31 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
1
The editor describes a Christmas Eve event at the Union home. Katherine desired a Boston terrier since an earlier family pet. A trip to Ottumwa secured a young puppy around 5 p.m. the day before Christmas, followed by the usual family dinner and gathering.
A family endures a harrowing Christmas Eve with a sick Boston puppy, convulsions, and veterinary care through the night, then finds a second puppy on Monday. Grandpa Pettibone jokes about holiday cheer as drum sets and guitars disrupt peace while a local post office faces tax forms, rent notices, and mailing costs questions.
Postal financial experts explain the reasoning behind charging townspeople for access to the post office and mail pickup, asserting no extra work or expense is needed by the facility. The debate centers on whether this privilege should incur a fee for residents to collect mail at the post office.
Roy Downing of the Iowa Conservation Commission announces snowmobiles must be registered with county recorders to ride on public lands under the 1970 Snowmobile Law. Fee is 6.50 with tax proof. registration numbers must be displayed and carried. Downing warns no firearms on snowmobiles and no hunting while driving. Open areas include state lakes, streams, road rights of way, and designated trails. lists are available from the Commission in Des Moines. The agency expects growing winter recreation and urges responsible operation to protect resources.
Robert K. Beck summarizes Ron Gear's Stanley study on Rathbun Lake's economic impact in Appanoose Monroe Lucas and Wayne counties. The report outlines current and projected business growth, employment, and visitor days, and compares Rathbun with Lake Pomme de Terre to gauge development potential. It stresses second-home and resort development to reach full potential by 1990.
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