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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1976
Page
1
A 1940 postal rate shift prompts residents to mail fewer letters while junk mail remains. Local businesses plan personal delivery of monthly bills, some customers drop payments in person. Reports of stamps bought in bulk and glue issues for 13 and 13 1/2 cent stamps reflect adjustments to new pricing and mailing practices. Increased handling costs cited by postal authorities add to the upheaval.
Resa Rambin’s Girls basketball team mourns the loss of Bill Luse, famed for teaching the game with a cool, gentle style. He led Southeast Warren from modest beginnings to competitive tournament squads, a Moravia High graduate remembered for shaping players and winning teams.
The discussion questions whether many groups labeled nonprofit truly meet criteria. It notes that individuals and businesses often appear more nonprofit aligned than some favored entities. The piece analyzes definitions, oversight, and rate structures affecting eligibility and perception.
Community notes from ADELL list family visits and social events among residents. Names mentioned include Mr and Mrs Kase and Shad Owh, John Cridiebaugh, Brenda Robertson, Jewel Bareid, Lyle Marshall of Pato Iowa, Raymond Seaver, Kay Swartz and family, Alya Powell, Ora Powell, Bob McKinley and family, and the Burklands. Sympathies extend to Floyd Wood and Earl Hedgecock families on their losses.
fragmentary item notes an event at the Butch Maritha home involving Wille's and Susan Rusgell with a birthday reference. unclear full details or dates.
The notes recount gatherings at the Dommer and related households during New Year celebrations. Several families hosted dinners and visited grandparents and friends including Mr and Mrs Dallas Domer, Mr and Mrs Laurence Pullip, Phillip Domer, Mr and Mrs Ray Lockman, and others, with multiple guests attending dinners and afternoon visits through New Year’s Day.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Burger of Unionville report moves to the Carl Scott property. Christmas guests included multiple local families such as the Ewings Blumers Crosses and More, with visits from Stocker Herteen and the Hopkins household from Ottumwa during the holidays.
The clipping lists multiple holiday visits and entertaining hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vernoh Burger and others. It names Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Burger, Mr. and Mrs. John Burger, Mrs. Mabel Proctor of Drakesville, and numerous relatives and friends including Terry Dill Rodney Purdum Carson Miller Craig Miller Richard Bell and several children. Other households hosting guests include Willard Brain, Arthur Kiefer, Lloyd Wheeler, Arthur Des Kiefer family, David Underwood, Bil Underwood, Roger Schiltz family, Nadine’s parents in Davenport Ta, Richard Burger Annette Noni and Colorado visits, plus entertainers John Hartington Bob Harsh Bob Kelly and Brandon over the holidays.
Clifford Burger receives visitors on a day noted as Wednesday as he recuperates at home with a broken leg.
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