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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1976
Page
2
Reports state concrete construction on the spillway portion is finished while the fate of the Sundown lake project remains unclear. A new lawsuit from a lienholder over grading work seeks to preserve a time limit to void the bill, as bankruptcy proceedings continue at a slow pace amid significant funds involved.
A reader's memo reflects on project deterioration due to mismanagement and economy. It cites inflation reducing recreational funds, questions returning to original scope, and compares U S living costs to Scandinavian social programs observed during a newspaper mission. The writer urges diligent planning to preserve U S living standards in Iowa and Moravia.
Mrs. Howard Birkland and Mrs. Cleroyd Swartz visited relatives in Texas last week. Christmas supper at the Barrickman home in Oskaloosa drew many families. Joyce Burkitt and Kelly vacationed with Sherry Thomas, Jewel Burkland visited Fairfield, and Mr. Cridlebaugh attended Gene Talbot’s 25th wedding anniversary in Centerville. Minnie Moffatt spent time with Lee Moffatt and family. Jewel Burkland joined youth activities at Grace Tabernacle Church and stayed with Brad and Jeff Moore later in the week.
Local society notes from Coulson and New Hope recount a Christmastide party and multiple visits. Families including the Hiatt, Ballenger, Wakefield, West, and Bates circles entertained and hosted gatherings, with extended relatives from Ottumwa and Albia joining in over several days.
Marcia Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roger White and their family in Freeport Illinois, visiting and sharing time with relatives over the weekend.
Theresa Brown and Sibyl Whitehead host and visit. numerous relatives from Des Moines Davenport Seattle and Baltimore join Christmas gatherings at Argo Hartz Callen and Rinehart homes. Several dinners and overnight stays stretch from Christmas Eve to Friday across Iowa towns Centerville Otumwa Wea Des Moines and Wea.
Friday to Sunday visitor lists include Mr. and Mrs. Doug Messamaker and family at Paul Dicks home in Des Moines area. Attendees at Cecil Cole and Jeanne Gulliver wedding in Ratlon Nebraska. Open house for John Hardy 50th anniversary in Centerville. Christmas days guests at Tom Teno home in Melrose and other Cedar Falls Lovita area visits.
The Board of Supervisors of Appondage County met on December 10, 1979 at 9:00 AM. Chairman Kermit Bericl presided with member Arthur at Btreapy present as the session opened and noted the agenda items for review and discussion.
The minutes of the December 1975 session were read and approved after a motion by Strickler, seconded by Alderton. The board then reviewed and approved the listed business items and accounts, including general fund expenditures, contracts, and personnel actions noted under various departments and suppliers.
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