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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
4
Moravia Community School schedules a Kindergarten Roundup at the elementary on May 4 with private conferences May 11. Half of the class will attend in morning and half in afternoon. birth certificates required. Iowa law allows five-year-olds by Sept 15 to enter kindergarten. New district families urged to call 724-3311 to update records.
Moravia Rebekah lodge members carried the traveling emblem to Centerville on Friday evening. Participants included Mrs. Harold Burton, Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Cecil Schrodt, Mrs. Harold Hudgins, Miss Clara Irelan, Mrs. Herb Roblenz, Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, and Mrs. Ray Chority.
Chariton River Valley Baptist church youth group will travel to First Baptist church in Bloomfield on April 24. Bloomfield church hosts a former Hell’s Angels member turned to the Lord on April 24 and 25. Public invited. information at 649-2927.
Ron Boyer son of Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer has been advanced to Sp/S and is stationed in Heidelberg Germany His address is Sp/5 Ronald E Boyer 1LQ Co A USAREUR 7th Army Campbell Gym APO New York NY 09102
Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at Legion Hall with 14 members and two guests. Secretary’s report approved. May baskets planned. 16 pounds of carpet rags sent to Knoxville hospital. Donations totaling 20 dollars to school band uniforms and to Girls School at Mitchellville. Legion men painting basement. next meeting May 17 at 8 PM. May is Poppy Month. Yucatan slides given. refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Roy H Hayworth will celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday April 25 with a 2 to 4 pm reception at Kendall Place Albia Invited are friends and relatives They were married April 24 1946 by Rev Donald McKay at First Christian Church Albia They are parents of one son Harlon at home Hostesses will be their nieces and nephews.
Over 150 Moravia students and school personnel received Tuberculin Mantoux tests on Tuesday. All reactors will be x-rayed on Thursday, April 29 at 9:30 am in the high school building. Open invitation for others to be x-rayed. County Nurse Mrs Lorraine Ramos was assisted by Mrs Butkovich, Mrs Heusinkveld, and Mrs Marion Woodward.
Airman Sam E. Kirby and his wife left Thursday for Colorado Springs after a 12 day leave with her parents Mr and Mrs Billy G Wilson and his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Kirby at Moulton. Airman Kirby is assigned to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Mrs Bette Van Dorin entered Monroe County hospital at Albia for x rays and observation after a blood clot in her leg. Mrs Marvin Gardner arrives in Albia in traction for a back injury. Dr Ray Avera, a heart surgery patient in Rochester Minnesota, is recovering and plans to return home this weekend. Mrs Mary Boler is a patient at Cass County Memorial hospital Atlantic Iowa and would enjoy hearing from local friends.
The SCA will present a program at its monthly meeting on Monday April 26 at 7 30 p m guest speaker is Philip J Juhl superintendent State Juvenile Home Toledo Iowa He will show slides of the institution and its program Juhl has held multiple youth service roles in Minnesota and became superintendent in 1967 Refreshment chair is Larry Pfannebecker with co workers Argo Hayden and Hiatt assisting
The Ladies Missionary Fellowship of Unionville Baptist Church met April 15 at Mrs. Paul Lobb’s home. Mrs. W. J. Lobb of Makinen Minnesota delivered an inspiring talk on Proverbs 4 23. The meeting included planning and discussion of future events and closed with Circle prayer.
Ida Kelley thanks friends for cards while in Houston Missouri hospital and for cards and calls after her return home, expressing appreciation for the support during her illness and recovery.
MHS juniors stage a three act comedy on April 1 at 6.00 pm in Bath Hall featuring Brooklyn guests and a cast including Martha Brewster Paula Unleokake Harper Murphy and Hopkins with Officer Bigphy Officer Klein Officer Wy and Officer De Kaiiy Pratt among others. The production, set in the Brewster family, promises lively roles and a bustling audience in Brooklyna.
