Cold snap and global snow bring unusual sights
The item notes a brutal cold spell at 12 below and widespread snow across the south and Mexico, plus a Hawaii newspaper copy showing snow atop mountain radar observatories. It mentions bright sun and trade winds affecting Hawaii beachgoers, and observes Moravia and nearby towns facing empty business buildings after many closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mexico
JM. H. Johnson
Hawaii
Mt. Hivcrest
Washington
Community urges planning to stem business closures
Northeast Iowa towns Moravia Blakesburg Centerville Albia and Appanoose Monroe counties face rising business closures and empty properties amid labor shortages and high costs. Lloyd Scott of State Farmers Home Administration cites available federal funds but warns of poor planning to use them. Communities must unite adopt proactive plans to keep Moravia and region from withering and migrating to urban centers.
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Lloyd Scott
State Farmers J Home Administration
Appanooge
Monroe County
Centerville
Albia
Moravia
Blakesburg
John Doe
Inaugural Ball Attended by Griffinsville and North Bend
Mildred Tarbell and Flossie Walker assisted Ruth McNair with upholstering. Mr and Mrs Russell Shepard were supper guests of Emil Long Tuesday evening. They enjoyed an evening of socializing and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Tarbell
Flossie Walker
Ruth McNair
Local Social Roundup At Extended Shepard Families
Mr and Mrs Roy Livengood and boys visited Ora Rinehart Tuesday. Merrill Shepard family took granddaughters to Town City then Oakdale for a Cleil Long check up. George and Glen Lain with others attended card party at Lowell Shepards. Many neighbors visited and called on the Shepards and related families through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Livengood
Ora Rinehart
Merrill Shepard
Town City
Oakdale
Cleil Long
George Lain
Glen McNair
Russell Shepard
Harry Robertson
Ferrill Purvis
Jim Walker
Lowell Shepards
Keith Lain
Indianola
Polk Cozads
Ward Walker
Daphne Shepard
Minnie Walker
Bonnell Nursing Home
Lloyd McDanel
Russell Shepards
Hiattssville Social Visitors At Lindley Home
Mr and Mrs Wayne Lindley and family of Albia and John Lindley of Des Moines visited the Max Lindley home on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley among the callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lindley
Albia
John Lindley
Des Moines
Max Lindley
Virgil Dooley
Douglas Doughboy 4-H January Meeting Says Coop Supper Planned
Susan Daniels and Kevin shopped in Ottumwa Findlay area. The Douglas Doughboy 4-H club met January 12 at Scott schoolhouse for its monthly meeting. Next meeting will feature a coop supper. Additional social visits include dinner at Moravia with the Farm Service group and various Friday and Sunday dinners at local homes involving the Long and Dooley families and others.
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Susan
Kenneth Daniels
Kevin
Ottumway Findlay
Douglas Doughboy
Scott School House
Jack Long
Vanessa
Bill Long
Harry Phillips
Ensil Hiatt
Mae McDonald
Virgil Dooley
Moravia
Bob Evans
Jerry Hawk
Bill ‘Long
Betty Mobley
Linda
Pam
Clell McDanel
Jutlie
Tuanitia Dooley
Joe Elliott
Centerville
New Hope by Gladys Harsh
Mrs Ethel Cleaver of Nyssa Oregon and Mrs Grace Main visited Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan Friday afternoon. Governor Hughes and Lt Governor Fulton inaugural ball attendees at Des Moines Veterans auditorium Thursday. Other guests included John Wood Grace Dooley Bill Barnes with Genevie Ealing and Bessie Donovan Friday evening. Further visits by Harsh family and friends noted across weekend events with Mrs Jay Wilson and family and Emi Bullard among others.
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Ethel Cleaver
Nyssa
Oregon
Grace Main
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Ivan Harsh
Hughes
Fulton
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
John Wood
Grace Dooley
Bill Barnes
Genevie Ealing
Ivan Shields
Alan Wilson
Dwight Johnson
Linda Wilson
Sally Whitehead
Marcia Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Dallas Faber
Na‘dine
Norma
Nelson. Balanger
Jay Wilson
Emi Bullard
Local Social Notes From Cincinnati Area Visit Texans
Residents hosted relatives and friends during the week with gatherings at the homes of Schrodt Wilson Harsh Wood and Kalving. Jay Wilson family attended Sunday activities with Mr and Mrs Wilson. Genevie Kalving and Bessie Donovan joined Mr and Mrs John Wood at Albia on Sunday.
