13 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
1
Local note observes early spring warmth spurring lawn mowing, with many households cutting grass for the first time this season. It notes that youngsters are earning summer spending money mowing lawns, while remarking that the modern generation seems to have moved on from the activity. Wilma Whicker was mentioned in the exchange.
In Moravia readers recall the first Moravia Union edition from over 18 years ago and urge patience while the paper becomes more organized. Dean Easter, now at the Ottumwa Courier, shares ink stained beginnings, while Richard Goughnour discusses cost pressures and government programs. The piece notes upcoming Iowa Press Association sessions and concerns about funding, staffing, and a dry winter with sparse rainfall.
Harold Hawkmen writes of March visits with John William Johnson a Tuscon lawyer who flew to Litchfield Park. He recalls friends Marvin and Dorothy Vance from Iowa, visits to Mesa to see Smith Bros Howard Wilford and wives, and plans to build a third elementary school with a $500000 bond issue this summer.
Doris Christy visited Emily Thompson and Mardeena Derby Wednesday afternoon. Clara and Theresa Brown called on Alice Allem Thursday afternoon. Edith Callen and Doris Christy visited Mrs. Clara Speer in Albia Thursday evening. Several families traveled to Oska loosa for supper Friday evening. Wedding attended by many relatives Saturday evening in Albia. Several Sunday gatherings and birthdays noted in local households.
Salem community activities are listed with showers for Naomi Tadlock and Nancy Mosley at Moravia E U B church and home of Mrs Jay Oehler. Attendees include Hazel Hellyer Mrs Lloyd Brown Mrs Robert Jennings and others. Events mention band concert cancer drive lay banquet and sympathy to Ethel Hamilton.
Weekend events record Dale Cox and family hosting and visiting with Burdette Cox Nyle Logan Jim Logan Gene Huff and sons at multiple homes. Visits include Marion Clayworth, Tom Pettibone, Kenneth Gladfelder, Karl Lee Calhoun, and Marla Cox with Sunday dinners and overnight stays noted.
Patty Caster led pledge and roll call for juniors to seniors. Reports by secretary and treasurer were approved. Discussions covered tree planting, grooming night, and fabric talks by Lorraine McAnally and Cindy Grinstead. Patty Caster demonstrated hair washing, Joni Caster led flag pledge, refreshments served by Patty Joni and mother. Cheryl Faber supervised recreation.
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