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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
1
Local sportsmen chased ring necked birds across the northern corn state over the weekend with mixed results. Some returned with limits, others with little more than a scent, as fields were scarce and landowners mostly allowed respectful hunting after courteous requests.
The fleet-footed feathered beauties of the loaded-to-the hilt pursuers see birds brought home for roasting as the pursuers chase their quarry. Some capture their birds, while others fall short with losses of lead and even lives. An average cost per bird shot over the weekend is sought.
Apanooose county farmers report higher losses from the corn borer than anticipated. Iowa's total is estimated at 150 million dollars, with counties sharing the impact unequally. Local action is urged, focusing on clean plowing, resistant corn varieties, and DDT spraying. burning stalks and moth catchers are unhelpful. A new bulletin on controlling European corn borer will be mailed to farmers in January.
Store all insecticides out of reach of children and pets. Keep in original labeled containers with caps tightly closed. Place products in high cabinets or locked areas away from food and drinks. Dispose of empty or outdated containers according to local guidelines. Follow label directions for use and storage.
The Urbana Township Farm Bureau ladies met at leader Mrs. Mearl Walter's home on Tuesday afternoon. Walter demonstrated using a broiler, cooking sausages, sweet potatoes, apple rings, and pineapple filled pear halves. Guests sampled the menu with lemon sponge and coffee. Committees were named for publicity health secretary and other duties, and group photos followed. Those present included Mrs. Ed Robinson Mrs. Maurice Boardman and others.
Relatives gathered Sunday October 30 at the Tom Workman home honoring Mrs. Cora Morlan of McMinnville Oregon and Mrs. Nora Pennington of Turlock California. A noon cooperative dinner preceded an afternoon of visiting and photos with many relatives present including Bucks Cross Hixenbaughs Steele Westons Burns and others.
Regular meeting of the Union Farmerettes was held Nov 7 at Marion Reagan’s home. President Nadine Kelly called the meeting to order at 8:00. Six members and four visitors attended. Members listed include Marion Reagan Fern Kelly Charlene Fleming Nadine Kelly Betty M Strunk Maxine Alden. Visitors Norma Alden Dennis Kelly Mrs Reagan Patay. Leaders Mrs Ruscellin and Mrs John Kelly were present. Cocoa and cookies were served.
The Moravia Union will publish the delinquent tax list for Moravia corporation and surrounding townships as required by law. Taxpayers may avoid publication costs by paying back taxes immediately.
Harry Pearson returns from veterans hospital Des Moines for checkups and continued treatment later this month. Paul Spencer and spouse travel to visit brother Karl Spencer in Wadsworth Kansas. several families attend funeral of Miss Emma Wood in Danville NL and related gatherings.
Plans move to hold four trapping schools in Appanoose County covering Moulton Moravia Cincinnati and Plano areas. Residents urged to attend as exact plans and times to be announced later in November. Amateurs can learn quickly to make practical effective trapping sets.
A note on the American Weekly section titled You Trust Your Doctor, distributed with Sunday’s Herald-American. The feature explores confidence in medical guidance and the role of physicians in public health.
Arrangements made for a vaccinating school in Centerville on Tuesday November 22. About 60 people requested schooling, but only 30 can attend. The first 30 to notify the Farm Bureau office will be admitted. A fee of 1 dollar will be charged for the schooling.
Mr and Mrs Perry Mikels and Geral spent Wednesday in Des Moines. Families visited, dinners shared, and relatives gathered across Ottumwa Center ville Moravia and Moravia area. Local social notes list routine calling and visits among Moffitt Burns Miller and Luse families with neighbors.
The District Court in Appanoose County Iowa announces a paper purporting to be the last will of Emma Wood deceased was filed November 18 1949 opened and read and December 12 1949 set for final proof and probate at which time all interested may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 16 1949 M G Luse Clerk of the District Court George A Milani Attorney for Estate.
A special Ap panogose County Farm Bureau meeting on November 8 featured Howard Hill of the Iowa Farm Bureau as guest speaker. Reports on last year’s annual meeting by Ross Fox and the 1949 financials by treasurer Lloyd Carter were presented. Elected officers were J. A. Hoover president Amos Siglin vice president George Sidles secretary John Gordon treasurer and L. N. Carter voting delegate. Hill urged farmers to pursue a democracy driven by public interest rather than personal gain.
The group’s aims include getting out the vote encouraging good candidates and maintaining bi partisan stance. Mrs Floyd Lemaster and Earl Kosman with Rita Kosman dined with Mr and Mrs Theo Mister Monday evening.
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