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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
5
The Albia Rendering Co on R.F.D. 1 Albia earns community praise for sanitary disposal of dead stock. It uses modern trucks to remove carcasses promptly and recycles every part, supporting farmers and stockmen in the area. The company even covers telephone charges and invites calls to Albia 238.
Merle C. Dicks Oldsmobile Sales & Service in Albia promotes the redesigned 1948 Oldsmobile Futuramic series as America’s most beautiful car. The dealer highlights value, performance, comfort, styling, reliable operation, and a full service department with shop, parts, trained mechanics, and budget financing.
The notice extols De Soto cars noting seven of ten built remain in service and owners praise the car as the best they have owned. It highlights fluid drive and tiptoe transmission as key advantages, and commends Walter Implement Co in Albia at 206 N. Ast as an exemplary De Soto dealer with strong service for all makes.
Briggs Motor Co at 204 Main St Albia outlines why Ford owners should seek regular lubrication and checkups. The piece promotes Ford reliability, longevity, and dealer service to keep cars running beyond high mileage. It notes many Fords reach 200000 miles with proper care and urges habitual servicing for future new Fords.
A community staple on N Clinton St in Albia, Iowa Cleaners offers specialized drapery and garment cleaning. The firm promises fresh, odorless results at competitive prices, with rapid processing, inspection, and pressing. The management is led by progressive businessmen, and the shop is praised for efficiency and leadership in the industry.
Richey Florists of Albia, a member of FTD and located at 512 N. 3rd Street, is celebrated for up to date service and artistic arrangements. The article touts their floral expertise for corsages bouquets and home decorations, noting community trust and their slogan Say It With Flowers.
Goode Seed & Feed Co featuring Case machinery and parts at 117 Wash Ave E Albia promises quality service and fair dealing. The firm highlights its progressive, reliable service network and expert mechanics for field or shop needs with genuine Case components.
Smith Drug Store on W Side Square Albia presents as up to date and progressive. The Rexall store emphasizes honest courteous treatment and value for money with normal prices. Stock includes toilet articles household remedies Acme paints varnishes and a full soda department. A skilled pharmacist handles prescriptions and serves the traveling public.
Thompson Hardware at 118 Washington Ave, Albia, markets a complete hardware and plumbing supply line with nationally known brands. It stresses quality, customer satisfaction, courteous service, and staff commitment to meeting customer needs despite tight markets.
Smith Laundry at 710 Wash Ave East Albia advertises soft water processing and high quality work. It emphasizes careful handling of delicate fabrics and experienced staff. The firm claims rapid regional expansion and cites trusted management and employees as valued citizens.
Community notes record neighbors moving back to a farm and several local visits. A list of callers includes W N Miller, Logan Strunk, Frank Gibbs, and many others with corn husking under way in the area.
George R. Darby reports a heavy crop and foggy morning. Mrs. Ervin Long attended Selection church. Delmar Hiner returned from Montana. Corn picking advances with early fields cleaned. LeRoy Wilson and his father lead the first field harvest. Boardman hospitalized after a setback. Family visits and local work crews noted. Light rain boosts wheat. Ira Van Dalin moves sheep. LeRoy receives Farmal tractor amid wood sawing excitement.
Residents and visitors in Hiattstown and Moravia area enjoyed visits and gatherings last week. Henry Utterback and Sigourney resident visited Cyril McDanes home while Verna Overturt Doris Callen joined Marilyn 034 and Billy Rose at a Karen Boyer birthday party at the Carl Boyer residence. Roy and Virgil Dooley hosted relatives. Thelma McDanel and Henry Utterback spent time at Burdette Utterback home in Moulton. Several locals attended a New Hope school program and box supper. Jim and Vane Cline hosted Er nest Hiatt at their Moravia homes during the week. Order Line printing services offered by Moravia Union.
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