23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
The Rays Ramblings reflect a festive year end with good harvests and exceptional weather for the area. Holiday cards arrive, including one from Tassell, formerly our coach, now in West Chester, Pennsylvania, who plans to move during the holidays.
Letter notes from Pittsfield Mass with Keith Lindsey at Norfolk Naval Station sending Mary Kay 5 and Kenneth Edward 24 holiday wishes. Mentions Enterprise in Vietnam, Governor Hughes political hints, LBJ rumors, and a local anti poverty program facing funding concerns plus a Mrs. gardening note about early spring flowers.
The speaker notes a pattern of new shoots appearing as winter recedes, warning that cold weather often returns before spring flowers bloom. The tone hints at cycles and resilience, emphasizing nature's delayed but eventual renewal.
Franklin community notes list visits and gatherings across the area. Oysters at Coy Swift home night appearances by James Calhoun family Nancy Allen at James Calhoun home and several trips to Arlington Beech Grove and Beech Grove Ind. Birthday dinner for Edward Haver and other family visits mentioned.
The Moravia area board meets in regular session with all members present. Minutes approved and financial report details released showing expenses for General Government, Municipal Enterprise, Road Use Tax, Utilities and more totaling 18 810 26 with various vendor obligations including Matt Parrott Sons, Turner Son and Leu Electric, plus labor entries for Raymond Lockman, Mabel Coulson, and Charles Quick among others.
Moravia Iowa meeting notes detail payments and adjournments from October 15 1965 special session including a 1600 payment for a new International water truck and various streetlight utility costs. November 4 1965 regular session records general government street public safety and debt service expenditures with multiple vendor payments and elected official appointments.
The record lists payments to Towa pontgene and Merle State Hygienic for water testing and utilities, plus rising charges to LeVine Co and Moravia Farm Service for tubes fuel and hauling. It notes motions approving a librarian appointment for Melissa Felto, beer and liquor permits for Tony Caraccio and Ossie, and installation of street lights on Highway 60 near Mearl Smith’s house.
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