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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
2
A discussion of possible modernization of county government forms in the state. The article notes investigations into county operations, the likelihood of legislative deliberation, and the expectation that reorganizing counties will begin though agreement may be slow. It mentions Appanoose County as not particularly inefficient but cites widespread concerns.
Discussion of an ideal county government form proposing a three member elected commission with four to six year terms, likely strong powers, and consolidation of county offices. Also noted are plans for a large combined 4 H show with Appanoose and Monroe counties, Moravia Fall Festival interest, and a humorous local incident about Donald Dowd leaving his parents stranded at home while they searched for him by phone.
The Gardners of R. 8 Box 2, Yakima send warm greetings to editors and explain their need to renew the Union subscription. They describe severe snow through January with record depths on White Pass and nearby passes, note road closures until late spring or summer, and mention plans to visit elk feeding areas with ranger assistance. They relay Mrs. Ives's illness and aging at 85, closing with thanks and a hello to friends.
Unionville Baptist Ladies Aid sponsored a rummage and bake sale at the Farmers Exchange in Centerville, netting around 35 dollars. The column also lists numerous local family visits and Sunday dinners with residents and relatives, including the Fenton and Harrington families, visits to St Josephs hospital, and a homecoming of Herbert Fundenburk after 23 years in the navy.
There was no school Monday at Fairview due to illness of the teacher. A long list of Sunday visits follows, with many neighbors and family members visiting homes of Proctor, Lockman, Mullins, Leffler, Ward, and others. Several residents attended dinners and afternoon gatherings, while Barbara Jean and others are noted as sick.
Mrs H B Spring reports Miss Dee Whisler at St Josephs hospital remains seriously ill with little hope of recovery. Mrs Anna Parsons Gorden 35 longtime Udell resident dies at St Josephs following short illness. Funeral at Miller Wehrle Monday with Rev Thomas Polk officiating. Interment Fairview cemetery. Hedgecock and Powell families return from Des Moines to Udell. Newborn Erna Lee Matthews born Jan 25 at St Josephs Centerville. Various local visitations and dinners noted including Moore Phillips Henshaw Spring families and Centerville Corydon and Russell contacts.
Ville calls at the Harry Wilkinson home and Des Moines trip for Walter Whisler at Veterans hospital. Funeral for Anna Gorden drew many Udell friends. Sunday visitors included Hedgecock, Glasgow, Spring family members, and the Selix and Houser households. The Bryant family suffers illness, and Elsie Spring from Plano, Illinois, may assist soon.
In The American Weekly, a shocking account exposes the sinking of a refugee flotilla as Russian submarines claim 30,000 lives. The piece frames the tragedy as a brutal act by Communist forces, detailing the peril faced by those fleeing oppression.
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