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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
4
For sale two full blood Chester White boars in Albia Iowa near Old Foster. One is registered and both are vaccinated. Contact Erven Lang Rt 1 Albia Iowa.
An advertiser seeks a paper hanger to display 1952 wallpaper samples in a store. Free estimates offered with no obligation. Contact Louis Schaffer at phone 141. Also offered is a 18-week Round Oak heating stove 3-section gel priced for quick sale, listed by Kenneth Free.
Local news item list of residents visiting relatives and friends across Moravia and nearby towns. Harry Tisue and a Waterloo friend called on his mother at Flora Jones home. Dwain and Mrs Horn visited Newton with Jack Strobel and others. People visited relatives in English North and Creston. Pauline Harp returned to work after a virus illness. Moravia library board met with president Mrs Woodward. librarian report by Mrs McCrory discussed. Family visits include Coffins, Schaffners and Joyces in Centerville and Omaha, Nebraska.
The W S C S of the Iconium Methodist Church met at Nellie Thompson's home on February 28 for their regular monthly meeting. Grace Whitehead led the business, Emily Thompson led the lesson, with Iole Christy Hazel Rinehart Vera Firkins and Bertha Overturf assisting. A list of attendees included Nellie Thompson Carrie Turner Sybil Argo Grace Whitehead Sandra Jane Ann Dorothy Calhoun Richard Karl Lee Marie Cole Marlene Emily Thompson Marcia Freda Swift Carolyn Swift Mary McFatridge Beryl McCombs Colleen Verta Hoff man Blanche Argo Amy Hiner Ruth McCord Ide Christy Bertha Overturf Florence Dicks Leta Haver Dorothy Pickerell Clara Brown Stella Argo and others. Refreshments were served by Nellie Thompson Esther Perry Grace Whitehead and Beryl McCombs.
The article discusses feeding strategies using corn cobs stalks and yeast to culture proteins for ruminants. It claims animals can synthesize their own proteins and B12, reducing reliance on urea. Lower costs and healthier livestock are cited as benefits with improved digestion and faster gains.
The Moravia Garden Club outlines past efforts at Moravia park, noting plant damage from careless use and plans for a new management approach this year. It highlights club size, affiliations, and broader aims in conservation, bird protection, and community projects, inviting constructive suggestions.
An empty Morton salt box matched by an enormous egg gathered by Olin Foster and his family on Tuesday evening. The giant egg, laid by a Leghorn hen, measured 7 and a half inches around the small way and 9 and a half inches along the long way. Mr. Foster brought the egg to the Union office for display and doubted many orders would come.
Iowa State College extension agronomists say rock phosphate can be profitable in parts of Iowa but generally yields lower returns than superphosphate. Phosphorus in rock phosphate is less available, with slow release meaning only small first year responses, while legumes better utilize it than corn or grasses.
The article explains that neutral to slightly acidic soils respond well to lime and fertilizer mixes. It notes superphosphate generally outperforms rock phosphate in north central and western Iowa, while rock phosphate yields best on eastern and southern soil. It advises combining both fertilizers when applying rock phosphate, and suggests halving superphosphate for oats and legume seedings if rock phosphate is used.
A birthday surprise was planned and a birthday gathering held at the Harry McCrory home on Wednesday February 27. After Bible study the group enjoyed fruit salad cake and hot coffee. Gifts were presented to William Spencer and his son Larry.
Phosphate on the acid gels in eastern and southern Iowa test low in phosphorus. This will permit smaller applications of au perphosphate. TABLE PAPER for banquet and dinner tables Moravia Union.
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