Moravia News Briefs Highlight Rain and Local News
Rain draped Moravia with light mist as Mayor Merle Smith praised a driver who funded town expenses while sales at a local Albia auto dealer surged with five new cars over the weekend. Danny Hoffmann cried at windshield wipers after a shower, learning they are standard car accessories. Truckers can buy regulation receipt books at Moravia Union, 50 triplicate sets per booklet.
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Moravia
Merle Smith
Disc
Albia
Lee Hiatt
Danny
Farm Bureau Contest Seeks Youth Votes in Monroe County
The Farm Bureau women sponsor a Get-Out-The-Vote drive in Monroe County with chairwoman Mrs Gale Laughead and aide Mrs Hugh Crawley. Youth under 18 may enter by writing 25 words on why parents should vote. Entries due by 5 p.m. May 5 at the Albia Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
Monroe County
Gale Laughead
Hugh Crawley
Albia
Des Moines
Local social notes from Moravia and Ottumwa
Mr. and Mrs Wayne Christy and relatives socialize at homes in Iowa towns including Ottumwa and Iowa City. Several gatherings feature Christy family and friends such as Callens, Rineharts, Hammond, Whitehead, and Landgrebes. The column closes with a note about England's Prince Charles marriage prospects and a promotion for The American Weekly in the Moravia Union office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Christy
Iowa City
Elaine
Joyce Christy
Gilbert Callen
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
George Hammond
Ottumwa
Aubrey
Christy
Wayne Chisty
Fred Christy
Don Whitehead
Lowell Moore
Hazel Moore
Nira Hamilton
Floyd Green
Fred Taylor
Joyce
Harold Argo
Bert Rinehart
Jake Firkins
Harry Scott
Tommy Penfield
Ronald Land
England
Prince Charles
Queen Elizabeth
Chicago American
Ring Test For Bangs Prevents Brucellosis In Cattle
The federal government and Appanoose county milk stations conduct a ring test every six months to detect brucellosis in herds. Milk sellers’ samples are tested to indicate reactors. three negative tests in a row allow a herd to be certified brucellosis free. Positive results lead to blood sampling and vaccination efforts aimed at elimination by 1960.
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Appanoose
USDA
Public sale bills advertised by The Union
A reader is urged to print sale bills and an advertisement with The Union to reach a wide audience. Also promoted is an inspiring message from the wife of five murdered missionaries, a telegraphed feature in The American Weekly and Chicago American. Moravia Union office advertises staples and staplers in many sizes.
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American Weekly
Chicago American
Moravia
State Fair Dates Shift to Start Earlier at Iowa Iowa State Fair 1956
Secretary L B Cunningham announced date changes for the 1956 Iowa State Fair and the national livestock show and 4 H and F F A stock shows. The exposition opens Friday August 24 and ends Sunday September 2, with the livestock shows moving earlier to begin August 24 and judging August 27. About 8 000 prize horses cattle swine and sheep will be on display making the stock shows a major feature of the fair.
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L. B. Cunningham
America
Cunningham
Shanghai School Tour at Ottumwa
The Shanghai school group including children and teachers Mrs. Ardis Walter and Mrs. Grace Whitehead traveled to Ottumwa Tuesday for their annual trip visiting John Morrells, the Courier, and the Coca-Cola plant. A sack lunch was taken at noon with a picnic planned at Center ville park on Saturday hosted by the eleven Soupils. Mrs. Walter has been rehired to teach next year.
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Shanghai
Ardis Walter
Grace Whitehead
Ottumwa
John Morrells
The
Courier
Coca-Cola
Centerville Park
Soupils
Walter
Free brucellosis vaccine for calves ages four to six months
The federal program offers free brucellosis vaccine for female calves aged four to six months with a farmer signed agreement to vaccinate annually. Local veterinarians provide the agreements. pension or disabled vets may not administer the vaccine. Official vaccinates are tattooed or ear tagged and issued a certificate. future blood tests may prove vaccination status.
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U. S
Local Extension Office Notes on Vaccine Trials
Fragmentary note references months of age and testing reactors with guidance to consult the local extension office for more details about vaccine trials and veterinary considerations.
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Jess
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Onal Editorial
Coun Courrty
CFG and HK
Diarity,Editors Publishers
Monroe
United States
Ramblin
Danny Hoffman
Jack and
Deenglee Hoffman
Eraraen Waich
F. Bureau Worter
Mary Lou Rinehart
Markwell Staplers
Moravia Union
Gardner Hatchery
Nutrena
Qurewn
M. Hls
Karen Scott
Loretta Wit
Betty King
Judy Martin
Irene Tadlock
Sharon Walker
Nancy Vanes
Sandy Hiatt
Annie Easter
Sandy Walker
Caral ‘Day
Loretta Halmick
Rotalie Sweeden
Kay Overturf
Margaret Condra
Caral Main
Yvonne Gardner
ADAC
Blakesburg
Kastar
Cincy
Kaster
Aster
Pulaski
Walker
Numa
Maulten Kaster
Kasta
Mystic Mystic
Kaste Martin
Kaster Lovilia
Knoxv
Walker _o
Martin
Nume
Russell
Kaster Martin
Lovilia
Mystic
Martin Ad Ciney
Roy
Udell Ah Walker
Union
DR. L. P, Clow
State St
Centerville
GEM Shop
Cloyd Hollingshead, Jeweler
West Side Square
Albis
Hellyer Bros
Roel
Rth
Northeast Corner Square
Knobby's & X
Peon Moravia
McGhghy
Highway 60
Doyle Hampton
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