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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
2
The local paper notes the long service of Howard on the rural mail route and at the printing shop. It reflects on his connections with readers and employees, and mentions his upcoming move to Des Moines amid community tributes. The item also comments on rising telephone bills and a $1,629,000 annual revenue increase tied to April 21 approvals and broader inflation from government spending.
The Moravia community anticipates the departure of Howard Smith, longtime owner and editor and a key figure in local church work as he nears an end to his routine in town. His deep ties with residents and service to the church reflect a life closely bound to local events and people.
Julie Charity partners with Lena Gladfelder Debbie Kelderman Michele Keffman Sherry Main Tena Mcintire Robin Tarbell Mar chelle Walter Judy Zajec in a local writers workshop. The group meets to share techniques, critique, and plan future publications.
Report from the Juniors and Seniors notes the Prom with the theme Stairway to Heaven in silver and light blue decor. Linda Wheeldon won 100 scholarships at an Indian Hills show, with Mohr and other artists demonstrating silk screening, weaving, and painting.
The FFA corn plot was planted April 28 starting at 3 45 p m with Raymond Vance supplying the planter and Jerold Luse cultivating the field The north track side began planting around 4 15 p m Several corn varieties were donated including DeKalb Lynks E F Van Sickel Acco Richard Tubaugh Pioneer Goade s O s Gold Jerold Luse Farm Service Moravia Farm Service DeKalb XL78 and James Wilson.
Indian Hills Community College held an art show on Friday April 29 featuring works by art students from several schools including Moravia.
The report notes finish planting at a certain time and chemical applications. Phosphate was applied in starter boxes at 100 dbs per acre, furnished by E. F. Van Sickel. On Saturday April 30 Buell Taylor applied 2 lbs of Atrex and 2 qts of Lasso. A wetting agent named Wex was tested to improve weed control, reduce foam, aid root development, and boost yield. A corn inoculant was tested on a half bushel in the test plot.
Sheila Jean DuVall born February 10 1959 in Albia Iowa to Fred and Loretta DuVall. She praises lunch as favorite subject and looks toward college after graduation. She recalls Musicals and Swing Choir memories at MoraVIA High and a funny fall into a coffin during a musical in freshman year.
A feature on Sheila highlights a likeable personality, fear of snakes and vampires, and happiness as wealth. The Cub Scouts recount a meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, snacks by Mike Gray, and officer elections led by Lance Nelson and Duane Havard. John Chelsvig reports on Colorado and May baskets, Mother's Day cards, and pint clusters for mothers.
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