Lost dog and local ads mix prompts in small town notices
A seven month old Black and tan male hound is missing and contact Kenneth Doud at 724-9881. Local notices include a 45-1 half price sale on poly ester necktie kits at McDonough's Gamble Store, livestock hauling services with phone 452-6630, and back-hoe trenching work with 724-9828. Moravia FFA fruit sale ends Nov 8 with orders at the high school Nov 9. Also mentions upcoming meeting Nov 14 with Truxton Dicks, officer elections, and gifts to Earnestine Argo from a secretPat.
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Kenneth Doud
Clover Leaf Club Holds October Meeting at Homes
The October meeting of the Clover Leaf Club was hosted at Mrs. Doris Christy's home on Wednesday October 24. Members praised the excellent bean harvest and enjoyed a mild Indian summer atmosphere.
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Clover Leaf Club
Doris Christy
Union 4-H Hike Raises Funds for Navajo Nation
Union Farmerettes 4-H held a hike on October 14 to raise money for Navajo Indians. The group met at Unionville Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Participants included Beth Wilson Sherri Hinote Barry Hinote Mrs. Jerry Hinote Barbara Kelley Brenda Kelley Danita Hoffman and Mrs Herschel Kelley. They hiked two miles to Sundown Lake riding stables and rode a horse, then drove to the dam end and walked two more miles to the rod and gun club where they ate supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Unionville
Beth Wilson
Sherri Hinote
Barry Hinote
Jerry Hinote
Barbara Kelley
Brenda Kelley
Danita Hoffman
Herschel Kelley
Sundown Lake
Hike Pledges Total $50.00 Raised, Brenda Kelley Reports
Reporter Brenda Kelley notes the fundraising hike collected a total of $50 in pledges. The update highlights community support and the event's modest success.
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Brenda Kelley
Independent Pioneers 4-H Meeting Report heads new year
The Independent Pioneer 4-H club met at Brushy school house in October. Warren Davis led the American Flag pledge with Chanda Mitchell. Members donated one dollar each to cover year’s expenses. Douglas Moore was chosen as rally night delegate. New officers named: Billy Sulser president, Doug Moore vice president, Brenda Mitchell secretary treasurer, Bobby Mitchell reporter, Brad Mitchell historian, Keith Lain leader with Bill Moore as assistant leader. Presentations by Bill Sulser Doug Moore Bob Mitchell Warren Davis and Paul Christy. Refreshments by Paul Christy and his mother.
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Independent
Pioneer
Brushy School House
Warren Davis
Chanda Mitchell
Douglas Moore
Billy Sulser
Doug Moore
Brenda Mitchell
Bobby Mitchell
Brad Mitchell
Keith Lain
Bill Moore
Bill Sulser
Bob Mitchell
Paul Christy
Mintia Shoemaker Tours Washington Trip Highlights
Mintia A Callen Shoemaker joined a Continental Trailways tour to Washington D C October 22 to 28 traveling two days each way with overnight stays in Richmond Indiana. The group toured Skyline Inn Capitol Hill the White House Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials Washington Monument Smithsonian Arlington Kennedy grave and Mt Vernon. They sat in on senate sessions dined with Senator Clark met Congressman Ford and shook hands with Senator Hughes. The trip crossed multiple states with autumn colors and scenic Potomac river views. They ended with dinner at Bishops in Peoria Illinois.
