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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
4
The American Legion Auxiliary aids war veterans and families, offering activities under the motto Service not self. Membership is open to mothers wives sisters or daughters of Legion members or of those killed or died in World War I or II or the Korean War, and to woman veterans. Local units welcome new members.
Mrs. Tillmont reports perfect spellers Dolores Weaver and Gene Paris in seventh grade, Donna Raejean Tubaugh in fourth grade. First and second grades did autumn stories, fourth grade finished South American geography booklets, and the school read 55 library books. New map of world and U S, new encyclopedias rack, and manuscript alphabet cards with green background. Jerry Burton returns after appendectomy. Nancy Wildridge had tonsillectomy. Planning two days vacation at Thanksgiving.
The Women’s Society of World Service met Friday evening with Mrs. Emery Hiatt. The theme was We Give Thanks For the Living Word. Leaders and speakers included Mrs. Charles Coffin, Mrs. Otha Taylor, Mrs. Ted Campbell, and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. A tank-offering drama was staged by several members and a prayer duet sang by Mrs. Hiatt and another. Maude Coltrain led the lesson review and Mrs. Campbell presided over the business session.
America's farmers will feed more people and feed them better next year than they did this year, reports Iowa State College farm economist Francis A. Kutish. Cattle and beef supply rise 10 to 15 percent with cattle herds at record highs, likely pushing prices down 10 to 15 percent in 1953. Pork supplies shrink as pork per person drops to 65 pounds, while turkey and eggs face mixed prospects. Fruits and vegetables stay ample, yet higher processing costs may lift pan products.
Attendance at Fairview church involved families from Detroit visiting for a funeral. Bill Long and family visited friends. numerous calls at J. P. Foster's. Albert Anderson died in Moline and was buried in Albia with survivors Neva Espy Anderson and two sons. Various local families hosted and visited during the week, with many dinners and social calls noted.
The girls missionary guild met Monday evening with Miss Carole Broshar leading a lesson on stewardship of all good things and giving thanks. Participants included Viola Hammond Kathleen Halden Maxine Firkins and Janet Chority in the program.
Since 1947 the number of Grade A milk markets in Iowa has almost doubled from 26 to 50, reflecting rapid expansion in dairy infrastructure and regional distribution.
Eugene Francis of Iowa State College urges ongoing rat control while stressing warmth and especially keeping sheep dry this winter as a key to animal health and productivity.
A free speech themed piece shows Tony learning a dictator’s creed Believe Obey Fight and Gretchen barred from university for a dictator led ban on women education. Tom and Mary challenge the move, voicing bold opinions in a democracy resisting tyranny.
Joe Stritzel, extension agronomist at Town State College, warns that how you store fertilizer affects spreadability. Keeping sacks off dirt or concrete floors prevents moisture absorption and avoids caked, hard to spread product.
Dr. C D Lee warns pullets need ventilation and space to curb respiratory disease before winter housing. Iowa State College dairy expert warns cows pastured on corn stalks may underproduce milk and butterfat due to overconsumption of corn and insufficient high quality roughage. Town farmers plan to sow 12000 bushels Clintafe oats next spring with anticipated seed production to supply Clintafe in 1954. Cream should go to market of ten per guidance by Karl Wester.
Mrs John Kelley hosted the Union Neighbors with twelve members in attendance on Wednesday afternoon November 12 The group opened with singing read minutes and roll call then discussed year book material December meeting planned with Mrs Russell Alden and a gift exchange Refreshments were served by Mrs Kelley and Mrs Russell Kelley Present were Mrs F E Boyer Mrs Kenneth Coltrain Mrs Burdette Cox Rowena Mrs Verner Hawk Mary Mrs Russell Kelley and two children Mrs W C Miller Mrs Wilbur Miller Mrs C E Paris Mrs Orville Rogers and Patty Mrs Lea Tadlock Mrs Ben Williams and the hostess
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