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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
1
The author argues government controls reduced fuel efficiency from past miles per gallon and warns of rising demand from vehicles and industry. They cite cars, RVs, trains, and generators consuming oil, and note consumer indifference at service stations while traveling on interstate highways.
The article notes a rising energy strain tied to Middle East oil and conflict, with early claims the US imports five percent from the region but later reports rising to twenty five percent. It discusses US aid to Israel, Arab oil blocks, and public uncertainty over whether a true shortage exists.
School schedule lists in service for teachers on November 14 with 2:30 dismissal. November 15 features Yowa school board convention. November 16 hosts Albia girls basketball at 6 30. November 17 rehearsal for conference honor band. November 19 board meeting and adult farmer’s event. November 20 honor band tour. November 21 conference meet at SE Warren and school dismissal for Thanksgiving vacation. November 26 Chariton hosts Fres Soph girls basketball.
Twenty four Moravia junior high and sixty eight high school students earned first quarter honor roll. Principal James Hitchcock released the lists by grade. Seventh graders include Tulie Bettis Eug ene Fry Dennis Kaster Debra Kelderman Randy McDonough Tena McIntire Suzanne Moore Susan Raymie Robin Tarbell Myra Turner. Eighth graders include Rebecca Faber Sherri Hinote Jeffrey Hull Brenda Kelley John McDanel Lori McKinley Susan Spencer Alan Tisue Janet Tisue Clay Uhlenhake Craig Vance Marchelle Waller Bobby Wells Renee Woodward. Ninth graders include Sallie Avera Michael Brown Paula Burkland Lori Clark Sheila DuVall Marlene Ewing Henry Herman Vicki Horn Carol Johson Becky Kaster Kandi Kaster Eddy Massman Peggy McBride Robert Mitchell Pamela Murphy Ruth Ellen Palmer Peggy Pettibone Bridgett Rausch Nancy Riegel Janice Robinson Devana Tubaugh Nancy Wright Jane Zejec Judy Zajec. Tenth graders include Mary Bruce Dee Coltrain Marjorie Cortesio Julie Haver Jane Martin Marty Massman Stuart McDanel Chris McDonough Brenda Mitchell Doug Moore. Eleventh graders include Jerald Ballanger Rick Boyer Lisa Clark Susan Crabtree Chris Herman Daniel Herman Rebecca Horn Karen Johnson Jeff McDanel Marilyn Shelquist Jess Uhlenhake Molly Van Henthuysen Tammy Wells Laura Zintz. Twelfth graders include Debra Speaird Joyce Christy Douglas Bond Debra Fosenburg Janice Hopkins Judy Lockman Vanessa Long Paula McClurg Dean McDanel Julia McDaniel Jean McFarland Steve McKinney Duane Palmer Karen Riegel Kathy Shinn Mary Simmons Robin Spencer Judi Stocker Sally Whitehead Linda Wilson.
Basketball practice started two weeks ago for boys not out for football. Eleven players are listed: Rex Argo Kirk Bruce Lanny Tissue Dean McDane Lynn Paris Jeff C Mc Dane Jess Uhlenhake Stuart McDanel Robert Schneider Roney Woodward Jeff L McDanel. First scrimmage was Monday with Eddyville and the first game is November 27 against Pella Christian.
Fragmentary exchanges list names and quirky time references. Speakers mention merino sightings, dates, places, and odd eras spanning decades. The garbled text blends personal snippets with scattered calendar fragments and classroom hints.
Lunch menu for Monday November 19 through Wednesday November 21 lists goulash salad peanut butter sandwich cake and milk on Monday hot dogs corn cole slaw fruit and milk on Tuesday roast turkey mashed potatoes gravy green beans bread butter fruit salad and milk on Wednesday holiday observe Thanksgiving break on November 22 and 23.
Tim Seals aged 14 enters Moravia High School as a freshman. He is from Illinois with parents Mr and Mrs Aubre Seals, a brother Jim 17 and sisters Angela 22 Ella 24. Courses include algebra English general science vocational age and mechanical drawing. Favorite movie John Wayne foods tacos tamales song Summer Breeze and teacher Mr Redman. Hobbies trapping and hunting. Dislikes people who don’t pay bets. Prefers Moravia to big towns.
Regular council meeting notes show present members Wilson Witt and others, with minutes, financial reports, and bill approvals. Detailing General Fund Public Safety Recreation Sanitary Sewer Fund Road Use Tax and utilities, the council approved multiple bills including taxes, wages, and supplies, then adjourned. Special session October 11 1973 addressed tax, licenses, and pending resolutions.
Moravia Iowa November 1 1973 council session led by Mayor Spencer approved minutes and treasurer report listing funds and expenditures. Bills were authorized for payment including taxes payroll utilities and services with transfers to reserves and a license refund. meeting adjourned with standard clerical formalities.
Mrs Howard Burkland, Clarice Ruth, and Laura Weilbrenner visit relatives in Missouri and Iowa. Council Bluffs funeral attendance, Helping Neighbors Club at Oskaloosa, family dinners near Unionville, store closures for winter, and a bridal shower for Vicki Waters and Darrell Tisue discussed.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt reports a birth with Anthony Alan Tony Ballanger welcomed by Clarence Ballanger and family. Visits occur among Hiatt, Ballanger, McDanel, Spencer, Kirstein and Shepard households in Ottumwa, with Judy Ballanger and baby home from hospital and others sharing Sunday gatherings at various homes.
Ernest Hiatt hosted a Booster Club event with Doris Roblenz assisting Rebekeahs during Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel called Sunday afternoon at the Ernest Hiatt home.
Mrs. Clifford Burger reports weekend visits from Bob Kelley of Kelley Indiana and Claus Johnson with Brice Pearson hosts for Sunday dinner. Escondido resident Glenn Ogden plans a two week stay with Willard Brain. Richard Burger of Town City to spend three weeks with his parents. Farmers enjoy sunny fall weather after snow, harvesting underway. Various local relatives and neighbors attend family gatherings and dinners across Udell Kirksville Hamp ton and Rockford areas.
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