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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1974
Page
1
A reader recalls a piece titled Our Town from Grit magazine and considers writing a similar article about their own hometown. The note frames pride in local life and the desire to capture community character.
A Moravia resident laments a prolonged habit of griping and urges townspeople to rally like in past efforts for a fire department or a new school. He questions whether residents will again sit idle or work to rebuild Moravia, noting financial strain and calling for action with the mayor.
Movilla streets improvement drive seeks local donations from residents, churches, and groups. Citizens urged to mail contributions marked For Rook to the town of Moravia, with ideas to raise funds and invest in better local roads and sidewalks. News notes cover neighbors visiting, meetings, and trips in the Moravia area.
Mr. and Mrs. Tory Huff were Bundy guests at the re. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Huff spent Sunday evening at the Fred Sandeen home in Blakesburg. Clarence White and family joined Whitehead on a ride. James Keith and Keith McCord spent weekend at Edward McCord home. Earl Albertson of Albia visited the Merd home Sunday. Lloyd Brown was in Albia Friday and Saturday evening with Marion Clayworth. George Peg visited Hazel Hellyer and Dick Hellyer Saturday.
Residents from Coulson and Newee share Tuesday Wednesday and Sunday gatherings. Rev Palmer called on Bessie Donovan and Genevie Kaling Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors Nelson Ballanger and Ben Thomas families hosted church and dinner events. Judy Ballanger visited Des Moines. Claude Paris celebrated a 50th anniversary with Deora, Mrs. Paris and Justin attended. Families with Hiatt West and Mapes also hosted and visited across Ottumwa Colfax Fry.
On Monday evening in Blaine several visitors including Bessie Donovan Gene Kalvi and Mrs Don Klampe with Hazel Johnson Audrey Johnson Mary Long Betty Martin and Elaine Spencer called at the Ealing home. Friday calls included Elizabeth Anderson and Mrs Ernnest Hiatt with niece Gene Levenson in Marengo. Saturday saw a gathering at Ed Hollis home with Heidi Ann and Sandy, then several girls returned home for the week.
Attendance at Sunday School 41, Soran concerns. chilifes oysters supper jay evening was well attended. A few absent on oc ean Space Monday aft er Long spent Monday eve r noon with Ada Long at Alia. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Beaty, Mr. and Mrs. Merl Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell and Merrill Shepards spent Tuesday evening at the George Lain home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Long, Mr. and , Mrs. Delmont Moffitt spent Tuesday evening at the Lynn Lemiey home.
Mr and Mrs Russell Shepard spent Thursday evening at Lyndon McDonell with Cambrige ill. They and others visited Friday evening with Lewis Beatys. Vickie McClanahan weekend with uncle Steve Shepard Shimene. Merl Adams called on Velma Milburn. Tammy and Scott Talbot weekend with grandparents Lowell Shepard. Junior Townsend Sunday dinner guest of aunt Russell Shepard.
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