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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
Weekend weather improves at Rathbun Lake with heavy hay harvest and rapid corn planting. Farming activity continues at a high pace while construction nears completion on sewer lines from Oehler Bros. station toward the railroad tracks and a Westview Acres extension is planned for development.
Cleanup and inspection continue as service lines are dug in and street shaping nears. Water main breaks disrupt town with a large portion affected. gas lines and leaks raise concerns. Deep well pump outage prompts a torn down replacement, possibly lightning related. Pavement from Unionville to Moravia largely complete with two weeks for full use. rural mail delivery now via motorbike on the new concrete. Barricades advanced toward Lester Strunk farm. usage phased in gradually.
Local families including the Hiatts, Free, Stewart, and Ballanger groups shared a weekend of visits and a Saturday wedding. The 180 club traveled to Keosauqua and Bentonsport with Minta Shoemaker, while Linda and Marcia Wilson joined 4H camp in Madrid. Various greetings, calls, and dinners filled gatherings at Knapp, Free, and Boblenz homes across the area.
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Mrs Earl Swift and others shared a day repairing a storm damaged roof at Tom Teno s home. Local residents visited each other across Franklin including Rex Haver at the McFatridge home and Charles Hershburger taking Jeff to Iowa City for an ear appointment. Attendees joined Roscoe Argos and Stella 0 Dietze at various gatherings. Shanghai Club picnic at Hazel Rhinehart s home and 4H Happy Helpers picnic at Honey Creek State Park are noted along with Sunday visits and family dinners.
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors met in regular session June 19 1973 at 9 00 AM with members Carl A Evans chairman Doyle N Anderson and Arthur M Streepy present. Minutes from June 4 1973 were read and approved. The board then approved claims for General Fund Engineer Sec Rd Fund and county services. listed payments include Bailey Typewriter Exchange Elaine Cox D B O Betty Cunningham Eliott Electric Fidlar 6 Chambers Hills Sanitary Service Hillyard Sales Company and others for office supplies and services.
A preacher extols the Bible as a mirror revealing mankind and the perfect Savior Jesus Christ. He cites Woodrow Wilson on moral agency under God, laments human kingly power, and urges readers to trust the infallible Word for salvation and guidance. The message concludes with Psalm 119:105 as guiding light.
Readable portion of a government expense ledger shows payments to individuals and firms including doctors, schools, utilities, and service vendors. Notable entries include medical care for F. Leffert and Edith Johnson, school-related costs, vehicle and equipment repairs, office supplies, rent, and numerous labor payments to named workers.
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