09 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
1
In advance pricing for one year subscriptions available in Appanoose and Monroe counties and elsewhere in the United States. The notice outlines pricing and terms for Bingle Copies.
A compilation of observations and small town happenings including bitter temperatures reported by Mrs. J T VanDorin, a spring wallpaper shipment at Veach Drug Store, a dented Oldsmobile fender after hitting a garage door, and reminiscences on insulation and old ads. The item also records new subscribers and local business movements around Moravia, Newton, and surrounding areas.
A Moravia Union notices a flexible listing inviting interested parties to bid sell trade or rent the property or item. The ad emphasizes openness to various arrangements and invites inquiries for terms.
A Detroit reader sends a two dollar check to raise a subscription or extend renewal for a year to 1948. Pearle Alice Smith asks Moravia Union to update the date and notes a preference for receiving the gift.
A report by the Commerce Chamber of the United States urges government and private groups to expose Communist members and funding sources, arguing that communism relies on deceit and should be brought into the open. The National Chamber committee, led by Francis F. Matthews, calls for fact gathering and decisive action.
In September 1946 twelve pupils enrolled from primary to eighth grade at Moravia area Rural School. The class exhibited at the Fall Festival earning first prize and about ten dollars in prize money. Honor roll includes Shirley Stocker, Johnny Proctor, Richard McCarty, Ramona Cox, Mary Proctor. Teachers note progress in reading, vocabulary, and counts of books read. Reporters are Johnny Proctor and Shirley Stocker.
Centerville social notes report Sunday visits at the Bill Reeves home and gatherings at several houses including the H L Hilton and Ernest Hiatt households. Community members attend oyster suppers, installations, and hospital recovery updates.
Jack Tuttle left Monday to visit his sister Mrs Earl Hardin and her husband in Long Beach, and with his grandparents Mr and Mrs H M Tuttle at Upland California. Mr and Mrs Chester Thadden and son returned to Doniphan Nebraska Monday after a visit here with his grandfather W C Bivin and other relatives.
The note recalls Enon Ry as a place where Mrs. J T VanDorin and Mrs Burdette Utterback are mentioned among neighbors. It mentions harsh winter conditions with temperatures near 30 below and six inches of snow. It offers condolences for Mrs Utterback and notes shared memories in Mo Tavne.
Mrs. Lloyd Rose reports on illness and hospitals while Des Moines visit details Margaret Meadows returns home from Des Moines to see granddaughter Carol Blomgren. Moravia installation attendance. Dooley family mourns grandmother McFall death. New Year gatherings at Hawk and Jones households with several families. Local chatter on medical, funeral, and family updates across Moravia Centerville Moulton and Newton areas.
Attendance at Sunday School was 3L. Families including the Tomlins and Gladfelders gathered at Olin Foster and Clyde Gladfelder homes. Belle Whicker’s birthday observances, oyster suppers, and New Year visits feature in a string of gatherings with many locals named. Weather note mentions 22 below zero Saturday morning.
A brief reflection on courtesy as love and gentleness in everyday interactions. The author emphasizes that genuine courtesy enriches life while counterfeit acts cannot replace true kindness.
Sharon called Sunday afternoon at the Trenton Gladfelder home. Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and Twyla and Clyde MecKern visited Sunday afternoon at the Tom Thorton home in Centerville.
No hunting trapping or trespassing on farms owned or controlled by Gabe Johnson Dewitte Yeager 7 Smithboro N L Nasalroad Aaron Campbell. Names under this heading 25 cents for season.
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