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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
3
A 1935 analysis notes most necessities and luxuries cost significantly more than in 1913 and 1931, except electric power which has declined yearly. Labor costs, materials, and taxes rise with electric taxes taking about 16 cents per dollar of gross income. A federal survey shows electric rates in 82 cities fell 29.6 percent since 1918.
Smooth worn tires get more value in a Crest Tire trade in. The Gamble Store promotes higher trade in credits for old tires, offering a balance against the cost of new Crest Tires.
Franklin Doyle Stansberry andHarry Brown called at Wes Scott and Iconium homes. Rev Stine of Iconium spent Tuesday night with Coy Swift. John Moffatt hosted calls at Aliie Kellogg and Wes Scott. Willing Workers club met with Addie Sheldon. next with Nellia Turner on February 12. Multiple family visits and Sunday gatherings noted among Brown Swift Moffatt LaMar and Shehan households.
Hazel College residents spent Sunday afternoon at Zell Wilson home and at E C Caster and Grant Sincox households. Herman Johnson and Brompton kin attended with Ed Johnson family while Kenneth Johnson visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Sincox. Mrs Henry Sytsma visited Ed Johnson Friday afternoon and Billy Spencer called at the Ed Johnson home. Flora Jones spent Sunday evening with Willie VanDorin and E G Sincox family also called at the Grant Sincox home.
Mystic Route 2 reports the marriage of Phyllis Lemaster and Pearl Eugene Broshar last June, and Helen Davis with Harold Smith at Unionville on January 5. Congratulations are extended to the couples. community notices mention visits, showers, and local gatherings with names of attendees.
Dickie Brown stayed the night at Lebasters while Weneil Coulson and family spent Sunday at Roy Purvis. Several men shoveled out the Mystic end Iconium road on Saturday. Harvey Coulson and Max Beaty were at Rosa Beaty's Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kelsey Pearl Runnells and family and Misa Mable Hiner of Ottumwa visited Sarah Hiner on Sunday. Harold Huff and family also visited Rosa Beaty on Sunday.
Salem households welcomed guests from Rinehart Gladfelder Argo and Firkins families during weekend gatherings. Various residents extended sympathy, hosted relatives, and enjoyed Friday and Sunday visits at multiple homes including Potts, Turner, Long and Hellyer houses.
Fuller and Mrs M R McCoy and son visited Tom Smith and the group over the weekend. A snow plow cleared roads on Saturday and the Albia carrier resumed service after over two weeks. Several locals visited，各 including James Long family in Albia, Ruth Long at home, and Carlyle Long with Don Hayes in Ottumwa.
Kinser Valley notes Sunday visitors at Zell Wilson’s home included Rollie Carter and son Billy and Kenneth Johnson. Monday afternoon G B Darby called on Charles Heater. Tuesday morning Albia business visitor stopped at Charles Heater and Charley Anderson homes. Snow plow cleared roads Saturday and many men went to Albig. Also Johnson butchered Wednesday. G R Darby and wife visited Zell Wilson Thursday evening. Tom Smith’s death shocked locals. Jennie Hobinson recovering from a broken hip and sitting up some. Brother John and sister Mrs G R Darby visited in Albin Saturday.
The King Theatre schedule lists February 6 showing Ronald Colman and Joan Bennett in The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo. February 7 and 8 feature Margaret Sullavan in Lo Red the Rose and Nevada. February 9 to 10 present Bing Crosby Ethel Merman and Charlie Ruggles in Anything Goes. February 11 showcases Frank Morgan in The Perfect Gentleman. February 12 and 19 star Franchot Tone and Bette Davis in Dangerous.
K L Boatman formerly in charge for crops and soils extension at Iowa State College has been appointed state coordinator by the Soil Conservation Service of the U S Department of Agriculture. He will supervise all Iowa work and coordinate with the college’s Experiment Station and Extension Service. The first Shenandoah watershed district is two years old and five districts are under project managers with demonstrations near Shenandoah Me Gregor Marion Knoxville and Greenfield. Farmers cooperate for five years contributing labor land and materials while the SCS provides technical direction and services including terracing tree planting and ditch damming where needed. About 75 volunteers assist the program across districts.
ECW camps assist farmers with soil conservation, planting trees, ditch dam work, and erosion control on individual farms. County Soil Conservation Associations organize locally, and all work requires approval from the Iowa Soil Conservation Advisory Committee chaired by Mr. Boatman with R. K. Bliss and R. E. Buchanan as members.
The article notes Iowa's biennial assembly convened January 14 1985 at Des Moines and lasted to May 3 with 77 busy days. It highlights 933 bills and 20 joint resolutions, 227 passed, and major actions including new tax allocations, the Chain Store Tax Act, and creation of the Iowa Highway Safety Patrol under the Motor Vehicle Department.
Banking, corporations, insurance, agriculture, debts and investments, conservation and other issues faced the Forty-sixth General Assembly as it opened a new session. The assembly will address financial regulation, corporate governance, farm policy, debt relief, and environmental concerns, shaping policy directions for the state.
Iowa farmers learn from Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station results announced at Farm and Home Week that pork quality worsens with soybeans in pig rations. Tests feeding 5, 10, and 20 percent soybeans show only 5 percent yields hard pork, while 10 and 20 percent produce soft to oily fat. Studies used cracked beans and oilmeal to equalize soybean content across rations.
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