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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
2
Businesses note year end inventory, tax prep, and property tax assessments as they schedule income, sales, and unemployment forms. With holiday spending fading, optimism grows for spring activity and the approach of basketball tournaments and a busy season ahead.
In the wake of Christmas and New Year, readers face a cold season of low funds and rising debts. Economists note a slow period with households tightening belts while banks report tighter credit. The downturn stretches into winter for numerous families and small businesses.
The Union was visited by the Sales Tax official after failing to send third quarter funds, though records show the check cashed. The official noted 160 reports in the district with 120 correct so far, crediting a computer error. Phase two of the price freeze is in effect, with base pricing to be posted, while many government sectors and taxes rise, and business groups urge government action to curb inflation.
Mrs Nadine Dommer and Mr and Mrs Maryin Wright attended watch services at Unionville Baptist church. Franklin Huber of Blakesburg visited Ray Lockman home. Dommer and Phillip joined dinner with Dennis Kelley family. Faber family hosted Christmas and New Year gatherings at R A Faber home with many relatives. Gene McDanel home sick with mumps. Several visits and visits to Centerville hospital noted. Penniston funeral in Ottumwa referenced.
Attendance at Sunday School reported at 26. Griffinsville residents share visits and gatherings across the week. Ralph Lawrence of Ohio and Dick Baldwin joined Merrill Shepard's family at various homes. Dollie Huff joined Elsie Albertson for shopping in Kirksville. multiple couples hosted and dined with friends including the Lemleys, Shepherds, and Martins. Russell Shepard attended a funeral for Richard Morrison. Ora Rinehart and Cindy visited Bernard Pister and Johnnie Scott in Mystic. A birthday supper brought families to Merl Adams home.
Cindy Rinehart spent Saturday night and Sunday with Debbie Svivera at Centerville, details limited to their time together.
Local social notes list gatherings visits and greetings among Centerville Ottumwa and Waterloo residents over New Year and weekend periods. Families include Wakefield Patterson Haver Swift Calhoun Moon Eastlick Ammons and Derbys with multiple Sunday and Saturday appearances at homes and hospitals.
Mrs Howard Burkl and Minnie Moffatt report a sequence of visits and travels in Udell and nearby towns. Ruby Hedgecock returns home after visiting relatives in Council Bluffs. Grinnell and Fremont families join Vernon Weilbrenner family for a belated Christmas dinner. Weber Spurgeon Atchinson group visit Leonard Spurgeon in Oskaloosa. Agnes Burkland flies from Des Moines to Lexington Ky to meet Mark Benz near Walker Ky for a two day stay. Winston Pace and Janet visit relatives in Davenport. Hedgecock calls on Thelma Hedgecock Madge Ross and Lillian Sprouse Monday evening.
School lunch offerings list daily from January 3 to January 14 including chili crackers and cinnamon roll on Monday January 3, goulash on Tuesday, baked beans with weiners on Wednesday, beef stew on Thursday, beef burgers on Friday, then chili on Monday January 10, meat balls in tomato sauce on Tuesday, beef stew on Wednesday, fried chicken on Thursday, and macaroni and cheese on Friday with sides such as vegetables, fruit, milk, and juice.
Carol Heun seeks divorce from Lawrence L Heun in Appanoose County Iowa alleging irreconcilable separation. The petition requests temporary support permanent alimony child custody property division attorney fees and related relief with a court appearance by February 4 1972 in Centerville.
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