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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1974
Page
2
Rah Ramblin s reports Moravia schools stage Oliver with about 45 in the cast and many helpers. The ambitious music department has planned extensive preparations and practice has looked very promising. The note adds a garden seed price snapshot and calls inflation a pinch on gardeners.
County Treasurer Earl Hedgecock reported over $21,000 collected on the first day taxes were payable. Many taxpayers paid all three installments, with several choosing the extended option. The tax period now stretches 18 months through July 1, 1975, offering extended payment terms.
A reader laments poor turnout at the FFA banquet citing missing one third of members and parents, absent teachers, and lack of local newspaper coverage. The letter urges teachers and ministers to show example and support for school activities. It questions community respect and calls for more visible recognition in the local paper.
A Moravia Union reader, Mrs. Nelson Ballanger, criticizes low turnout for FFA and FHA events, urges community support for school activities, and questions local media coverage. She cites two banquet invitations published, notes weather as an excuse, and warns about long-term harm to the school and town.
Local column records social visits and events in Griffinsville including Daphne Shepard’s news, a board shower, a 50th wedding anniversary, and multiple family gatherings. People mentioned include Harold Huff, Velma Milburn, Debbie Kozak, Randy McDanel, and various Beaty, Lemley, and Adams families with meals, games, and a Des Moines trip noted.
Fragmented notice from Salem describes visitors from Des Moines spending time with local residents, including Mr and Mrs Terry Rose and Kristie, Mrs Helen Rose, Lyle, and several unnamed guests. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or events but indicates social visits and wedding mentions in a small community.
Long visited his friend Brian Allen over the weekend, sharing time and conversation. The casual visit highlighted their ongoing friendship and weekend downtime.
Appanoose County farmers are told to request conservation practices at the ASCS office now. County approval awaits State backing, with anticipated funds to meet farmer requests. The 1973 and 1974 programs offer 50 percent cost share, plus potential 25 percent state support. long term agreements require April applications. Doyle Hampton notes information will be mailed after state approval.
Hampton urged farmers to visit the ASC office to file their requests before starting a practice. He said to contact the ASC office if there are any questions.
Notice states that on the fifth day of 1974 in an Iowa county the MOA and service holders adopted amended and substituted Articles of Incorporation. The amendments add Class A non dividend bearing stock and adjust term value to 395,000 dollars, with 2 000 Class A shares at 50 par, 40,000 Class B shares at 5 par, 4 3000 pieces valued at 5 dollars, and 50,000 Class C non voting shares at 10 dollars, plus 8% cumulative preferred stock with 50,000 shares at 5 par.
A brief notice dated March 25 1974 records a formal action by Lawrence W Powell as president and Secrat oe Tharp as secretary. The text is incomplete but indicates an official government or organizational proceeding.
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