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Cincinnati
Texatcanig
Texas
Cecil Schrodt
R. C. Wilson
Jay Wilson
Ivan Harsh
Genevie Kalvng
Bessie Donovan
John Wood
Albia
Social rounds and church events in Unionville area
Mrs Milo Walker hosts and visits with neighbors as the community shares meals, church meetings, and youth activities. Attendees include Joe Zapatil family, Pam Mobley, Linda Mobley, Joe Elliots, Centerville, the Cridlebaughs, Wendell Phillips and family, Roy Stone, Floyd Allen, Jean, Sey mour, Martha Eden, Patricia Taylor, Lobb, Don Brong, Jerry Garretson, and Governor Hughes inaugural ball attendance.
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Joe Zapatil
Mystic
Paul Cridlebaugh
Pam
Linda Mobley
Joe Elliots
Centerville
Wendell Phillips
Roy Stone
Bloomfield Hospital
Floyd Allen
Jean
Jewell Walker
Sheila Wilson
Ivan Harsh
Hughes
Milo Walker
Unionville Baptist Church
Farmington
Lobb
Wendell Phillipe
Baptist Buildera
Jerry Garretson
Patricia Taylor
Donald .Brong
Clear Lake
Iowa
Unionville
Community Notes from Albia and Vicinity
Minnie and Betty Moffatt visited Mrs. Frank Cox in the hospital at Albia Monday morning. Numerous visits and social calls are noted including families Burkland Fowler Hunt and Torrey. A wedding at Peoples Baptist Church Centerville involved Lynn Marie Sviatovich and Kenneth Larry Burns. Evidence of teas, visits, and family gatherings around Ottumwa Centerville Moulton and area.
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Minnie
Betty Moffatt
Frank Cox
Albia
Glen Fowler
Alva Fowler
Clarence Hunt
Ronald Hunt
California
Fred Torrey
Unionville
Missouri
Albert Burkland
Howard Burkland
Ronald Parcel
Fran
Tina
Reginald
Lori
Lynn Marie Sviatovich
Kenneth Larry Burns
Peoples Baptist Church
Centerville
Burns
Parcels
Carl Whisler
Ricky
Jewel
Artie ‘Pitman
Davis County Hospital
Purvis Hedgecock
Ottumwa
Larry Hedgecock
Family to Move to Farm After Purchase
Land and family plan to relocate to a farm they have bought. Hostesses for the event were Mrs Darlas Mason and Mrs Greta Ogden. Mr and Mrs Winston Pace spent an evening last week with Mr and Mrs Carl Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlas Mason
Greta Ogden
Winston Pace
Carl Whisler
Union Township Birthday for Nyles Celebrated
Mrs Burdett Cox hosts as Mr and Mrs Dale Cox and families join in honoring Nyles birthday with live-in guests. Walter Harper seen by a doctor Thursday. Eddy and Harper families share Sunday time. Coxes visit Frank Cox in hospital. Jim Logan accompanies Burdett Cox Saturday. Rogers visit noted Sunday evening.
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Dale Cox
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Jim Logan
Nyles
Walter Harper
Dick Eddy
Burdett Coxes
Frank Cox
Bill Rogers
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Sue Jasé
Pef
Arida IL
ATE Member
Moravia Union
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanooze
Monroe
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Albia Square
Appanoose County
Mo‘ravia
Griffinsville
North Bend
Moffitts
Hiattsville
Mrs
Wayne MecDansi
Moravia Farm Service IS
Paul Broshar
Farm Service
Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia, Iowa
New Hope
Gladys Harsh
Douglas
Udell
Oren Starr
Patty
Doris Mason
Moulton
Mrs. Kirk
Union Township
Ananelari Loew
R Liability Crop Hall
Claude Hawk
Grismore Sewing Center
Earl Hedgecock
Moravia Furniture Co
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