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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
1
Government calls for price line holding to curb inflation while proposing a 33 percent postal rate increase. The 6 cent letter would rise to 8 cents with an effective date set for May 16. Improvements in postal connections noted as mail volume dips and misdirected pieces persist due to missent mail despite clear zip codes.
The report laments mail sorting inefficiencies and an eight day delay for an important printing job to Ankeny. Farm work progresses under favorable weather, with plowing and fertilizer ahead of schedule, but April showers are needed. Two county deaths and health scares are noted: Harold Holder, long time extension director and 4 H leader, and Doyle Anderson, a County Board supervisor, with Harold’s loss greatly felt. Dr Avera’s heart surgery recovery in Rochester is progressing well.
Gladys Harsh reports social visits in New Hope with locals such as Genevie Kalvig Bessie Donovan and the Harsh family. Numerous gatherings include dinners at the Wilsons Ealing and Donovan households, egg roasts at the Rebekah Lodge, and Booster Club events with regulars like Kennedy Free and Paul Stewart.
Mrs Howard Burkland reports social visits in ADELL with Wayne Weber family from Oskaloosa staying at Carl Weber and Wayne Walker homes. Minnie Moffatt visited Martha Hedgecock Laura Hayworth and ae Cameron and Anna Marie ux. Grinnell guests Vernon Wellbrenner family stayed with Vernon Wellbrenner honored at home after hospitalization.
Community snippets report visits and dinners among Burkland Moffatt and Spring families. Faith Suckow joined Minnie Moffatt and others on a weekend trip to Mexico Missouri to see Karen Stotler and Linda Klick families. Howard Burkland and Seeley households hosted and attended meals with relatives across Kansas and Nebraska.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on April 5 1977 with Chairman Arthur M. Streepy and members Carl A. Evans and Doyle N. Anderson present. Minutes from March 22 1971 were read and approved. The board authorized payment of general fund claims including water services, office supplies, and salaries with several vendors and individuals listed.
An itemized record shows Farnsworth and various trustees and departments approving disbursements for postage, supplies, insurance, printing, fuel, provisions, repairs, and services. Several entries cover Sheriff, treasurer, and county funds, with amounts for hospital service, utilities, and fuel, across multiple townships and entities.
Readable items reflect payments and withholdings by the State of Town including treasurer, public employee reimbursements, janitorial and office supplies, postage, insurance, and mileage. Names like Warren, Robert A. and Harold appear among court and public duties with various small sums.
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