18 Feb 1965
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1965
Page
1
Jefferson county at Fairfield reports a cooling of real estate assessments after a period of market storm. Officials note the customary fluctuations followed by a settling phase as values normalize across the county and nearby regions.
Citizens are urged to study proposals from state and federal legislators on public services and taxes. The note urges writing to representatives to express opinions, emphasizing that taxpayer money funds labor and materials from local to national levels. A Rathbun dam groundbreaking is planned for May with Corps of Engineers cooperation, large crowds, free refreshments, and anticipated early construction progress.
Rev Kenneth Barringer leading Methodist Campus Ministry discussed forming a Campus Christian Fellowship at Centerville Junior College with Appanoose County ministers. He noted soon a junior college within 30 miles for all residents and that few colleges employ full time religious workers. A follow up interfaith meeting is set for March 2 at 1 00 pm at First Methodist Church Centerville.
Roy Rinehart and Ira Bobbyns called at Leo Hoffmans home on midweek afternoons. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoffman stayed at the Bob Simmons home in Ottumwa Thursday afternoon and night. Mrs Richard Hoffman and Monte were afternoon visitors.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fisher and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoff man spent Sunday at Joe Harmon home. Mr and Mrs Ben Pickrell spent Sunday afternoon at Roscoe Argo home. Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman called at Rufus Easter home in Afton Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bob Simmons spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoffman. They spent the evening at Richard Hoffman home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoffma spent Friday evening at Max McAninch home.
Mrs Earl Swift hosted a social gathering with Mr and Mrs Coy Swift as well as Mr and Mrs James Calhoun Leon and Carol Delbert Calhoun and sons and other guests. The text records a family and friends get together with informal notes on attendees.
J and Mrs Earl Swift attend a Fresh Oyster supper on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Earl Swift visit Beryl Brown Sunday afternoon. Emmett and Monte Derby spend Saturday at Larry Derbys, James McGee Sunday at Larry Derbys. Mrs Ben Pickerell visits Edward Havers Sunday afternoon. Lloyd Ammons family joins Ben Pickerell Saturday evening. Merle Dicks hosts Friday afternoon visit with Ben Pickerell and Roscoe Argo. Leonard Wasko and family with Eastlick families visit Sam Estlick Sunday.
Udell native Anna Swki and Carl Whisler with Mike Hedge were in Oskaloosa on business Tuesday. John Dotson and spouse will celebrate their 62nd anniversary on February 18. Dick Stufflebeam and Ricky of Omaha, Nebr, visited Centerville Udell and joined dinner with Keith Deahl family. Additional guests included Melvin Bain and daughters of Albia and Jim Lunkley of Omaha, Nebr.
An Iowa Extension piece advises on pasture topdressing for cattle and sheep. It discusses when to use nitrogen rich fertilizers, expected beef gains per acre, and cost guidance. It highlights 20-40 lbs nitrogen for 20-55 or up to 40-10-10 blends and notes legume care with 100 lbs 0460 and 20-40 lbs potash, plus yearly topdressing and consulting fertilizer dealers.
Mr and Mrs Ora Powell left Tuesday for Tacoma and Bremerton Washington to visit relatives and friends. Howard Burkland family visited Bob Barrickam's in Oskaloosa. John Dotson learned of Miley Lockman's sudden death, funeral held in Moravia. Other brief social calls include visits among Dotson, Stajear, Burkland and Moffatt families at various Centerville and Moravia locales.
A union recruitment appeal draws broad interest as workers seek representation. Flyers circulate in neighborhoods and storefronts, while organizers urge turnout at a local meeting to discuss contract terms, benefits, and solidarity moves amid ongoing labor negotiations.
J H G Hargis treasurer of Appendone County Iowa certifies the report accurately reflects the county finances for the period ending December 231964 with net hand balance and overdraft notes. The document lists funds including delinquent tax, road, flood and erosion, school districts, county fair bond fund, and various credits such as homestead and military exemptions.
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