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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
1
National government faces pressure as leaks shed public light on official business. Officials argue transparency risks criticism. taxpayers face regular tax increases while questions of the system go unanswered. Local farmers report drought stress and poor hay yields, with crops growing slowly but crops progressing otherwise.
Park Officer Joe Murphy says Honey Creek area usage has exceeded expectations as Rathbun lake prepares for the Fourth of July weekend. Campsites are first come, $2.50 a night or $3 with electricity, no water hookups yet. Holding tank dumps exist, funds for work are limited, and officials aim to improve boat ramp access and a road to the swimming beach. Parents urged to supervise children around water to prevent drownings.
Local society column notes visitors and gatherings in Salem area. Families including Rose, Hellyer, Brown, and Stratton host and attend parties, flea markets, and church events across Woodward Centerville Ottumwa Des Moines Lincoln Mo and Springfield Ohio during a ten day span.
Rose at the Albin hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown hosted Friday evening at the John Laws home. Clarence and Susan Whitehead attended the Father- Daughter banquet at Moravia Grace Methodist church. Bobby Whitehead helped with the banquet. Mrs. Clarence Whitehead attended W.S.C.S. at Moravia. Mr. and Mrs. John Laws spent Sunday evening with the Lloyd Brown. Miss Ruby Whitehead and Kristie Rose visited Havel Hellyer Friday afternoon. Mrs. Terry Rose was a caller. Mr. and Mrs. John Huff of Washington stayed over at the Gene Huff home. Mrs. Maude Whitehead and Ruby visited Clarence Whitehead Thursday. Russell Brown and Lloyd Brown hosts Wednesday evening. Susan Sandeen of Blakesburg stayed Tuesday to Thursday at Gene Huff home. Mrs. Gene Huff visited Fred Sandeen home in Blakesburg.
Gladys Harsh reports neighbors attended Eva Hiatt's church service at Grace Methodist. Eva, formerly of New Hope, was remembered with several locals visiting Genevie Kalvig, Bessie Donovan, and family. The community also notes visits with Jay Wilson's clan and a Taylorettes 4H gathering at Peggy Pettibone's.
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors continue with items including Harris Travorhaloe Agency endorsement and Hawkeya Safety Equip supplies. Hiatt Carl mileage and Hospital Service Inv of Iowa appear among the miscellaneous entries, reflecting ongoing procurement and administrative actions.
A scan review lists expenditures, payroll, withholdings, and services for Appanoose County including insurance, equipment, and supplies. It records payroll to numerous laborers, bank withholdings, and notes bids and action on road paving projects and a 1951 International truck tractor sale with a final bid awarded to William Beustlick for 565 dollars.
Appanoose County Iowa and its Board of Supervisors sign a contract with Campbell Brothers to reroof the Stewards residence and Dormitory at Appanoose County Farm using 235 pound shingles for 1875 dollars. The contractor must finish in 30 days. Additional shingles beyond 100 squares cost 18.75 per square. if fewer than 100 squares, 18.75 per square is deducted. The agreement notes default remedies and continues on page 4.
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