Ray Rambling's Newt Long Car Scrapes In Clash With Woman Driver
Sunday near West Grove Newt Long followed a woman driver who stretched an arm from the window signaling a turn. She swung left instead of right and crashed into the Long car. No injuries, but right side damage. Moravia street races drew patrols Saturday night as locals clash with hot rod activity. Drag races and chicken driving reported, prompting concern among officials about rising problem in neighboring areas. Farm prices and their future move stir anxiety.
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Newt
West Grove
Farm prices fall while many goods rise in 1950s markets
Political and business leaders fear declining farm prices as industrial prices climb. Farmers, merchants, and officials meet to seek stronger markets and new revenue paths. Jay Oehler notes rising mail price changes while McClurgs report sharper tire price increases. Union office price lists show 30% jumps. The administration faces the challenge.
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Jay Oehler
Moravia Union Ownership Statement October 1955
Statement of ownership for Moravia Union Moravia Iowa published weekly owner names C R and H K Dherity to Moravia Iowa publisher editor and business managers listed. Average copies 1039 to paid subscribers during the 12 months preceding date. Notary public witnessed on September 29 1955 with commission expires July 4 1957.
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H. K. Dherity
Moravia
Towa
Ally
Charity
West Point Social Notes From Albia and Nearby
West Point residents and relatives gathered for social visits and celebrations. Club entertaining, anniversary celebrations, weekend visits, pancake day outing, and serenade gatherings are noted with many families and individuals named across Albia, Centerville, Des Moines, and Detroit connections.
Franklin Farmers Elect Sweeden as President
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club met at the McCord home on October 1. Officers elected include president Dick Sneeden vice-president Donnie Argo secretary-treasurer W G O’Hara Moravia reporter Charles McAninch Albia reporter Connie McAninch leader Jim McAninch assistant leader Wayne Thompson. Plans made for a hay ride October 9 and a 4-H banquet.
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Franklin Farmers 4-H
James and
Orville McCord
W. G. O'Hara
James McCord
Max McAninchs
Dick Sneeden
Donnie Argo
Moravia
Charles McAninch
Albia
Connie McAninch
Jim McAninch
Wayne ‘Thompson
Franklin Happy Helpers
W G. O'Hara
Dick Sweeden
James
Charlotte
Connie
Max McAninch
George McCombs
Edward McCord
Oil Meal Protein Feeds Cut Dairy Concentrate Costs
Dairy feeds show protein ranges from 26 to 32 percent with prices from 90 to 130 dollars per ton. A single high protein feed like soybean meal or linseed meal can replace multiple components, saving about one third on yearly costs. Using 200 to 100 bags of 41 percent oil meal could replace 300 bags of dairy concentrate, reducing overall feed expenses by 20 to 40 dollars per ton.
Rinehart Bostass Cry and Club Dinner Report
The September 28 gathering of the Hazel Rinehart led club included Dori and Elaine Christy Dorothy and Karl Lee Calhoun Doris N and Barbara Christy Icel Christy Amy Hiner Bertha and Glen Overturf Lorraine Gerald and Mike Rinehart Evalee Walker Anna Landgrebe Keal and Clarence Scott Cora Murphy Esther Perry Verna Sheryl Cindy Wakefield Hazel and Bert Rinehart Frank and Lew Rinehart. Members dressed 30 chickens during the afternoon and Iceal Christy won a guess game while Esther Perry received a birthday mystery pal gift. A family picnic is planned for Sunday October 9 at Clarence Scott’s with the next meeting set for October 12 with Anna Landgrebe.
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Hazel Rinehart
Doris
Elaine Christy
Dorothy
Karl Lee Calhoun
Doris N
Barbara Christy
Icel Christy
Amy Hiner
Bertha
Glen Overturf
Lorraine
Gerald
Mike Rinehart
Evalee Walker
Anna Landgrebe
Keal
Clarence Scott
Cora Murphy
Esther Perry
Verna
Charlie
Sheryl
Cindy Wakefield
Hazel
Ert Rinehart
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Iceal
Christy
Clarence Scott’s
Evening Visitors and Local Arrivals Reported
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Jommett with Derby and family were Friday evening visitors. Mrs. Laura Martin and Carl also called. Several From here attended Pancake Day at Centerville on Thursday. Mrs. Clayton Sheldon and Linda joined Addie and Clarence Sheldon to Ottumwa Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. O'Hara were in Des Moines last week. Mrs. Wayne Thorngesti and baby returned here from the Sevitel Saturday, with Mr. Nellie staying to help. Several local residents attended funeral services for Pat Opady Monday morning.
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Clair Potts
Sew and So
Albia
Ihome
Andrew Mosley
Clayton Sheldon
John Exline
Leo Hoffman
Ben Pickrell
Delbert Hayworth
Ottumwa
Andy Mogley
Clarence Scott
Hugh McFatridge
Rex Haver
Nellie Haines
Cushing
Oklahoma
Roscoe Argo
Des Moines
Arada Tibbrals
West Point
Edna Sullivan
Centerville
Andy Mosley
Geo. McCombs
Heth Ann
Roscoe Argos
Rex Havers
Raymond Perry
Richard
George McCombs
Lloyd Callen
Fred Ammong
Janice Mosley
Ann Mihalovich
Gene McCrory
Francis McCrory
Callen
Cincinnati
Robert Carson
Philadelphia
Penn
Jommett
Derby
Laura Martin
Carl
Linda
Addie
Clarence Sheldon
W. G. O'Hara
Wayne Thorngesti
Baby I
Nellie
Itleis
Taylor Ald to Meet Virginia McDanel on October 12
Notice states Taylor Ald will meet with Virginia McDanel on October 12. Attendees are asked to bring thimbles.
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Taylor Ald
Virginia McDanel
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