Inflation Reaches Postal Service Prices at Moravia
The article notes rising postal rates including a proposed 4c first class stamp, 2c postcards, and earlier increases in second and other classes. It mentions Postmaster Summerfield’s recommendation, free mail concerns, thrift efforts, and local impacts such as streets, drainage, and park improvements by the Booster Club. It concludes with fire department night drills and summer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Congress
Summerfield
Local Fire Protection Promise Ignites Citizen Interest
Residents hear that protection against fire is provided for territory property with no compensation for their time. The message stresses the value of safety over monetary gain and urges support for maintaining fire services.
UDELL Families Roundup and Bridal Shower in Local Notes
Mrs Josie Stuckey visits Wichita and New York to see family. Mrs Joe Moore and Lora Sue return from Mexico Missouri. Families from Cedar Rapids Mystic and near Confidence visit the Morian and Exline households. Agnes Irene Burkland born June 12 at St Joseph hospital to Mr and Mrs Howard Burkland. Doris Powell bridal shower for Des Moines fiance William Cook. Local club events include Country Home and Evening Circle gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Stuckey
Wichita
Kansas
Jerry Stark
New York
Helen
Joe Moore
Lora Sue
Mexico
Woodrow Duty
Don Burgess
Cedar Rapids
George Morian
Morian
Burgess
Basil Phillips
Mystic
Ralph Hamilton
Harold Spring
Moulton
George Exline
Paul Henderson
Pauletta
Atkins
Iowa
Alvin Spring
Gloria
Sherry
Geo. Morlan
Karen
Sammy
Doyle Spring
Robert Morlang
Unionville
Howard Burkland
St. Joseph Hospital
Agnes Irene
Winfred Heckman
Newton
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Martha Powell
Dorothy Powel
Elmer Elschlager
Centerville
The
Brethren Church
Doris Powell
Des Moines
Willard Cook
Della McConnell
Pseon
Pleasant Hill Social Visits Noted Around Newton
Mrs M E Dicks hosts visitors at Pleasant Hill with trips to Ottumwa and Humeston. Mr and Mrs Jay Argo join family gatherings while relatives from Hampton and Ottumwa call on Merle Dicks home. Wayne Christy and Gilbert Callen also visit, with Mrs Clel Sheldon and family calling Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Argo
Newton
Francis Miller
Gilbert Callen
Salting
Merle Dicks
George Hammond
Ottumwa
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Town
J. E. McAninch
Nellie Thompson
Truxton Dicks
Gene McGuire
Humeston
Sampson County Delegates to 4-H Girls Convention
Eleven 4-H club girls and four leaders will form the Appanoose county delegation to the 24th annual 4-H girls state convention June 17 to 20 at Iowa State College. Delegates include Edith Daniels from Sharonettes Centerville and others such as Linda Wase from Merry Homemakers Mystic and Marianne Scott from Friday Fairies Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Iowa State College
Adelena Sampson
County Extension Home
Edith Daniels
Sharonettes
Centerville
R. J. Linda Wase
Merry Homemakers
Mystic
Antonette Furlin
Du-R-Best
Numa
Marianne Scott
Friday Fairies
Gladys Bland
True Blue
Exline
Gail Mae Tharp
Fairview Social Notes Describe Local Family Visits
A village round of visits and gatherings fills the week as neighbors and friends stop by the Lockman, Taylor, Hiatt, and Ward homes. Couples travel from Denver and Flagstaff, Arizona to share Sunday and midweek calls, picnics, and casual evenings in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lockman
Billy Lockman
Bert Drake
Buell Taylor
Richard Proctor
Howard Proctor
Laverne Nelson
Centerville Park
Marie Lockman
Kathy
J. C. Lockman
Marie Coltrain
Larry
Vina Taylor
Gus Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
John McCumber
Denver
Colorado
Fred Caltrain
Joe Smth
Marve Lockman
Fred Callen
Dick Johnson
Maribeth
Junior Scott
Ruben Faber
Troy Lockman
Jean
Jay
Bert Vickrey
Lavona Lockman
Shirley Lockman
Mia
Lizzie Irelan
Bill Hershberger
Milton Stocker
Burdette Ward
Larry Brooks
Duane Woods
Fred Coltrain
Ivan Walters
Unionville
24th 4 H girls convention opens June 17 in Iowa
Mystic and Centerville delegates join 24th annual 4 H girls convention on the Iowa State campus. Leaders accompany the groups as they register Wednesday and begin chorus solo creed and grooming activities. The program centers on the 4 H girl as a growing personality and home community member with events including officer elections and a dramatic presentation The Home We Build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmont Moffitt
Mystic
Iowa State
Istate
Special program on foods nutrition and clothing ads
A special program outlines foods nutrition and clothing offerings for readers. The notice highlights upcoming events and practical guidance, emphasizing accessible resources for the community.
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Pettibone
Frank Swam
Udell
J. B. Spring
Harold Henshaw
Country Home Club
Woman's Missionary Society
Lionel Spring
Doyle
Darlene
Harold Springs
Rex Albertson
Albia
Jack Exdine
Fred Albertson
Pulaski
Rex Albertsons
Herry L. Dukes Jr
Harry Wilkinson
Pleasant Hill
M. E. Dicks
DE. L. P. Clow
Loratios
Contanville, Inawe
Sampson
Fairview
Mre. B. H. Taylor
Bux Pauiaga
Tha Kremlin
Om Aiwoye
Mary Wheeler
Elaine McCullough
Susan Bowdish
R. 3
Judy Boyer
Fairies
R. 2
John DB. Bohrn
Ray Hoover
Hollingshead
Datas
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Firestone
Stase
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Firestone Stores
Albia - Moravia
Comsterica
Centerville Monument CO. C. C. Patterson
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