20 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
1
A gentle reminder to those who placed classifieds or notices without payment to The Union. Some accounts have lingered unpaid for weeks, prompting a request to settle after publication. Also, notices celebrate Mrs Allie Weston's 80th birthday and local council activity, plus an update on subscriptions and household changes in Moravia.
Iowa legislators face a crucial funding decision for 1947 to support schools. Charles F. Martin of the Iowa State Education Association warns that solvent districts, qualified teachers, and competitive standards depend on increased state aid. He cites $15,000,000 as a conservative goal and warns that underfunding risks deficiency education and loss of teachers to higher spending states. The plan includes roughly $7,000,000 for implementing existing state aid laws and extra general aid tied to pupil attendance.
Notice details a lien foreclosure action filed in Appanoose County District Court by Fred Tillmont against multiple defendants including Ola Daniels Bertha Morris James T Cle ster and others. The petition seeks court action on the alleged lien and specifies parties and relationship statuses.
Lee is convalescing after surgery with friends Rodger Gideon Troy Lockman and others visiting. Several families in Enon hosted or traveled this week including VanDorins Hawk Roberts and Faber households. New moves include Loren Walter to a farm on Unionville road and Rex Tisue to Waterloo. Dallas Faber received 250 baby chickens Monday.
Sunday evening visits brightened area homes as Mr. and Mrs. Jay Argo and others called on the McAninch and Elgin families. Coon McAninch died at home in Iconium Monday morning. Sunday and Friday gatherings included Carl Elgin, Lloyd Clark, Frank Tarbell, and Farm Bureau events in Centerville. Mrs. Fenton recovers from recent operation and several households shared meals and birthday celebrations.
Local residents report a weekend of family gatherings and social visits across Centerville and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McDanel and children spent Sunday at Gerald Hawk's. Joe Martin hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Martin and son Jerry Don. Harley C. Tisue Jr returned from Ft. Eustis with 27 days terminal leave. Various relatives attended Farm Bureau events, shopped in Centerville, and helped with a roof project. Joe Martin injured by stepping on a nail and sought medical care.
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