Polls at Iowa event show Beck leading GOP race
At the Iowa Press Association convention in Des Moines 450 attendees were polled on the Republican governor race. Results: 295 favor Beck, 58 Ray, 33 Johnson, with readers from our county urging local representation in the statehouse. The letter stresses roads, taxes and governance, noting Beck’s readiness to address issues. Weather notes describe a chilly, unsettled spell with a straw hat and winter coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Assn
Des Moines
Bob Beck
Robert Ray
Donald Johnson
Anaes
Weathered spring gives way to wind and flood images
The message describes shallow water holes coated with ice, damaged fruits and flowers from cold and wind, and a windy Chariton valley with exposed mud and lake-like runoff at Chariton bottom after recent rains. It notes a drive to Rathbun dam for photos, mentions large rock use at the dam, a near boat launch thwarted by mud and wind, and lists war on poverty program costs totaling hundreds of millions across multiple projects.
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Rathbun Dam
Chariton
Vosburg Society Notes From The Dick Dicks Era
Mrs Dick Brown reports social happenings in Vosburg including Mr and Mrs Ed Navin visiting Truxton Dicks on Thursday. Glennie Dicks attended a 4H leaders meeting in Albia Friday afternoon and the Junior High operetta at Moravis Friday evening. The Truxtons attended a bridal shower for Mary Sue Moffitt at North Bend church Sunday evening.
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Ed Navin
Truxton Dicks
Glennie Dicks
Albia
Moravis
Mary Sue Moffitt
North Bend
Moravia Town Council meets in April 1968 session
The Moravia Town Council held its regular meeting on April 4 1968 with all members present. The financial report was approved as read showing totals for several funds and a combined grand total. Various routine bills and payroll items were approved. The council approved sponsorship of a Summer Baseball Director and authorized culvert work and tire purchases for the fire truck. A special session was set for April 11 1968 with Sparka & Company to plan bonding and the Jordan well project. Meeting adjourned by Mayor Rex Angel.
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Spencer
Steenhoek
Wilson
Don Pettibone
Iowa Public Employees
I.P.E.R
Social Security Administration
Charles R. Turner
Art Fox
the Levine Company, Inc
Brood Public Safety Ll.u. Company
W. Hiatt
Lockman
Melissa Felton
Walter E. Simmons
U. Company
Oehler Bros. Off Co. Fuel Oi
Carl W. Hiatt
Fred_ Forrest Cousins
Police
EE. E. Albertson
E. E. Albertson
Jabor
W. H. Burton
Water Dept
Leckman D-X
Rockwell Mfg. Co
Tovseiteee Bbeib
U, Company, Gas and Electricity
Ellison
Ball Park
Bruce Gardner
Witeon
Goodyear
McDonough’s
Gamble Service
Jack Sparks
Sparka & Company
Dea Moines
Jordan
Specter
Rex Angel
Charlea R. Turner
Moravia Council Seeks Bond Finance for Water Well
On April 11 1968 Moravia Iowa town council met in special session with Mayor Rex Angel presiding. Sparks & Company Des Moines offered to issue revenue bonds of 50000 to finance a water well along the Jordan vein and Thorpe Well Company Des Moines would drill the well at a cost not to exceed 63800. The council authorized Mayor and clerk to enter underwriting and financing agreements with Sparks & Company. Also Brice Gardner sought Iowa Highway Commission rights to install a crossing on Town Highway Nov 6 in Moravia with Gardner to pay all crossing expenses.
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Rex Angel
Jack Sparke
Sparks & Company
Des Moines
Sparks
Jordan Vein
Thorpe Well Company
Thorpe Well Coun
Jordan
Wilson
Steenhoek
Moravia
Iowa
Ellison
Sharm
Brice Gardner
Iowa Highway Commission
Gardner
Town Southern Utilities Declares Stock Dividend
At its April board meeting Town Southern Utilities Company declared a stock dividend of .35-5/8 cents per share on the 4-3/4% series cumulative preferred stock and 34 cents per share on common stock. Dividends payable June 1, 1968 to stockholders of record May 13, 1968.
