20 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
1
The text reflects frustration over camera outages and the challenge of sending images from distant locations to TV stations. It notes how observers looked toward the moon for steady images, compares moonlight to distant transmissions, and mentions the rapid evolution of transmission tech that makes long distance shots easier yet still problematic for local viewers.
The Chariton river dam will flood bottom lands and create Iowa's largest lake, displacing homesteads but boosting regional economy. Moravia and Seymour communities weigh historical hardship against anticipated revival as Wayne Davis criticizes ABC coverage of Seymour's revival.
A local leader says Moravia and Seymour have hit rock bottom and urges outside efforts. He notes fear of another Seymour story and invites reporters back but without cameras. Community leaders hope a lake project will revive Moravia Seymour and surrounding towns with new economic activity.
Mrs Howard Burkland reports Pamela Mason daughter of Mrs Jerold Dixon Mason wed Yale Iverson in Omaha Nebraska. Reception held at the Savory Hotel Des Moines Saturday evening with family and friends in attendance.
The Franklin 4H club meeting at Molly Van Benthuysen's home began at 7:40 with flag pledges. Ten members and one leader attended. minutes and treasurer reports were approved. old business covered Family Night and the Awards banquet. officers were initiated. Christmas draws were held. refreshments followed.
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met in the church basement on November 11. Elma Davison led devotions, reading 1 Thessalonians 5 18, and the group recited The Lord's Prayer. They discussed giving thanks, shared poems by Janice Moore and Elma Davison, and collected verse reminders to serve. Members present included Jean Curtis Isal Sulser Myrtle Cross Janice Moore Phyllis Dicks Mabel Moore and Elma Davison.
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County met in regular session with Arthur M. Streepy Doyle N. Anderson and Carl A. Evans present. They transacted the following business and allowed the following claims for General Fund and Chariton Township including postage, salaries, water works, supplies, ambulance service and related expenses.
An OCR listed financial ledger segment from a Centerville area issue shows Fidlar and Chambers and various individuals and businesses with small payments and reimbursements. Names include Maynard Piles Moray Parrott Matt Sona Ci Le Office Supplies Patrick Robertson Harry M., plus Mercedel and local vendors. The entry references mileage, supplies, repairs, provisions, and hauling with amounts in dollars and cents.
A readable fragment lists payments to numerous entities including Koch Brothers office supplies, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, Iowa Employment Security Commission, and hospital services. It records salaries, withholdings and reimbursements such as mileage and travel, alongside rents and various office expenses. The scattered items hint at a town government or school district accounts payable page continued on page 4.
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