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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1974
Page
2
Residents warn Moravia's future hangs on sewer work and detours that closed most main routes except southeast toward Unionville. Business losses during construction linger as Hwy 5 detours sow confusion and rural shoppers seek other towns. Local leaders urge clear guidance to restore commerce.
The text argues Moravia must develop its businesses and services to attract and retain customers drawn by regional development and Rathbun lake traffic. It stresses improving convenience for locals and visitors to foster trade in the town.
Mrs. Daphne Shepard reports Sunday School attendance at 26 and a birthday. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Paul McNair of Liscomb and Mr. and Mrs. Engle with daughter from Conrad. Daphne Shepard visited Nevella Shepard. Mrs. Ruth McNair joined Mrs. Rice for business in Chariton and Des Moines. Dolly Huff and Elsie Albertson visited Ottumwa. Stewart Shepard tours as London and Switzerland guide for two weeks. Mrs. Joyce Kohl and children reside nearby.
Cedar Rapida's visit with Ora Harts and Gemping at the lake, Engle and Paul McNair families spending time with Ruth McNair, boating on the lake. The Romine couple welcomed a baby girl born June 36 weighing 6 lb 5 oz. A co op birthday supper for Lyndon McDanel with several relatives attending at the Lyndon McDanel home.
A Fort Worth Record account describes a heated clash over prohibition in Texas, noting a Committee of Prominent Citizens and the editor. A preacher recounts moral peril, urging church and state to resist liquor, detailing personal resolve and call for unity amid social decay.
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