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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1977
Page
4
The Moravia Union office will close this Thursday afternoon for the Town Press Association convention in Des Moines. Mrs. Blanche Walter was moved from St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa to Golden Age Manor in Centerville to recuperate from a broken hip.
Bonita Hovard thanks all who sent cards food and gifts during her grandmother's passing. Leta Albertson expresses gratitude for flowers ecards visits and remembrances while in hospital and after returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood Sr of Des Moines announce the July 23 wedding of their daughter Becky to David Schmeiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schmeiser of rural Winfield. The bride elect works for the State of Iowa in Appanoose County. the groom is employed by Albia Motors Co in Albia.
The U S Army Corps of Engineers will collect camping fees from May to May 15 through September 30 at five of eight federal recreation areas around Rathbun Lake. A $3 daily fee applies at Brideview Buck Creek West Buck Creek East Island View and South Fork with 50 cents extra for electric hookups at Island View and South Fork.
Sixth grader Leslie McElderry of Moravia Elementary will compete against 55 other schools in Area XV spelling bee. The contest is set for Evang Junior High in Ottumwa on Saturday April 23 starting at 10 am.
Moravia OES will host a school and inspection at the Masonic Temple on Saturday April 23. Luncheon at 1:30 p.m. and school at 12:30 p.m. Inspection begins at 7:30 p.m. All activities held at the Masonic Temple.
Janet Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs DeWayne Stanley wed Mark Summers son of Mr and Mrs Roney Summers in a 3 PM April 9 1977 double ring ceremony at Trinity United Methodist Church Albia with Rev Jerry Brown officiating. 250 guests, seven branch candleabra, pink blue and white daisy mums, organsist George Wilkinson, soloist Cecil Dicks. Attendants included maid of honor sister Ace Graham and bridesmaid Julia Perry with best man Mark Sheeley and groomsman Jeff Trinkle. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta gown with empire waist and long sleeves, Juliet cap veil. Reception in church parlors. couple to reside at Jamieson Trailer Court Albia.
The Moravia SCA will meet Monday at 7 30 PM in Moravia High School. Officers will be elected. Michael Amosson will display Science Fair exhibits and Richard Roos will present instrumental numbers by grade school students. This is the final meeting of the year and the public is welcome.
The Basil Cowell Unit of Mo ravia Legion Auxiliary met at the Post Home Monday evening with twenty three members and one guest Mrs Mona Howard of Moulton Appanoose County President present. Wanda Murdy led the business meeting and reports from secretary and treasurer were read. Initiation of Deloris Burkland occurred.
U S Senator Dick Clark announced a staff member will be in Appanoose County on Friday April 29 to hold public office hours in Clark's mobile van at the County Courthouse Centerville from 9 30 to 11 30 a m and 1 30 to 3 00 p m The staff will hear residents views on Congress pending legislation and other government concerns No appointment is needed and the van travels statewide to all 98 counties
Blanche Walter extends gratitude for cards gifts calls and visits during stay at St Joseph Hospital Ottumwa Special thanks to Reverend Hoovers church members Geyster's Ambulance and others who assisted in the care and support.
The church led by Rev. LB Desdrick invites worship at 9 30 a m on Sunday with a sermon from First Corinthians Chapter 14 on speaking in tongues. Sunday School at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship 7 p m Adult Bible Class 7 p m Children’s Service UMW Thursday. Daylight saving time begins April 24 at 2 00 a m.
Des Moines events include Kindergarten parents roundup and a coed track meet on Thursday. Friday features a music banquet at 6 30 and the FFA conference. The weekend hosts the 7th and th Invitational track meet. Other items: SCA meeting Tuesday 7 30, high school assembly at 1, B and G track meet at Corydon Thursday 7 8 conference track trees at Corydon, and Art students to Centerville Friday.
Iowa Southern Atilnties Co. reports a 13 percent rise in electric sales and an 8 percent increase in natural gas revenue for the quarter ended March 3. Electric revenues reached 11.426 million and gas 9.004 million as cold weather boosted demand. The board declared a 52 cent per share dividend payable June 1 to shareholders of record May 13, 1977. net income after preferred dividends totaled 2.2015 million for the quarter. For the year ending March 31, 1977, earnings per share were 3.26, up from 2.90. The company signed a MOI with Iowa Electric Light and Power to sell 200 megawatts in 1981 82 and 83, via Ottumwa Generating Station now under construction and due early 1981, with an option for 15 percent ownership. Rates implemented last June await Commerce Commission approval, expected by late summer. A Federal Power Commission rate decision for wholesale sales is pending. All directors and officers were reelected.
