19 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
1
The Moravia census aims to count residents as 1970 forms are distributed. A desk tally finds 21 house trailers in town, suggesting trailer housing may affect the Moravia population count.
The article discusses Turner's addition housing growth and Rathbun dam workers now dispersed, notes census focus on household items, and denies a blanket rise in agricultural land assessments around Rathbun lake. County Assessor Ralph Wood cites state data showing agriculture remains 9 to 10 percent below market and no broad land-tax increase expected except for subdivided farm land. It also explains Moravia Union’s policy on publishing wedding notices with a prompt for complete stories and photographs in upcoming issues.
The March American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mary McClurg's Center Ville home drew 13 members and two guests. Officers reported a $32 bake sale profit and clothing purchase for a designated child, with plans for a Fifth District meeting April 4 in Corydon and a county meeting March 17 at Grace Methodist Church. Delegates elected include Mrs Mosley and Mrs Michael Koffman. alternates Mrs Larry Brooks and Mrs Leonard Palmer. A cash donation to the Rubella Clinic was approved, and thanks were extended from families of Mettie Roland, Genevieve Morgan and Mary Veach.
Mrs Koffman and Mrs Palmer hosted a social hour featuring several games. The event offered light refreshments and lively competition among attendees.
Franklin 4 H club meeting opened at 7 00 with pledge of the flag and president Elaine Christy presiding. i1 members attended as officers reported. judges chosen for Better Groomed contest. demonstrations on dart making understitch and use of interfacings discussed. attachments noted. Refreshments served to five visitors two leaders and 11 members. Reporter Carol Christy
A Moravia Union Office advertises new supply banquet table paper offered in two grades by the roll or by the yard.
Marie Stufflebeam accompanied her brother Don Carr of Albia to Ames to visit their sister and family. Todd and Tamara Taylor of Des Moines stay with grandparents Willard and wife. Burton family caucus noted. several visits among local residents.
Mrs. Ora Powell and spouse traveled to Nebraska for the weekend to visit friends and relatives. Local visitors included Minnie Moffatt, Mae Olliver, Margaret Bronson, and Lee Moffatt as they called on her. Other guests were Johnny Burkitt and Deloris of Kansas City, plus Lloyd Thomas of Centerville.
Weber notes Mrs. Sadie Blakely of Denver, Colo., visiting Tuesday afternoon for the week with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hedgecock. Albert Burkland has returned home after three months at the Knoxville veterans hospital. Ricky Burkland visited friend Jerry Long last week.
Mrs. Earl Swift reports on a busy week of visits among Franklin residents. The Systmas and families visited Roscoe Argos and Jennie Jennings at Centerville’s St Joseph hospital. Several households shared Sunday gatherings at Calhoun and Eastlick homes, with numerous drop ins at Argos, Derbys, Ammons, and Eastlicks. A thumb injury sent Amy Hiner to a doctor. 4-H met Monday evening at the Eastlicks. Basil Herteen visited Roscoe Argo.
On December 2 1888 and December 1968 a sale of delinquent taxes for 1965 66 and 67 occurred in Appanoose County Iowa. The county treasurer issued a certificate to Appanoose County which now holds the deed of ownership. Redemption expires after 86 days from service of this notice.
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