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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
2
A loud new fire siren will soon be mounted atop the Masonic building, an involved process to raise a tower and install the quarter ton instrument. The Moravia fire truck benefit program featured many acts, including a young singer from the Van Dorin family and local comments on fire safety.
End of first semester noted with missed day due to bad weather. Perfect spelling honors earned by Betty Harsh Karleen Fischer Jimmie Don Pettibone Billy Harsh Tommie Pettibone Karen Woodward David West. Iowa Every Pupil test held with three pupils from area schools. Seventh graders mailed book reviews on Bambi Lassie Come Home Kidnapped. Art and geography projects described along with calendar and product projects. Patricia Harsh visited Des Moines and reported on Westward. Moravia firemen program January 31 featured operetta Little Black Sambo. FOR SALE printing services promoted for Moravia Union.
A concise guide outlines major changes in this year’s tax rules with easier personal exemptions higher medical deduction limits new tax credits and community property provisions. It directs readers to American Weekly for full details in SUN DAY'S CHICAGO HERALD.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa notices probate of the last will and testament of Jessie M Tarbell deceased filed January 17 1949 and set for final proof February 14 1949 at 10 08 AM all interested persons may appear and contest admission to probate in Glen Me Gon presiding judge.
Local happenings note Sgt. and Mrs. Dayton Dotson visiting relatives in Michigan then returning to Fort Lewis Washington. Various callers and guests frequent homes of Dotson Burns Hawk and others including Rev. Hahn resuming duties after six weeks away. A fire truck benefit in Moravia and birthday celebrations are also mentioned along with road conditions and a cold snap.
The piece argues popularity can be earned through steady study and confidence, not rebellious behavior. It warns that leaders who rely on smart aleck tactics reveal inner insecurity and can mislead peers. It urges adults to build self faith, assign responsibility, and provide daily chances for real achievement.
Mrs Addie Sheldon visited Monday evening with Mrs Clayton Sheldon and family in Iconium. Mr and Mrs Roy Gilliland spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs A E Derby. Mrs Ruth Cater entertained a number of ladies Thursday afternoon at a layette shower for Mrs Rena Ammons. Prizes for games and contests were won by Ada McBeth Freda Swift Dorothy Calhoun and Rosie Derby. After gifts opened refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served to Dottie Swift Lois Hanly Ada McBeth Mae Castor Freda Swift Floy Derby Rosie Derby and Karen Rose Dorothy Calhoun and Richard Thelma Calhoun Rose Ann and Shirley Renal Ammons Dean and Allen Ruth Caster Candy and Ward. Mr and Mrs Emmett Derby Larry and Karen Rose were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs George Hammond and family. Mrs Delbert Calhoun and Richard spent Tuesday with Mrs Sarah Hiner and family.
A Thursday night blizzard closed Unionville schools and blocked roads. J A Price hosted the Tuesday club with a play, mystery box winner, and refreshments. Local moves include Clint Robb family purchasing the Gates hotel, and Joe Smith family moving to the former Crawley farm. A Hereford sale drew attendees from Moravia and Albia. An appendectomy recovery was reported for James Smith. Larry Scott Jr underwent stomach surgery, and LaVern Cox planned a visit from Berkeley. New member Neil Wagner attended club.
Maple Grove notes show few news items with multiple house visits. The section lists illnesses and social calls among local families including Tucker Paxston Sellers and Scott, with visits to the Dodd and Johnson homes and Ottumwa trips.
If you have something to sell want to buy rent or trade remember the want ad section for quick efficient placement and wide exposure in the community marketplace.
Mrs. George Hammond hosts with Carl Fenton and Frank Tarbell family visits. Dennis Argo and sons join Jay Argo for Sunday after church. Larry Rose visits George Hammond with Mansel Tarbell Bennie and Stevie. Jessie McAninch visits Shel don family in Iconium. Lloyd Massman returns from Houston trip.
No hunting trapping or trespassing on farms owned or controlled by Gabe Johnson and Elmer Lockman. Additions under this heading 25c for the season.
A string of old time comedy sketches and quick gags unfolds from a sharp attorney quizzing a black client about an alibi to a honeymoon mishap and a shipboard rings loss. The laughter shifts through elevator confusion, a circuses crowd, a lone oddball count, prayer meeting quips, minstrel jokes, and a stubborn radio lock mix up.
A short note urges hosts to honor guests by listing their names in The Un mn and welcomes news from anyone who wishes to contribute or send updates at any time.
Darryl Moffitt visited Boyer school Tuesday. Mrs. Kayter and family attended Mrs. Gladfelder's birthday Wednesday. Dean Hoffman called on Olin Foster Thursday. Residents attended a Moulton basketball tourney. Easter and Cochran siblings were absent Moravia school Friday due to no bus service. Snow storm prompted road clearing Saturday. Several families hosted weekend visits. Patty Easter has mumps. others have colds.
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