Moravia snow brings playful crowds amid icy streets
Mayor Merle Smith reports a 25 dollar fine issued to a driver who spun on slick streets. An arrest for reckless driving followed as about an inch of snow blanketed the town Tuesday night. Nearby Moravia park primary grades enjoyed snow, bundled and playful, in a morning light, while a local farm group faced political pressure after a Monroe County News editor challenged its non political stance at Cen terville meeting the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Moravia Park
Prairie ‘Fire
Centerville
Duke Norberg
Monroe County
Benson
Algel
Moravia Farm Supply Company
Davis County
Appanoose County
Economic strains in farming and paper markets squeeze firms
The article notes farmers facing quotas and price supports, with examples like a Trdiana farmer turning down government guarantees yet profiting from non compliance. It highlights rising raw material costs, especially paper, where bond and book papers have increased in price over four years, pressuring businesses to cut overhead.
Local Social Notes Recap From Nearby Families
Coulson by Mrs Theo Miller and Curtis Mikels recently returned from Ft Lupton Colorado where he had been employed since October. Several calls and visits cross between neighbors including Floyd Lemaster in Cheyenne and Mrs Casebolt at Monroe County Hospital. Charlene Burns and Jimmie Burns attended an ice skating party and 4-H gathering while Barbara McDanel stayed with her grandparents and was picked up by her parents. Various residents hosted dinners, visits, and prayer gatherings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Mikels
Ft. Lupton
Colo
Clara’ Lemaster
Theo Miller
Floyd Lemaster
Cheyenne
Wyo
Floyd
Russell Burns
David Weston
Russell
Herb Boblenz
New Hons By Gendine Donovan r
Tv Wesley Chapel M Y F met with 25 young people present. Mrs Hary Phillips served gingerbread with whipped cream and cocoa. Mrs Nora Neff of Albia passed away Wednesday morning and funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Albia Christian church. Relatives visiting at the Burton home included Hadd Neff of Martinez California and Mrs Anna Forster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R . Tv
Wesley Chapel
M.Y.F
Hary Phillips
Nora Neff
Albia
Albia Christian
Neff
Orville Burton
Burton
Charles
Hadd
Martinez
California
Anna Forster
Birdie Caldwell
Nel Thompson
Frances Foster
Mason City
Miller By Theresa Comstock and Local Families
Mrs Theresa Comstock Miller by Ben Irelan and neighbors network in a sequence of social visits. Mr and Mrs Bob Strunk Barbara and Mrs Ivan Strunk host relatives with Lazelle Strunk family. Dixie Rae Tubsugh and Venetah Tubsugh plus Wilbur Miller spend time with family. Ruby Andrews and Charley Andrews visit and Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker are noted with weekend calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hoffman
Ben
Ee Irelan
Bob Strunk
Barbara
Ivan Strunk
Lazelle Strunk
Dixie Rae Tubsugh
Venetah
Janiece Tubsugh
John ‘Trelan
Local families share visits and funeral notices in Centerville area
Centerville and surrounding towns see a flurry of social visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Raymond Williams of Centerville attend the funeral for Mrs Lester McCoy who lived nearby. Various relatives including the Tuboughs Burton Strunk and Tubaughs share afternoons and evenings visiting friends and kin across Centerville Albia Eddyville and Knoxville with meals and homemade ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Richard Tubough
Lester McCoy
Gerald Burton
Iva Strunk
Clifford Caster's
Leo Means
Albia
Cecil Comstock
Jim. Hershberger
Donna Koebke
W. M. Tolbert Hore
Seymour
Max Lobberecht
Larry
Eddyville
Andy Andrews
Ruby
Max. Lobberecht
Junior Comstock
Bugsey
Charley Andrews
Venetah
Janiece Tubaugh
Ruby Andrews
Udell Dinner Guests and Local Visits
Local social notes list Sunday dinner guests at L. I. G. Potter and Josie Stuckey homes. Visitors include Ed Winans and J. F. White of Centerville, Kenneth Salladay family for Joe Moore birthday supper, Eugene and Theodore Glasgow leaving for Salt Lake City seeking work, plus relatives visiting in Grinnell Gary Ind and Ottumwa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Stuckey
Zola Saum
Frank Bennett
L.ig
Karen
Linda Moore
Darlene Spring
Donald Burkland
Gary
Ind
Howard Burkland
Theodore O' Glasgow
Daughters of
Grinnell
