Moravia civic pride drives sewer and water survey progress
Enthusiasm remains high among Moravia business leaders as funds are secured for test wells and a survey on a modern sanitary sewer and water system. Brown Engineering will assess water sales viability and, if a strong supply is found, outline a multi year plan. Tomorrow night a Fourth of July celebration meeting is set at the community building. Plans for the Fall Festival will follow as civic activity stays active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Brown Engineering Co
Observations and local notices from The Union
A garden plow sale by Lester Brain is recorded with a humorous bid to Rey for an ad. Centerville photographers visited Turner and Son store interior last Thursday. A Lucky Day drawing occurs in the park Saturday at 3 PM. This week many renewals and subscriptions to The Union were paid for various individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brain
Rey
Centerville
Turner & Son
Local Farmers Rally For Green Sprouts And Bonds
A fragmented notice mentions farmers visiting relatives and urging planting of crops and garden care. It references Jebu, John weeds, corn, and citizens urged to support savings bonds and city workers planting seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jebu
Unimportant Cogitations By Ines Faber
A humorous Mother’s Day prose piece reflects on a hoarse mother and affectionate chicks in a family. The narrator jokes about medicine, weather, and the chores of house and kitchen while basking in a temporary quiet at home during May. The tone blends self aware wit with domestic reflections.
Sunday Visitors Populate Tarbell and Ham mond Homes
Sunday guests include Gerald Vickray and family Hattie Ely J H Foster Frank Tarbell and others at the Tarbell home. George Hammond hosts Emmett Derby Raheldon and families and Esther Murphy with Mansel Tarbell. Several relatives visit Centerville area including Massman family gatherings and a veterans hospital trip in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanchie
Jeasie Tarbell
Gerald Vickray
Hattie Ely
J. H. Foster
Frank Tarbell
George Hammond
Emmett Derby
Larry
Raheldon
Esther Murphy
Mansel Tarbell
Sona
Charles Tarball
Cincinnati
James-L---Murphy and Sons
John. McAninch
Will Kelsey
Jim McAninch
Connie
Will’ ‘Kelsey
John
McAninch
Knoxville
Ir.land
Leo Massman
Bozeman
Montana
Paul Navin
Mike Knowles
Clara Massman
Massman
Collette
Jay Massman
Paul Massman
Marcella
Tom Massman
Centerville
Delmar Massman
Bob Massman
Bill Massman
Bob Mariarity
Donald Pierce
Hill Myers
Des Moines
John Massman Jr
Chariton
Lloyd Massman
Helen, LaVern and Gordon
Malrose
Towa
John Massman Sr
Tucson
Arizona
Raymond Gibbla
Massman Brothers
The Story That Made a Newsaper Paul Gellico Title
The piece highlights Paul Gellico and the daring reporting that transformed a weak paper into a strong community. It previews the first chapter in The American Weekly and teases upcoming CHICAGO SUNDAY AMERICAN coverage next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gellico Tella
Chicago
Community recollections and social notes wrap up week
A week of social visits and events is recorded with mentions of family gatherings at Enon and nearby farms. Activities include a commencement attendance, school program, Mother's Day observances, dinners, and guest visits among Lockman Gideon VanDorin and related families. Neighbors report road grading and a rock party at Rex Tisue’s.
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J. C. Lockman
Rodger Gideon
Joanne
Janice
R. 8
Faber
Flora Jones
Dallas
Faber and Family
Thera
Max Lockman
Leo VanDorin
Enon
Ruth Gibbons
Farrie Faber
Anns Lockman
Dorothy Gideon
Ernest Horn
Judith Ann
Horn
van Dorin
Albis
Clarence Bayeon
Bernice VanDorin
Sylvan VanDorin
W. H. VanDorin
Ray Mosley
Andrew Anderson
Annabelle Walter
J. ©. Lockman
Max
Japie
Ake
Ley
Minn
Bayard Neff
Clifton
Charles
Rockford
Ill
Fred VanDorin
Moravia
Floyd McFall
Jerry
Centerville
Carl Bettis
Margaret
Billy
JL. B. van
Dorin
Russell Hindman
Albia
R. S
Mary Jo
Edna
L. B. van Dorin
Bill
Robinson
Frank Cox
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Moravia Union
Setond ‘Dlas
Appahooss County
Lone
Congress
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Mr. and
sHditota
Exeter Lagle Roy A. Hiatt
Bert Adama
John Horstman
Dan Fullerton
Pence
Edna B. Nashte
Tarr
Vosburgh Gomer Stocker
Cecil Caster
Woodward E. C, Tucker
Alice Wilson
Ines Faber
Haval
Tey
Tog
M. G
Mage” Luse
L. A. Osborn
County Recorder
A. S. Dukes Centerville
Grace L. Bedinger
Board OF Supervisors
Harry Stickler
R.C. Wilson
Joe Gray Udell
Floyd R. Bankson
Democratic
John W. Thomas
Pleasant Hill
The
Existor
Houston Grand Jct
Cole
Chanute Field, Tl
Russell
U Sada
Bks
Chanute Field
Iinois
Markwell Staples
Cliff
Iowa
Ambulante Service
Bivin & Son
Moraver
Allis-Chalmera
New Idea Farm Equipment Sales and Service
Stokers
Bill Woodward
Bernstein
Ivan Walter
Robert D. Blue
Tomm
Pramarins
Swift
N. Catterlin
Studio Albia
Albia Electric CO
Veach Drug Store
Moravis, Iowa
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