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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
1
One year price in Appanoogze and Monroe counties quoted as advance payment across the United States with separate single copy details. The notice outlines where to send payments and delivery terms for the subscription service.
Blakesburg high school gym adds 300 seat balcony used first when Moravia played there. Also notes Moravia Produce installs walk in cooler for cream and eggs. Local ads include Floyd Sloan seeking carpentry work and various farmers’ notes about weather and lambing. Subscription renewals listed for The Union with numerous names.
Dorothy Dix promotes U S Savings Bonds as essential for securing family happiness and plans. She argues bonds support marriage, home purchase, children's education, and leisure, calling bonds personal and protective for American households. Treasury Department remarks follow.
District court notices record will probate for John J Taylor deceased with final proof set February 2 1948 and dates for hearings. Also a divorce petition Charley E Freeborn sues Minnie Freeborn for desertion in district court of Appanoose County Iowa with clerkly notices and action pending.
The document commands the defendant to appear before the court in Centerville Appanoose County Iowa by March 12 1948 or default will be entered. It notes wilful desertion of the plaintiff and absence for over two years and seeks relief as per the petition. George A Milani is the attorney for the plaintiff in Centerville Iowa.
A stream of visits and travels fills the week as residents greet relatives from Des Moines to Napier and Yuma. Trenton cousins, Brnford kin, and Osage City friends converge for family weekends while others from Centerville, Newton, and Perry share business and hospital news. A number of residents relocate, illness cases surface, and funerals draw regional relatives together.
A report notes that the Pfanneckers underwent surgery at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville on February 2. They were guests of Mrs. Minnicks and Mr. Minnicks at Moulton during the stay.
Moravia teams visit Allerton where the girls fall 44 to 28 as Mary Briskey nets half of Moravia’s points. In the boys game Allerton wins 45 to 37 with Jack Broshar scoring 12. Hiner out with a prior injury and Bill Broshar removed for leg injury. Blakesboro at Moraine postponed to Monday Feb 16. District tournament set in Centerville with two wins needed for state trip in Des Moines March 2. Seymour vs Packwood Feb 20 and Feb 21 winners meet Bonaparte Pulaski winner.
Relatives and friends attended the funeral of J. R. Callen. Named attendees included Dwight Glick of Rockford Illinois Doyle Glick of Albia Floyd Glick of Dixon Doris Cain Logan Leonard Wilson of Yuma Arizona F W Wright Moulton L E Guse Craig Coulter Mabel Glick Ross Wells Sadie Streepy Perry Phillips R C Wilson Grover Easter W H Callen Homer Callen and Opal Callen all of Centerville.
A farewell was held January 29 at the Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Purvis home with about 65 guests from Shanghai club friends and neighbors. Attendees helped with a house papering project and a noon lunch featured sandwiches pie fruit salad cake cookies and coffee. The Purvises expressed thanks and noted they are moving Monday to a Brushy area farm.
The Sunshine Ladies gathered at Lucille McKern’s home on February 4, 1948. They shared baby pictures, played guessing games, and quilted. Prizes and gifts went to Lela Harrison, Mamie Tisue, and Jessie Potts with Lucille receiving a mystery-pal gift. Imogene Tisue joined as a new member. Visitors included Mrs. P. D. Ankeny, Janne Main, and Imogene Tisue. next meeting planned with Bissie Gladfelder in March.
February library board meeting notes 274 books and 71 magazines checked in January. 21 new books ordered to replace worn volumes. Traveling library group now available. C. M. McFatridge resigns as secretary. D. M. Bishop elected secretary. Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored again after term ends. Play A Date With Judy received for future program. Three rural schools borrow reading materials.
Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim spent Sunday at Homer Hamilton time. Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor and family spent Thursday night at Otha Taylors home. Rex Hagerman returned to Homer Hamilton home Sunday where he stays while attending school. Mr and Mrs Othe Taylor were shopping in Centerville Friday.
Uncle Sam offers a way to write a check for 2498.94 dated New Year's Day 1958 by signing at the bank. An authorizs on form allows $18.75 monthly withdrawals to buy a $25 Savings Bond for ten years. The plan, connected to work payroll, aims to build a nest egg from regular savings.
Southbound times are 9 40 a m 5 30 p m and 7 00 p m Northbound times are 8 55 a m 12 30 p m and 9 15 p m The notice ends with a reminder about courteous guest listings in The Union and invites contributions of news at any time.
The Taylorettes 4-H club met February 2 at Virginia Hiatt’s home. Virginia Carter chaired the meeting. Betty Lou Harsh spoke on courtesy at home. Plans for a skating party and a county banquet on February 10 were discussed. Eleven members and guests attended and cocoa with doughnuts were served. The next meeting is set for March 1 at Carolyn Boyer's home.
The Busy Maidens 4-H club met at Aileen Turner’s on February 2, 1848, a week early for the skating party on the 9th. Carolyn Hawk opened the meeting. five members answered roll call. With the secretary absent, Aileen explained the group's activities. They discussed business, prepared serving boxes for Carolyn Hawk Phyllis White and Maxine White, played games, and enjoyed refreshments provided by Aileen and Mrs Turner. Three visitors attended: Donna Rogers, Reporter, and Read the ads.
Donald Dudley of Centerville has been hired as dairy testing supervisor for the DHIA to replace Burl Stites. The service veteran, raised on a farm, joins a growing team as local herds join or consider joining the association in Appanoose. New and prospective testers include Raymond Osenbaugh of Numa, Mr. Perk of Minnesota and Cincinnati, with others such as Ross Fox Ted Eroshar Leo Bowdish and John Joshar lining up to assist.
Morawa Union lists carbon salesbooks offered at 2 for 15 cents. The notice is terse and businesslike with no additional details.
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