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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
1
Nancy Mosley and Denny Argo of Bettendorf request local help with a renewal note and subscription drive. They hope residents, especially in Moravia, can donate Betty Crocker coupons to fund a mini bus for the Scott County Retarded Children's program.
Moravia progresses with Rathbun dam work and a new Lake Tubaugh dam. town sewer system expansion, natural gas and water already in, street program planned. Community sees growth, more services, and potential new businesses, while some residents fear overexpansion.
Mrs Dick Brown reports local family visits and travels. Richard Callen and Edith Callen hosted relatives from Michiana and Indiana. Colorado trip returns, Des Moines visits, and community social events are noted with several local names and houses referenced.
Joyce and Carol spent Saturday evening at the Bill Moore residence. Lori stayed Saturday night and Sunday at the Robert Childs home, describing a quiet social visit with family.
The report lists multiple local visits with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Whitehead and others hosting relatives and friends. Guests include Ferrell Frame of St. James Missouri, Franklin Rinehart visiting Ray Rinehart, and open house for Arlo Fenton's 50th anniversary in Plano. Additional gatherings occur at Marvin Tharp and Earl Purdum residences, with Ed dyville hosts Keith Brunt and others dining with B. F. Whitehead.
Ernest Hiatt and relatives gather for weekend visits with West family and others. Visitors include Elizabeth Anderson Paul Clark Davenport Dorothy Miller Iowa City. Theo Miller spends weekend in Newton with son Francis Miller and family. birthday event noted with John and Barbara Gorman and others.
Hutton and Minnie Yeanger visited Théo Miller one afternoon. An outdoor birthday supper honored Terri and Jesse Ballanger at the Clarence Ballanger residence. Guests included Glen Overturf, Chas Wakefield family, Ronald Overturf family, Nelson Ballanger family, Frank Ballanger family, Delmar Ballanger family, Howard Guenther, Jerry Henshaw family, Ernest Hiatt, Herb Boblenz and Stella Ballanger, Peal Wittarid family, and the hosts Clarence Batmher. The evening featured visiting, children’s games, ice cream, cake, and Pat Ballanger’s accordion. The birthday children received many gifts.
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