Political races stir Moravia area as noms loom
Voters in Moravia and surrounding towns sense a close governor nomination race and a contest for Congress. Murray and Nicholas draw GOP attention with Wm. Murray’s broad program appealing to Republican interests. In the Democratic field are Steven Carter Dale Kramer and Milton Hollingshead. Norris and Kyl remain familiar local figures with Lundy a strong contender.
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Murray-Nicholas
Iowa State College
Wm. Murray
Steven Carter
Dale Kramer
Milton Hollingshead
Carter
Kramer
Hollings‘head
Staples and Staplers Allege Stocks at Moravia Union Office
Report notes tensions as local movers allege unresolved stock issues at Moravia Union office. Documents show parties debating ownership and distribution while creditors seek clarity amid rising claims and community concern. Authorities urge orderly resolution and transparency in handling the union’s assets.
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Moravia
Bloomfield Businessman John Kyl Visits Moravia for Congress Bid
Bloomfield businessman John Kyl, a farm owner and former KTVO newscaster, visited Moravia on Tuesday to promote his candidacy for Congress representing the district. He emphasized local roots and sector experience.
Community notes from Enon and Urbana events
Social calendar items from Enon and Urbana include a prayer circle at Mrs. Nellie Drakes home with Mrs. Dallas Faber and children, a Farm Bureau meeting hosted by De Wayne Sinclair, and Olin Howies auto insurance talk. Attendees shared refreshments, a treasure hunt for youngsters, and several family visits across Ames Lincoln and Ottumwa.
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Nellie Drake
Dallas Faber
Urbana Township
John Kelly
Jeanne Hawk
Stephen King
Buddy
Gary
Joyce
Judy Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Claus. Johnson
Doyle McDanes
Vern Johnson
Bobby Faber
Richard Bentzinger
Charles Jamison
Grimes
Harold Hawk
Faber
Marlene
Nancy Carol
King
Lawrence Dommer
Lewis Dommer
Hershel
Dennis Kelly
Bloomfield
Mountain Grove
Local Social News Recap From Crossroads Area
Numerous residents and guests are listed visiting friends and family across Town City and surrounding homes. Notable names include the Clingworths, Faber, Longs, Pettibones, Hiatts, Turner, and Harsh households, with outings to Lake Wapello and Cedar Rapids events.
New Hope Community Notes and Events
New Hope community brief notes activities at the church include a Wednesday worship service and recreation with crackers and pop. Wesley Bible School runs May 26 to June 6 from 1 to 3 30 each afternoon except Decoration Day. Bill Harsh leaves Wednesday for FBI typing clerk job in Washington DC. Guests at the Ivan Harsh home include Ronnie VanZante Paul Mihalovich Paul Oehler Karen Scott and Mary Ellen Condra. Louise West Gerald Bates of Albia visit Ernest West. Junior Donovan and Mike spend time with Dorothy and Genevieve Donovan. George Long and son visit Newt Long. funeral attended for Elmer Risher in Mystic. Lute Hiatt dines with Bert Meadow. Jay Wilson hosts visitors including Ivan Harsh Bill and Bob Zell Wilson Tom and George Scott.
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Gary
Theo Miller
Bob Houser
Steven
Sherry
Mardeena White
Janice
Terry
R. C. Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Bob Evans
Bill Long
Jim Pettibone
Eddie
Don Pettibone
Ben West
Lake Wapello
John Hagen
Town City
George Turner
Ivan Shields
Sue
Mt. Ayr
Karen Scott
Ivan Harsh
Elsie Long
Tom Pettibone
Tom
Cedar Rapids
Emery Hiatt
Mrs. Turner
Bert Meadows
Newt Long
Guy McKern
Lute Hiatt
Carol Brees
Mrs. Hiatt
Brees
Wesley M
Luanita Lee
Wesley Bible School
Bill Harsh
Dept. of Justice
FBI
Washington, D. C
Ronnie ‘VanZante
Paul Mihalovich
Paul Oehler
Mary Ellen Condra
Louise West
Social Calls From Wednesday Through Friday At Local Homes
Mrs H B Spring hosts Wednesday visitors including Mrs Joe Moore and family with Linda Lora and Timmy joined by Mrs Lucille Price. Karen Moore visits after school at Marvin Morris and Darrell Powell homes. Cedar Rapids guests Jim Thurston and his son stay at Bob Morlan home then return with Vera Henshaw and Mae Morlan for a Cedar Rapids weekend visit. Friday morning visitors include Mrs Joe Moore and Timmy along with Betty Curl and her sons. Betty drives Mr and Mrs Walter Curl to Centerville for a doctor appointment. Friday afternoon sees Mrs Darrell Powell and Kippy at the Alvin Spring home with Mr and Mrs Ora Powell and Marlyn, and Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips.