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Mintia Shoemaker
Washington
Mintia A
Callen
Continental Trailway
Washington, D.D, C
Richmond
Ind
Skyline Inn
Capital Hill
White House
Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institute
Arlington
Potomac
President Kennedys
Senate
Senator Clark
Old State House
Congressman Ford
Capitol Building
Senate House
Senator Hughes
Potomac River
Mt. Vernon
Applachian
Blue Ridge Mountains
Bishop’s
Peoria
Local News Highlights From Ottumwa and Surrounding Areas
John Johnson, patient at Ottumwa hospital, underwent surgery Tuesday and is recovering satisfactorily. Ronald and Nancy Overturf of Moravia hosted a family dinner with Cody Luse, Ron Woodward, Sean Woodward, and the Overturfs’ children Pam Greg and Peggy, noting November birthdays for Ronald Woodward and Ronald Overturf. David and Angel Porter of Burlington visited Grant Tadlock’s home. Gary Tisue and Ardis Walter joined afternoon calls. Ardis Walter marked a birthday with Delbert Gray and others. Marla Main celebrated her fifth birthday at Main home. Don Plum of Albia visited Marshall Perry. Callers included Eva Miller Fine Stocker and Wanda Van Benthuysen.
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John Johnson
Ottumwa Hospital
Ronald Overturf
Centerville
Cody Luse
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Ronald Woodward
Sean
Pam
Greg
Peggy
Ardis Walter
Delbert Gray
Brad
Shelli
Lisa
Louilla
Neil
Penfield
Tim
Mitch
Carg "McCoy
Scott
Jerry
Jim Knapp
Katrina
Marla Main
Elec
Don Plum
Albia
Marshall Perry
Eva Miller
Fine Stocker
Wanda van Benthuysen
Moravia Town Council Seeks Budget Hearing Sept 6 1973
Moravia council met in regular session at 7 30 p m with Mayor Sprancer presiding. Minutes from August 2 were approved and treasurer reports were adopted showing General Fund totals and allocations across Public Safety Water Sanitation Debt Service and related funds.
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Sprancer
Ellison
Hinote
Hiatt
Will
Alse Wilson
Witt
Ellicon
Vota
General Fund
Bel
Public Safety
Spausas Water Fund
Moravia council approves budget and safety fund transfers
Local government approves Federal Revenue Sharing report and proposed budget with no objections. Actions include adopting funds transfer of 2590.75 to Public Safety, granting Fall Festival Park use, and adjournment after voting ayes. Names cited include Loyd N. Carter and Mayor Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSU, Co
Hartford Chemical Corp
Tbs
Valley Supply & Eqpt. Co
Lockman D-X
Art Fox
Clara Mac Trelan
Ibrarian
Waer BN Transport Inc
Fraight
Terry Arbol
Aiacn
Molion
Hiatt
Hinote
Jack Kaster
Federal Reserve Bank
Levine Co., Inc
Leekman
W. Public Safety “ Fire Dept. Fund
Turner Lb. Co
Kunkle Water & Electric
Asnala G. Cormany
Ronald G. Cormany
Iowa Telephone Co
Loyd MN. Carter
Lee Benz Ins
Cremium
Moravia Union
Printing
K Johnson
Police
Bob Martin
Bhia
U, Co, Gas & Electricity
Shrest Light
Raymond Lockman
Winslet Grocery
Walter E. Simmhaut
Ellison Coast. Co
Loyd N. Carter
Lee Hiatt
Hurst
Hictt
Ellison
Thera
Witt
Ety Park
Public Safety Fund
Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
McDonough's
Gamble
Elzy Johnson
Moravia Ffa
McDonough Gamble Store
Truxton Dicks
Earnestine Argo
Jim Demry
Union Farmerettes
Purina
Goode Elevator
Jim and
Lorie Demry
Angel's Cafe
Shoet
Niagara Instant Starch
Dornier
Nadine & George’s Fine Foods
Independent Pioneers
The
Moravia Town Council
Lee R. Benz Insurance Agency
Iowa
Appanoose Lumber Co
Loyd N. Carter, Cler
William Burkland
Grismore Sewing Center
Midway Auction Barn
Louilla, Iowa
Col
Gerald Harrison
Moravia Property Owners
Curtiss Marshmallows
Dolly Fine Popcorn
Jonathan Apples
Hox
Des Moines Fabric
Woman's Day
TV Guides
Readers Digest
Family Circle
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