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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
1
Delmont Moffitt and fellow local lawmakers say they will run again for the State House of Representatives as their campaign areas are enlarged by the recently passed reapportionment plan.
Representatives and Joe Wilson face reapportionment shifts as Appanoose Davis and Van Buren counties gain new senatorial representation. Dewey Goode may oppose Moffitt, with Wilson campaigning across three counties. A memo notes uncertain future under permanent plans and potential rural impact. Centerville hosts a joint victory and employment relations event, while Moravia is touted as Gateway to Rathbun dam area with growth potential. Keith Cash of Albia argues Moravia sits at a development threshold. his remarks were tape recorded for Ames conference and broadcast on Des Moines radio.
Monday morning remarks focus on Moravia's prospects tied to Rathbun reservoir development. Keith stresses the town's steady, conservative effort to adapt and stay current amid widespread challenges. He cautions against defeatist labels and rebuts claims that small towns must vanish.
Udell and Bloomfield residents hosted and visited over the weekend with numerous calls and dinners. guests included Udell Jones and Jones family, Isal Frazier Martinsdale, Minnie Moffatt Udell, and many others from Mystic Centerville Ottumwa and Agency. A dinner at Udell Brethren church closed the evangelistic week.
Sara Tubaugh spent a few days with her daughter Carrie Boger. Todd Downing visited Mr and Mrs Harold Fenton. Leo Thompson and Dale called at Herschel Kelley’s home. Burdett Cox visited Mrs Bob Haw and Bobby in Ottumwa. Rowena and Nyle went to Curtis Tomling after school. Mr and Mrs Frederick Koehler were noted in the week’s social brief.
Sunday through Wednesday social notes list numerous visits and dinners among Cave Boyer and Cox families, Harolds Rent Me, and friends in Ottumwa Moravia Des Moines Oskaloosa and Newton. People include Gene Dale Cox Bryatt Marla Kay Cox Nyle Jack Hofftians Frank Cox Bill Robinson Rowena Cox Paul Witt Verda Argo Charles Argo and Mary Miller. Mary suffers a stroke earlier in December and progresses in therapy.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt spent Friday evening at the Ernest West home for a social gathering.
Card messages listed include birthday get well and well wishes by box, with a note indicating the Union Office. The readable fragment suggests a small column of personal notices and greetings.
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