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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
4
A crowded log records numerous visits and hospitality as Salem residents including Parson Brown Whitehead Argo Haver and Hellyer travel between Stanford Cedar Rapids Kalona Centerville Ottumwa Bloomfield and Knoxville. The notes mention birthdays open houses and multiple visitors from Connecticut California Kentucky and multiple Iowa towns.
Shannon Seals was guest of honor at her home on Tuesday evening October 4 for her first birthday. Those assisting included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wakefield, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Haver, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haver, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tim Seals. The gathering featured photos, visits, and refreshments of ice cream cake coffee and punch after gifts were opened.
A quotation frames newspapers and readers as partners in liberty, warning that defending press freedom is defending our own. The remark attributes the idea to Lyndon Jahnson, underscoring civic responsibility in media.
Farmers are urged to nominate neighbors for ASC community committee elections in Appanoose County. Doyle Hampton, CEO, notes the committee administers farm programs and elections run by mail from November 24 to December. Eligible voters may petition by October 31, listing one nominee with three signatures and willingness to serve. The county lists 16 ASC communities including Bellair and Washington.
Public notice urges citizen involvement in reporting violations of property rights and conservation laws. It explains dangers of taking action and instructs observers to contact conservation officers, county sheriffs, or state troopers with factual details.
Appanoose County Democrats led by James Eddy announce a major drive to recruit attendees for a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner featuring President Jimmy Carter. The event, October 23 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines, begins at 7 30 p m with Iowa’s two senators and four congressmen attending. Tickets 7 6 each or 50 for two, proceeds go to the State Democratic Party for 1978 elections. Eddy urged participation and noted plans for a strong local turnout to greet Carter returning to Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Clell McDanel and Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel hosted a pork barbecue at City Park Moravia on Sunday with many neighbors in attendance including Richard Dulaney and family Keith Phillips the Gary Long family Jody McDanel Eugene Daniels and family Douglas Kenneth Daniels Lucille Daniels and Virgil Dooley Dooley. Al Clark Lori and Lynn joined two horse sales over the weekend visiting Humeston Saturday and Mt Pleasant Sunday. Larry Clark visited Robert Foster on Sunday.
Fuller James resumed duties at John Deere on Monday after an absence since September 6 due to an accident. Several local residents were noted in social visits and gatherings including guests from Des Moines, Albia, Oskaloosa, and Moravia. The write-up lists dinners, birthday observances, and club meetings such as the Friday Fairies 4-H Club and a 45th class reunion, with multiple family visits across Moravia, Albia, and surrounding towns.
The article notes newspapers rank as the third urgent employer among U.S. manufacturers behind the automotive and steel sectors. It cites last year’s total newspaper employment at 382,700 with 124,600 women among them, highlighting gender demographics in the workforce.
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