29 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
1
Robert Beck analyzes Centerville Community College as tensions rise toward a showdown. The piece notes Moravia graduates rely on the college for early higher education due to proximity and affordability, warning that rising costs could deprive Moravia students of college access.
The Union notes rising Area XV control over local schools as state signals expand with Ottumwa centered influence. Expenditures show 1966 to 1968 jumps, with Area XV levy increases straining taxpayers. The Centerville Community College closure looms, threatening Moravia and Centerville, while Ottumwa’s central position sharpens the inroad into district matters.
Community notices from ENON detail visits and gatherings across several families. Highlights include Mrs Ida Griffin's visit to Albin Manor, multiple Sundays spent with kin at homes near Blakesburg Ottumwa and Drakesville, and various birthday and club events among the Faber Coltrain Hayes Yates and McDanel families. Local social life centers on family visits ballgames and 4 H club activities with many Sunday and Saturday gatherings.
Mrs Earl Swift reports social notes from Franklin. Cora Means visited the Charles Hersburger home on Friday. Floyd Allem spent the weekend in Des Moines. Richard Calhoun’s wife spent Tuesday with Delbert Calhouns. Russell Brown and spouse joined Friday evening at Roscoe Ates home. Pearl Runnelis visited Delbert Calhouns while Lou Zimmerman spent several days with Victor Zimmerman in Des Moines.
The notices list multiple local residents visiting relatives and friends, with gatherings at the Amy Hiner and Bob Phillips homes, skating party in Moravia, and weddings and arrivals from Des Moines to Isreal. Names include Elbert Perry Delbert Calhoun Karl Linda Linda Derby Maureen Emory Hiatt and others.
Gladys Harsh reports social visits in New Hope with R C Wilson, Cedar Falls guests Richy Harsh, Kenneth Free and Muscatine hosts, hospital auxiliary luncheon attendance, and Delmar Ballanger family time. Multiple Harsh family gatherings noted across Thursday to Sunday with local households in Cedar Falls Muscatine and New Hope.
Appanoose County finances summarized by treasurer Earl Hedgecock detailing receipts, disbursements, and balances for the period. Notes include cash on hand, unsettled accounts, and investments. The report reflects county governance and fiscal oversight.
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