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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1974
Page
1
Hiatt recalls gardens planted by March 19 and oat sowing in February while incubators were set in mid February. Tim Osteen, former Moravia Union printer, writes of Marine training in San Diego after two years in the Union office. He notes cold and flu at 5:30 am demanding, strenuous days.
Moravia faces strong community interest as the school board wrestles with personnel, discipline, and late hours in sessions. Residents note sewer and street woes now easing, Rathbun leké development and Sundown project offer hope for improvements. Local grocers feared a strike but trucks arrived midweek, while Nixon's news conference drew mixed reactions about the presidency.
News items from Mrs. Dick Brown and Mrs. Roy Rinehart of Ibs and others detail Wednesday dinner gatherings and funeral services for Lloyd Beaty in Marshalltown. The piece lists attendees such as Glennie Argo Ernestine Argo Dorothy Calhoun Clara Brown Theresa Brown Paul Dicks DeWae Moore and Jan, plus mentions girls state tournament basketball in Des Moines and various family visits and club outings at Albia Country Club and Mt. Pleasant funeral attendance.
Readers recall a busy Sunday with gatherings at multiple homes. Guests include Ketenith Dicks, Donald My, Paul Dicks, Johnnie Laws, Gerald Argo, Roy Argo, Clayton Sheldon, Roscoe Argo, Herman Syrame, Fremont, Truxton Dicks, Clarence Whitehead, Johnnie Laws, Betty Jean Dunham, Dan, Jennifer, Paul Jordan, Russell Brown, Brad and Clara, Christy family, Elaine Spencer and Chris, Don Clark, Ray Messaker, Delbert Hennes Ottumwa, and Calhoun of Lincoln Nebraska.
Moravia town council met in special session to approve minutes and pay bills. Treasurer reports revenues and expenses including insurance, road taxes, water, recreation, and utilities. several local vendors and staff payments listed. motion to approve bills passed.
City officials discuss street financials and a surplus property sale. Motions approve funds for wind maintenance, sub‑surface drainage permission, and up to 800 for a purchase. The town votes all ayes on motions including selling a surplus van and trailer. clerk and mayor sign.
Council met in regular session approving minutes from February 7 and March 7 1974. Financial reports from treasurer and clerk, and payments totaling 8 etc, were authorized including tax funds, liquor profits, use tax shares, and utility charges. Personnel and vendor payments to Federal Reserve Bank Levine Co Master Mechanic Co LSU benz Insurance Agency and others were approved.
A fragmented record showing payments and allocations for utilities, supplies, and personnel. Items include water, gas, electricity, postage, stamps, insurance, and labor, with several names such as Jack Kester and measurements like 226.23 and 42.95. The note references ISU and a TP hookup expense.
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