Chariton Valley Almanac Social Roundup
Chariton Valley social notes record numerous weekend visits and gatherings. Davenport guests Mr and Mrs Harry Wray and family joined Emmons birthday celebration with Atwell and family. Other visits include Hal Hensley at Edd Fenton's, Ralph Tucker with Loren Walter family, Atwell family with Carl Thompson, Addie Young and baby with Jay Lyons, Todd Young meeting Eve lyn Angaran, Roy Sulser home calls, Exie Fenton with May Young, Frank Tarbell with Arlo Fenton, and Ida Fenton Sunday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wray
Davenport
Bob Davison
Emmons
Atwell
Hal
Hensley
Edd Fenton
Ralph Tucker
Loren Walter
Emilions Atwell Yand
Loren Atwell
Carl, Thompson
Addie Young
Baby
Jay Lyons
Todd Young
Evelyn Angaran
Centerville
Helen Scott
Betty Lou
Roy Sulser
Exie Fenton
May Young
Frank Tarbell
Arlo Fenton
Swift and Calhoun Families Host Weekly Socials
Mrs Carl Calhoun and sons visited Delbert Calhoun home on Wednesday. Mrs Robert Gregel and daughter journeyed to Amaria Saturday. Mary Lackender and others accompanied them home. Coy Swift and Wayne Thompson with Constance and Fern Callen were Centerville callers Tuesday. Duane Wilson Clair Long and Jeffrey joined Earl Swift family on Sunday. Mary Lackender and Mrs Giegel visited Iowa City Friday. Ben Pickerell and Roscoe Argo visits noted. Clayton Sheldon family and Stella Fuller appeared at Earl Swift home Saturday night. Happy Hespera club hosted by Mrs Earl Swift Wednesday. Dorothy Pickerell called on Maxie Sheldon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Albia
Dorothy
Genevie ‘Donovan
Junior White
Janice
Jay Wilson
Frank Hiatt
Ed Taylor
Bob Carter
Richard Goughnay
Des Moines
Fan Elwood
Jim Elwood
Russellville
Arkansas
Nancy Elwood
Norman
Oklahoma
Karl Fischer
Loyd’ Cater
Bert Meadows
Ieven
Kalvig
Fredi Dusablon
Bob Houser
Debbie
Centerville
W. L. Milleman
Alice Ann
George Kingery
Corning
Town
Vess Hiatt
Hiatt
Beverly
Karline
Mae Fischer
Bob Evans
Bill Long
Doris Long
Loyd “Carter
Elbert Perry
Guy McKern
Boyd Paxston
Newt Long
Orville, Burton
Ray Charity
Roberta Fadiga
Jame
Coy Swift
Bussey
Wayne Thompson Land Constance
Fern Callen
Duane Wilson
Clair Long
Jeffrey
Earl Swift
Mary Lackender
Robert Giegel
Iowa City
Ben Pickerell
Roscoe Argo
Clayton Sheldon
Ling
Stella Fuller
Maude Turner
Happy Hespera Club
Dorothy Pickerell
Maxifie Sheldon
Advertising assistance for you at Moravia Union
For any of your advertising needs, we would be glad to help. You. Juat phone 49 Moravia Union.
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Juat-phone 49
Moravia Union
Clover Leaf Club Meets Fern Penfield for Dinner
The Clover Leaf club met with Fern Penfield on January 18. A cooperative dinner was served at noon. Afternoon work included embroidering tea towels and selecting nuts. Attendees included Helen Printy, Gertrude Penfield, Mildred Tarbell, Edith Callen, Nona Dicks, Verda Argo, Verna McAninch, Helen McAninch, Martha Massman, and Lillian Fenton, with guests Laura Dicks and Priscilla Mehrhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Fern Penfield
Helen Printy
Gertrude Penfield
Mildred Tarbell
Edith Callen
Nona Dicks
Verda Argo
Verna McAninch
Helen McAninch
Martha Massman
Lillian Fenton
Laura Dicks
Priscilla Mehrhoff
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Moravia Guion
Tional Rocbetton 2
Assoghats
Bechhil Claba Mutter
Spnet
Arene, Ees
C.E and
BH. R. Charity, Editors Publishers
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
GEM Shop
West Side Square
Albia Cloyd Hollingshead
Blanche Talbot
Rockwood
N. W. Cor. Square
Black
Trdiana
James
Ifollows
A. M. Wilson
Albia, Iowa
Hargis
Gendine Donovan
Theresa Comstock
Frank Swaim
Maurdon
Lady Godiva
Teckhuteolor
Rod Cameron
Hye
Pompey
Hed
Robert Mitchum
Man With A
Gun
Wedisadey
Founday
Gary Cooper
Billy Mitchell
Verla Glasgow and Sons
Marshalltown
Dewey Houser Sr
Dewey Houser,Jr
Knoxville
Donald’ Burkland
Albert Burkland
Glen Gravett
James Sprouse
John Morris
Virgil Long
Theodore Glasgow
Verla+ Mae
D. M. Glasgow
Udell
Mrs
Ben Glasgow
Chariton Valley
L.P. Clow
Blue Centerville
Iowa
PARM
Moravia, Iowa
Carl Calhoun
Delbert Calhoun
Robert, Gregel
Amarila
Clover
AD Phnetold
Gardner Hatchery
Moravia
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
FORD
Albia Sales CO
AT. Sale Pavilion
Peterson & Son
Don
Fan Morehead
John Behleler
Qweers
Freezer Supplies
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