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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
1
Reports indicate Rath bun lake will see a very hot fishing year with many anglers visiting regularly. Locals note growing turnout and sustained activity around the lake as season patterns emerge.
Kenneth Gladfelder officially weighed in a bass well over seven pounds from a pond near Moravia in a report on local fishing. Meanwhile oil companies see high profits as gasoline prices rise, with the ECS noting several outlets overcharged customers including Torrid Gas Co in Russell by 11226 dollars for propane.
The report argues that excessive profits come from large suppliers and stockholders, not retail firms, amid shortages. It cites customer figures around 12,921.31 as a data point in the discussion of pricing and profit distribution.
Hazel Hellyer notes social visits in Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Des Moines visitors stop by, R E C coop supper attended, and family birthday celebration at the Gene Huff home with multiple relatives from Ottumwa Albia Washington Ankeny and Plano.
Local notes from Griffinsville and nearby areas record Sunday school attendance of 33 and social visits. Couples such as Alec Allerdyce and families in Moline, Harold and Ethel Holton, Ruth and Ruthie, and the Shepards share hosting duties across the week. Community gatherings include Ladies Aid and various afternoon calls in Chariton and Des Moines areas.
A Sunday gathering of Homemakers met with president aera presiding. Josephine read roll and minutes. 13 members responded and discussed Happiness Is. Reports covered a visit to the legislature and Living History farm plans. Lunch included a sandwich and coffee as part of the meeting.
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