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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
1
Observations hint at using bovine disruption to gain press attention across the nation. The piece notes Moravia drawing media focus, mentions California snow publicity, and invites readers to view a new fire truck shown by Art Fox as the firemen promise to care for it, with remark about limited public awareness.
Local residents rallied to fund and promote the purchase, selling shares and neglecting business at times to secure the asset. Moravia voters supported the school, with turnout rising as election day neared. Nearby Gardner Hatchery prepares for peak season while Moravia observers note a booming chicken industry.
Mrs. Lester Hopkins was honored at a pink and blue shower at Miss Lulu Koehler's home on Friday afternoon. About thirty guests attended and enjoyed refreshments after opening gifts. Several who could not attend sent gifts.
State safety department orders new license plates to be shown and warns drivers still using 1948 plates face summons. Pick up order issued March 15, late demand delays plate issuance in large counties. County treasurers must file delinquent lists with sheriffs and officers will act on them.
Katherine Buxbaum of 2218 Campus Street Cedar Falls asks if the Moravian church building still stands and whether any Stauber Vierling Conrad families or North Carolina connections remain in the area. She notes Ap panoose County history cites a 100 year settlement but records suggest July 1852 and seeks old business houses or landmarks of interest.
For sale notice offering letter heads envelopes business cards and other printing supplies with contact reference to The Moravia Union 25tf.
Locals report visiting family at the Kenneth Condra home while Mrs. Condra and infant stay in St. Joseph hospital. Numerous Sunday visits spread across Centerville, Sey mour, Albia, Knoxville and Des Moines regions including families of Coffin, Main, Veach, Campbell, Oehler, Barghahn, Taylor and Johnson, with participation from Geralds and Martins.
Rural Family Night will be staged at the Central Ward School auditorium in Centerville at 7 30 p m Friday March 18. The countywide meeting aims to involve rural families and interested residents in a candlelighting ceremony with all in attendance. Township women’s chairmen from 14 townships will be installed, with Marilyn Koehler and Danny Merrick head of 4-H, plus Farm Bureau officials S. K. Young and Harold Holder among participants. A rural chorus musical program will be presented by Mrs. Clara Morrison. Dr. M. L. Cushman of Ames will speak as the event launches a series to study rural school needs and reorganization.
Moravia Future Farmers will use Semesan Bel to treat seed potatoes to reduce soil organism damage and improve yields. Proper seed cutting and sizing plus acid soil and potash rich loam support disease resistance and sprout health. Incal Future Farmer Chapter will supply certified seed this year.
New or renewal subscriptions have been paid by or for numerous individuals including Rura Caster G. T. Harn Mrs. C. H. Wallis Frank Wilson Mrs. Essa M. James W. C. Bivin T. J. Luse Sam Shepard Mrs. J. D. Pence and others, with names listed. This notice records payments for subscriptions by a diverse group of local residents.
Dale Callen stayed with sister Mrs. John Packard and family in Kenosha. Mrs. J. R. Callen returned home after eight weeks visiting her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hiatt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker near Centerville.
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