This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
4
Our weekly edition begins a new farm feature by Dean Freed, a farmer, feeder, and writer. His timely topics aim to aid the agricultural community, and reader response will determine if we continue to publish his column.
Dean Freed, editor of the Farmer's View, writes a weekly farm column in 35 papers across Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska from a famille farm in O'Brien County Iowa. He chairs 1000 acres with his father and brother and oversees 3000 cattle.
An agricultural study outlines major growth obstacles for farmers weather, finance, politics, and consumerism. It notes rising loan debt to 7.3 billion and income drops from 24.3 to 20 billion, urging better management, selective credit, political involvement, and expanded promotional education to improve resilience and growth chances.
The advisory board for the Adult Farmers Classes announces that Senator Dick Clark will speak at the High School gymnasium on Tuesday night November 15 on a farm related subject. Instructors and members from nearby FFA chapters and adult farmers are invited. This is your invitation. Baby Patrick Ryan born October 22 at 5 40 p.m. at St Joseph's Hospital Centerville. Parents Mr and Mrs Fat Nicoletto Moravia. Weighs 8 lbs 7 oz. Grandparents Mrs Ruby Long Moravia and Mrs Kemona Nicoletto Onumwye. Great grandparents Mrs Elsie Long Moravia Mr and Mrs Art Batterson Unionville Mrs Amos McGrighy Puclo Colorado.
The October meeting of 5.C.A. in the high school library heard reports and approved minutes and the treasurer’s report. The seventh grade won the roll call award of 55.00. Superintendent Nielsen urged parents to record immunization shots on cards for the new school-attendance law. Nurse Mrs. Chelsing announced a monthly free clinic at the Centerville courthouse offering required vaccines. The Music Department showcased four student performers and the chorus. Doris H. Lund discussed the lunch program. Next meeting is November 28 with Dr. Owen as speaker and Swing Choir music.
Halloween safety tips urge parents to check visibility and breathing in disguises and to choose fire resistant costumes. Avoid plastic masks, long sleeves, and dangling bits. Use flameproof labels, add reflective tape, and light costumes. Healthy treats are encouraged over sugary candies to reduce dental decay.
Effective immediately no mail moving by ship to Europe including the Soviet Union Greenland Iceland Attica South and Central America Caribbean Islands Puerto Rico and the Middle East will be accepted. Dock workers on the east coast are on strike, halting maritime mail service to listed destinations.
At a Centerville Country Club luncheon Heatilator Fireplace division head Paul Jaquith announced a 75,000 square foot plant on a 25 acre site in Centerville's industrial park with immediate construction. The Mount Pleasant plant employs 300,000 square feet and could grow to about 500 workers, with about 100 hires planned in a year. Vega Industries credits Iowa growth and site utilities, employment base, leadership, citizen attitudes, and services as key factors.
Moravia City Council designates Beggar's Night for Sunday October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Residents are urged to leave porch lights on to welcome trick or treaters and drivers should exercise extra care as children cross streets during the event.
ISU reports total enrollment of 22,803 students, the largest in its history, with 19,495 undergraduates and 3,305 graduates. The freshman class stands at 6,3 hundred, a university high. Area students include Mary Jo Bruce of KR Moravia majoring in Child Development, Many Lloyd Massion of RR Moravia in Civil Engineering, and Judy and Jane Zajec of KR Moravia majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Former star speaker Glent J Deahn of Cedar Rapids Iowa will be the evening speaker at the Moravia Athletic Banquet November 7 at 6 40 PM in the high school gym. The banquet will honor athletes in football baseball softball track and field and other fall programs with a shrimp vegetable meal and dessert. Speakers trace Deahn’s college career at the State University of Iowa where he earned three letters in football and basketball and led the Big 16 champions in 1949. He later coached and held athletic posts in Iowa and west regions.
James Murdy, a Continental Telephone Company employee with no prior political experience, seeks the mayoral post. He pledges to address stray dogs and supports a new contract law with Shen's department, hoping it benefits the town. He urges all residents to vote on November 8, 4977.
Red Cross seeks volunteers across Appenvans County for a Bloodmobile campaign starting November 1. Ages 16 to 65 welcome. donors will give a unit and receive a snack. Registration through February. contact listed coordinators for details and times.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.