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Town Southern Utilities Company
Town to Drill Jordan vein water well in Des Moines firm plan
The 1968 town council discussed hiring Blahop Engineering to prepare plans for a Jordan vein water well. Thorpe Well Company proposed a 200-600 gpm, 18 21 hardness water source at about 74 degrees, costing not over 93800. The council, by all ayes, approved entering contract with Thorpe Well Company and authorized mayor and clerk to sign.
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Hex Angel
Tom Thorpe
Thorpe Well Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Thorpe
Jordan
Ellisan
Spencer
Jordan Wein
Wiison
Steenhoek
Elligon
Sharp
Wilson
Blahop Engineering Company
Unbandale
Rex Angel
Charles BH
Turner
Moravia Union Delivery Notice Reminds Nonrecipients
Please phone the Union office, or drop us a card if you fail to receive your Moravia Union, or if you receive it later than normal. If you have failed to get your paper, another will be sent as soon as possible.
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Moravia Union
Enon by Mrs Nancy Klampe Enon
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Vander Pol visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Bob Faber. Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber Norma Lee Nadine and Mr and Mrs Bob Faber were supper guests Thursday evening at the Joe Griffin home in Ottumwa. Mrs Ha Griffin accompanied them home to stay awhile at the Dallas Faber home. Norma Lee Faber and Mike Dommer were among those attending the freshman class party Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Bob Faber spent Sunday evening visiting with Mr and Mrs Mervin McDanel and family and Mr Doyle McDanel.
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Kenneth Vander Pol
Bob Faber
Dallas Faber
Norma Lee
Nadine
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Ha Griffin
Norma Lee Faber
Mike Dommer
Mervin McDanel
Doyle McDanel
Union Farmerettes Hold April Meeting and Votes
The Union Farmerettes met at the Kelley home on April 18 at 7 30 p m with eight girls two guests and three leaders present. Debbie Hopkins called the meeting and plans included sending 3 00 to the IF Y E and sending Carol Irelan and Debbie Hopkins to 4 H camp. Demonstrations covered color harmony matting a picture and color relationships. Lunch consisted of lunch meat sandwiches chips celery carrots and Kool Aid. A sale ad for staplers appears from UNION Office.
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Union Farmerettes
Debbie
Diana Kelley
Debbie Hopkins
IF. Y. E
Carol Irelan
Beth Wilson
FHA Loan Approved For Grazing Project In Appanoose County
A $47,100 Farmers Home Administration insured loan to three Appanoose County farmers funds a grazing area development by the South Taylor Grazing Association. Project covers 318 acres in Taylor Township with renovations of 720 acres and ponds, fence, and clearing work. Association officers are Mark J. Uhlenhake, Ralph E. Spencer, and Kenneth E. Brown, all of Moravia.
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Farmers Home Administration
Appanoose County
Arden H. Newell
FHA
South
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Cooperative Extension Service
Newell
South Taylor Grazing Association
Mark J. Uhlenhake
Ralph E. Spencer
Kenneth E. Brown
Mo- Tavia
Administrator appointed in king estate in Appanoose County
Probate note announces Homer King named administrator of Elsie Olester King estate in Appanoose County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months after the second publication, or be barred. The notice lists attorney Milani & Milani and dates April 2 and May 2, 1968.
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Appanoose County
Elsie Olester King
Ayr
Homer King
Moravia
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Munep
National Newspaper
Ased Cfr
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
United States
Ray’ Ramblin
Bob
Larry Brooks
U.S
Vosburg
Dick Brown
The
Moravia Town Council
Spencer Grocery
Square
Albia, Iowa
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
Centerville
Claude Hawk
National Bank
R. W. Baird
Over Stevens Drug Store
Centerville, Iowa
Enon
Nancy Klampe
Union Farmere
Milani
Said
Town
Moea
Wayne
Ford
Clark
Camatey
Dog Licenses
K. Farnsworth
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