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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1972
Page
2
Moravia receives publicity framing it as a progressive community with modern utilities and notable accomplishments. The attention ties to an upcoming sewer construction project, amid recalls that such work has been done in other small towns.
Moravia benefits from a growing population noted in the 1970 census and expands as Rathbun lake area activities rise. Local towns Albia Centerville Pleasantville and Carlisle have added industrial employment, drawing workers from nearby communities. Residents value small town life while recognizing broader regional development and its limits.
The piece argues a $2.00 per hour federal minimum wage would hurt employment, boost inflation, and burden industries. It notes House Rules Committee hearings set for April 11 in Washington and urges readers to contact their congressman with views.
A 21 year old Iowa City man received up to six years for possession of a stolen and forged money order and will serve time in a youth corrections facility. A 37 year old Perry bank executive received a suspended one year sentence for misapplying 75 dollars. A 43 year old West Des Moines bank official was given a suspended year for embezzling 1320 dollars. A Kimballton bank president was sentenced to two years suspended and fined 1000 dollars for large unauthorized withdrawals. The cases sparked discussion on perceived fairness in justice and public doubt among younger adults.
Gladys Harsh reports social notes from New Hope with guests and visits. The Wood, Free, Donovan families gather for dinners and Sundays. Attendees include Genevie Ealing, Bessie Donovan, Lola Fisher, and neighbors from Muscatine, Wheaton Illinois, Ames, Knoxville, and Shawnee Mission.
Community members shared chores and hosted gatherings from Tuesday through Sunday. Families including Christy Brown Whitehead Dicks and Sheldon hosted papering, skating parties, garden clubs and birthdays. Visitors from Des Moines Chicago and Algona joined extended family meals and Easter dinners across Albia Moravia Centerville and Oska loosa.
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Rinehart and family visited Ray Rinehart Sunday afternoon. Nicky Dicks spent Sunday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Truxton. Dicks and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Golic and children visited Jim McAninch home. Lloyd Brown and Don Whitehead families were afternoon callers and supper guests at Joe Murphy home. Richard Callen and family of Mishawaka, Ind., visit Edith Callen this week.
The Chariton River Baptist Ladies Aid met at Brushy Community Center for lunch and a bake sale to raise funds for redecorating the church. Lunch served at noon, group recited the Lord's Prayer, and President Mrs. Carol Martin led the afternoon meeting. The lesson covered the ten commandments. Roll call highlighted admired traits. poems were read by members.
Secretary and treasurer reports were given as a nice assortment of baked goods Reads were auctioned off. The meeting closed with group singing. The next gathering is planned at Rita Martin's home on April 25.
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