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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
2
A tribute highlights steadfast courage shown under strain, recognizing individuals who faced hardship with resolve. The account notes notable acts of selflessness and community support, underscoring resilience and collective spirit amid challenging conditions.
An editorial argues the United States must decide whether to aid Finland facing Russian bombing. It questions withholding aid and money for war materials, urging a stance that supports nations defending independence while weighing peace and global responsibility. It recalls America's own fight for independence and the need to act rather than remain isolationist.
The Appanoose County Board met in adjourned sessions with all members present. The record lists numerous claims approved across multiple departments including General, County Engineer, payrolls, supplies, and services with many names and amounts, reflecting routine county expenses and reimbursements for January 19, 1940.
In Des Moines Ottumwa Albia and nearby towns, families like Wilson Rose Chambers Harsh Pettibons Howell Wynnes and Dooley host and visit kin. The crowded social round includes dinners Sundays shopping afternoons and hospital adjacencies with numerous extended family members across towns.
Editorial praises the Iowa state highway commission for keeping all roads open during a recent severe snow storm and notes county crews faced greater challenges with fewer machines. It recalls past winters, contrasts road maintenance, and underscores the high cost of equipment and operation, while commending state workers and county engineers alike.
Franklin Clyde Sheldon spent Wednesday night at the Clell Sheldon home, Roy Moffatt called at the E. F. Stansberry home Thursday afternoon, Rostee Argo called in Icontum, B E F Stansberry was calling at Albia and Centerville, Roy Sheldon and son Donald visited the Roy Swift home Wednesday evening, Earl Swift and spouse were Al phia callers Tuesday, John Moffatt is improving and the splint was removed.
The teacher and pupils planned Deena Roberts birthday party on Tuesday January 28 but the event was postponed again due to snow blocked roads. An attempt to visit uncle W.T. VanDorin for his eighty second birthday on January 24 was thwarted by wind driven snow.
Sunday visitors and family gatherings appear throughout the list with names like VanDotin Hawk Scott Tomlin Harvey Harvey Giedeon McDone and Roberta. The note mentions a Friday party at R. & Hebera with popcorn and a general sense of sorrow over the passing of O. S. Miller.
At the King Theatre in Albia Iowa the January program lists Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell in Daytime Wife on January. February 1 showing. On February 2 and 8 a double feature roavin tumbleweeds with Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette plus Virginia Weidler and Henry Hall in Bad Little Angel.
Semi annual report of L A Oshorn treasurer of Appanoose County Iowa for period from 1939 to December 31 1989 inclusive. Statement of accounts by funds shows overdrawn totals receipts and disbursements with certifications dated January 16 1946 by A Osborn and Co.
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