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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1961

Page

3

Local ads offer spices and real estate in Iowa listings

A collage of ads includes spice and flavoring promos from a McNess dealer in Oska loosa near Austin, real estate for 180 five acres with 70 acres crop land priced at 11000, and agents like Harry White Realty. Also listed are hay buyers, Christmas shopping help, vending machine work, and furnishing and farming notices from Blakesburg to Albia with multiple telephone contacts.

Blakesburg Moravia Harry White Main Rock Road Harry White Realty Oskaloosa Iowa

NFO Convention Set for Des Moines December 7 8

The National Farmers Organization selects Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines Iowa as the venue for its annual convention on Thursday and Friday December 7 and 8. Ralph Laberten Appanoose County NFO chairman says it will be the largest convention in NFO history with plans for a master contract and new enthusiasm. Members statewide are drafting resolutions to be discussed at the gathering, reflecting grassroots policy formation.

Veterans Memorial Des Moines Iowa National Farmers Organization NFO Ralph Laberten Appanoose Co

Mulching Strawberries For Winter Alert

Early November is the time to mulch strawberries say Monroe county extension director Dale Uehl ing. Unprotected plants can be killed at 15 degrees, crowns and roots damaged. Best mulch materials are soybean straw or swamp hay at 3 to 4 inches deep. If unavailable, oat straw free of chaff and seeds may be used. Tree leaves, corn cobs and silage are not suitable as they mat and smother plants. Dry leaves can be used if covered with a water repellent cover to prevent matting.

Dale Uehling Monroe County Uehling

Students and Instructors Learn of Nuclear Power

Iowa Southern Utilities delegates attend the 3rd Annual Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago November 9 1011. About six hundred students and teachers toured Dresden Nuclear Power Station and viewed a reactor sphere model.

Iowa Southern Utilities Dresden Palmer House Chicago Floyd Woods, Jr Washington LeRoy Denniston Burlington Harvey Jack J. A. Bradley Iowa Southern United States

The Old Rugged Cross Still Tops Hymn Poll

National Newspaper Hymn Poll shows The Old Rugged Cross as America's favorite hymn with 10,482 votes from over 61,000 readers across more than 1,000 papers, followed closely by How Great Thou Art and other classics. The survey, directed by Bill McVey and Audience Analysis, Inc., lists the top 50 hymns with Holy Holy Holy and Amazing Grace among others.

America Bill McVey Christian Herald Gospel Singer Old Rugged Cross Jesus God Lord Jesus Savior

Family Gathering At Fay Paxston Home

A Sunday gathering at Fay Paxston's home marked birthdays for Beth Boyer Vera Boyer Reva Paxston and Debra Walker with a noon cooperative dinner and an afternoon of visiting music and singing by attendees including Eppy O Conner Boyer Whicker Sulser and Paxston families.

Fay Paxston Beth Boyer Vera Boyer Reva Paxston Debra Walker Earl Eppy Frank O'Conner Pearlie Boyer Catie Whicker Harley Sulser Kenneth O'Conner Norris O'Conner Carl Boyer

In Memoriam Helen Jeane Staffeldt November 1960

In loving memory of Helen Jeane Staffeldt who died one year ago on November 25 1960 Her husband Alfred J Staffeldt her mother Leotus L Temple her brother John Edward Temple her grandmother Nancy Ellen Temple and niece Toby Davis remember her with love and sorrow

Helen Jeane Staffeldt Alfred J. Staffeldt Leotus L. Temple John Edward Temple Nancy Ellen Temple

Rev Virgil Bunjer to Speak at Unionville Baptist

Missionary and noted musician Rev Virgil Bunjer will address Unionville Baptist Church Unionville Iowa on Friday November 24 at 730 p m The youth and general public are invited for a single evening program

Virgil Bunjer Unionville Baptist Germany Unionville Baptist Church Unionville Iowa Bunjer

Bunk Party Honors Fonda Dicks Birthday

A bunk party celebrating seven year old Fonda Dicks took place Friday night at her grandmother Mrs John Laws home. After supper, games and cake with ice cream were enjoyed. Guests spending the night included Pamela Gladfelder Pamela Robinson Lisa Corbett Holly Fowler Cindy Wakefield Linda Wakefield Sandy Brownlee Janiece Tubaugh Sally Martin Fonda and her mother Mrs Paul Dicks and her grandmother.

Fonda Dicks John Laws Pamela Gladfelder Pamela Robinson Lisa Corbett Holly Fowler Cindy Linda Wakefield Sandy Brownlee Janiece Tubaugh Sally Martin Fonda Paul Dicks

Thanksgiving Service At Evangelical United Brethren Church

Youth fellowship led a Sunday service at the Evangelical United Brethren church with a decorated altar of farm products. Rev J A Ogden delivered the dedication of Thanksgiving while Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber directed the senior youths. A choir under Miss Ernice Ogden sang, and youths later delivered offerings to shut-ins and needy families.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Dallas Faber J. A. Ogden

Legion Auxiliary Collects Coffee Strips From Community

At the November meeting Mrs. Larry Brooks led the American Legion Auxiliary announcing boxes will be placed in grocery stores next week for Butternut coffee strips. Gifts for the hospital in Iowa City were displayed. a $10 donation was approved for Booster club Christmas decorations. Blue book quiz was led by Mrs. Veach and Mrs. Broshar. education talk by Mrs. McDonough.

