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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
Moravia residents face a delayed local water mains project as the Rays Ramblin's report ongoing work halted due to problems elsewhere. Citizens and council seek clarity on delays and consider change to a pay upon completion approach. John Corso submits a giant mushroom found in the Union office Tuesday weighing about 2% pounds.
Moravia residents are invited to bring children to the town community building next Wednesday at 6 30 pm for a Halloween treat and a cash prize in four age groups. Afterward, trick or treating will follow with prizes and activities.
Enon reports Michael Dommer and companions traveled to Kansas City to attend the National FFA convention, leaving Wednesday afternoon and returning Saturday evening. The narrative also lists social visits and gatherings involving the Dommer family and related households across Thursday through Saturday, including parties, visits, and a surprise birthday at Lavern Horn’s home with many attendees.
Mrs Howard Burkland hosts and visits appear throughout this Udell community notes page. Families gather for birthdays, dinners, and church events in Keokuk Moravia and Centerville area. Notable mentions include 92nd birthday surprise for Frank Bennett and multiple visits by the Burklands, Millers, Shepards, and Moffitts among others.
Daphne Shepard notes a 25 member Sunday School, birthday offerings, and sympathies for the Walker family after their mother’s death at Bonnell Nursing Home. Several local residents are hosted and visited by relatives, with multiple Shepards and McClanahans mentioned during a weekend gathering and a 90th birthday celebration for Fred Shepard.
Notice of a special school election in Monroe and Appanoose counties Iowa on November 20 1968. Voters will decide on issuing 185000 dollars in bonds to build and furnish an elementary school in the Albia district, polls open from noon to 7 PM Central Standard Time.
The school district is divided into three precincts in Monroe and Appanoose counties Iowa. Precinct 1 includes Melrose and nearby towns with polling at Melrose Fire Station. Precinct 2 covers Lovilla area with polling at Lovilla Fire Station. Precinct 3 spans Albia and surrounding townships with polling at Monroe County Courthouse in Albia. Voters mark yes or no with a cross or check in the square after Yes or No.
The Albia Community School District in Monroe and Appanoose Counties Iowa seeks a bond of 135000 dollars for building and furnishing an elementary school. Ballot page notes official election date November 20 1968 with polling place and secretary signatures. The notice is issued by the Board of Directors per chapter 296 code.
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