Weather Delays Farm Work And Local Elections Confusion
Heavy wet conditions stall corn chopping and harvesting as farmers await better weather. County Auditor Etta Jean Larson expresses confusion over town election nomination paper certifications, with questions about whether candidates themselves can certify papers. AMI Moravia papers are properly filed. A separate four county ballot considers forming a rural water system for small communities around Rathbun Lake including Melrose and Unionville.
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Etta Jean Laurson
Secretary of State
AMI
Moravia
Rathbun Lake
Melrose
Unionville
Raya Ramblins Summer Festival and Cen terville Pancake Day Report
The piece notes two bright autumn weekends with Sundown lake fest and Cen terville pancake day. Most days are rain soaked, cropland eroded, highway 5 work slowed, and farmers fear harvest delays though some soybeans are ready.
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Sundown Lake
Centerville
Griffinsville-N Bend News Briefs Report Sunday School
Attendance at Sunday School stood at 22 with officers elected at the service. Rain held off for pancake day parades after the event. Mr and Mrs Carl Day of Eureka California and Mary McClaskey of Centerville were supper guests of Russell Shepards. Wednesday evening news item continues.
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Carl Aay
Eureka
Calif
Mary McClaskey
Centerville
Russell Shepards
Homecoming Activities For October Week
Homecoming week features Blue and White day October 4 and a rally October 5 with Mormon Trail at 7 30 pm The band presents a halftime show with a new pom pom squad A homecoming dance runs from 9 00 pm to 12 00 am The queen and king will be crowned A hospitality room for alumni and guests will be run by the student council Band Juke from Des Moines will play Admission is 150 for students and 2 00 for adults
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Mormon Trail
Des Moines
Moravia High forms swing choir with tryouts and pantomime
Moravia High School has established a swing choir after tryouts requiring a known song, sight reading, dance, and pantomime. Members chosen by vocal instructor Mr. Tapper include seniors Sally Whitehead Dave Godby and Duane Palmer juniors Susan Crabtree Marilyn Shelquist Molly Van Benthuysen Mike Godby Tony Mahon and Jeff MecDanel sophomores Marty Massman Gary McCloud Bob Schneider and Larry Wilson freshmen Sallie Avera Michele Brown Sheila DuVall Kandi Kast er and Devana Tubaugh. The group hopes to deliver strong performances and good concerts.
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Moravia High School Chorus
Mr. Tapper
Sally Whitehead
Dave Godby
Duane Palmer
Susan Crabtree
Marilyn Shelquist
Molly van Benthuysen
Mike Godby
Tony Mahon
Jeff MecDanel
Marty
Weird Word of the Week Pagaride Buzz
Students and teachers share guesses about the term Pagaride in a classroom discussion. Reactions range from jokes about a science class item to references to a garage key and band room speculation.
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van Blarken
Miss Heimann
Baker
Paula McClurg
Hitchcock
Tammy Wells
Jill McDanel
Jane Martin
Judi Stocker
Pough
Julia McDanel
Devana Tubaugh
Peggy Pettibone
Local families share dinners and visits around Pancake Day
Supper guests and Sunday callers mingle among the Merrill Shepards and related households. Roy Argo and Ver a da Argo joined the Huff home. Jim Walker and Russell Shepard hosted George Lains crew. Paul McNair of Liscomb split weekend with Ruth McNair and attended Pancake Day events.
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Merrill Shepards
Roy Argo
Vera da Argo
Ovarold Huff
Jim Walker
Russell Shepard
George Lains
Paul McNair
Liscomb
Ruth McNair
Arthur Burton
James Piercy
Adel
Russell Shepards
Earl Long
Doyle Hamptons
Polk Cozad
Keith Lain
Dean Lain
Emil Long
Carl Long
Karen Talbot
Helen Bear
Lowell Shepards
Marilyn Shepard
Monica
Russell
School Calendar Updates for Oct 5 6 8 10
School calendar lists events including bus drivers meeting at 8 45 a m on October 5 football game Mormon Trail at home 7 30 p m homecoming and junior high game October 6 at 9 a m also at home student council state convention October 8 teachers in service October 10 dismissal 2 30 p m TW
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Mormon Trail
Monroe Busy Maidens Meet in September at Knoxville Outing Planned
Monroe Busy Maidens opened by Pres Marilyn Shelquist with officer reports approved. Roll call asked what members enjoyed at the fair. Planned October Knoxville outing. Michele Koffman led the pledge with Jeanne Massman on the 4-H pledge. Marilyn Shelquist spoke on fabric selection. Annette Avera served refreshments for seven members and three leaders. Brenda Johnson assisted.
