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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1976
Page
2
Bicentennial activities begin in Moravia with a Saturday evening smorgasbord of old time Moravians' recipes at Grace Methodist Church. The year contains many planned events across the community amid continuing very cold temperatures.
The piece notes harsh winter temperatures and wind in Moravia with many residents spending time in Arizona California or Texas. It reports Moravian unions traveling south for warmth. The Board of Supervisors shaved 80000 off the county budget for 1976–77 by phasing out the county home and reducing secondary road funds while keeping services.
Officials urge other property tax bodies to keep budgets tight to limit tax increases. They acknowledge mandated valuation increases will raise bills, but conservative budgeting could keep the rise to a minimum.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Weilbrenner had dinner at the Weilbrenner home Saturday The Bey quand accompanied two units to the Russel over the weekend Mr and Mrs Challice Hedgecock have been visiting their child Thelma Hedock was able to return home last weekend Rev David M called at the Burkland home Tuesday Ricky Burkland attended the Father Son banner at Fairview Sunday with Richard
The item records numerous social calls and visits across several households. Daphne Shepard led Sunday school attendance with singing by Burrell Brown and Don Easter, followed by multiple family visits and suppers at the Long, Shepard, Huff, Lain, and Milburn households, plus a wedding attendance and a birthday gathering.
Moravia High School hosts a two day science fair in the school gym on March 11 and 12. The event runs Friday 6 PM to 9 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM with students presenting projects and research papers to judges.
The Student Council offers birthday calendars for sale at home ball games. Contact any council member during the games to buy or seek a refund if your name is missing.
Paula Hopkins and five others weigh endings and new beginnings as graduation nears. Mary Bruce notes change yet says friendships will endure. Marge Corteslo longs to leave for her crowded schedule. Robin Young and Alan Paris express readiness after long years. Jerry Brownlee hints at awaited escape after 13 years in school.
The Modern Problems class has spent two weeks exploring religion and churches. Students asked questions about beliefs, practices, and church roles, seeking clearer understanding of faiths and how they influence daily life.
Mr Hawkins invited Father Daugherty of St Mary's Church Centerville to visit the class on Tuesday. He outlined basic Catholic beliefs and answered students questions during the session.
Pastor Young of Rathbun Lake View Chapel visited the school to answer questions and clear up religious misconceptions. Both men were helpful and the Modern Problems Class thanks them for their time.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 1976-77 budget at the Centerville Courthouse on February 20, 1976, at 2 PM. Residents may object or support any part of the budget. Supplemental detail schedules 634-A and B available upon request. February 2, 1976, RTTA Jean Laurson, County Auditor.
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