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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1974
Page
2
The article reflects on Africa’s gold industry near Johannesburg, noting the vast output and high prices, and describes deep shaft mining, ore processing, and the harsh conditions. It also critiques lighting in photos, wildlife visibility, and local housing, while detailing worker terms and environmental challenges in the mining belt.
Mr and Mrs Jim Demry visited new neighbors Mr and Mrs Marion Claysworth while Mrs Ruby Long and Vanessa spent the weekend in Kansas City with Mr and Mrs Jack Hiatt and family. They went to Sewai to visit Mr Demry's parents and accompanied Mr and Mrs Ed Demry to Centerville where Mrs Ed was admitted to St Joseph hospital with bronchial pneumonia.
Dorothy Jackson of Moravia, 1940 graduate and daughter of Mrs. Ida McCrory of Burlington, has been named Woman of the Year by the Burlington BPW Club. A 15 year BPW member, she has chaired events and held district and state offices, led Steamboat Days director duties, and oversaw last year’s BPW style show funding three $750 scholarships. She works as a cosmetician buyer for Schramm's in Burlington and is married to Richard Jackson, production supervisor at Burlington Ordinance Plant.
David Phillips, a 1967 Moravia high school graduate, was among 87 who passed the CPA examinations in Des Moines. He has worked with the U S General Accounting Office in St Louis since May 1973 and will continue duties there.
Mr and Mrs John Sybenga return from a two week travelogue seminar in Mexico. They operate studios at Oska loosa and Albia and visited Mexico City Cuernavaca Taxco Puebla Oaxaca and Acapulco. They prepared a travelog motion picture film available free for group showings.
World traveler Jerry Beltz, noted international evangelist, will conduct a series of meetings at Centerville First Baptist Church this week through Sunday at 7 30 p m each evening. Local area residents are invited to attend.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Women met February 21 with ten members and one guest Judy Balanger. Doris opened with a prayer, business items were discussed, and districts requests rose $1000 over last year. Members will attend World Day of Prayer at Grace Church March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Funds were paid for a shower, flower fund contributions were collected, lap robes for the ship Hope were reviewed, and Eddie Phillips led a discussion on Emerging Life Styles for Women.
The note mentions a March meeting scheduled with Juanita on the plet. It lists cake nuts mints and dink as items or topics, suggesting a casual gathering with refreshments.
The Union Farmerettes met at 2 15 PM on Saturday February 16 at Hinotes Rol! with six members and three leaders present. Secretary report read. Old business planned Valentines for the County Home. March meeting will canvas for junk cars. Gerry and Karen to attend leaders banquet. Brenda and Beth to be ushers for the Hee Haw Show. Danita and Barbara presented Using our senses to enjoy nature. Girls shared objects and discussed making homes beautiful. Terrarium project followed by strawberry shortcake and milk. Reporter Barbara Kelley.
Insubordination to fellow workers is noted in the latest proceedings of the Board of Supervisors, with discussions on disciplinary actions and office conduct. The record highlights staff relations and administrative policy implications.
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors regular meeting records outline safety obligations for workers, discipline rules, and hearings for dismissals. It names officials M Streepy Doyle Anderson Carl Evans Marvin McGwiney and Etta Laurson, noting Duane Wood appointment as Appanoose County Sheriff for the year and various attestations by Carl Evans.
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