18 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
1
In a varied column the writer questions Moravia’s possible all woman city government this fall and cautions drivers as streets improve. The piece outlines fundraising ad policies, space decisions, and how older dated material gets priority. Bob Martin found an 1889 dime while cleaning a trench by Moravia Furniture, sparking curiosity about its origin.
Managing Editor Keith Dinsmore James L. Houser lists yearly and multi year rates for Iowa and elsewhere. One year costs 6.00 in Iowa and 7.60 elsewhere. Two years cost 11.00 in Iowa and 44.00 elsewhere. Single copies priced at 15 cents.
The Ottumwa Production Credit Association schedules its 1977 stockholders meeting for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings September 6 and 7. The Chariton Blue Grass Inn hosts the first section on September 6, with Ottumwa Heights College Auditorium hosting the second. Neal Rice presides over the annual business meeting where reports on PCA activities are presented and two board seats are up for election. Thomas will perform music and comedy at both sessions.
A Finnish proverb notes that love is the flower and marriage the fruit. It reflects cultural views on the progression from affection to commitment within relationships.
The Music Mothers group will meet August 31 1977 at 1 45 pm to discuss Fall Festival plans. Members are urged to attend. Ed notes thank you messages from Margaret Brooks and Mary Oehler. Garret Brain appointed to oversee shrubbery trimming with Legion approval. Hazel Cooper back from hospital. Meeting adjourned in form with refreshments by Otha Lee Martin Donna Spencer Dorothy Turner Mina Williams and Birdie Main. Wanda Murdy won the door prize.
The Basil Cowell American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post Home on August 15. Fern Hudgens presided as vice-president, July minutes were read and approved, and the treasurer’s report was given. Reports covered the Courtesy Committee and regional 3s special meetings, with updates on the Department Convention attended by Bette VuanDorid and Marilyn Koffman.
Community notes describe multiple visits and events across Eldon Ottumwa Centerville and nearby towns. Families including Clark McDanel Phillips Daniels and Dooley share hospital notices baptisms picnics and birthday celebrations with friends and relatives, plus 4-H horse show qualifiers and a mystery supper event.
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