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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
2
The Moravia Union notice marks its second class matter filing on February 23, 1905, at the Moravia Iowa post office under the 1879 act. This archival line confirms mailing status and historical publication mechanics for the period newspaper.
The county newspaper edited by L. F. and Janice Bisby announces weekly publication every Thursday. It lists subscription rates for Appanoose and Monroe counties, with one year in advance and single copies for elsewhere in the United States.
Moravia announces the Fall Festival with shows each night including Trail Street and The National Barn Dance. The Moravia fire department battled a Sunday blaze at the Moravia Mattreas factory area near Surber’s apartment. Unionville holds Old Settlers Reunion with Moravia band performances and upcoming Corn Carnival in Blakesburg. Local notices list renewals and subscribers to The Union.
District Court in Ap panoose County Iowa announces probate for the last will of J A Winsler deceased filed August 19 1947 with final proof set for September 17 1947. The notice invites interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
Centerville Junior College offers liberal arts and pre professional programs with two years of college savings. Senior college administrators urge attendance near home, with housing and facilities available. Enroll for 1947 1948 by contacting Dean T C Ruggles or Superintendent E W Fannon. bring high school credits or have them sent in advance.
A long list of visitors and residents' weekend activities fills Moravia and nearby areas. Families such as the Bickfords, McIntoshes, Browns, and Clears share visits, meals, and calls with relatives in Hedrick, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and beyond while Mrs. Callen, Miss Roberts, and others pursue school, work, and leisure.
A string of local visits and gatherings is reported. Mrs. FrankHiatt traveled to Alden Minn for the Harris reunion while numerous Donovan relatives hosted and visited in New Hope and surrounding towns. The Denshoo sale and other weekend activities are noted along with school reopening and attendance at fairs.
Viola Swan of New Sharon and a long list of relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs E R McCann L Coulson of Santa Ana California Mrs L McCann of Cheyenne Wyoming and other named individuals such as Mr and Mrs C Callen Lillian Syl via Elsie Bernice Coulson Mrs 8 L Coulson Bertha Mintia Shoemaker Hugh Swan and Edith Coulson are recorded in a community social roster.
Unionville notes discuss a western state trip by residents Catherine Hawk and family, local property purchases by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sellars, and visits from Hutchison, Minnesota visitors. It mentions Old Settlers reunion dates, a Chicago driver collision causing power outage, a tractor accident injuring Darrell Powell, state fair attendance, Labor Day visits, and school opening with custodians and staff.
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