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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
2
Bill Rogers cleared a large fallen maple from the Moravia community building area using a hydraulic loader and log truck. Residents praise the quick work while the town faces morale strain from a lengthy sewer project expected to last 180 days but nearing a year.
Town faces prolonged cleanup and delayed sewer completion as Nichols Construction delays pumping lift station work. Road closures persist, traffic declines, and officials anticipate the Sundown development could spark a regional boom once sewer and road projects finish.
The town foresees a surge in traffic and business as a north south highway and southeast west pavement expand. Rathbun Lake area activity is expected to rise yearly, with Moravia best positioned to become a regional business and service center. The community anticipates a busy era and urges patience and faith for future development.
The Appaneo se County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 8 30 P M on Wednesday July 14 1973 in the Assessors Office on a proposed zoning change from Agricultural District to Commercial District for a two acre NW quadrant parcel in section 19 township 70 range 17 described as outside road easements. Owners are Willis C and M J Dickerson and A R Fenton chairman.
The Monroe Busy Maidens 4-H club met at the Moravia community building for an all day workshop led by vice president Lonna Bolin and Glenda McDane. Treasurers and secretaries reports were approved, eight members answered the color question, and planners set an achievement show for July 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Moravia.
The Taylorettes 4-H Club will hold an achievement show on Friday July 13 at 1 PM at the community building. Members will perform a style show at 2 PM and exhibits are due by 9:30 AM. Each member brings one dozen cookies and the public is invited.
Mrs Switt notes social visits in Franklin with many local families hosting and visiting. Ben Pickrell and family joined Lloyd Ammons and others at Swift and Argo homes. The Calhouns, Hirers, Runnels, Roscoes, and park group attend reunions and gatherings across the community.
East of Ottumwa details a series of social visits. Mrs Charles Hershberger and family attended meals with neighbors. Emmett Derby stayed with the Larry Derby home. Gary Barnell and children visited Charles Hershberger, and the Derby and Hiatt households hosted guests.
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