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Joe Moore
Linda
Lora
Timmy
H. B. Spring
Lucille Price
Karen Moore
Marvin Morris
Darrell Powell
Jim Thurston
Cedar Rapids
Bob Morlan
Vera Henshaw
Mae Morlan
Don Burgess
Betty Curl
Tommy
Jimmy
Centerville
H. B. Springs
Betty
Walter Curl
Curl
Kippy
Alvin Spring
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Carl Phillips
Community notices from Udell and surrounding towns
This brief column lists visits and travels of local residents. Albert and Mrs Burlkand learn their son Bobin Gary and wife Leanne, after a serious motor scooter accident, underwent major spleen removal surgery. the Burklands departed to support their family. Raymond Byers left for Denver on business and pleasure. Karen Moore stayed with friends near Unionville and Centerville before starting work at Bluebird in Centerville. The piece notes various weekend visits, and Rev. Claude Stogdill of Mathias WV will speak at Udell Brethren Church on May 25.
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John Dodd
Moravia
Dodd
Albert Burlkand
Bobin Gary
Leanne
Burklands
Raymond Byers
Denver
Colo
Karen Moore
Darrell Powell
Unionville
Raymond Hughes
Centerville
Beverly Hedburg
California
Robert
Donna) Owen
Oakland
Udell
Traer
Zola Saums
Claude Stogdiil
Mathias
West Virginia
Udell Brethren Church
Dinner Invite Extends to Friends of the Church
A church announces a dinner gathering inviting its members and friends. The notice emphasizes fellowship and community.
Miller By Mrs Wilbur Miller
Brief social notes describe neighbors and visitors across Livingston area. Names include Wilbur Miller, Charles Andrews, Reeves Centerville, LaVern Horn Des Moines, John Kelly, Lester Strunk, Irma Tubaugh, Janiece Tubaugh, Harold Wright, Nellie Williams, Walter Paris, Alva Tubaugh Blakesburg, Jerry Burton, Clifford Caster, Russell Strunk Marshalltown, and Gael Tubaugh Moravia. Weather noted as sunny with nearly one inch rain.
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Charles Andrews
Livingston
Wilbur Miller
Will Reeves
Centervilla
LaVern Horn
Nancy
Des Moines
John Kelly
Lester Strunk
Irma Tubaugh
Janiece Tubaugh
Harold Wright
Nellie Williams
Walter Paris
Alva Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Albert Tubaugh
Jerry Burton
Clifford Caster
Russell Strunk
Marshalltown
Janiece ‘Tubaugh
Grandpa
Grandma Andrews
Dixie Rae
Drenda
Gael Tubaugh
Moravia
Hearing set for Exline pavement project in Appanoose
The Iowa State Highway Commission announced a public hearing for a pavement project in Appanoose county. The hearing is scheduled for May 21, 1958 at 10 a.m. in the Court.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Appanoose County
Public hearings set on federal aid highway project
The Iowa Highway Commission holds hearings required by law before state plans for a federal aid project to bypass towns. Transcripts go to the Bureau of Public Roads for approval. Hearings inform and permit objections. Project Appanoose F-781 Ia 216 from Ta 60 to Exline 1.7 miles paving.
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Centervillé
Lewes
Con Mission
Bureau of Public Roads
Fir-M
Iowa Highway Commission
Ta. 60
Exline
SneBlita Bible Verse Reflection Note
A fragment quotes a Bible verse Romans 8 28 affirming that all things work together for good for those who love God. The lines resemble a devotional note emphasizing faith and divine providence.
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Moravia Union
Poat
Iowa
C. R. and
H. K.charity
Editors Publishers
Appahoose
Monroe Rome
United States
Ramblin
Moravia Park
Repubicans
Percy Norris
John Kyl
Norris
Kyl
KTVO
Hugh Lundy
Albia
Caryl Richard Permanents
Myno’s Beauty Shop
Claude Hi. Hawk
Enon Mrs. Dallas Faber
Glen Fowler
Gaylord Main
Floyd McFall
Jerry McFall
Baby
R.S. Faber
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Minnie Anderson
Daisy Daugherty
Elgie Coltrain
St. Josephs Hospital
Sheryl Hughes
Bar
Farm Service
John A. Wilson
County Farm Service
Darby
Karen Landgrebe
Nancy Carol Faber
Jack Clingworth
Carolyn
Mary Jo Faber
E. U. B. Church For All the Bible School Worker
New Hope
Genevie Donovan
Philip Sitton
Matheus
S. Madison
Hwy
the Catholic
BRATZ
O. A. Bratz
West Side Square
Hoygreen
Dutch Boy
Finlahee
Mrs. H. B. Spring
Wayne
Teal
Jancey
Earry
Cooking
Esther Sears
Our
Home Service
Mrs, Sears
Clarence Rhodes
Legion Hall
Town Southern Utilities Coufany
Lip
E. Norris
4Th District
Young Republicans
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
Blue
Beardsley
Air Patrol
Centerville Board of Education
Boy Scouts
Fann Bureau
Centerville Association
Ringgold County
Davis County
Decatur County
Norrises
Farmer - Laborer
P. &. Norris
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