Larry Brooks American Legion Auxiliary Lester Brain Veterans Hospital Iowa City Booster Club John Veach Bertha Broshar Max McDonough Brooks McDonough Broshar Lester Sawyer Harley Tisue

Holiday Fair and family gatherings noted in local roster

The item lists social visits and events around Thanksgiving including Theo Murdy and his father W. V. Murdy visiting Louilla with daughter Marion Keeton. Bruce Gardner and Cindy of Des Moines to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. C. D. DuVall. Delmar Glick of Porterville and Dwight Glick of Rockford traveling for the death of their mother Mrs. Harry Glick. pre Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Harry Stocker with guests Glen Lamar family and Mrs. Pete Lamar. Darrell Glick of Savannah attending funeral of grandmother Mrs. Fannie Glick. Leo VanDorin and family visiting J. T. VanDorin.

Theo Murdy Moulton W. V. Murdy Marion Keeton Louilla Legion Home Bruce Gardner Cindy Des Moines C. D. DuVall Delmar Glick Porterville Calif Dwight Glick Rockford Harry Glick Harry Stocker Glen Lamar Lamar Marilyn Marsha Jimmie Dixon Pete Lamar Albia Darrell Glick Savanaha Fannie Glick Leo VanDorin J. T. VanDorin

Board of Supervisors payroll and labor list continues

Proceedings list laborers and staff including Walter Bailey Clyde Hart Velmar Sales Elmer Stevens Carl Fenton Richard Herrington Bernard Kibor Claude McFall Ray Stickler Dayne Taylor Darrel Wendland Harrel Wendland Clinton Albertson Clarence Ashby Otha Fenton Forrest Feater Robert Maletta LeRoy Ponsetta George Richmond Carl Thomas Paul Warner Raymond Williams with hospital service insurance and withholding lines.

Board of Supervisors Walter Bailey Clyde Hart Pape Velmar Elmer_ Stevens Carl Fenton Richard Herrington Bernard L. Kibor Claude McFall Ray Stickler Dayne Taylor Clifford Wages Darrel Wendland Harrel Wendland Clinton Albertson Clarence Ashby Otha Fenton Forrest Feater Robert F. Maletta LeRoy Ponsetta Ave Richmond George Richmond Carl E. Thomas Paul J. Warner Raymond W. Williams Gentereillg National Bank Per Hospital Service Inc Far Insurance H. Robert Cairns Reng Faoro John Koziol Glenn Moore Labo Jamea Pomalta John A. Shouts Huggell Bright Earl Henderson Arthur Stewart Fred Varese Centerville National Withholding H. G. Hargis Treas Hospital Service, Inc LeRoy Abbott Russel Bright Arthur Davis Dudley Ina Fenton Andrew Heartley Burl Henderson Go. E. Meplderry John O'Hair John F. Rice Corvin Shriver Olle Whitall Labor Velmar Bales Elmer Stevens Carl Fenlyn Richard Harrington Kirby Ray Strickler Culfford Wages Darrel Wen Clinton Albertacn Clarence Awbby Lab Aptnor Pera Hor Fon Uree Hubert P. Midbite Sey Fahey Ponsetia

Moravia Centerville FFA To Have Joint Initiation

Regular meeting held in room 102 called to order at 11 20 with 46 members present. Members discussed selling Christmas cards and seat cushions. It was moved to hold a joint initiation with Centerville. Pest control set for December 18 to January 5 with Centerville. Jim Rowley reported on the F F A party recreation committee progress. Meeting adjourned at 11 55.

Centerville Jim Rowley F.F.A

Quarter Report Approved in County Audit Office

An archival list shows various suppliers and charges for equipment repairs, fuels, lumber, and civil services. Names include Phillips Petroleum, Pioneer Lumber, Pullman Motor, Quarry Supply, Reddig Electric, and Skelly Oil among others. The document references bond approvals and county records, indicating a formal financial report accepted by the auditor and recorder.

Phillips Petroleum Company Pioneers Lumber Co Lumber Co Pioneer Lumber Co Naila Porter & Magnall Coast. Co Crushed Rock Pullman Motor Co Egypt Putnam Welding Service, Inc Nenety Quarry Supply, Inc Reddig Electric Service Rose John Seals Leo Mystic Nebben Machine Shop Idles Company Repeira Supplies Sieg-Ottumwva Sinclair Refining Co Skelly Oi! Company Gas Skil Corporation Say Tepe Smith LeRoy Hardware Eqpt Bal Smith LeRoy Standard Blues Print Co Talbert Lee Jamert Tumber Todd Michael’ and Co Farneworth County Auditorya An County Recorders Omi

Route improvement project outlined with grading and paving costs

Detailed notice describes location and scope of coal clearing and grubbing, grading 140000 C.Y. at 20 cents, drainage and surface work with crushed rock, and pavement at 7 miles costing about 30000 dollars. Mentions sections 19 19 and directional extents with unit prices.

Coal Clear & Grub Nor West Corner Numa Nortt

Moravia Union promotes yearlong remembrance gift

The Moravia Union describes a wonderful gift idea that will carry the giver's remembrance each week of the year, including a free gift card.

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Leon McDanel McNess Floyd Paxston D-X Austin Jay Perkins Livestock Market Satz Duane E .Wood Fosters Dry Goods Store R. A. Faber Atte Dept. D Minnetonka Blvd Minn G. L. Hufstader S. Main Ist Coleman Otis B. Shipley 2Nd Ave Monroe County Moorman Manufacturing Co Milo Winans South 21St Centerville Union Office Holliday Leila Oceanteerville Harold Or Gerald Banks N.F.C Gardner Unet Son Creston Patricia Murphy William Ellenson Grinnell C. E. Parks Mr. Woods Rugged Cross Man Memoriam Neice, Toby Davis Youth Fellowship Legion Auxiliary FFA Murdock Carl Roby Soldiers Relief Commission Hilda M. Fincher Appanooss Co Midwest Construction Co Appanoose County State Aghway Commission Yada Glen Johnson Apervisors Fred Radio & Television Fred Strong Moravia Insurance Agency Pyrexware Turner & Son
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