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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1975
Page
4
Paul Wilson announces entertainment for tonight’s Booster Club gathering. Stewart Shepard from Allen Travel Agency will present a Caribbean film. Rebekah ladies to serve dinner at the Community Building at 6:30.
Spring track activities start at Moravia high school with a boys meet here Friday and a girls meet on Saturday. On Tuesday the boys travel to Ottumwa and the girls go to Seymour, while a girls triangular meet is planned here Thursday, April 17.
Sally Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Martin among 41 Wesleyan college athletes honored at a Mt Pleasant banquet recognizing awards in women's basketball, men's basketball, and swimming.
The E T C club met at Leonard Palmers home on Thursday April 4. Prizes were awarded to Blanche Kincade Florence Carson Fern Hudgens Ruth Wilson and guests Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy. Jello salad crackers coffee nuts and mints were served to finish. Committee members included Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer.
Moravia Athletic Promoters met to run sewer and water lines to the baseball diamond in preparation for restrooms. Work begins at 9 am on Saturday April 19. Volunteers are urged to help keep youths occupied with supervised athletic activities.
Mrs Loraine Yates of Oxford and Gary Luann and Veronica Walker of Wellman were in an auto crash near Oskaloosa while returning from a visit with their mother and grandmother Leona Walker. Two daughters suffered serious injuries. after treatment at University Hospital Iowa City they are at home recovering. Mrs Yates recuperates from a severe sprained ankle staying with her mother.
The Appanoose County Historical Society will meet Monday April 14 1975 in the Jail Museum at 7 30 p m Members and others interested in helping preserve Appanoose County history are welcome Attend to hear reports about the log cabin with 100 logs from the Iowa Local Historical and Museum Association meeting in Des Moines on April 5.
After the 9:30 a.m. worship on Saturday April 13, Iconium hosts a 10:30 a.m. service featuring the Kruse family Clem Sandy Kim and Scott ventriloquists with solos duets and a sermonette. An evening 6:30 p.m. pot luck follows time and a 7:45 p.m. sanctuary program with music ventriloquism. All welcome.
Paul Bennell and partner Frances Ann reopen the Corner Cafe after extensive remodeling including a large commercial kitchen with four stainless steel sinks and expanded serving area. Hours are 6 am to 10 pm weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm Sundays. Frances Ann, Moravia High School 1957 graduate and former leading scorer, mentions past Moravia games and local teams. The cafe traces its origins to about 40 years ago with founder Fred Dotson, noting a recent closing date in November 1971 as a new phase.
The Moravia high school concert band and prep band present a spring concert on Monday April 14 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school gym. The prep band performs Gaslight Gallies Great Gates of Kiev Moussorgsky Fantasia 200 Bad Soul Explosion Caruso. the concert band performs Festivitation Nethybel Finale Dvorak Finale Beethoven Trumpets Ole Cofield Star Spangled Spectacular and Cohan. Admission will be charged.
A craft show at Centerville Community Center will exhibit about 75 participants on Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free with refreshments and door prizes. Exhibits include ceramics, tole painting, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, crewel embroidery, macrame and more. Instructors present include Carol Kerr Mildred Bradley Shaun Nelson Sharon Penfield Virginia McDonough Florice Long. It is described as one of the region’s largest craft shows and all are invited.
The children of Harold C. Huff and Dollie Beaty of Mystic host a reception at Moravia Community Center on April 20 from 2 to 4 30 PM to mark the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They wed April 19 1925 in Centerville.
Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore hosted a surprise 25th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks on Wednesday April 2. Guests included Mr and Mrs B D Buchanan Cen terville Mr and Mrs Pat Printy Corydon Mr and Mrs Lynn Fenton Seymour and Mr and Mrs Bill Spaur Albia. The couple received a silver wedding plaque.
The Moravia CBS held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Bea French presiding. Reports and a discussion on drapes and janitor work followed. Invitations to schools and inspection nights were read, with Mrs. Doris Wilson assisting at Centerville school and inspection on April 17. The Rainbow Girls were escorted in as Miss Susan Spencer gave the Charity lecture, receiving applause and a gift. Refreshments were served by Ruby Long and Ice Broshar.
Mrs Pheloa McDanel thanks friends and relatives for prayers calls cards and gifts during hospital stay in Albia.
The April school calendar lists Mustang Relays at Bloomfield on April 10 and Mohawk Relays on April 11, followed by Mohawkette Relays on April 12 and an Instrumental Concert on April 14 at 8:00. April 15 features Ottumwa Relays for boys and Seymour invitational for girls, with April 16 hosting a 7 8 dual track meet at here and 4 15 start. Kindergarten Roundup is April 17 with Seymour Invitational and a boys girls Triangular at here. An Adult Farmer Banquet is at 7:00 on April 17, followed by Home Economic Style Show on April 18 and 7 8 Invitational on April 19, ending with the State Music Contest for Small Groups at Russell.
