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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
1
Smoke rises from the Rathbun dam heated debate as advocates persist toward potential future construction. Street opinions vary with some residents warmly backing the proposal while others remain skeptical amid the uncertain plan.
Homeowners in the Chariton valley resist dam plans, with past organizing efforts by anti duck marsh and Centerville Chamber of Commerce. Local radish grower Claude Hawk displays a three legged white icicle radish. A piece of hard black asphalt yields to asparagus sprouts in the garden. Vacation time nears as school approaches and mothers brace for energy and mischief. Comedy returns to TV with McCarthy hearings this week.
The recommendation states to use Occo-Tate 40 at a rate of two bags per 1800 pounds of grain for pigs under 125 pounds, and one bag per 1900 pounds of grain once pigs reach 125 pounds or more. This outlines staged feeding based on pig weight.
Ruben Main born February 21 1869 in Iowa died May 16 1954 in Portland Oregon aged 85 years two months and 25 days. He married Florence Doggett in 1893 who died in 1934. Survived by three daughters 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren etc. Funeral May 20 at Turner Funeral home. Card of thanks from family expresses appreciation for flowers and sympathy.
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at Salem on May 21 for a cooperative supper and group singing in the newly used piano. Lloyd Brown led, Hazel Hellyer read minutes, and reports covered women's activities and the bureau board. Moving pictures by Don Polson and Jay Argo provided entertainment. an ice cream supper is planned for June 18.
Open forum letter discusses Rathbun Dam proposal a 84 foot high lake of 18000 acres. It envisions irrigation water supply tourism and industry growth with 200k to 300k annual visitors and urges fair treatment for displaced farmers and collaborative local oversight to ease transition and protect communities.
Relatives and friends from distance gathered Thursday for the funeral of R. F. Main at Turner Funeral Home. Attendees included Lewis and Main of LaPlata Missouri, Roy Main, Tracy Bealmer and son, Warren Deshim and daughter, Wille Loumaster, Clara Corbin and Rena Hiatt of Atlanta, Virgie McCartie and J D McCartie of Beacon, Ivan Boyer of Oskaloga, and others.
Mr and Mrs Shirley Townsend of Bloomfield hosted a chicken supper honoring Mrs Esther Van Der Besin of Portland Oregon and other guests including Mrs Hazel Boyer and daughter, Mrs Mary Lou Butcher and children Milford and Mardeena of Loveland Colorado, plus Mr and Mrs Homer Weldon Melvin and Marilyn of Knoxville and the Coop family of Bloomfield and Le Roy Townsend.
The Iconium W S C 8 met at the church on April 29 with Thelma Calhoun presiding. An organ solo by Grace Whitehead opened the program, business topics were discussed, a Chauncey Cole sale service plan was made for May 4, and Mrs Edwards led an April lesson on Who's Guilty. The meeting closed with prayers and refreshments for many members and guests.
Mrs Ralph Turner hosted 17 members and a guest for a Garden Club gathering at her home. Devotionals scripture prayer and a Spanish speaking feature opened the program. Plans were made to serve lunch June 8 as the Garden Club district meeting will be hosted by the club. committee members included Mrs Turner Mrs Pennington Etta Halden and Mrs Carl Black.
Members of the E T C club enjoyed a covered dish luncheon at Mrs John Horstmans home a former member. After the luncheon four social hour was enjoyed.
The Moravia Union office reports Markwell staplers are in stock, highlighting dependable performance for customers seeking reliable office supply tools at the location.
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