Postal hikes and rising costs loom over daily life
The piece notes another postal rate increase from Sc to 10c and broader class hikes, causing surprise at service irregularities. It recounts a Des Moines invitation letter that took a long, circuitous route and a local paper delivery delay, reflecting inflation's reach. It highlights utility bills mailed personally by Iowa Southern Utilities and a wider trend of rising costs, labor, and material prices. It ends with reflections on economic volatility and fading sunny days.
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Laura Lockman
Des Moines
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville Pancake Day Hopes for Sunny Saturday
REE hopes the sun returns by Saturday as Centerville prepares for pancake day, with many volunteers investing work and money. The weather question shadows the event and community effort seeks a clear day to proceed.
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Centerville
Franklin News Roundup Sees Local Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Ear reports social visits across Franklin with Connie Roscoe and Jim Hershberger hosting and sharing time with families including Jennings, Johnson, Van Welden, and Calhouns. Duane Kline stayed with Jimmy Hershberger. Rawson and Runnells accompanied Calhouns in weekend gatherings, while Teno relatives connected with Tom Tenos and Kin at multiple homes in Lincoln and nearby towns.
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Connie Roscoeé
Junior Comstock
Jim Hershbergers
Charles Jennings
Lloyd Johnson
Henry van Welden
Roscoe Argos
Duane Kline
Jimmy Hershberger
Delbert Rawson
Hartford
Tom
Clair Long Home
John Bescoe
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1872
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met September 20, 1872 in regular session with Chairman Carl A. Evans and members Doyle N. Anderson and Arthur M. Streepy present. Minutes approved. various General Fund and County accounts listed for repairs, supplies, salaries, postage, sheriff Prisoner care, medical care, and other county expenses.
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Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Carl A. Evans
Doyle N. Anderson
Arthur M. Streepy
Anderson
Streepy
General Fund Arpanoose County
Sheriff's Dept
Eschuddela
Dr. M
Ithaglia
Carr
Dennis M
Menroa Co
Centervilla Jowegian
City of Centarville
Telia
Caz
Elaine
Peest & Chambers
Hampton, Sandra
Sak Hengesteg
Andraw 8, Inc
Adler
Mr John
Riddick
John T
Sharon
Opsl King
Robert M. Myers
Dale White
Lowell Strickler
Iowa Tire Service
Moravia estate tax compromise and release of lien
Appanoose County Iowa Board of Supervisors meet to approve a compromise of taxes on the estate of Lue A. Exline, totaling 688.47 with delinquent 954.11 and 1972 payable 104.15, on lot 1 2 and 2 in Block Exline plus added parcels. The administrator also owes Tower $14 898 10 for goods furnished and offers to turn over to the county a case.
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County Board of Supervisors
Jppanonse County
Iowa
Cath A. Evans
Arthur M. Streepy
Doyle ¥. Anderson
Streepy
Anderson
Carl A. Evena
Doyle N. Anderson
Lote
Exline
Appangose County
Lowe
Tom Oden
Exling
Appangose
Lue
Tower
Scribbler MHS Weekly Calendar Summary
Sept 28 football game S E Warren here. Sept 29 Jr high football S E Warren here. Sept 29 band to Centerville pancake day. Oct 12 girls district softball tournament. Oct 2 athletic promoters meeting. Oct 3 band boosters meeting.
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S.E. Warren
Centerville
New Vocal Music Teacher Joins Moravia Staff
Paul Tapper is the new vocal music teacher in Moravia for the year. Born in Titonka Iowa, he graduated from Dordt College in Sioux Center and did student teaching in George. He is 22, married, and resides in Moravia.
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Paul Tapper
Titonka
Iowa
Dordt College
Sioux Center
George
Tapper
Moravia
Moravia Friday Night Quiet With Friendly Apples
A fragment notes Moravia as “ok” with little Friday night action. It mentions apples described as real friendly, indicating a small town mood and local scene without major events or changes.
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Moravia
Moravia Softball Team Opens Strong Amid Inexperience
The Moravia girls softball squad has a 4-3 record after beating Southeast Warren Wayne and Melcher Dallas twice. Coach Schnack notes limited experience in skilled positions but solid infield play and average hitting. Starters include Julia McDanel Robin Spencer Sally Itehead with juniors Molly Van Benthuysen Tammy Wells, freshmen Tina Fosenberg Kandi Kaster Sheri Wilson, plus sophomores Jane Martin Jill McDanel and freshmen Lori Clark Sheila Duvall Becky Kaster Peery McBride Misty Seindler.
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Moravia
Warren
Wayne
Melcher-Dallas
Schnack
Julia McDanel
Robin Spencer
Sally Itehead
Molly van Benthuysén
Tammy Wells
Tina Fosénberg
Kandi Kaster
Sheri Wilson
Jane Martin
Jill McDanel
Lori Clark
Sheila DuVall
Becky Kaster
Peery McBride
Misty Seinelder
New Student Kirk Bruce Joins Moravia High
Kirk Bruce a 17-year-old 6 ft 4 in student from Indianola now resides in Honey Creek with parents Mr and Mrs Jim Bruce and siblings Mary Jo David and Jamie. He hails from Moravia and lists interests in sports animals and subjects including Government Chemistry English Literature Algebra and Metals while participating in football basketball and baseball. He cites Mexican food the film Brian's Song and Chemistry as favorites and dislikes gossipers.
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Kirk Bruce
Kirk
Moravia
Indianola
Honey Creek
Jim Bruce
Mary Jo
David
Jamie
Brian
Mr. Baker
Moravia High Band Busy With Parades and Shows
Moravia high school marching band under Mr. Ackelpohl has produced a string of events including Blakesburg Parade on Sept. 9 and Moravia Fair Festival on Sept. 15. Upcoming appearances include Centerville Pancake Day on Sept. 29 and Otumwa Parade on Oct. 6 among others with football shows and a debut pom-pom squad at the Sept. 23 home game.
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Moravia
Ackelpohl
Blakesburg
Ottumwa
Dallas
Oskaloosa
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