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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
1
The piece argues that despite a Democratic Congress and President, major expansive programs failed to pass. It warns against fear and tax burdens, urging a shift toward a businesslike government. It urges Iowa veterans to use forthcoming bonus money wisely for business, farming equipment, or a home down payment.
One new Star trombone and case lacquered finish priced at $75.00 with $16.00 down and $6.00 per month. One used alto upright horn by G. W. York & Co with cage listed at $40.00, and an S.P.G.H. model at $10.00 down and $5.00 per month.
The Women's Society of World Service met Friday at 8 p m at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Mrs Zell Callen presiding over the business session and lesson. Mrs Earl Rabuck led the Evangel quiz while the roll call named prayer partners of the year. Mrs Harry Duvall read the scriptures with others participating including Mrs Charles Coffin Mrs Lee Banks Mrs A C Main Mrs E G Hawk Mrs Clifford Paxston Phyllis Rabuck Kathleen Halden and Viole Hammond. They sang a duet performed by Kathleen Halden and Viole Hammond.
National Conference of State Taxpayer groups urges a week for taxpayers to contact Senators Gillette and Hickenlooper and Representative Le to express views on major spending proposals. Ballots ask about 107 nonessential cut, farm price subsidies, national health insurance, housing, education aid, veterans pension, Marshall Plan, arms for NATO, and tax increases.
Mr and Mrs Russell Over turf of Ottumwa were honored at a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening June 11 at the Shanghai schoolhouse by friends and neighbors They opened gifts then shared candy bars cigars and refreshments The guest list included numerous local couples and relatives with others sending gifts but unable to attend.
George Green’s Model T, a vehicle that had plied Clarke county highways for about 30 years, was completely demolished on Highway 69 when struck by another car near Weldon. The incident ends decades of service for the aging car.
Mrs. Shirley Townsend hosted the Union Neighbors club on Wednesday June 8. A bioperative dinner was served at noon. The group planned a county fair booth and yearlong lessons, discussed sorting fruit and vegetables for the locker, and worked on three quilts. Attendees included Maye Harp er Hazel Cox and baby Glen Wilson Charlotte Rodgers Ida Kelly Lucille Alden Carrie Boyer Catherine Hawk Gladys Townsend L Murphy Jackie Jimmie and Esther Murphy. Charlotte Kline visited grandparents George Shehan. Roy Gilland visited with Mrs. C A Miller and Hattie. Richard Dunham of Dayton Ohio visits with Russell Brown and Dick. Red clover is noted as grown in Rhode Island as early as 1750.
Mrs Emmett Derby hosts several local callers and gatherings in Vosburgh. Mrs Stella Fuller visits Tuesday morning at Maud Turner’s. others share Monday night with Mrs David Hanly while men attend school in Albia.
Lois Irene White born February 9 1917 in Lovilia died June 2 1949 at 32 years She married Lester White April 9 1934 in Lovilia They had four children one daughter died in infancy Survived by husband three daughters parents Ivan and Ellen Chamberlain sister Eunice Ellis Long Beach Calif brothers Ralph San Fernando Calif Harold Downey Calif Funeral 2 pm Sunday June 1 Zimmerman funeral chapel Lovilia burial Woodlawn cemetery Lovilia
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met Thursday at the California school house with 24 adults and five children. Harold Cartwright led discussion on current legislation of interest to farmers. Humorous movies were shown. Refreshments of strawberries, cake and coffee were served.
Scouts led by Dr. Narold Gunderson counted corn borer egg masses with 130 per 100 stocks in a 42 inch high field near Pleasant. Grasshoppers arrive in large numbers, signaling the worst infestation since 1940 with many hatchings daily. State college specialists urge early pest control measures.
DONT plans to manage the green leaf hopper, identified as one of Iowa's most serious potato insects, urging growers to adopt recommended control measures to protect crop yields.
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