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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1971
Page
1
The piece recalls old terms for government officials and notes a shift toward viewing the public as servants to government office holders. It criticizes a tendency to propose new programs as quick fixes, suggesting solutions that expand government reach while shrinking citizen initiative.
Jack Kaster and his father ran the Moravia pool hall at its current site for 32 years and three more at another location. The business, opened about 40 years ago, closes due to insufficient players and income. The article notes the local school hot lunch program charges 35 cents weekly per student and that reimbursements for free or reduced meals could bring in about $1,600, affecting the district’s finances.
Mrs. Edward McCord attended a bridal shower for Marcia Thompson and Roger Stumpe at Tconium church. Clarence Whitehead journeyed to Topeka to fetch his daughter Mrs. Robert Miller and Kristin and will stay at the Whitehead home awhile. Mr. Miller is stationed in Arizona for a couple months. Mrs. Lloyd Brown joined her sister Mrs. Jim McAninch for Ottumwa shopping. Gene Huff and the Hellyers visited the Elbert Perry home and Miss Hazel Hellyer assisted with the Alfalfa Banquet. Bobby Whitehead went to 4-H at the Lloyd Ammons home and the McCords were mentioned.
Reports show numerous visits and gatherings including hospital luncheons, W S C S meetings, 4 H club events, and family fellowships in Iconium Ottumwa and Moravia. People named include Clarence Whitehead Jay Wilson Ivan Harsh Lois Eggers and Genevieve Kaling among others.
Families including Mr and Mrs Junior Donovan Cindy Klaus Nadine and Norma Lee Butch Martin Nadine Wood Grace Dooley Wayne Clark Kenneth Free and Don Klampe gathered with Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan Friday to observe Thanksgiving and Bessie's birthday The piece also notes Francis Burton visiting the Russell Warner home in Blakesburg and Hertha Dungan with her boys Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Francis Frame of Norway spent Tuesday evening at Clayton Sheldon home. Mr and Mrs Dick Brown attended Jefferson P T A Tuesday evening at Albia. Phyllis Dicks spent Wednesday with her mother Lucy Laws. Sibyl Whitehead attended Garden Club Wednesday afternoon at Lois DuVall home. Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon Mr and Mrs B F Whitehead Mr and
Last week Mrs. Howard Burkland reports many local visits and family gatherings across Council Bluffs and nearby towns. Howard Burkland Gordon Jewell and Ruby visited Albert Burkland at Golden Age Manor while Carl Weber hosted Wayne Weber in Oskaloosa. Rex Foster marked a birthday with ice cream and cake as Madge Ross attended Aunt Martha Rashs funeral in Centerville.
News of Interest From Griffinsville M Bend reports church and family updates. Attendance at Sunday school stood at 12 as local residents share visits, banquets, airport travels, and weekend gatherings with relatives in Loveland Iowa and Des Moines area.
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