Farm Bureau lawmakers press for tax and school aid changes
Appanoose county Farm Bureau legislative committee members met Des Moines legislators to urge tax policy shifts. They seek keeping sales tax at 4% but exempting agricultural gasoline and chemicals, plus 100% income tax if needed, and support for a school district consolidation bill with 75% voting districts approving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
West Grove
Kenneth Owen
Centerville
Farm Bureau
Appanoose County
Mrs Verl Kaster Admitted To Centerville Hospital
Mrs Verl D Kaster entered St Josephs hospital in Centerville Tuesday for medical treatment.
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Verl D. Kaster
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Local Births in Jefferson County and Centerville Area
Mr and Mrs Robert Moffett of Fairfield welcome daughter Jana Bubette born Sunday February 10 at Jefferson County Hospital weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces. Welcomed by sister Lynette. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes of Moravia. Mr and Mrs Buddy Bradley announce birth of son Michael Ray on February 6 at 1 55 PM weighing 7 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Scott of Centerville Route 2 and Mr and Mrs A F Bradley of Centerville. Wilbur Smith and Mrs Smith of Hammond Indiana announce daughter Cheryl Marie born February 7 weighing 7 pounds 15 2 ounces, welcomed by two brothers Roy Frances and Robert. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Smith.
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Robert Moffett
Fairfield
Jefferson County Hospital
Jana Bubette
Lynette
Russell Hughes
Moravia
Buddy Bradley
Michael Ray
George Scott
Centerville Rt. 2
A. F. Bradley
Centerville
Wilbur Smith
Harrison Ave
Hammond
Ind
Cheryl Marie
Roy Frances
Robert
Lester Smith
Mrs Pence Honored On Birthday By Family
Mrs J D Pence was surprised on her birthday Monday when children and grandchildren gathered. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Spencer and Dennis, Mr and Mrs John Spencer, Mrs Jack Maberry and son, Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Linda and Dixie, Mrs Paul Spencer Jr., and Robin, and Mrs Lela Spencer. Ice cream, angel food cake, chocolate cake, and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pence
Johnny Spencer
Dennis
John Spencer
Jack Maberry
Albin
Ralph Davis
Linda
Dixie
Paul Spencer Jr
Robin
Lela Spencer
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets at Craver Home
Mrs C W Craver hosted a Tuesday meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading club with thirteen members responding to roll call When I Was Sweet Sixteen. Mrs Frank Rogers spoke on Lincoln and Mrs T E Campbell discussed how Hungarian youth fought for freedom.
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C. W. Craver
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Frank Rogers
Lincoln
T. E. Campbell
McGhghy in Surgery at University Hospital
Henry McGhghy recovers at University Hospital in Iowa City after major surgery on Friday. Mrs. McGhghy stays with him. their son PFC Gaylon McGhghy from Ft. Leonard Wood called his sister Donna Kay while en route home.
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Henry McGhghy
University Hospital
Iowa City
Shanghai Club Meeting at Lorraine Rineharts
The Shanghai club met with Lorr aine Rinehart s on February 6 for a cooperative noon dinner to members and visitors including Amy Hiner Dorothy Calhoun Esther Perry Doris Elaine Joyce Christy Hazel Rinehart Iole Christy Lorraine Mike Rinehart Cora Murphy Doris Christy and Barbara Christy plus guests Richard and Karl Lee Calhoun Richard Perry Gerald and Bert Rinehart Wayne Christy. Afternoon games followed with Doris N Christy winning the guess what. Next meeting will be with Hazel Rinehart on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Lorraine Rinehart
Amy Hiner
Dorothy Calhoun
Esther Perry
Doris
Elaine
Joyce Christy
Hazel Rinehart
Iole Christy
Lorraine
Mike Rinehart
Cora Murphy
Barbara Christy
Wens
Richard
Karl
Lee Calhoun
Richard Perry
Gerald
Bert Rinehart
Wayne Christy
Mrs Stone Admitted For Medical Treatment At Monroe County
Mrs W B Stone entered Monroe county hospital in Albia Sunday for medical treatment of a deep cold.
