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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1968
Page
1
The State Department of Public Instruction added about 90 schools to a substandard list. Local interpretation of the action varied, with concerns about the impact on smaller districts and following consequences for students and teachers.
The speaker argues that the continuity in blue aims to antagonize smaller districts and deprecate educational stewardship. He claims two state bodies, the tion and the State Highway Commission, hold dictatorial powers beyond public understanding and urges stripping powers to preserve democracy.
A wartime verse expresses that letters from home brighten days for troops far away. It notes mail call anticipation, hope that loved ones remember, and the morale boost from news of family and friends back home.
The piece reflects on serving the land with quiet duty rather than glory. It urges soldiers to write one letter at day’s end to a friend far away. A simple exchange of words can lift spirits and remind the writer of human connection amid conflict.
Neighbors hospitalized after a car crash and x rays for several others. 4-H awards honored Kevin Daniels Linda Mobley Jeff McDanel with trips to Chicago and a $100 certificate. Local social visits and Thanksgiving gathering at Hiatt and McDanel households noted among relatives and friends.
Wayne McDanel and his children hosted visitors Bi Clik and Elmer Divla from Davenport on Sunday evening. My and Mrs. Lloyd Mobrey and Kenneth Datiele visited Wednesday at the Wayne McDanel home.
Mrs. Burdett Cox led a busy Union Township week with Wednesday visits from Amy Lockman and others, plus Sunday gatherings at the Hawk and Cox homes. Families including the Rogers, Logan, Ward, Lockman, and Van Benthuysen clans shared meals, parties, and birthday celebrations. Local gatherings featured a missionary meeting, a co‑op dinner, and multiple small group visits across nearby towns and farms.
Enon residents Mrs Madine Dommer and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Faye Paxston Ellis Mr Wayne McDanel and relatives. Nearby pre Thanksgiving dinners featured the McDanel household with Kim Gene Doyle and the Trenton McDanes family among others.
Larry Hayes of Cedar Rapids attended a birthday dinner for Joe Griffin in Ottumwa with Mrs. Dallas Faber Nadine Normy Lee and Ida Griffin. Bernard Hayes hosted Thursday evening with Joe Hayes family and Larry Hayes as guests. Laurence Dommer Phillip LaVern Hart and Larry spent Friday visiting at the school.
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