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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
1
A caucus notice asks readers to submit nominations to improve or endorse current municipal officials. It explains that a vote can support change or confidence and encourages participation in the upcoming caucus.
This week's Union notes the election date to be set on the night of September 27 at the Community building with no party affiliations. Nominees will appear alphabetically on the ballot with blank lines for write-ins and November general voting to follow. Political speculation covers Truman, Taft, Dewey, Stassen, and Eisenhower, plus tax issues facing the governor and income tax debates.
A Moravia alumni group recounts attending a Saturday evening picnic on Sept 8 and thanks Mr. Card for hospitality at the schoolhouse. They praise the Community Building pageant, express regret that many locals did not attend, and note joy in reconnecting with old acquaintances and viewing office window photos.
Friday and weekend visits across Ottumwa include Mrs. George Hammond and neighbors with Beryl Brown Kenneth LeRoy Brown families. A Paul Loch sale drew a large crowd, Chan cey Cole bought a residence and shop, and kin visited relatives in Chicago.
District Court in Appanoose County Iowa notes that on August 31 1951 a paper claiming to be the last will of Agnes M Watts of the county was filed. A hearing for final proof and probate is set for October 4 1951 at 10:00 am, when interested persons may appear and contest admission to probate. George A Milani is attorney for the estate.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals firms and items tied to county expenses. Items include office supplies stamps postage medical bills lumber and various services. Many names appear as payees or claimants such as Farnsworth Verl K Dr R L Fenton and Harper, with totals and line items for utilities groceries and professional fees. The text is a dense ledger-like record of disbursements and reimbursements without coherent narrative.
1951 Studebaker Commander sedan coupe with hydramatic drive and radio and heater. Also available: 18950 Oldsmobile 98 with radio and heater hydramatic, low mileage, extra clean.
The Union announces a plea for news or information about a person named periou and requests readers to bring or send any available details or hewn items to assist the inquiry. The appeal invites contributions at any time.
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