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W. B. Stone
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
E. U. B. Church Menu Dinner Set for Feb 20
The E. U. B. Ladies Aid will serve dinner on February 20 with Swiss steak mashed potatoes green beans Jello pear salad hot roll butter cherry pie ice cream coffee and gravy.
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E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Bridal Shower for Harley Heckman Held at Dooley Home
A bridal shower for Harley Heckman was hosted Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Virgil Dooley with helpers Mrs. Kenneth Daniels Mrs. Paul Cridhebaugh and Mrs. Keith Phillips. The honoree received gifts during games and refreshments were served after the gift display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Heckman
Virgil Dooley
Kenneth Daniels
Paul Cridhebaugh
Keith Phillips
Longtime Moravia man Lester Housley dies at 65
Lester Housley son of Charlie and Emma Dudley Housley died at his Moravia home on February 8 after a long illness at age 65. Born near Unionville February 14, 1891, he lived in Appanoose County most of his life and married Grace Paris on May 7, 1920. Surviving are wife Grace, three sons, three daughters, eight grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, and many relatives. Funeral services were held February 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn King officiating. pallbearers included Loren Thompson, Larry Brooks, Harry Woodward, Max McDonough, Maurice Walter, and Richard Veach. Burial in Moravia Cemetery.
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Lester Housley
Charlie
Emma Dudley Housley
Moravia
Appanoose County
Unionville
Grace Paris
Iowa
Grace
Leo Harold Housley
McGregory
Texas
Bertha Marie Lewis
Savannah
Mina Loraine
Ancell
Quincy
Ill
Donald Housley
Howard Housley
Dorothy Moffatt
Guy Housley
Emmett Housley
Council Bluffs
Town
Gertie Adams
Sarah Huff
Albia
Della Myers
Claude
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
E. U. Bo
American Legion
Loren’ Thompson
Larry Brooks
Harry )Woodward
Ray Harrison Improves at Centerville Hospital
Ray Harrison remains under care at St Joseph hospital after a heart attack last Wednesday following an internal hemorrhage. The cause is still under investigation and his condition is listed as fair.
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Ray Harrison
St. Joseph Hospital
Star Practice Monday Evening At February 18
All officers attend Monday evening practice at 7 00 PM with February 18 noted. A school of instruction is scheduled February 22 with Helen Johnson as W M and Katherine Chority as Sec y.
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Helen Johnson
W. M. Katherine Chority
Sec'y
Mrs. Tuttle Honored By This Is Your Life Presentation
Mrs Gail Tuttle longtime Moravian school teacher was surprised at a Methodist family night by a This Is Your Life program. Bill Harris led the event with a piano opening and a cover reveal. Guests included Rev L B Hawes and many former students and colleagues. Acknowledgments, a gladiolus bouquet, and a leather briefcase followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tuttle
Tuttle
Gail
Bill Harris
Gail Tuttle
Wm. Young
I. J. Hickman
Ruth Hodson
4A Simpson
Wauneta McConnell
Grenfell
Karl
Terry
A. R. Fenton
Otha Lee Martin
Doris Jean Woodward
Jim Wilson
Delmar Dowd
Genevie
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Earl Taylor
A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr and Mrs Earl Taylor at Shanghai School on Friday evening February 8. Attendees included Bert Rinehart and Mary Lou, Clarence Scott and Jo, Raymond Perry and Richard, Dorothy Calhoun and Richard, Aubrey Christy and family, Wayne Christy and family, Elaine and Joyce, Gerald Davison and Harald, Harold and Donald, Fred Christ and Barbara, Floyd Green and Diane, Elizabeth Ottumwa, June Young, Lloyd Landgrebe and family, Amy, John, Floyd Hiner, Vinton Lundy, Cora Murphy, Gerald Rinehart and Mike and Carol Walker. After gifts were opened refreshments of piv 2e coffee were served.