All boys age 9 to 12 and girls in grades 3 to 7 plus boys 13 to 15 who have not signed up to play hall this summer may still register by calling 724 3657 or contacting Ron VanZante. Parents must complete a registration card and return it. Pee Wee team signup will be held in the near future.
Keoniaum United Methodist Church schedules September 9 worship at 9:30 a.m. with Communion, a 10:30 a.m. special service featuring the Kruse family, and a 7:45 p.m. music and ventriloquist program with congregational singing and local specials. A 6:30 p.m. pot luck fellowship supports installing a new rest room. Bring covered dishes and own table service.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor BD R Uhies lists services on Sunday April 13 at 10:00 am Sunday School Bible Study 11:00 am Morning Service 6 45 pm NLY PS Fellowship Hour 7 30 pm Evangelistic Service and youth events led by Rose Mary Smith Bob and Natalie Hiatt Opal Longley. Iowa District Preachers Retreat at the Amanas April 14–16 with prayer meetings and fasting April 17 at noon. transportation call 724 3649.
The Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Wallace Palmer posts a winter schedule with 9 30 am worship at Grace and Sunday School at Salem, plus additional services at Salem and Grace.
Grace United Methodist announces events led by Jerry Boblenz including Junior Choir practice on Thursday April 10 at 3 45 p m and a Men s Breakfast and Bible Study for all men of the community at 6 30 a m The Grace and Salem United Methodist Women meet at Grace Church at 1 30 p m on Sunday April 20 The Whale Meet a school of missions for the whole family is set for Salient Church at 6 30 p m on April 16
Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent outlines church activities at Salem United Methodist Church. Services and meetings include Sunday school, Sunday evening worship at 7 30 p m and a midweek prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 p m. A family event The Whale Meet is set for April 20 at 6 30 p m.
Theo A Miller writes from extended care, Room 162, thanking supporters for cards and letters received since February 1 and inviting continued correspondence.
Residents urged to remove junk vehicles by calling Elmer Gidel at 724-9891 for owner outreach. Community response has been positive as cleanup efforts continue to improve the town’s look.
Moravia Elementary schedules a full day Kindergarten Round-Up to provide more individualized attention from teachers psychologists and staff. Parents can bring children or use the bus and lunch is optional with a 45 cent hot meal. Private conference with Mrs. Martin will follow. Regular pupils will not attend on April 17. Call 724-3311 if a parent did not receive a letter or if you know of unregistered pupils.
The Moravia high school Future Homemakers and Home Economics departments present a style show Friday evening April 18 at 7 00 in the high school auditorium The event will feature garments by students in six divisions FHA child's junior high Home Ec I II III Rebecca Horn FHA President will lead the program with Devana Tubaugh assisting There are 49 girls in homemaking classes An admission of 1 for adults and 50c for students will be charged Refreshments will be served and FHA will provide entertainment.
A Sunday derailment on Milwaukee tracks blocked an eastbound Southern Pacific as it moved to a siding, stopping a Rock Island freight and halting mainline service for about three hours. A Monday accident then prevented Norfolk and Western trains from traveling north, disrupting regional rail movement.
At a public meeting the town reviewed six community projects with tentative funding, noting street improvement as top need but lacking funds. The final HUD application will be prepared by Area XV Agency and due by April 15. Details on work follow later. Street lighting may upgrade 22 lights to secure vapor, quadrupling light while saving costs. The attorney and engineer prepared notice to Hurst Construction Co. and insurers for sewer pavement damage in the west town area. Repair costs are estimated at $12,456.11.
Three high school instructors resign from Moravia Board of Education. David Rex, football coach and PE, to enter the ministry after a 5-4 1974 season. completes fifth year in May. Donald Adelpohl, two years on staff, aided strong music productions and plans to stay in education. Nancy Butler, Spanish instructor and librarian, joined in 1973 and also plans to remain in education.
All managers coaches and interested people are asked to attend the player draft for girls and boys Little League this Monday evening April 14 at 7 30 p m at the high school Final plans for the coming season will be completed Managers and coaches for the girls league are still needed Contact Ron VanZante if interested
Mr and Mrs Eugene Daniels announce the birth of daughter Carla Jean on April 2 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville. She weighs pounds and 4 ounces and is welcomed by brother Bryan. Grandparents are Kenneth Daniels and Tom Collins of Albia.
Theo Miller remains a patient at Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton after admission on February 1. He is improving. his address is Hunter Addition, Room 162, Skiff Memorial Hospital, Newton, Iowa 50208.
Engaged couple Janet Lee Felske of Geneseo Illinois and Galin Dean Shelquist of Moravis Iowa announce their upcoming wedding. Janet is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elon Felske. The couple plans a June 7 ceremony at 2 00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.
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