17 Nov 1955
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
1
Spring forage is short and wells low signaling a tough winter for farmers while Chariton hickory nuts set a record crop and quality. Pheasant bag limits vary with men and women shopping hard for holiday needs as some hunt success contrasts with others. The column notes timing quirks of Mr O Dell and urges Moravia Union subscription renewals.
The region enjoyed unseasonably warm weather until a Wednesday morning blanket of white covered the ground. Temperatures were not fully stated, but the story notes a significant early winter chill. Farmers confront a prolonged feeding period as winter lingers.
The Franklin Farmers held their regular meeting at Charles and Charlotte McAninch home. President Dick Sneeden led with the pledge, old and new business were discussed, new officers elected Roy Argo assistant leader and Orville McCord secretary treasurer. New member Dean Ammons. Members and guests listed.
A reader from Ernfold Sask writes of longing for the old hometown paper Moravia Union and shares a clipping. She notes weather kept roads blocked about 200 miles north and sends a money order to support the paper while recounting how names of old friends reappear in today’s mail.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met with present members Earl Exline Walter Harper and Glen Johnson. They approved General Fund and Poor Fund claims totaling amounts for services supplies labor and expenses including contractors medical and funeral costs and payments to stores utilities and officials. The meeting lists numerous individuals and vendors with payments for labor services supplies and relief, reflecting typical county operations and payroll.
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