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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1968
Page
1
The piece condemns the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the ensuing violence and arson. It notes the president did not address the riots and stresses that lawful conduct is expected from all races while expressing support for colored people who behave commendably. It mentions Rust College singers.
The Union reports progress on the Moravia high school annual, with printing underway and a target delivery at the end of the school year likely tied to the Senior chapel program. Negotiations continue on the telephone matter, with hopes for clearer guidance in next week’s issue. A colored group is praised while a Methodist church sing event is anticipated.
The Moravia public library held its regular meeting Saturday afternoon with president Mrs. Wm. Woodward presiding. New books will be ordered for readers. A cleaning day was discussed but no date set. Secretary Mrs. Marie Oehler and librarian Melissa Felton presented reports, both accepted, with other business discussed for board approval.
Mrs G D Curtis of Pleasant Hill and guests Myra Turner of Moravia Lori Ann Atwell of Sigourney attended Chariton River Baptist Church for Palm Sunday and Communion. Rev Clarence Lautt and Des Moines wife joined as new members. Blanket Sunday observed with several blankets donated.
A lengthy roster of social visits and events spans Mystic and surrounding towns, detailing Mission Society meetings, FHA banquets in Moravia, family dinners, shopping trips, and Sunday gatherings. Names include Janice Moore, Jean Curtis, DeWayne Moore, Julia Moore, Mabel Moore, and many Moore, Sulser, Argo, Penfield, and Curtis family members, plus assorted visits to Albia Centerville Moravia and Oskaloosa. The record highlights birthdays, anniversaries, club activities, and participation in local school events and banquets.
Editorial argues that wealth does not equate to happiness and mocks rich leisure, contrasting luxury with public beach enjoyment. It laments the emptiness of expensive pleasures and end with a glance at English class notes on reading The Miracle Worker and Twelve Angry Men.
The F H A banquet featured a Showboat of Fashions theme with a ship deck stage. Janet Rhee opened the meeting, an invocation followed, a served meal, and a creed recitation by Patty Rogers. Judges praised all participants as winners in Home Ec classes led by Jane Sophor Linda Hiatt Karen Martin Nancy Crabtree Carolyn and Lisaaber.
Camilla Prater, born October 16 1953 in Shelbyville Illinois, is named Teen of the Month. At fourteen she has brown hair and eyes, is 5 feet 3 inches, 115 pounds, and studies physical education math and English, aiming to be a math teacher. Her interests include horseback riding skating reading and socializing.
Nancy Sue Leffier, born December 20, 1949 in Ottumwa, is a senior with interests in economics office practice speech and American government. Her favorite subject is speech and her activities include FBLA FTA library club FHA mixed chorus and glee club. Family and social events highlight a year of graduations proms and community gatherings with relatives visiting Centerville Muscatine and Des Moines for baptisms birthdays and lodge events.
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