Visiting Japanese teacher observes life in Moravia
Mr Hideya Oe an English teacher from Iwakuni Japan stays with Mr and Mrs John Guthrey Moravia high principal notes contrasts between towns Japan relies on three national papers no local newspaper in Iwakuni locals mail event notices by postcard He visits Bonaparte for 59th wedding anniversary and remarks on aging father in law reading cards without glasses and improving living in a new house trailer
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Hideya Oe
Japan
John Guthrey
Guthrey
Moravia High School
Iwakuni
Tokyo
Bonaparte
Easter
Mail surge from Lakeside Development Co letters reaches 5000
The Lakeside Development Co sent out just over 5,000 first class letters with a 6 cent stamp purchase of $900 as it plans offices near Rathbun lake west of Iconium and develops building lots. Post office bottlenecks at Des Moines affect processing while Moravia faced a home fire loss and Pettibone and Larry Brooks tracked mail flow. A Knoxville Union reader reports inconsistent mail delivery and free tickets offered by the Union. Moulton Tribune notes a child lost and officers asking why she did not cling to her mother's skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pettibone
Larry Brooks
Lakeside Development Co
Des Moines
Knoxville
Dick Eby
The
Moulton Tribune
ADELL- By Mrs Howard Burkland News of Interest
Miss Beth Barnes of Seattle visited Wednesday and Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ora Powell before returning home Friday. Kathy Moffatt and Jewel Burkland were dinner guests of Minnie Moffatt Saturday. The Kirby and Wagner families visited the Burkland home Sunday. Bob Star and family visited their daughter Janice and husband at Davis City Iowa Sunday, while their grandson accompanied them home. Glen Kingery of Valparaiso Indiana dined with Ora Powell and Mrs Powell Wednesday. Robert Doud and sons Bobby and Michael of Grinnell spent the weekend with Vernon Weilbrainer. Brian and Todd Weber spent a day last week with grandparents Carl and Mrs Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Barnes
Seattle
Washington
Ora Powell
Kathy Moffatt
Jewel Burkland
Minnie Moffatt
Bert Kirby
Neal Wagner
Howard Burkland
Bob Star
Janice
Davis City
Iowa
Glen Kingery
Val Prasia
Indiana
Kingery
Powell
Robert Doud
Bobby
Michael
Grinnell
Vernon Weilbrainer
Brian
Todd Weber
Carl Weber
New Supply Typing Paper for Moravia Union Office
Moravia Union Office reports a fresh stock of 500 sheets of typing paper labeled New Supply. The item is intended to support ongoing clerical work and standard document preparation at the union hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia School Board Boosts Programs and Facilities
Superintendent Robert L Wells writes to Moravia communities thanking patrons for hospitality and detailing school improvements. He notes new bus, added art programs, planned art rooms, elm tree removals, drainage work, gym floor refinishing, a new water line, and calls for continued home school contact and support from patrons and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Robert L. Wells
Sup’t
Moravia High Hosts ESP Demonstration at Assembly
Zerita and Mr. King, ESP specialists, spoke at Moravia High School. Zerita read names on ID cards with a blindfold, prompting discussion of whether ESP is real or a clever trick. The speaker claimed everyone has ESP but may not know how to use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dick Johnson
Moravia High School
Zerita
Mr. King
Fu ture Homemakers of America Meet Sets District Plan
The Fu ture Homemakers of America held a Sept. 2 meeting chaired by Elaine Van de Pol with 57 members present. Officers were introduced, reports read, and a new district officer Mary Van Dorin elected. District planning and a coronation dance for FHA King were discussed, initiation for members planned, and mothers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Elaine van de Pol
Sheila Wilson
Barbara Coltrain
Lou Ellen Rowley
Public Legal Notifications in Iowa Septembers Board Session
Iowa laws require notice to certain interested individuals about public actions. The September 2 board meeting listed claims including Centerville National Bank and various suppliers, with multiple names and itemized amounts noted in the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Local Government Finances and Appointments Report
A fragmented budget list shows funds and allocations for civil defense, secondary roads, and state withholdings. It notes appointments such as Barbara Jo Anderson and Stephen S Jewett to district court roles, along with bonds for Mott Construction and deputy clerk postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Southern Utilities
Monison’s
Weh Peater-Derby
A & dl
Roane Hiecke
Hedgecock
Earl
Cooper
O. W
R. E
Harman
John
Wadson
Jerrold
Hange
Aneahe A
Danyon
Gary Stocker
E. Dean
Centerville National Bank
Eral
Iowa
C.A.B
Iowa Public Emplo System, LP
State of Towa
Caylor Lumber Co
Centerville
Truck & Imp
Equipt
Conger
Loren K
Davig
Art
Dukehart
Repaire Hospital Service Inc
Iowa Empro
Towa Natural Resources Council
Iowa Public Employees Ret. System
Lp.e.rs
Towa Southern Teilities
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co
Peer Implement Int
Franny Fedoaner Bros
Sinclair Oil Line
Trergurer
State of Iowa
Anderson
Barbara Jo
Jewett Stephen S
Doris Jean
Mott Construction Company, Inc
Susfembions
Fuilioeen
Nancy I
Cincinnati
County Fund Financial Ledger Highlights Public Expenses
A historical county ledger lists Sheriff, Treasurer, and various departments with line items for mileage, supplies, and services. Notable entries include Robert H. Ponticus and Robt. H. Poutious with minor balances, numerous suppliers like Centerville National Bank for tax withholding, Hy-Vee Store provisions, and state institution funding. Other totals reflect court fund, poor fund, and county home care costs, plus payrolls and rent for facilities and equipment.
