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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
2
A message in Union's mail states that Leota Main, age five, cannot see well but will have the check read to ensure Union is sent. The note indicates a caregiver or reader will assist. Mrs. Main is at an address not specified in the fragment.
A letter from Rockford reports elderly Union reader status and congratulates Mrs. Max McDonough on a Life Certificate as Amateur Flower Show Judge. It notes Moravia's warm early spring, Iowa weather, and upcoming Iowa caucuses. County races include Auditor Clerk of Court Sheriff with four year terms and two Supervisors seats.
Mrs Glen Overturf hosted Jeanium W S C S at her home Thursday. Attendees included Hazel Hellyer Lyle Cloyed Marsha Bud McDanel Danny and SCA guests in Moravia Monday. Lloyd Brown joined basketball games in Ottumwa Tuesday evening and Dell Hellyer’s home visit occurred Thursday. Funeral for Otis Ballanger held Monday with Glen Overturf Clarence Whitehead present. Kenneth Gladfelder home hosted supper in celebration of Kevin Cox and Diane Gladfelder the following Wednesday.
The 1969 budget projects 6,502,695 civilian and military workers, with $42.55 billion in pay. Civilians would total about 2.9 million, plus 3 million in uniformed service. Administration says retrenchment via attrition, but cuts not widespread. The piece urges higher efficiency and more capital for private job creation.
On Saturday and Sunday several calls and visits were reported. Miss Hazel Hellyer visited at the Newton Long home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Gary Jennings of Davenport and Mr and Mrs Edward O Hara with sons from Indianola called on grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings Sunday forenoon. Mrs Donald Whitehead visited Hazel Hellyer Sunday afternoon along with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Argo and Mr and Mrs Henry Van Weelden.
Allen and Theresa Anderson visited Chariton Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Emmett Derby Rita and Debbie Anderson spent Sunday afternoon with Larry Derby and family.
Sunday visitors and social notes from the Delbert Calhoun and Glen Overturf homes list several locals and guests including Pearl Runuelis Eu gene Jackson and Cedar Falls visitors. Thelma Calhoun Debhert Calhoun Roscoe Argo ald Hugh McFatridge and other Calhoun family members are noted at various gatherings and a Carriage Light Inn visit. The piece mentions a Centerville shopping trip and a wedding of Jim with multiple Calhoun relatives present.
Proceedings show payroll entries for numerous labor positions and internal notes, plus lists of appropriations, taxes, and disbursements across GENERAL FUND, POOR FUND, COURT FUND and other county accounts. Readers see named individuals, offices, and vendors with exact amounts and funds, including road work, hospitalization, supplies, and reimbursements. The record notes adjournment and future session calls.
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