23 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
1
The region experiences a period of heavy rainfall with daily downpours totaling over nine inches across Saturday to Monday. Up to 3.7 inches fell in a single night, flooding ditches and some basements, though crop damage remains limited and farmers seek favorable harvest conditions.
The piece highlights mixed local issues including postal delivery irregularities after mail leaves the Mac ravia post office and optimism about a capable Postmaster General. It also reports a quarter horse sale near Kansas City with top price 17 000 and average 3 650 totaling 195 500, plus community interest in establishing a local saddle club and observations on lake plans by the Army Corps of Engineers. Local residents comment on water issues affecting crops and bottom lands.
Local residents and visitors shared calls and visits from Friday through Monday morning in and around Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska. Notable engagements included Ora Powell Marilyn and multiple families from Cook Stringfellow Mishier Gordon Brukland Hedgecock Wilkinson and Moffatt with outings to Knoxville Knoxville Cridleaugh and Ottumwa.
The Board of Supervisors of Appanoose County met in regular session with Ralph A Wood Loyd Carter and Gail Felkner present They approved claims and transacted routine financial items including office supplies medical and travel expenses sheriff and constable costs and various town and state payments to vendors and services. The records list numerous individuals and amounts across general fund and town funds including salaries and supplies for offices, ambulance service, printing, and other municipal expenditures.
A scanned Moravia Union page lists numerous county and city expenses including printing, supplies, medical care, reimbursements, and ambulance services. Entries reference individuals, vendors, hospitals, banks, and utilities with amounts such as 108.80, 90.90, 78, 50, and 264.68 across departments like court fund, board of education, and social welfare reimbursements.
The document lists multiple entries under state and assesor funds, detailing salaries for Roy Livengood and Ruth Tucker, and various care and medical expenses for institutions and individuals. Also notes payments for medicines from May's and Owl Drug Stores, and mileage for Richard J. Deputy Sheriff.
A fragmented ledger lists care and keep charges for numerous individuals and facilities including Memorial Ranch, Rest Haven Nursing Home, Best Haven Nursing Home, and Sunnyplope out-patient services. Entries show amounts for care, medical, and commutation fees alongside quarterly payments and voluntary patient notes.
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