23 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
1
The writer notes a robust bean harvest and a promising grain sorghum season. Corn harvests will surge soon with many ears being cobbed. A drive to Dindg reveals central Illinois corn nearly in the crib, while a Beloit Wisconsin visit highlights the Tassel family and their modern home with twins, Patricia and Michael, and Terri.
A few tentative figures suggest a new school building, with bonds up to 288202 dollars. Including interest for 20 years and retirement at present valuations, it would cost 5 1/3 mills, raising about 5.33 dollars per 1000 of assessed valuation. Local houses may average under 1000, farmers weary, weather favorable for grain this summer.
Mrs Dick Brown reports Friends and neighbors in Pleasant Hill attended the Ladies Aid convention in Moravia on October 14 with Addie Sheldon Nellie Thompson Nona Dicks and Theresa Brown. A Russell Brown timber picnic Friday evening included many local residents. Various Kin spent Saturdays at the Dick Brown home and a birthday dinner honoring Jennifer Dunham was held in Des Moines.
By Coulson Mrs Theo Miller hosted guests at the W C Anderson home Sunday including Mr and Mrs Alvin Christy and John Stober of Bloomfield Mr and Mrs Roy Barkley of Fairfield Mr and Mrs Dale Downard Ft Madison and Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson Also Mrs Herb Boblenz hosted ten Senior MYF members for a breakfast and planning session Saturday morning Material ends with Mrs Cynthia Callen spending Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Lemaster hosted a day with Mrs Clara Lemaster at Theo Miller home. Ottumwa visits included Alvin Dooley, Jerry Boblenz, and Lou Taylor. Lake Wapello picnic linked Ernest Hiatt and family. Christy family attended a sister’s funeral in Seymour. Rinehart and Landgrebe households featured in dinners, callers, and weekend visits across Ottumwa and Moravia. Several relatives attended Ald convention in Moravia and weekend stays in Lake Mills and Albia.
Centerville officials announce county offices for Auditor Verl K. Farnsworth and County Treasurer positions. The notices outline eligibility, terms, and filing details for competitive races.
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