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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
2
The official county paper edited and published by C R and H K Charity is issued every Thursday. Subscription rates list Appandage and Monroe counties at one year for five dollars and six dollars for other United States addresses if paid in advance.
Rays Rambling notes sharp tax hikes in the first half due by Oct 1, especially on farm land and buildings. The Board of Supervisors says increases stem from state orders raising valuations after recording recent land sales at higher prices, not from local action. A Centerville $20,000 home saw higher taxes than expected.
The writer argues Moravia and Numa homeowners face higher taxes to fund county seat amenities. They compare dust and mud issues, water access, and shop visits, noting better paved streets, park facilities, and 24 hour police protection in the county seat. They acknowledge these advantages require payment.
Local social notes from SALEM recount visits and gatherings among residents. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown at the John Laws home, Mrs. Clarence Whitehead at Ottumwa meetings, Gail Huff and Steve at the 3M plant in Knoxville, Hazel Hellyer visiting Whitehead, and multiple families sharing meals and parties across Blakesburg Ottumwa Centerville Centerville areas.
Mrs Maude Whitehead and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown were seen in Centerville Friday and Sunday as an auction drew attendees. Mr and Mrs Malbert Prater of Kansas visited the Merle Praters last week in a local social note.
Brownie Troop 905 held a meeting on October 5 with eight girls and two leaders. They learned their troop number is 905, reported calendar sales totaling 31 calendars earning $7.75, and assigned new troop jobs. The girls made chocolate marshmallow graham cracker snacks, toasting marshmallows between crackers. Denise provided the ingredients. Reporter Lisa Mihatovich.
In memory of Penny Thompson who died at age fourteen on October 8 1966 the poem by Aunt Marie Clester Carson recalls a morning of faith a mother’s call a brother Bob and the sudden death from illness Penny’s youthful smile is mourned and a belief in reunion after death is expressed
The Monroe Busy Maidens 4-H club held its regular meeting at Ruth Ann Wilsons home with seven members and two leaders present. Officers for January were set, demonstrations on making an accessory and staying stout were presented, and a Diemonds Pizza outing was planned for Oct 14.
Ald Argo and Jody McDanel attended a club gathering where officers were elected: Richard Stocker president, Greg Brown vice president, Jean Stocker secretary treasurer. Rally Night representative Zesse Ballartger was chosen. absent members included Steve Campbell, Mark Wilson, Tessé Balfanger, Ricky Johnson, Jan Stocker, Richard Stocker, and John McDanel. A chili supper was served. Next meeting set for November 9 at Stocker's.
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