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Earl Taylor
Shanghai School
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou
Clarence Scott
Raymond Perry
Richard
Dorothy Calhoun
Aubrey Christy
Wayne Christy
Elaine
Joyce
Gerald Davison
Harald
Harold
Donald
Fred Christ
Barbara
Floyd Green
Diane
Elizabeth
Ottumwa
June Young
Lloyd Landgrebe
Tamily
Amy
John
Clarence
Floyd Hiner
Vinton Lundy
Allie Taylor
Cora Murphy
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Carol Walker
Private Robert N. Carter Seeks Friends in Canal Zone
The entry notes Pvt. Robert N. Carter US 5554366 H. Q. Btry. Zédth AAA Bn at Fort Davis Canal Zone. He is assigned to the 764th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion seeking correspondence from friends while serving as typist and bookkeeper at battalion supply office.
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Robert Carter
764Th
Heeadquarter
Addres
Robert N. Carter
Fort Davis
Canal Zone
Technical Error Stirs Moravia School District Battle
In a Moravia area reorganization dispute, a typographical error in the Union publication omitting a figure sparked protests in Monroe county. The complaint argues improper notification and alleged illegality of the combined boards, as the district nears Albia and includes bus-commuting students. A Des Moines hearing considers legality and potential supreme court action if needed.
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Morevia
Monroe County
Albia
Moravia
Supreme Court
Herman Leggett
Monroe County Board of Education
Highway 60
Monroe
Moravia Independent
Pleasant Township
Hartzel
Leggett
Bridgeport Generating Plant
Bridgeport Electric
Eddyville
Wright
State Department
State Board of Public Instruction
State Board
Karpan
Albis
Agerenr Ay
Moravia Union
Des Moines
Homer Berry
Bill McEniry
Claude Hawk
Tom Watkins
Appanoose County Board of Education
Ed Powers
Doyle Anderson
Frank Swaim Admitted to Kirksville Hospital
Frank Swaim entered Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Thursday for treatment of a deep cold and complications. Mrs Swaim and Mr and Mrs Almont Main and grandson Freddie Dohrmann visited him Sunday.
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Frank Swaim
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Typographical errors cited in school district appeal briefs
The objection hinges on a typographical error that the district faces in its appeal. It should read 14 instead of 4, affecting petitions presented to the boards for hearing. A map shows the claims that going east on North Section line of Section 4 and Section 13 is not feasible.
Sloan Takes Music Job at Pilot Mound
Bob Sloan, Moravia schools music instructor who recently resigned, has accepted a music instructor post at Pilot Mound consolidated school located northwest of Boone. Mrs Sloan will remain in Moravia for the present.
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Bob Sloan
Moravia
Pilot Mound
Boone
Sloan
Gollaher Leaves Monroe County Hospital
Mrs. Gollaher is taken from Monroe county hospital in Albia to the home of her daughter Mrs. Oren Wright at Oskaloosa to recuperate from a heart attack suffered a week earlier.
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G. L. Gollaher
Monroe County
Albia
Oren Wright
Oskaloosa
Antiquity Lodge 252 Special Communication Saturday
Special communication of Antiquity lodge No 252 A F and AM Saturday evening at 7 30 o clock for work in the first degree Visiting brethren welcome Claude Hawk W M Harold Mason See
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Antiquity Lodge No
Claude Hawk
W. M. Harold Mason
County road description tracing route through townships
A legal description details a county road extending east to the East section line of Section 28 then along the center line east and south to the East section line of Section 35 in Township 71 Range 16, intersecting the center line with the East section line of Section 35 and continuing to the Southwest corner of Section 36 then east 320 rods to the Southeast corner of Section 36 Township 71 Range 16.
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Township
Secion 9
Township 71
Range 16
Monroe County
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L. E. Jordan
Polo
Arnold
Scott
Harry Scott
Bloomfield
Virginia
Dale L. Arnold
Bert Arnold
Mrs. Tuttle
Earl Taylors
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State Department of Public Instruction
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