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Ponticus
Robert H
Robertson
Harry
Sidlea Co
Suppliea States Publishing Co
State of Iowa
Yates & Yaten Ginee Co
Acme Chemical Co
Ben Franklin
Centerville National Bank
Fed- Ofa Wiartoine
Centervilla Produce
Feed & Grain
Stet. Cosst
Cosst
Colonial Baking Bs Provisions
Haines & Bane Grocery
Pro- Visions
Nacerties
Henderson, Earl
Tmiscéllane
Hengesteg
Andy
Iowa Employment Security
F.gab
Iowa Pubc
LPL
Ack, Inc
Rabeessncoua Someon Oebler Broa
Gil Co
Padovich, Feet
Wrted Ous
Penney
J. C. Co
Pronger Manufacturing Co
Shellmaker
Tommy's Repairs
Trassurer
Beate
Jows
Atate
Willier
Medic Medical
Callen
Paul
J. P
Poutious
Tesa
Willer
Chambers
Ecock, Earl, Co. Treas
Lowe
Ystem
Towa
Een de Byatem
Bae Lowa Telephone Co
Buppiles
Ara
Tumper
Estern Union
Telegram County
Agee
Entervilla National Bank
Fed Laraont
Beverly
Araen
Livengood
Lis , Roy, Co
State Institution Fund Barnhart, Mra G
Obre Jones Pharmacy
Lowegian
Leogeton
Gane
Logston
McFall
Floyd
RTD
Mallsave Portage
Ie Ee Ee
Board OF
Centerville National Henk
Witboldig Eee Boggh
Hospital Service Inc
Fenton, Maus
Labor & E Age
Agreement for repairs at Appancose County Farm Iowa
The 6th day of August 1969 an agreement between Appancose County Iowa as Owner and H J Luckew as Contractor details repair work at the County Farm. The contractor will install metal corrugated roofs replace shingles repair the corn crib and dormitory roof and chicken house with materials supplied by the Owner. Payments range from 10.00 to 430.00 with specific roofing and skeletal repairs described.
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Appancose County
Iowa
H. J. Luckew
Witnbesseth
Appancosa
Copner’s
Appanqose County
Carl A. Evans
Bosra
BD J
Suceow
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New Aber Association
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanoose
Monroe
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Mr. Oe
Turner Funeral Home
Rathbun Lake
Iconium
Union Office
Pacific Ocean
ADELL
Donald Peterson
Paul Moremrad
John Peterson
Marevia
Tom Koffman
Albia Sales Company, Inc
Wells
Scribbler
Ray Charity
Bill Woodward
Bert
Charles Turner
Sing
Board of Supervisors
Peacose
Regula Acca
Arthur M. Stree
Doyie N. Anderson
Carl A. Vans Bronent
Banke
Nel
Wea
Centerville National ‘Bank
Federal
Lan Fidlar & Chambers
Mutsniles A
Bubs
R. W. Baird
Over Stevens Drug Store
Bruce Davis
South 16Th St
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville, Iowa
Holbrook
Cowell
Margaret L
Moulton
Aceernead
Cne
Claude Hawk
Agent National Bank
Moravia Farm Service CO
Moravia, Iowa
Harry Robertson
Appanoose County
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