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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
1
A local pastor reports 17 congregants hospitalized and two sudden deaths at the hospital, B. C. Whitehead and Frank Gladfelder. The piece reflects on gratitude amid hardship from a fire aftermath and ongoing home repairs, noting community resilience and awareness of others’ plight.
The author describes the daunting task of cleaning and salvaging a home after a daylong blaze. Belongings are boxed or burned, decisions loom on whether to clean, refinish, or replace. The fire's origin in the utility room prompts extensive rebuilding, while patience and gratitude emerge alongside the preservation of family photographs and heirlooms.
Local social notes recount the 4-If Award banquet at Albia with attendees including Franklin By Mrs Earl Switt, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons, Mr and Mrs Delbert Calhoun and Kari. Visitors at various homes and hospital calls appear, with several family groups and weekend engagements listed in Ottumwa and Centerville area.
Calhoun. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift and Coy Swift visited Maude Turner Friday afternoon. Stella Axio, Dorothy Calhoun and Freda Swift attended WSCS Thursday afternoon. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the B. C. Whitehead family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swift spent Thursday evening with Merle Dicks.
Residents and visitors attend gatherings and meals across Coulson area towns. The column lists calls to the Miller and Argo households, Hiatt Spencer wedding attendees, help with a teachers’ dinner, and visitors to the Anderson and Boblenz families, plus a funeral in Bloomfield and a recuperating resident after surgery.
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County met in Adeeree with Evans and Felker Lay to approve claims. General Fund items include Harrickman and printing costs, Bureau of Labor inspection, Craver Lumber repairs, and many small reimbursements. Court and other funds show rent, supplies, medicals, cash relief, and gas or utility expenses with numerous vendor entries and individual names.
A 1968 county meeting records the settlement of unpaid taxes on Effie H. Dunbree’s estate. The board approves using the sale balance of 187.02 to cover 749.75 in taxes from 1949 to 1966, with 482.00 from administrative sale and 284.98 in costs, finalizing the settlement. It also notes bids and award for two dump trucks from Parks and Brant Ford, Inc. at 6989.00.
In a regular meeting on November 20 1963 the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors canvassed the November 6 1968 general election results and found Independence Township elected no trustee for 1989 or 1970 terms and no township clerk. Ver Million Township also elected no township clerk. The board appointed Independence Township Trustee 1969 term Albert Moore Trustee 1970 term O D Irwin. Independence Township Clerk Glen McNair. Verallilion Township Clerk John Elliott. and listed several precinct judges and clerks for Canterville precinct and other wards. Continued on page 5.
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