Geese migration sighting over southwest Iowa and street-light changes
A weekend note from Rayé Ramblin detailing a geese migration through southwest Iowa with thousands of birds feeding in corn fields west of Sidney and other flocks, plus observed water shortages in lowlands and many empty town buildings. He reflects on Albia highway access impacting the square and predicts shifting commerce as towns change in turbulent times, crediting good local leadership.
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Iowa
Sidney
Moravia Scout Troop Thrives Under Three Young Leaders
Moravia’s Scout troop is energized by Paul Witt Bill Benz and Max McAninch who devote time and effort to run the group. The trio acts as active scoutmasters guiding hikes and advancing boys, giving real meaning to badges and encouraging earning first-rate progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Paul Witt
Bill Benz
Max McAninch
Editor's Mail From Vietnam Soldier Reflects On War
A Sunday reader letter from Roger Mullins in South Vietnam laments the war's human cost, political motives, and the heavy American commitment. He criticizes indifference at home, cites mortar attacks and casualties, and questions the purpose and outcomes of conflict.
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Ray
Budda
Vietnam
Union
Roger Mullins
Tri
South Vietnam
Local dinner guests and visiting relatives noted
Udell by Mrs. Howard Buiid and Udell by Mrs. Howard Buiid and Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hodges and Minnie Moffatt were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hedge cock, Sunday. Jewell Burkland spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whisler and John Dotson, Mrs. Wayne Weber and Brian and Todd of Dallas are spending this week with relatives and friends while Wayne is in New York on business. Mrs. Weber and children were dinner guests at the Carl Weber home Tuesday. Mrs. Carl Whister and Jewell Burkland, Ruby Hedgecock called on Martha Hutchens Saturday afternoon. Minnie Moffatt spent Monday morning with Martha Hedgecock in Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burkland and family were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Covington Saturday evening, Minnie Moffatt called on Margaret Bronson and Anna Marie Selix.
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Lew Hodges
Minnie Moffatt
Mike Hedgecock
Jewell Burkland
Carl Whisler
John Dotson
Wayne Weber
Brian
Todd
Dallas
Wayne
New York
Carl Weber
Carl Whister
Ruby Hedgecock
Martha Hutchens
Martha Hedgecock
Centerville
Howard Burkland
Gerald Covington
Margaret Bronson
Anna Marie Selix
Moravia Alumnus praises hometown and basketball glory
Charles C. Rowe a Moravia native now with J C Penney Co. in Van Nuys California writes Ellen Paxston praising Moravia. He recalls basketball heroics and the town spirit that helped him succeed and notes plans to reconnect with old friends. Rural Women’s Day set for April 18 at Centerville Community Center with speaker Mrs. Lawrence Everett of New Sharon and a program on cultural arts of country people.
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Ellen Paxston
MHS
Charles C
Oswald) Rowe
J. C. Penny Co
van Nuys
Calif
Moravia
Ellen
Old
Claude Humphery
J. C. Penney Co
Bill
Eddyville
C. Rowe
Oswald
Appanoose County
Centerville
Lawrence Everett
New Sharon
Everett
Iowa State Home Economics Advisory Council
State Extension Advisory Council
County Extension Council
Family Living
Oskaloosa American Association of University Women
Methodist Church
W.S.C
Farm Bureau Women
Iowa
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Iowa Press L Association
Ign Esaa Seas Ae
Moravia Union
R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
Rayé Ramblin
Ose
Albia
Albia Square
Sani
Turner Funeral Home
Udell
Grismore Sewing Center
Hotchkiss
Harrow
van Dorin Implement Company
Allis Chalmers
NEW Idea Sales & Service
Moravia, Iowa
Paver
The
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc
Racine
Wisconsin
U.S.A
M.H.S
Bardwell Ave
van Nuys, Calif
R. W. Baird
Stevens Drug Store
Canterville
Advertising Media
Jons
Claude Hawk
Agent National Bank
Cenle
County Auditor County Clerk County Recorder
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