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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
1
Rates listed for one year in Appanoose and Monroe counties in advance and for elsewhere in the United States, plus pricing for single copies.
The Moravia Band joined the mass band for Ottumwa’s centennial celebration on Wednesday. Congressman Kerl LeCompte, Fall Festival speaker, visited The Union office on Saturday afternoon. he grows up near a newspaper and enjoys talking shop equipment. Morlan and Dukes, Republican candidates for sheriff and county recorder, attended the Moravia Festival and briefly visited The Union office. Leonard Wilson of Yuma Arizona quips about Arizona being hot in summer and frosty in winter. Thanks to Mrs. John Veach for cucumbers to pickle eight quarts. The East End Cafe Blue Room earns praise for decor and is available for private dinners. Subscriptions to The Union were renewed by numerous locals including Mrs. Guy L. Johnson, Mila Selby, Fred Tarr, DeWayne Stansberry, A. S. Mangle, Irving J. Hickman, Perry Mikels, Horton Potts, Orman Pence, G. T. Harn, Mrs. J. E. Spencer, Cyrus Hall, Mrs. Frank Cassidy, Roscoe Argo, Lemaster, Leo Smith, Claude Rogers, Mrs. M. V. Lockman, Harold Tester, W. W. Kenton, Allen Boller, Curtis Tomlin, Mrs. D. G. Love, and G. L. Dodd.
A letter enclosing $2.00 requests extension for the Moravia Union for another year. The writer expresses fond memories, notes many strangers and several remembered friends, and mentions being away 17 years. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Orman Pence of 1832th Street, Nevada, Iowa.
Pvt. Lowell Melton of Fort Monmouth New Jersey and Mrs. Delbert Hayworth and daughters of Bloomfield spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. Leo Hoffman. Mrs. James Simmons and children of Ottumwa spent Saturday night with her sister Mrs. Leo Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman and sons spent Sunday with them and attended the naval air show.
Enon notes reveal Mrs Velma Bokholt visiting with Mrs Merle Walter and extended family visits across Moravia Center ville and Ottumwa. Obituary: Jim Kelso of Malvern Iowa died August 28 after illness. Community events include Moravia Fall Festival homecoming with church involvement and gatherings at multiple homes and farms.
When you have guests you owe them courtesy by naming them in The Union. We invite anyone to bring or send us local news at any time.
Readable scraps show a string of Sunday and weekend visits across Moravia and nearby towns. Families such as the Hiner Gillaspies Donovans Harshs and Bhals are listed hosting dinners and attending gatherings with relatives friends and neighbors in Iowa.
Local fall festival events described with many guests visiting homes across Chariton Township. Families, including the Gladfelders, Hawks, Hunnerdosses, Mains, DeBoyles, Potts, Tisues, Lindleys, and McDanels, share Sunday visits and birthday acknowledgments as community members attend gatherings and celebrate 89th birthdays.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tisue spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs. Max Stover and family in Marshalltown. Mrs. Ronald Tisue arrived home from a visit at her mother's home in Wyoming. Mr and Mrs. Lloyd McDanel visited Sunday evening with his father at the H. L. Hilton home, Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. A Written test will be required. The announcement contains further details regarding this examination. A copy of the announcement sample questions and application forms may be obtained from first or second class post offices, or from the office of the Director, Eighth U. S. Civil Service Region, Post Office and Custom House Building, Saint Paul 1, Minn.
The Civil Service Commission announced exams for probational appointments in Washington DC area for Engineering Aid, Scientific Aid, and Biological Aid with salaries from 1822 to 2644. Age limits 18 to 62, veteran preference may waive. Applications due October 10, 1946. Other notices: personnel, placement, and labor relations officer positions with salaries up to 8179, no written test, judged by application statements, open in IA MN NE ND SD. stenographer and typist posts with 1756 to 2469 in IA.
The article notes renewed peace-time peaks in civilian goods production after wartime shifts and labor peace. It highlights radios, washing machines, and electrical goods from converted industries, with steel and power also at record levels to meet pent-up demand and curb inflation.
Probate in Appanoose County Iowa directs Frank Swaim administrator to sell listed real estate including parts of sections 8 5 7 township 70 range 19 and specific parcels in Moravia Centerville. Hearing set September 28 1946 at 10:00 AM in Centerville court with objections due prior.
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