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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1972
Page
1
Rosa Ramblin notes that airline hijacking resembles a child’s game and that if the hijacker reaches Cuba he is presumed at home free. Cuba will try hijackers in its courts, with likely lenient penalties expected, signaling a legal maneuver rather than harsh punishment.
The writer warns of escalating air piracy pressuring airlines to raise fares while Cuba-related ransoms rise. They also critique Moravia sewer construction, fearing street paralysis if extended, but cite other towns where work proceeded with minimal disruption and high contractor workmanship.
Mrs Nadine Dommer and family visit Joe Griffin home where they meet Nina's new niece born to Judy Lee of Ottumwa. Several gatherings reference Faber, Knapp, Coltrain, Walter, and Stocker households with visits to Centerville Newton Corydon Manor and nearby locales. Gene McDanel hospitalized with double pneumonia after illness.
Mrs Earl Swift reports on local social activity in Franklin including alfalfa banquet attendance in Albia. Couples Rex Haver Delbert Calhoun Earl Swift Glen Ammons Angie Lloyd Ammons and others join visits to Centerville St Joseph hospital and Amy Hiner home. Robert Metcalfe of Whiting Indiana called on Earl Swift. More Sunday dinners feature Roscoe Argos Len Den Bern etc.
News from Vosburg by Mrs. Dick Brown lists Sunday visits with Kenneth and Donald Calhouns and other local families. Attendees include Hershberger, Derby, Ammons, Noland, Callen, and Christy households. many attend 4H suppers, banquets, basketball games, gifts bazaars, and hospital visits. The report covers Albia and Moravia events and holiday gatherings.
Community notes from New Hope recount a series of pre Thanksgiving and social gatherings. Many local families including Phillips Tarbell Harsh Wilson and Kilderman attend dinners, suppers and visits at Moravia Knoxville Centerville and Chipach with hospital and church activities noted.
Mrs. Paul Dicks and Fonda attended the Chariton River Baptist Youth meeting Sunday evening.
Mrs Daphne Shepard reports Sunday School attendance 37 at Griffinsville N Bend. Numerous social visits and supper gatherings are noted, including O Connells from Moberly and Longs at Emil Longs home, with multiple calls and dinners shared among local families and neighbors.
Ethel Lemley joined Mr and Mrs Lynn Lemly for Sunday dinner. Donna's sister visited over the weekend in Cedar Falls. Billy Long and family called on Emil Long Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jonnie Peaty and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshalltown shared meals with Harold Huff and family. Mr and Mrs Alex Allerdyce of Moline also attended.
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