Observations Iowa utilities survey Moravia street lighting plan
Local workers survey Moravia for a proposed street lighting system in the business district. A Gardner Hatchery storeroom floor is being rebuilt south of the salesroom, with Lester Sawyer overseeing. Sophomore play One Wild Night set for Tuesday Jan 21, plus notices about new reporters Laura Dicks and Emmett Derby.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Moravia
Gardner Hatchery
Lester Sawyer
Laura Dicks
Iconium
Emmett Derby
Vosburgh
Editor’s Mail from Moravia Union readers in 1947
A Moravia Union letter from Moravia Iowa editors in Albert Lea Minnesota dated January 7 1947 thanks the paper for its renewal. The note from Mr and Mrs Wilbur C Harris and daughter Janet expresses fond memories of Moravia teaching bands private lessons instrument work and four and a half years there while sending regards to all at the paper.
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Albert Lea
Moravia
Wilbur C, Harris
Janet
Circle and Hagerman send-off party at VanZante home
Mrs. Arlin Hagerman and family were honored at a cooperative supper hosted by the Circle at the John VanZante home. Guests included Will Hagerman Rex Jerry Joy Peel Ben Jones Donald Jones and Carl VanZante families. Gift presented for remembrance as games were played. Prize at a prior rock party went to Mrs. Arlin Hagerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Williams
Arlin Hagerman
Carl VanZante
St. Joseph Hospital
Grandma Hiatt
Mark
Charles Nelson
Grandma VanZante
Lyle Jones
Ames
Ben Jones
Donald Jones
George Shahan
Lester White
T. R. Gardner
John
Wendell Murdy
Moravia
John VanZante
Sam Shepard
Albia
David Murdy
Joy Peel
Phyllis
Maxine
Mary Sue
Ralph Shelquist
Homer Hamilton
New Hope School Aims for Spring Ball Court Readiness
Rural school notes show Mrs Lula R Tillmont and students tally perfect spellings across grades, read 24 books by Jimmie Don Pettibone and 19 by Karleen Fischer, new library titles, Audubon Junior Club formation, T B tests, and a plan to sponsor supplies. A Christmas tree event drew 47 attendees as vars, PTA refreshments, and a smoky stove caused short vacation days.
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Jimmie Don Pettibone
Karleen Fischer
Kinser Valley Reunion Notes From Darby Family
Kinser Valley entry records travel and farm work, with B C Caster and sons hauling wood, Russell Darby and LeRoy Wilson at a Tibbals sale, and Ervin Long hauling oats. The writer mentions California work, home arrival, and Christmas visits with Zell Wilson, Norman Firkins, Myrtle Neff, and G. T. Hara family members.
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Russell Darby
LeRoy Wilson
Ervin Long
Brother
Carrie Tisue
Zell Wilson
Albia
Christos
Norman Firkins
Vallejo
Myrtle Neff
Orville
Uncle Sam Promotes Savings Bonds for Christmas Gifts
Treasury messages urge saving dollars in United States Savings Bonds as the solution to scarce consumer goods. A whimsical scene imagines Uncle Sam guiding purchases, then warns that Americans must save and buy bonds instead of excess spending.
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United States
U.S. Treasury Department
Sam
Tom
Treasury Department
Mr. Thrifty
United States Savings
Vosburgh Items Highlight Local Social Roster
Mrs Emmett Derby hosts and visits span the Vosburgh community with multiple families at Albia events and sales. Residents attend Tisue and Wright sales, enjoy a Sister Kenny show, and gather at Derby and Miller homes amid visits by Calhoun, Hammond, Sheldon, and Derby relatives through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calhoun
Rose Ann
Delhert Calhoun
A. E. Derby
Jon Ralph
Emmett Derby
Roy Miller
Hattie Miller
Albia
George Hammond
Jean
Lawrence
Lorraine
Roy Sheldon
Donald
Darlene
Larry
Melvin Miller
Paul and
Joyce
Cedar Rapids
Town
Wayne Thompson
Haver Free’s
Delbert Calhoun
Hiner
Delbert
W. G. O'Hara
Patty
W. G
Kenny
Thought Gems and Purpose Reflections From Classic Authors
A collage of quotes on faith purpose and virtue from figures like Hale Coleridge Eddy Spurgeon Seward Mabie Thoreau Brooks and Disraeli. The selections explore the Bible as truth inspiration and guide to life and the relentless pursuit of steady, purposeful action.
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Sir Matthew Hale
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Moravia Union
Appanocose County
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Mrs. L. F. Bisby
OWA Pressocial
Appanoose
Monroe
Hedge College
Urbana
Highway 60
Frank Swaim
Union
Barl Rowley
Mina Luse
Max Martin
Henry Rinehart
Elsie Martin
Theo Frame
Fred _L. Taylor
Don Pettibone
Orpha Taylor
W. L. Palmer
Ellen Hiatt
Clara Corbin
Anna Smith
DeWayne Robinson
Roy Rinehart
J. B. Sneed
Samuel Long
L. B. Hiatt
Oliver Potter
C. A. McMulin
Co. C. Cullers
Salsbury Sal
Salsbury
N. Newton Ave
Albert Lea, Minn
The
Pear
Moravia Theatre
Gale Storm
Phil Regan
Parzan and the Leopard Woman
Johnny Weissmuller
Brenda Joyce
Johnny Sheffield
Johnny Mack Brown
Rural School News
New Hope School
Lula R. Tillmont
Ann Pettibone
Betty Harsh
Bill McDanel
Richard Curl
Russell Jacobs
Bob Carter
Bobby Harsh
Suzanne McDanel
Reymond Jacobs
Carel Curl
Virginia Carter
Mary Beth Turner
Ivan Harsh
Jerry Pettibone
Audubon
National Audubon Society
Wee
Kinser Valley
George R. Darby
B.C. Caster and Sons
Norma Firkins
G. T. Hara
Uncle Sam
Normandy
Coleriine
Hye
Mary Baker Eddy
Spurgeon
William H. Seward
Lytton
Thoreau
Hamilton Wright Mabie
Phillips Brooks
Disraei
Rhythm Kings
EAGLE
Rathbun
M. J. Bartle
Zelda Nickell-Hunter
West Jackson
Martie
Centerville
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Salesbooks
Moravia Union News
Witherby Electric
Mokrayia, Iowa
Beodia
Murayer
K. EL A
Witice
Ambulance Service
Pak ER Lida As
Ivan Walter
Pure Oil Gas & Oils Telephone
Albia Electric CO
N. W. Corner Square
L. P. Clow
Centerville, Iowa
Charles Wheeler
Mary Wheeler
Osteopathic
A&p
N. Side Sq
P. Gleason
Midway
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