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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
1
Weather and economic notes describe unusually good mid December conditions with bright sun and moderate temperatures. Migrants from Moravian and other northern regions continue southward for the winter, aiding reduced fuel oil use. Also mentions excellent fishing as an example of favorable conditions.
Local fishing reports tell of good walleye catches at Rathbun lake outlet with Newt Long returning from Arkansas and Kenneth Gladfelder and daughter Judy Cox adding limits. Separate chatter in Washington notes potential fuel shortages tied to price hikes and possible windfall taxes, with a major oil firm claiming ample supply if restrictions fade.
Social notes record Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks attending a Moravia area basketball game while Clara Brown visits with Beryl Brown. Obituary announces the sudden death of Russell Argo with condolences extended to kin. Local women pack candy and cookies for service men and shut-ins. Numerous visits, dinners, and hospital trips across Moravia Ottumwa and Des Moines with many Argo Whitehead and Dicks family members noted.
The Salem column lists local bereavements and visits. Clarence Whitehead and Maude Whitehead attended services after a funeral. Mr and Mrs John Laws hosted at Lloyd Brown's. Terry Rose and Kristie of Des Moines visited Dick and Hazel Hellyer. Mrs Clarence Whitehead played organ for a funeral. Overture and Cedar Rapids visits noted.
Attendance at Sunday school at our church Gaeialinns Breer and others. Thursday night Dee op. Mr. and Vira Russell Shepard were dinner guests of Vesta Reeves on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huff were also mentioned in Griffinsville N Bend society items.
The entry notes several social visits and a funeral. Russell Argo and Daphne attended a wedding and funeral Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Rinehart visited Mr. and Mrs. John Scott. Merl Adams stayed with Velma Milburn while John was hospitalized. Jr. and Mrs. Doyle Hampton shared supper with Emil’s family. Clint Albertson joined Harold Buffs Lori for an evening. Phillips stayed with grandparents Lewis and Velma Beaty. Dean Shepard family and Karen Talbot spent Sunday with Lowell Shepard. Ryman McDanel called on Thursday afternoon with Russell Shepard.
Mrs Howard Burkland reports Mr and Mrs Howard Burkland visited Mr and Mrs Rex Foster at 3 Wellies of Sandwich Ir while visiting relatives in the Udell area Scott Houser spent Saturday tnlp with ee Sara ate Kone as a house or eat of Mr and Mrs Challice Hedgecock Mrs Parson is a sister of Mrs ecock Saum is making her new home in Unionville Ta with Mrs
Mary Carmeny invites letters while Rudy and Mike Hedgecock joined a chili supper Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Challice Hedgecock and Theda F Parson. On Monday, Delbert Hedgecock and Larry Hedgecock couples with families gathered at the Purvis Hedgecock home for an evening gathering.
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