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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
6
Local families gather for Thespian play Cheaper By The Dozen at Centerville High School. Weekend visitors include Dagie Raymie McDonough and Spencer families, with many dinners, calls, and host evenings at homes across Centerville and nearby towns. The week features church revivals, cemetery attendances, and plans for upcoming events and performances.
Udell residents share weekend visits as Max Buzzard and Joe Moore host dinner. John White visits Centerville relatives and attends Brethren church services. Jean Spring returns home after hospital stay. Richard Exline funeral draws Udell area relatives. Sgt Gordy and others welcomed new arrivals and family milestones noted from Camp Carson to Exline. Helen Rouse hospitalized in Centerville. Zola Saum attends funeral for Mrs Selix. Wm Thomas and Rev Thomas visit family in Odell area.
Mrs. Mary McFatridge spent Tuesday afternoon with Vera Fir. Clyde Bowes and family were in Centerville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Turner were dinner guests of Mrs. Blanche Argo Sunday after church. Nelile Thompson called on Mrs. Kelsey Saturday afternoon. Miss Osa Brown visited Mrs. Laura Sweed Saturday afternoon. Wayne Thompson was at his mother's home Friday. Blanche Argo called on Nellie Thompson and Carrie Turner Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Morrow visited with A J Brown and Osa last week. Jim Brown and family of Louisiana called at A J Brown and Mrs. Lissie Kelsey homes.
Temperature 19 or 20 with snow flurries. Farm Bureau at Hilton well attended. Clarence Babcock spoke on farm outlook for 1955. Various local visits and gatherings noted including 4 H, church supper, and social visits among VanDorin and related families.
Occo Trate balances a ton of grain with only 100 pounds of feed and boosts pork yield. It claims to supply amino acids vitamins A B C D B12 and an antibiotic. The ad markets Occo Service Man visits for details.
In a special meeting the Board of Supervisors resolved that in the November 2 1954 election no constables were elected for Centerville Iowa. Brady Talbot and Jess Dooley are appointed constables for a two year term starting January 1 1955. Proceedings dated December 20 1954.
Supervisors determine it best to cancel Tax Sale Certificate No. 4942 for 40 acres in the Harmon Heirs coal tract and cancel taxes from 1945 to 1951 after discovery of removal. The auditor is directed to issue the cancellation order. Also approved assignment of Tax Sale Certificate No. 5021 for Lot 1 NW Section 2 to Aten Brattain for 5.51 to bring property back into taxation. Another action assigns Tax Sale Certificate No. 4888 for Parcel Lot 12 Block 1 Adamson’s Addition to F A Miller for 76.21 to settle back taxes.
The board directed the issuance of tax sale certificate No. 4888 to F A Miller for a total of 76.21 dollars. The meeting adjourned to report to Auditor R C Wilson, chairman, with attestation.
A reader remarks they prefer rain to snow as it is easier to shovel. The comment captures everyday practicality and a light humorous tone about winter chores.
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