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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
2
Ray Ramblin reports Albia merchants saw a slow start but a strong finish. Moravian shops also had a good Christmas. National experts warn of a mild recession early 1958 to clear stock before a return to normal conditions.
Moravia notes the deaths of Charles Coffin Orrin Davis and Mrs Effie Gollaher during Christmas and New Year holidays. The Moravia town council will hold a regular session Thursday night at the community building with Mayor Merle Smith and council set to address business before Dayne Taylor is sworn in as the new mayor. Tax levies in Moravia and surrounding districts show a downward trend due to school reorganization, with overall school costs projected to be lower despite building plans that could raise millage by 4 or 5 mills.
A community notes several Sunday gatherings and Christmas Day visits. Families including Christy, Rinehart, Lippert, Landgrebe, Taylors, Green, and others shared meals and hospitality at various homes, with multiple mentions of dinner and holiday gatherings over the holiday period.
Saturday at the Jake Firkins and Wednesday at Fred Christys, Mary Lou and Mr and Mrs Gerald Rinehart plus boys, Mr and Mrs George Rinehart and Cindy and supper guests Thursday at Dell Hellyers.
Community notes list visits and illnesses across Monroe County families. Mrs Ralph Shelquist helped sew at Monroe county hospital Friday afternoon. Emory and Lyle Kehrberg have had the flu. Various relatives gathered for Christmas and Sunday dinners at the Ben Jones and Van Zante homes. Funeral attendance included Mrs Lora Hough.
Christmas Day gatherings and weekend visits feature Coulson, Miller, Tucker, Argo, Hiatt, Callen, Roblenz, Dodd, Pennington, Coulson kin, Mericle, Hawk, Boblenz, Hiatt, and related households in Albia area. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Theo Miller, Mr and Mrs Scott Tucker, Mrs Elsie Martin, Mr and Mrs Guy Argo, and many extended family groups. Festive events include dinners, skating, and funeral attendance at Albia Christian church.
Moravia Union Office announces Markwell staplers in stock. The notice highlights dependable performance and availability for immediate purchase.
Pleasant Hill residents share Christmas events and visits through a long list of names and households. Families such as McAninch, Argo, Callen, Dicks, and Brown attend meals, oyster suppers, showers, and church events. The piece records numerous visits across Ottumwa Des Moines Moravia Newton and other areas, plus a birthday dinner for Charles and Jan Moore.
Daytime guests included Mr and Mia, Lester Sader, Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore, and JoAnn. Mr and Mrs Dick Brown visited the Jim McAninch home Sunday evening.
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