Extra adults are required to run two girls softball teams and one boys Little League team. Thirty-five boys and thirty-seven girls have enrolled, enough for a three‑team league for each gender. With games slated to start in early June, five weeks remain to draft players, organize practices, and issue equipment. Contact Ron VanZante at 724-3657 to volunteer.
The Athletic Promoters seek individuals to operate the concession stand at the ball diamond this summer. Interested persons should contact Ron VanZante or Richard Tubaugh for details on wages schedules and requirements.
State parks will implement a quota system immediately in 20 heavily used campgrounds under Health guidelines. The limit is eight camping units per sanitary installation, about 32 persons per unit, with sites first come first served and no reservations. Honey Creek Park quota listed at 160. full adoption across parks planned in coming years.
Progressive Club members and guest Mrs Mary Oehler were entertained at a 9:30 breakfast at Mrs Genevieve Morgans home on Tuesday morning April 19. Gifts were given to Mrs Margaret Harvey and Mrs Lucile Carter.
Mrs. Johny Whicker had eye surgery on Wednesday April 13 at University Hospital Iowa City. Nadine Squires remained a patient at Davis County Hospital for a week and is to be released Thursday. She will spend the next two weeks at the Dallas Faber and Freeman Squires homes as Eddie transfers to Columbia Missouri from McGraw Edison Centerville. They plan to move to Columbia as housing becomes available.
Church notices list Rev Gilbert Hocken as pastor for Sunday services on April 24 at 10.00 am and 8.08 am, with details on warship and offering pan totals and a placeholder placeholder.
Moravia junior high track teams defeated Blakesburg with girls 72 to 32 and boys 78 to 27. Individuals earning firsts included Paula Helmick in the 850 run, June Zinte in the 440 medley, Traci Ferren in the 100 yd dash, Cindy Lockman in hurdles and softball throw, and several relay victories. Seymour meet results show Moravia girls winning 86-17 and boys 70-35 with multiple event wins and relay success.
Glen William Townsend 23 of Unionville Ta was killed early Saturday April 16 1977 when his car left Moravia road and hit a tree in front of the John Trelan home Passeranger Jack R Lathrop Jr 25 Moravia Route 2 is in serious condition at Mercy Hospital Des Moines Townsend born January 11 1954 in Blomfield son of Richard and Mary Elizabeth Townsend survived by mother stepfather father one brother one sister two half brothers and two stepsiblings Funeral services were held April 19 at 1 30 pm Miller Wehrle Center ville with Rev Gerald Zook Udell officiating Burial in Drakesville Cemetery
The 17th annual Moravia High School Music Banquet will be held Friday at 6 30 p m in the high school. Band Mothers Club sponsors the event inviting all students in music programs from elementary to high school. Entertainment by music groups, awards by instructors Mr Ward and Mr Roos, and door prizes are planned.
Older worker specialists Evangeline Hitchcock and Ann Battistone recruit applicants aged 55 and older for temporary, part time and full time jobs. Job Service of Iowa office at 116 N ith Street in Center ville invites men and women to discuss opportunities.
Moravia Garden Club will meet on Wednesday April 27 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Dorothy Boyer. Mrs Sharon Nelson will present the program titled Landscaping Your Home.
The E T C Club met on April 13 at the home of Ellen Paxston. Louemma Palmer won the door prize while Blanche Kincade and Florence Carson received book prizes. A flower exchange, fruit salad, cake and coffee were served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Richard Calhoun of Long Beach California welcomed daughter Jill Michelle born in April weighing 6 lbs 13 oz with brothers John and Steven and grandparents Delbert Calhoun and Charles Mack Great grandparents Amy Hiner Ava Mack and Mrs Mc Mullen Tara re Huff born April 7 at Vic for County Hospital in Albi weighed 5 lbs 4 g brother Jason Gene Kehrberg Jason Eugene born April 16 at St Joseph Hospital Center weighing 8 lbs 12 oz grandparents Gene Huff Edra Robinson and Robert Kehrberg Fay Faber and Mrs R ehts kee noted
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