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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
2
Eight inches of snow fell Friday night and Saturday leaving lasting drifts. State crews delayed in snow removal with late plow passes from north of Moravia to town and beyond. By Monday the main road and shoulders were somewhat cleared, though Highway 5 remained the sole route.
Des Moines letter writer Dale Callen argues inflation erodes buying power and that labor contracts do not raise wages in step with costs. He notes two of his relatives bought foreign cars for mileage and engineering. John Kenton warns a Senate land control bill could threaten private property rights and basic freedoms.
The LSBU Union Farmerettes met in November at the Kelley residence with five members answering roll. Three leaders and 11 visitors attended, and several old business items were announced.
Mrs Addie Hull visited Muscatine relatives over Thanksgiving. Numerous local families hosted guests from across Iowa and Florida for the holiday, including Burgers, Purdums, and McAninchs. A Moravia community supper featured Donnie and Lonna Bolin’s music, and the United Methodist Women plan their annual Christmas dinner.
Members discuss visiting the County Home for Christmas with a Dec 9 meeting at Hoffmans. They will collect gifts, run a grab bag, and make presents for County Home residents led by Barbara Kelley. Melinda Hull Brenda Kelley and Sherri Hinote spoke. refreshments were sherbert cookies and punch.
Miss Hazel Hellyer reports social visits across Salem including guests from Centerville Cole Camp Albia Knoxville Knob Noster and East Moline. Families shared Thanksgiving meals attended open houses and supported community events while a bereavement notice and local anniversaries are noted.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Twiner hosted a gathering with the Rinelerts and the Heilyers, as Mr and Mrs Gérald Rinelert spent Sunday evening with Dick and Hazel Heilyer.
Velda Brown visited Clara Brown Wednesday afternoon. Many local families and relatives spent Thanksgiving weekend at various homes including the Argo, Calhoun, Runnells, Sheldon, Jordan, Brown, Dunham, Wake, and Messamaker households in Ottumwa, Roland, Pickering, Moravia, Pleasantville, and Des Moines.
Indianola and nearby towns host a busy sequence of holiday visits. Families including the Sheldons, Garrets, McAninchs, Argo, and Whiteheads gather for Thanksgiving dinners and Sunday suppers. Open house marks Ardy Mosley’s 35th wedding anniversary in Albia while others visit extended relatives in DeWayne Moore and Harcourt communities.
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