23 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
1
A large audience enjoyed the FHA style show on Friday night with judges determining first and second place outfits. The article notes the effort and time put into the models and hints at political shifts toward big business in the upcoming June 2 primary, but lists no opposition for county offices on the Republican ballot.
In Moravia the county primary features contests for County Attorney with James Craver unopposed on both ballots, and two candidates from each party for Supervisor. Republican bill Dillon challenges incumbent Carl Evans, while Democrat Charles Cross runs against Eveline Kincade. State races include one Democrat and Republican each, with Delmont Moffit facing Homer Warren for State Representative. Governor's race has three contenders Fulton Gannon Nereim seeking to challenge Governor Ray. The paper notes a shift away from straight party voting as voters favor individuals.
Local notes recount visits and gatherings in ENON including Blaine Stocker and Ray Hockman calls, Junior mothers planning for a banquet, FHA style show attendees, and family visits with Ottumwa and Des Moines connections across several days.
Mrs Dick Brown reports social and church events in Vosburg and nearby areas. Clayton Sheldon returns home from Ottumwa hospital after a 10 day stay. Various locals attend a funeral for Jennie Jennings in Moravia and participate in a track meet, FHA show, FBLA convention, and family visits through the week.
Sunday at the CaHen home Mr and Mrs Larry Whitehead and Doug spent Friday and Sunday evenings at the B F Whitehead home. Several local families shared gatherings including Ev erette Agans in Albia and J W McAninch where birthday suppers honored Charlotte Muse and Linda McAninch. Others shopped in Des Moines Chariton and Moravia hosted church and 4H activities with local hosts and attendees.
Day afternoon and Thursday evening gatherings at the Larry Whitehead residence in Chariton were noted, detailing social visits and local acquaintance interactions.
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