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Monroe
Marilyn Shelquist
Knoxville
Michele Koffman
Jeanne Massman
Annette Avera
Brenda Johnson
Taylorettes 4-H Club Meets in 1973 Records Night
The Tay lorettes 4-H club held its regular meeting at Lori, Vicky, and Becky Horns on September 20, 1973. Members turned in their 1973 record books and planned a hay ride for October 18, 1973, with extended discussion about future activities.
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Taylorettes
Taylorettes 4-H
Lori
Vicky
Becky Horns
Hostesses Serve Refreshments at Social Event
The event featured refreshments provided by Lori, Vicky, and Becky. Reporter Paula Burkland covered the proceedings.
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Lori
Vicky
Becky
Paula Burkland
Union Farmerettes 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Union Farmerettes 4-H Club met at the Jerry Hinote home with six members, two leaders, and one visitor. Beth Wilson and Denise Bolin were elected for Rally Night roles, and officers for the coming year were chosen: president Brenda Kelley, vice president Sherri Hingte, secretary Beth Wilson, treasurer Lynnta Bolin, reporter Barbara Kelley, historian Danita Hoffman, and recreation leader Denise Bolin. A hike to Sundown Lake was planned for October 19 at 2:00 p.m. to raise money, and work on the 4-H float for Pancake Day was scheduled for September 20 and 24 at 7:00 p.m.
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Union Farmerettes
Jerry Hinote
Sherri
Beth Wilson
Methodist
Sundown Lake
Denise Bolin
Beth
Brenda Kelley
Sherri Hingte
Lynnta Bolin
Barbara Kelley
Danita Hoffman
Franklin News of Sunday Guests and Visits
FRANKLIN news notes Mrs Earl Swift and family hosted Sunday dinner with Larry Derby. Emmiett Derby visited in the afternoon. Bob Teno and children joined Delbert Calhouns for supper. Doris Hershberger and Leta McGee went to Ottawa Friday. Pearl Rucnelis visited Delbert Calhouts Saturday. Lloyd Jaimsen and Marie Van Welder spent Sunday at Rustoe Argos. Stanley party attendees included Rena Ammons and others. Russell Brown family attended a meeting Thursday the 16 PLL.
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Jerry Morrow
Larry Derbys
Emmiett Derby
Bob Teno
Delbert Calhouns
Earl Swift
Duane Wilsons
Doris Hershberger
Leta Mc-Gee
Otturawa
Pearl Rucnelis
Delbert Calhouts
Lloyd Jaimsen
Sherri Serves Jelio and Pumpkin Bread at Event
Brenda Kelley reports on Sherri serving jelio and pumpkin bread to attendees, detailing the informal gathering and the warm hospitality extended to guests.
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Sherri
Brenda Kelley
Moravia Union ownership and circulation data 1973
The Moravia Union, a weekly newspaper in Moravia Appanoose County Iowa 52571, filed Sept 24 1973. Publisher Raymond Chority. editor Katherine Chority. managing editor Gary L Chority. Owners Raymond Chority Katherine Charity Gary Charity. No bondholders over 1 percent. Average weekly circulation 1,240 copies printed, paid circulation.
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The
Moravia Union
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
Appancose County
Raymond Chority
Katherine Chority
Gary L. Chority
Katherine Charity
Gary Charity
Circulation Figures for Recent Issue Released
The report shows total paid circulation 1240 with 1180 through dealers and carriers or street sales and 17 via mail subscriptions. Total distribution recorded 1197, with 43 copies unaccounted or spoiled after printing. office use totals 1197.
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United States
Raya Ramblin
Griffinsville - N. Bend
Daphne Shepard
Richard Cloyed
Paul & Linda Witt
Moravia Electronics
Richard G. Cloyed
Farm Service CO
Moravia, Lowa
Scribbler
Jeag1ue News
Chicago
Goodyear - Atlas - Mohawk
Jaeeete
Stanley
Jim Demry
the Town of
Jim
Franklin
Turner Funeral Home
William R. Adler
South
Malin Albia
Appanoose County Beef Producers Association
McCreary Sale Co
V. C. Kaster
Hi. 2
Eddyville
Pleasant Corners Church
Paulson
John Deere
Dee Dee
Ting
Sutee
Strap
Louie
Ladies Aid
Lloyd Landgrebe
Sindigneer & Ulerksi
Hullunger Auslicu Serving
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