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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
3
Reliable person from this area wanted to service and collect from automatic dispensers no experience needed. Company establishes accounts, requires car references and cash capital of 985 to 1785 dollars. Work 4 to 12 hours weekly nets excellent monthly income. full time possible. Local interview at Eagle Industries 4725 Excelsior Blvd St Louis Park MN 55416.
Local residents share visits and travels from Fairfield to Ottumwa to Lincoln Nebraska. Families from Albia Centerville Moravia and Centerville attend gatherings, dinners, and a golden wedding observance. Several relatives travel and visit, with hospital and funeral mentions in Ottumwa.
Mrs Ida Miller of Waho Nebr visited the past week with Mr and Mrs Ora Powell. Minnie Moffatt called on several neighbors including Mrs Kelly Laura Hayworth Anna Marie Selix and Anna Burkland. Lincoln visitors Connie and Kim Cook spent the weekend with cousins David Douglas and Charlotte Powell. A birthday surprise ice cream party for Mrs Carol Foster included Mr and Mrs Howard Burkland Agnes Jewell Ricky and Mark Bent and Mr and Mrs Bob Barrickman and Karen. Des Moines visitors Challice Hedgecock Jack Hedgecock and families plus Buddy Crum called on Ottumwa and Unionville contacts. Willard Cook and son Jonathan of Lincoln Nebr spent weekend at Ora Powell home with dinner guests including Mrs Ida Miller. Gordon Burkland planned a few days with grandparents Lester and Mrs Gordon. Minnie Moffatt visited Anna Burkland Tuesday morning.
The Moravia Town Council held a regular session with Duane Steenhoek absent. Mayor Rex Angel opened the meeting, minutes approved, and the financial report reviewed showing totals across General Government 503.57, Street 790.74, Public Safety 234.49, Water 9348.83, Municipal Enterprises 4013.22, Recreation 239.00, Utilities 757.71, Debt Service 3066.71, Road Use Tax 6959.61, Layer Survey Deposit 269.00, Liquor Profit 821.86, Total 26694.23. Bills approved as read lining up with the cited accounts. Members listed include General Government Fred Forrest Coleina and other entries like Federal Reserve Bank income.
The Moravia town board itemizes payments from various vendors including Iowa Telephone, Iowa Natural Resources Council, and Arnel Sleein for well work. It notes interest on water bonds, street light costs, and fuel, with motions authorizing the Attorney General to represent Moravia in a civil action against the Asphalt Industry and to sign pledge orders for Thorpe Well Company work.
The Moravia town meeting led by Mayor Rex Angel and Town Clerk Charles R. Turner debated multiple sections of the Water Ordinance. Votes were all ayes as motions by Ellison Sharp Spencer and others waived readings and directed publication in the Moravia Union.
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4 H club spent Saturday June 15 on a full day outing. They visited the Wayne County Historical Museum in the morning enjoyed many interesting items then had lunch at Corydon City Park and continued on to the Den in the afternoon.
A short meeting followed a swimming session at Terville pool. Ten members two leaders and six visitors attended and a bake sale was scheduled for Wednesday June 26 at Centerville Gamble Store.
The Tay lor-Ettes 4-H club met at Sally and Jane Martin's home with 16 members two leaders and three guests present. Janice Ballanger and Judy Stocker reported on going to 4-H camp. Refreshments followed as members worked on main projects. The next meeting is July 15 1968 for the Achievement Show.
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