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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1974
Page
2
Multiple local notices and ads from Moravia area including lost item borrowings, livestock hauling services, used hay feeders sale at Moravia Farm Service for 79 dollars, vapor humidifier promotions, knitting classes dates, dog and pig listings, a church supper at Salem United Methodist, a fire meeting notice, a pitc party at Legion Hall, and various phone numbers for contact.
Paul Witt and Carie called at the Mearl Walter home Tuesday morning. A co op supper honored the Dave Porter family Sunday evening. Guests at the Billy Robinson home included Dave and Naomi Porter and family, the Richard Cloved family, the James Murdy family, the Robert VanSickle family, the Don Huisman family, the Keith Chelszynz family, and Bill Garside family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meeker and sons of Davenport, and Mrs. Marilyn Lampe and daughters of Clinton visited Jim Demry Saturday morning. R S Faber had supper with Clarence Johnson and with Dallas Faber and Ruben Faber plus Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan attended church singspiration at Salem Methodist. Afterward they went to the Kalvig and Donovan home for supper. R S Faber dined with the Wm Butch Martin family Tuesday afternoon.
Centerville residents exchanged calls and visits over the weekend with nearby families. Leo Van Dorin and family from near Eddyville met R. S. Faber Friday evening, while Jim Demry called on Robert Meeker and Lampe family of Clinton at the Earl Parker home. Mr Parker remains in the hospital. Leland Thompson and Marie Kimberling of Des Moines visited Saturday with the Fabers, and Ruben Faber joined Don Klampe’s family for Sunday dinner after church.
Iowa Conservation Commission announces orders for low cost tree seedlings for spring reforestation erosion control and wildlife habitat. Evergreen pines hardwoods and wildlife shrubs including a 200 seedling wildlife packet will be shipped or pickup at the State Forest Nursery in Ames between April and early May. Interested parties should contact Conservation Commission personnel county offices or district forester Route 3 Chariton for free forestry advice.
The Union Farmerettes held their first meeting of the year at Joe Wilson's, starting at 2 15 with four leaders seven members and two visitors present. Reports were given by secretary and treasurer. Old business covered County Home Christmas cards. new business approved continued card sending year round. Denise Bolin and Brenda Kelley to bring items for County wide bake sale. Beth Wilson read a Navajo Indians thank you letter. Karen Hinote discussed junk car project. Meeting adjourned at 3 00. Lynnta Bolin led a game. Beth and mother provided refreshments.
The Taylorettes 4-H club met January 17 at Michelle Brown’s home with three leaders, 10 members and four guests. Marcia Wilson presided, officers and new members were installed, heart fund drive planned, and refreshments served. next meeting set for February 21 at Rhonda Doud’s.
Des Moines visitor Rosary Saar of Unionville is spending a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Willard Grain while her parents vacation. Charles Galen Husie of Orenot and Mr and Mrs John Burger hosted visitors Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cormendy also attended.
The Erami family and friends gathered for a Tup ferrets party at Mrs. Paul Ewing’s home last Wednesday evening. Hospital updates report Lawrence Hopkins improving at Davis County Hospital while remaining a patient. Several local residents, including Dwayne Burger Becky Waybill and Jerry Power, visited various households over the weekend. Ronald Burger assisted with moving their trailer to Lake View and multiple visits occurred among Burger, Hopkins and Carmendy families and others from Center ville Blakesburg Memphis.
Mrs. Ernest Hie Coulson and New Hope note attending the Aberdeen Angus show and sale on Friday and Saturday. A series of social visits follow including Ballanger with his grandmother, Deloris Ballanger, and Sinclair and Free households hosting evenings. Various locals such as Eva Tucker, Rena Duff, Ed Hollis, Hiatt family, and many others are listed visiting friends and relatives during the weekend.
The Appanocha County Board of Supervisors met in regular session January 21 1974 at 9 09 pm. Present were Arthur M Streepy chairman Dayla N Anderson and Carl A raze Absent. Minutes approved as read. Board approved listed claims including costs to Coast to Coast Store Insurance Agency Soldiers Graves care and related townships and services, several contractors and county vendors.
Appanoose County Iowa approves contracts for janitor Olive Gooding at the Social Services offices and for county home staff led by Steward and Matron at the Farm and Home. Details cover building room numbers, duties, cleaning schedules, and semi monthly wages. A separate resolution sets courthouse hours 9am to 5pm starting January 21, 1974 to ease energy strain.
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