Moravia school district reorganization eyed for state aid
Plans for a larger Moravia school district advance with committees preparing full details. Figures show potential savings versus current costs, and state aid requirements push reorganization. As of July 1, Moravia schools reported a cash balance of 37 517 106, dispelling rumors of deep debt. The proposal would cover buses and students from nearby rural areas while awaiting formal release of complete plans.
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Moravia
Moraine District Proposal Emerges For Rural Schools
One room rural districts face pressure to join in a building program as state legislature and educational groups push reorganization. Southern towns will likely be drawn into changes, with classrooms and facilities needing expansion to accommodate upcoming students.
Udell Social Roundup At Joe Moore Birthday
Udell neighbors share in Joe Moore birthday and 17th wedding anniversary with ice cream and cake. Many local families visit kin in Manchester Iowa and at Udell fairs. Attendees include Murdy, Powell, Spring, Duty, Fever, Williams, Moore, Henshaw, Corbett, and others with extended travel to Nebraska and Indiana news, visits planned with missionaries.
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Neal Brinegar
Joe Moore
Joe
Moore
Lester Murdy
Marvin Yeager
Manchester
Iowa
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Jimmie Corbett
Missouri
Alvin Springs
Woodrow Duty
Mexico
Alvin Spring
Lorance Morlan
Dean
el Pago
Ill
Evelyn Henshaw
Robert Williams
Africa
Joe Price
Udell
Karen
Linda
Merle Houser
Lloyd Davis
Harry Wilkinsons
Ann Burger
Dickey
Curtis
Whitmore
Nebraska
Toe Moore
Ww. W. Duty
Jimmy Corbett
Tommy
Edd Meyers
Crown Point
Ind
Harry Wilkingon
Resolution of Respect at Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 Moravia IA
Moravia Iowa lodge resolutions express sorrow over the death of Versa Robb a long time eminent brother of Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M The charter is draped for thirty days and minutes copied for the Moravia Union publication Names of committee Harold Mason Trenton Wilson George Scott included
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Hall of Antiquity
A. F
A. M. Moravia
Iowa
Robb
Moravia Union
Harold Mason
Trenton Wilson
George Scott
Local families share visits and events this week
The report lists numerous household visits and social calls across families in DeKalb and Ottumwa area towns. Attendees include the Ammons, Swift, Turner, Calhoun, Swift, Fenton, Argo, Sulser, Pavlick, and Matthies households with relatives and friends from Chicago, Fairfield, Albia, and DeKalb.
Chariton Valley Meeting Acknowledges August Servants
Chariton River Ladies Ald met Tuesday August 31 with hostess June Robertson. A cooperative noon dinner followed. Ethel Lemley opened with hymns. Bible readings were led by Ethel Lemley Bessie June Irene Jean Iscel and Lois. Members shared personal reports and prayers. Next meeting set for September 11 with Lucille Atwell hosting.
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Chariton River Ladies
Ald
June Robertson
Bessie Fenton
Ethel Lemley
Jesus
Ethel
Bessie June
Irene
Jean
Iscel
Lois
Jean Curtis
Gertie Atwell
Faye Fenton
Iscel Sulser
Lucille Atwell
Helen Scott
Irene Brandon
Lois and Verge Martin
Faye
Flo Fenton
Jessie Elam
Hazel Tucker
Ronald
Gary
John
Shirley
Michael
Moravia Masonic Lodge mourns Brother Albert Brain
The A F and A M Moravia lodge records say Brother Albert Brain, long a member, has died. Resolutions express sorrow, request minutes be updated, and a copy sent to the Moravia Union for publication. Signed by C C Coulson Howard Smith Lee Hiatt.
Hone By Genuine Donovan M F Met at Wesley Chapel
The group met Wednesday evening at Wesley Chapel with about 20 present. They planned a float for the Fall Festival parade. Mrs Flora Hiatt served ice cream and cockles. Wesley W S C S will meet Thursday afternoon the 13th with Mrs Mary Meadows and others. Several locals attended the Des Moines fair. Hiatt reunion was held Sunday with Carl VanZante and families visiting. Mia Mary Frances Herron and Kay left for Phoenix Arizona Friday evening after visiting Loyd Carter home. Dorothy and Genevie Donovan were dinner guests Sunday with Bessie Donovan. Vess Hiatt and Alice Wilson visited the Hiatt home Sunday evening. Mr Newt Long visit-
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Edna Sullivan
Lamar
Paul and
Dale Ammons
Keith Dicks
Robert Swift
Chicago
Swift
Earl Swift
Lloyd Ammons
Lois Hanly
Ann Marie
Coy Swift
Ben Derby
Glenn Turner
May Barnes
Fairfield
Roy Gilliand
Carl Calhoun
Blanche Argo
Wolfe
Albia
Maude ‘Turner
Fred
Bie Young
DeKalb
Roy Sulser
Helen Scott
Laura Martin
Earl Fenton
John Sulser
Dewayne Sulser
Hazel Tucker
Addie Young
Baby
Jay Lyons
Stephen Sulser
Harley Sulser
Ralph Tucker
Chas. Cross
Gerald Fenton
Dwight Fenton
Fred, Hainline
Mrs. Tucker
Ottumwa
Arjay Young
Hal Hensley
Edd Fenton
Fred . Hainline
Leonard Matthies
Ottumway
Glen Carlton
Ottumwa Hospital
Matthies
Inols
M.F
Wesley Chapel
Flora Hiatt
Wesley W. S. C. S
Mary
Meadows
Ivan
Harsh
Bill
Bob
Cecil Schrodt
Des Moines
Lute
Hiatt
Carl VanZante
Carol Brees
Mia
Mary Frances Herron
Kay
Phoenix
Arizona
Loyd Carter
Pia
Dorothy
Genevie
Donovan
Bessie Donovan
Vess Hiatt
Alice
Wilson
Frank Hiatt
Mrs
Newt
Francis
Button
Russell Warner
Warner
Bill Long
Jack Long
Russell Hiatt
Centerville
Jack Hiatt
Bobbie
Kansas City
Jerry Pettibone
Rex Hagerman
John Horstman
Masonic Hall
Jay Wilson
Edward Klanjac
Gregory
Belleglade
Fla
John Cebuhar
Janet
Susan
Ben Martin Ee Pill Harrelson
Cecil Martin
George Turner
Jim
Local gatherings mark weekend events across Des Moines area
Descriptions show Loyd Carter and families visiting Des Moines and Centerville residents at various homes, picnics, and fairs through Friday to Sunday. Other notes mention corn earworm control and farm safety advice to paint gasoline cans red and label them clearly on the farm.
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Floravia Gnion
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C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
Ray’ Ramblin
Ron “Woodward
Mes
Les
GEM Shop
Cloyd Hollingshead, Jeweler
West Side Square
A.B. Spring
John Johnson
Fistklin
Switt
Chariton Valley
Ruth Hammond
Jon Anagran
Todd Young
Addie Young and
Ralph
A. M
Albert Brain
C. C. Coulson
Howard Smith Lee Hiatt
Glens
Gardner Hatchery
Youn Printing
Mystery Farm
Turner & Son
Djahed
Nutreta Feeds
Dewey's
Moravia Farm Service Petroleum Products — Fertilizer
Peinta Chemicals
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