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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1969
Page
3
Larry L. Smith of Blakesburg Iowa announces after 3 pm weekday and all day Saturday fur purchases with no Sunday calls He lists a phone number 938 2305 and adds a 4 room modern fur furnished apartment for rent at 724 3625 The notice also states they are Watkins dealers for the territory offering a complete line of household supplies
Announcement invites at least 125 people to a year end Singspiration at Salem United Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Sunday December 28 1969. Organizers note 110 attended in November and 145 in December and urge attendance. Also mentions sale items including White Blossom Bath Oil and candy coated vitamins and Bardwell contact 724-3443.
Mrs Amos McGrighy of Pueblo Colorado visited Wednesday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Long and Vanessa. Jean Allen Beth Boyer and Joyce McDonough from Cedar Rapids stayed with their parents the Floyd Allens Carl Boyers and Max McDonoughs. Harold Burton of Waycross Georgia spent the holidays with his daughter Mrs Steve Burger and family and Mr and Mrs C C Coulson. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kosman of Albia called on Mrs Helma Tisue on Monday afternoon.
The Helping Neighbors club met at Marie Weber's home on Wednesday December 17 with 11 members and two guests Louise Burton and Carl Weber present A co op dinner was served and the business meeting led by president Muriel Spurgeon included a Christmas wish roll call A gift exchange occurred and secret pals were revealed Next meeting set for Lucille Matthews on January 21
Check the date following the address name on your Union. If it has expired, renew now priced at 3 dollars per year in Appanoose or Monroe counties and 3.50 dollars per year elsewhere.
The piece discusses how New Year resolutions are often made in good faith but quickly forgotten. It argues against vague goals and suggests specific aims like performing a good deed for a mother, noting that small, concrete resolutions provide real motivation and satisfaction.
The speaker reflects on how many people set ambitious New Year goals that are unlikely to be kept, admitting a past failed plan to exercise for a fixed duration daily. He suggests that resolutions should be attainable, aiming for small daily efforts like a few minutes of exercise each day, to avoid overpromising and underdelivering.
Richard Allen Van Sickle, son of Ellis and Mrs. Van Sickle of Albia, transfers from Green Mountain six miles northwest of Marshalltown. A junior, he takes chemistry, American literature, Algebra II, bookkeeping, PE, and American history. He plans to try out for football and praises Moravia high school’s facilities, football and basketball. He says MHS students are friendly. Cathy Cortesio.
Joyce and Judy Stocker search the town library for a specific book, tracing shelves and catalog entries to locate the volume. Neighbors mention the sisters’ effort has drawn attention from volunteers offering help with shelving and cross-referencing.
The Clover Leaf Club held its annual Christmas dinner on December 17 with Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Moore hosting. Members exchanged gifts, revealed secret pals, and drew names for the coming year. The next gathering is planned with Mildred Tarbell on January 21.
The school library has received about 150 new books this year including The Mexican War The Receiver Young Man in Viet nam The Boxer Rebellion Great Moments in Auto Racing The Bride Wore Braids Behold the Dream Investing Money Men and Machines Interior Ballistics Happy Christmas A Short History of Painting Hes Your Dog Charlie Brown and many more.
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