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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
3
Thomas, a World War I veteran, runs as an Independent for sheriff in the November election after losing the Democratic nomination by about 70 votes. He argues Democrats misfired in the primary and urges voters to judge by fair play, ability, trustworthiness, and efficiency. He promises impartial law enforcement, prudent tax use, and public safety.
For sale adding machine rolls at 20 cents each or two for 5 cents. The Moravia Union urges readers to patronize Union advertisers.
Local notice urges readers to telephone or send news items to The Union. It highlights that Union classifieds get results and encourages community contributions for timely notices and notices.
Eight Iowa congressmen share roots in the state, World War I veterans who grew up in or near Iowa. All lawyers among them, they hold key committee roles from military affairs to appropriations. Notable members include Martin of Iowa City, Talle of Decorah, Gwynne of Waterloo, LeCompte of Corydon, Cunningham of Polk County, Dolliver of Fort Dodge, Jensen of Iowa, and Hoeven of Sioux Center.
Local notes from Ottumwa and Albia detail farm life and community visits. Mentions include Claude Hawk's Farmall, ditching work by E G Hawk and J T VanDorin, festival attendance, hospital reports, a funeral for Mrs Anna Morlock of Ottumwa, and numerous family visits across Des Moines area towns. Relations span Williams, Bokholt, Reid, VanDorin, Walter, Faber, and others with at least two named persons per line. Community events at Blakesburg Festival and cooperative dinner also noted.
Des Moines and Indianola residents join relatives for Sunday dinners at various homes in Moravia Eldon and Centerville visits noted. Families attend Farm Bureau supper and a funeral service for Lige Coulson. multiple hospitality and travel mentions appear across the region.
Local families from Blakesburg Centerville and surrounding area gathered for the Corn Carnival with extended visits at the Ivan Harsh and Bert Fisher homes. Parades and Farm Bureau events included Betty Lou Harsh Bobby Carter Karline Fischer Ann Pettibone Richard Curl and other residents as well as social hours at various homes over the weekend.
Mrs Clara Massman visits son Donald Masanan in Des Moines with relatives Mrs Carl Fenton and Bob calling at Mary Brandon home Friday morning. Emmett Derby and Larry along with Roy Shefflin and family visited George Hammond. Pleasant Hill pupils had Friday afternoon off and joined the Center ville ceremonial parade. Truxton Dicks credited for aiding Ray Sheldon Friday.
Long frost arrives overnight. George R. Darby and LeRoy Wilson visit Forrest Main residence. Bees swarm over the valley Friday. Family visitors travel from California, Michigan, Kansas. A carnival prize car awarded to a Washington Iowa winner. Several relatives and friends stay for Sunday meals and hospital updates. Donald Darby discharged from VA hospital in Des Moines and to resume college in Indianola.
Moravia merchants urge shoppers to visit stores open on Wednesday and Saturday evenings for convenience. The note highlights extended hours to accommodate patrons and entice local spending.
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