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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
1
Ramblin notes lawmakers push large pay hikes at federal and state levels amid inflation concerns. A late spring windstorm then devastated local mobile homes, including a newly set mobile home at Moravia belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Eaves, amid two months of costly weather damage and losses.
A weekend wind storm battered several areas with broken windows, downed trees, and roof damage. The Dick Brown farm north of Iconium sustained severe twister like damage with barns demolished and a hogshed nail embedded in wood. No major injuries reported locally but outages and scattered property harm noted as residents recall cautious responses to storm warnings.
Community readers note a somber farewell for Merla Burger with family in Morrison Tl. Eugene Morrison known as Beanie passes away leaving many local friends. Nearby visits include Laken Long Sycamore Il and Neil Burger Dixon Tl among others as families share condolences.
Mrs Howard Burkland notes visiting relatives of Arvada Colorado including Roger Cridlebaugh and Raymond Cridlebaugh families. Zola Saum attended Eastern Star activities. Hedgecock travelers spent a week in Council Bluffs. A large supper gathering included many Cridlebaugh, Hedgecock and Olliver relations from Centerville Newton Moulton and Omaha. Audrey Kelley returned home after hospital stay. Marie Weber seen visiting.
Ded Moines relatives dined with Hedgedocks on Sunday while Larry Hedgecock and family visited Purvis Hedgecock. Glen Gravitt stopped by Monday. Cleroyd Swarts and Bradley spent the weekend with Raymond Cridlebaugh. Rex Davis and Diane Hudson wed in Ottumwa Saturday as Bert Kirby and Raymond Cridlebaugh attended. Rex Foster and family joined Howard Burkland for supper, with Harold Heckman and Maurice Burkland visiting Monday.
Moravia Town Council met in regular session led by Mayor Span cer at 7:30 p.m. Minutes from May 3 read and approved. Bills approved. general funds and various accounts listed with numerous expenditures. Funds include General Fund Balance 1665.98, Road Use Tax 1490.04, Recreation 530.89, Utilities 3971.60, Debt Service 2411.48, Septic Sewer 1498.16, and total balance 16887.15. Multiple invoices from local firms for gas, electric, supplies, and services approved and paid.
A fragmented page lists multiple firms and individuals with roles in grass cutting, supplies, repair, dumping ground leases, trash haulage, sanitation, insurance, bonding, and government health certification. Notable entries include Turner Lumber Ing, Van Bertin Implemant Oe, Sanitation Turis Tomlin, Le Hanz Ins. Agency, and Postmaster Ton Petlibona, with various financial figures such as 189 16.95 and 41,81 76,16 100.00 42.95.
In final section 4.5 254.59, Hurst Becawalt partial payment 4740.59 and 5625.46 noted. Marion HY Hinate seconded by Hitto. approval of existing cigarette permits if applied for. Motion by Eliisan seconded by Witt. Revenua Sharin Enterprise involved. vote on all ages.
Motion by Hinote seconded by Wilson to approve the use of Iowa 5 for sewer pipe placement. Water ages carted. Council approved the report as prepared. Mélion moved to adjourn, carried. Mayor Spencer declared the meeting adjourned.
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