09 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1975
Page
1
A rough sale note mentions a ring run and a lower weight sale at 8¢ per pound, highlighting that such prices would barely cover trucking expenses. The piece also reflects on the Union editors’ travel hiatus and a mission trial with the National Newspaper Association, noting inflation and staffing changes at the Moravia Union office as reporters miss fewer days each year.
Friday at Albia Sales Co. more than 4000 cattle sold with top steers at about 32.50 per hundredweight. Average good steers ranged from 28.00 to 25.00 per cwt. A black heifer near 500 pounds sold for about 2.00 per cwt, roughly 10 dollars in total.
Centerville Auto Sales at 207 S. 18th offers a full Dodge lineup for 1975 including Monaca Charger Challenger and Dart plus Dodge trucks. The 1975 Business Times Report endorses the dealer for honest deals in new and used cars and service with the motto We stand behind our deals and our customers.
In Salem various residents hosted and visited friends through the week. The report lists dinners and calls among Hazel Hellyer Mc and Mrs Eugene Jackson, Amy Hiner, Clarence Whitehead, Lloyd Brown, Dobby Whitehead, Maude Whitehead, and others, with visits at the Monroe and Maurice Walta areas.
Mrs Dick Brown reports social visits around Vosburg with families from South Amana Albia and Des Moines. Hospitals and travel info include Bernice Rinehart entering Albia hospital and Karl Calhoun arriving from California. Several hospitality gatherings at Hartz Sheldon Calhoun Moon and Davis homes wrap the brief item.
Sunday visits spanned Chariton to Humeston as families shared meals and greetings. Joyce Christy’s birthday was celebrated at Wayne Christy’s home with Edith Callen, Stanley Spencer, Ruth Bennett, Arthur Burton, Fred Christy, Pat and Paul Christy among attendees. Other gatherings included Delbert Calhoun and Pearl Runnells at the Calhoun home and Roscoe Argo’s guests, while Dicks Laws and Janet Baldwin hosted supper in Oskaloosa and nearby visits continued Monday afternoon.
Moorman's Home Planning on Rt 1 west of Palé Moon at Hwy 2 W Centerville offers Aristokraft Caravelle Prestige and Del Mar kitchen cabinets, Capitol and Ozite carpets, and hardware. The 1975 Business Times Report credits sound management intelligent merchandising and fair prices as core to the business.
Ken's IDX Service, owned by Kenneth D. Valentine, advertises complete auto care from tune ups to wheel balancing and muffler repair. The Centerville shop promises fast friendly emergency service and tire repair, inviting drivers to stop by at 401 W. Maple.
Sears Roebuck and Co advertises its Centerville store at 104 W Jackson with phone orders by calling 856-2175 or 856-2176. The notice touts a wide variety of ladies and men's wear, children items, appliances, stereos, color television, furniture, tires, and automotive needs, inviting customers to shop by phone.
Grismore Jewelry owned by John Grismore at 211 N 13th Center ville advertises fine diamonds watches and gifts. It touts good taste in jewelry and offers repairs restyling and resetting with quick advice and friendly service.
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