14 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
1
The Mora based Horavia Union notes its second class mail status and local editorial leadership. It laments World War II casualties near one million and urges continued support through war bonds while honoring Fathers Day with family reflections on sacrifice and peace.
Moravia town council met in regular session with Dille and Davis absent. Minutes read and approved. Treasurer reported funds across General Highway Light Fire Maintenance Cemetery Drug Hall Bond Fire Equipment Band Library totaling 2463.1m. Bills read and ordered paid by fund. Cigarette bonds for Veach, McDonough, Ochler Bros., and Easter approved. clerk instructed to collect licenses. Meeting adjourned.
Attendance at Sunday School was 36. Families and neighbors gathered for visits at various homes including the Gladfelders and Boyers. Notable absences included travel to Des Moines and Missouri, with several couples hosting birthday celebrations and a children's day program in Moravia.
Hazel Hellyer and Lloyd Brown families host and visit friends and relatives across Des Moines Centerville Oskaloosa Promise City Mystic and surrounding towns. Several households including Perry Hellyer McCord Rose Nash and Rinehart shared evenings Sundays and Fridays with Dell Hellyer and others.
The administrator de bonis non of Araminta Jay deceased filed a final report with the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa No 8710 probate. A hearing is set for June 25 1946 in Centerville Iowa to approve the report and discharge the administrator and ensure no further duties remain. Named parties include Rose Jay Carleton Gillespy Jancia Austin Jay Thomas Bherrill Jay George Jay Jr Bank of Douglas of Douglas Arizona is mentioned in the notice.
The narrator laments desk clutter and a failing typewriter while pondering time, letters, and tasks. Old columns, unread correspondence, and the persistence of chores shape a humorous meditation on writing, organization, and the imperfect tools of a newspaper contributor.
Friday a daughter born at St Joseph Memorial Hospital Centerville to Mr and Mrs Ivan Pate. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Leo Houser and family and Mrs Curles and children at various homes. Many families hosted dinners and called on friends in honor of anniversaries and visits. Staff Sgt Bob Moffitt recently moved to Chanute Illinois as cryptographic instructor. Irene and Floriea Moffitt spent weekend in Muscatine. A Moravia Union subscription makes a welcome gift.
The writer, 84, recalls a past birthday cake and a long life of service as a good neighbor. He notes water under the bridge, wishes for clear, smooth days ahead, and thanks Moravia and nearby people. He laments friends who betray trusted support.
The statement covers funds with total disbursements and total receipts of 820,944.65 dollars for the period ending June 6, 1945. County Treasurer L. A. Osborn certifies the report as accurate and reflects the business transacted during the specified period.
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