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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
2
Readers in Iconium share updates on Jake Firkins improving eyesight but worsening arthritis, Vera Firkins feeling better, and visits from relatives and friends. The piece mentions Ed Clouse and family trips, local band The Shimaron's formation, Ottumwa outings, bear hunting chatter, and a bear meat recipe, closing with a remark about George Rudloff’s health.
The Churches of Moravia sponsor a Sunday singspiration at 7:45 p.m. in Salem Methodist Church. Each church will present special numbers and the community is invited to join in worship through song.
A sample of area households will participate in an annual education survey the week of October 17 22 1977 conducted by the Bureau of the Census. Rex L Pullin Kansas City director says interviewers will ask about school years completed and current enrollment from nursery through college to gauge trends and need for facilities. Interviewers Helen Stewart Ottumwa Iowa and Virginia Carney Centerville Iowa will visit homes. data remains confidential and published only as totals.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will sell used vehicles and equipment at a public auction on October 15 1977 starting 10 00 a m on the department grounds in Ames. Inspections run October 14 1977 from 8 00 a m to 4 00 p m and until late on October 15. A $200 bid deposit is required per bidder in specified payment forms. Buyers must be 18 or older. Auction conducted by Thompson Auction Service.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Cloyed spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown. Mrs Wayne Messamaker visited Dick and Hazel Hellyer Wednesday evening. Hazel Hellyer and Mrs Lloyd Brown spent Monday in Chariton. Mr and Mrs Edward McCord were in Albia Thursday evening. The Hellyers hosted guests including the Browns and Over tufs at various times. Visitors included Rose Jenkins from Bakersfield California and Rex Haver Tim Seals and Shannon at the Haver and Edward Haver homes. Mrs Jenkins later returned home after visiting Rex Haver.
A reader urges respectful support at Moravia sports events, condemning derogatory chants while praising effort, noting players deserve good conduct and better treatment. The letter also touches on local economy, part time jobs, and aFarm Bureau meeting, highlighting concerns over prices, labor costs, and land values.
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