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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
2
The Times notes chilly winds over Easter Week as domestic peace corps workers plan to enter Ap panoose and Monroe counties to raise living standards. Some residents doubt outsiders can enlighten locals about economic progress, fearing distance from problems may blunt insight.
Local groups discuss keeping up with higher taxes including property and income levies, plus government fees. Community renewal is urged to attract business and improve living, working, and recreational opportunities while a governor race in Iowa stirs interest. Delmont Moffitt and Earl Hedgecock join as candidates amid talk of salary hikes for office holders.
Shanghai Iconium lists social visits and gatherings in a small town, detailing Mrs Nell Fenfield and others visiting at multiple homes. Frequent mentions include the Firkins, Sheldon, Tarbell, Penfield, Morrow, Hawk, Scott, and Pfannebeckers with afternoon and Sunday visits throughout the week.
Six mothers and seven children joined by Fairmont Nebraska students on a Burlington rail trip to Chicago. The group visited the Natural History Museum, Sheed Aquarium, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan cruise, Museum of Science and Industry, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chinatown, Old Town, and areas of diverse Chicago neighborhoods. Their guide “Mac” the Gray Line driver shared stories as the group returned to Union Station at 9:30 p.m.
Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia and Union Holy Week programs list sermons church school and reception of new members. Rev Elton D Coleman speaks on Peter the Overconfident One at Nazarene noon series. Good Friday service features Neva Miller. Easter Sunrise 5 45 am at Methodist with Don Hawkins and youth breakfast at Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. E J Strong as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Services include 10:00 Sunday school, 11:00 worship on The Risen Lord, 7:00 NYPS, and 7:45 evangelistic sermon. Wednesday features missionary study at 7:30 followed by church board meeting.
Rev J A Ogden pastor announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m for all ages 5 45 a m Easter sunrise youth service at the Methodist church Don Hawkins from Russell a Centerville Junior College student will speak after the service breakfast at EUB church Following 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Morning Worship The Religion of the Empty Tomb 7:30 p m Evening Service Good Friday service at Methodist Church Friday at 2:00 p m Professor Neva Miller of Vennard College will speak WEWS meeting Friday April 8 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Margaret Callens home Family Night Wednesday April 13 with a coop supper at 6 30 p m
The group recalls a long coach ride back from Chicago with mixed adult riders and Nebraska students. Eddy, son of Mrs. Eldred Eaves, shared his seat, and everyone slept mostly through the return trip arriving around 4:00 a.m. Sunday was spent resting after the journey.
The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Duzit club was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Len nie Stewart as hostess. Roll call referenced keepsakes. Mrs. Virgil Dooley spoke of the May 3 Glenwood trip to acquaint Appanoose county with the school system. Reports included Mrs. John Main on Osceola Farm Bureau trip and Rural Women's Day plans. Dues collected. recreation led by Mrs. Ivyl Tardell. tray prize to Mrs. Trenton McFall. May 9 meeting with Mrs. Virgil Dooley. date change noted.
Interim Pastor Rev J A Ogden leads Easter dawn service at 6 30 am followed by breakfast. Youth of the church conduct the service. Then 10 30 am Sunday School and 6 pm MYF meeting in the evening.
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