Melinda and Shawn Printy Linda Fenton Jan and Russell Moore. Next meeting with Glennie Dicks on Dec 18 will be the Christmas gathering with a dish of candy from each member.
A historical payroll and expenses listing from Appanoose County Board of Supervisors includes payments to auditors, clerks, doctors, and vendors. It covers payrolls, supplies, printing, mileage, meals, and court-related costs with numerous named individuals and firms.
Listing of purchases and expenses including supplies and equipment repairs from multiple vendors. Items show amounts for Gavronsky James supplies 375.19, Globe Machinery freight 3.00, Hargis H G Co Treas 5.90, diesel fuel 81.95, Hawkeye Truck Equip repairs 62.05, International Harvester repairs 20.18,02, and Iowa Southern Utilities service 90.20, with Joeph's Service gas 93.50. Continued.
The Ur bana Doers held an 8:00 PM meeting at Carolyn Archer’s on November 21. Fourteen members answered roll call. Highlights included a demonstration on carving a footstool and a talk on the color wheel. Carol yn Archer and Nancy Carol presented, with Linda leading the 4-H pledge.
The Urbana Doers held a regular meeting in Urbana with 8:00 start led by Mary for the 4-H pledge. Fourteen members answered roll call. Martha Sinclair and Josie Proctor gave talks, Linda Ward presented an illustrated talk, and Carol Crist demonstrated varnishing a picture frame. A Christmas exchange took place. Carolyn Archer reported. A Union subscription is suggested as a Christmas gift.
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