Jean Ann Rouse won a first in novice typewriting at Cedar Falls as Moravia high school sent four students to the State Conference of the Future Business Leaders of America. David McDanel earned honorable mention in creed oration while Jan Moore, Drenda Tubaugh, and Vera Wright received recognition in bookkeeping and shorthand. Mrs. Ellison sponsors the FBLA program at the school.
Seven Moravia FFA members and advisor Jerry Boblenz will travel to Sioux City for the state convention. They depart Thursday morning and return Saturday evening, with attendees Ron Thomas Daryl Tisue Stanley Spencer Ted Cochran Jack Ballanger Donnie Bolin and Kim Tarbell.
The Chariton River Valley Baptist adult Bible study met April 18 at the leader’s home with eight attendees. Discussion centered on Romans chapter 6 and its verse on eternal life. Members attended baptism at Centerville First Baptist on April 4, celebrating a member’s salvation. A postponed salad supper will occur at the May 2 meeting.
Mrs. LaVerna Riegel expresses gratitude for cards calls visits flowers and kindness shown during her hospital stay and after returning home noting all were greatly appreciated.
L extends thanks to everyone for telephone calls cards visits and prayers during hospital stay at Methodist Hospital Des Moines and after returning home. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder for helping with chores while away.
The family of Florence Martin thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindnesses during illness and after her death Special thanks to Rev Donald Thrash Bob Young and family and to Dr F B Leffert May God bless each one of you
Mrs. Maxine Ailen expresses gratitude for the cards flowers and calls received while in the hospital and after returning home noting their appreciation and kindness.
Moravia mail carrier Carl Tisue received a gold wrist watch from Mrs Mae McDonalds children for lifesaving actions on February 25 when he found her pinned between her car and a garage door. Deputy Sheriff Dick Johnson aided her transfer to Centerville hospital and she recovered at home. Children Josephine Simmons Maryland George McDonald Kansas City and Eileen Atchison Chicago presented the watch.
Additional names of youngsters playing in summer baseball have been named. The list includes eight year olds such as Dave Spencer Russell Young Charles Ellison David Pettibone Dale Mikels Mark Schupp David Place Timothy Penfield Earl Fenton Barry Hinote Mark Yartee James Klampe Babe Ruth Jeffrey McDanel Jerald Ballanger Marty McClurg Rodney Woodward Jeff Beck Dean McDanel Daryl Steenhoek Bobby Robinson John Guthrey Jess Uhlenhake Bob Schneider Bob Van Dorin William Hopkins Barry Hopkins Larry Hackins Alan Paris Lynn Paris Stuart McDanel Ferlin McAlister Rex Arpo Jim Cochran Geo Bobby Robinson Tom Cole John McCrory David McDanel. Steve Raymie was left out of last week's list and is on the Chargers team.
Rodney Mikels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mikels, was taken to the hospital in Iowa City after injuring his right eye when struck by a ball. He has been a patient since April 7 and plans to return home and to school on Thursday as doctors remain cautiously hopeful his sight will quickly return.
Rodney Mikels thanks friends for cards and calls during his hospital stay in Iowa City, expressing appreciation for support received while a patient there.
Inez O Campbell expresses gratitude for visits prayers cards flowers and calls during hospitalization and after returning home noting the kindness was greatly appreciated.
At a Monday April 19 board meeting the Moravia Community School discussed kindergarten round‑up for next year, parent visits, and sewer work. Salaries for bus drivers rise to 1100 annually, head cooks get 10 cents more per hour, and several new teachers are slated for next year including Linnae Wiksell and Kenneth Redman among others.
Fashion students from Home Economics I II and MT classes along with Moravia FHA members will showcase spring styles. Eighth grade girls model new jumpers and a child division will appear. The event is set for April 23 at 7 00 p m in the high school gym with a reception afterward.
Relatives report the death of Oral Robinson born March 15, 1897 in Moravia Iowa. He died March 15, 1971 in Caldwell Idaho after moving there in 1982 following retirement from Cheyenne Wyoming railroad shops. Survived by wife Elizabeth, he was preceded by his parents and two brothers. Funeral services were held March 18, 1971 at Dalian Funeral Chapel Caldwell.
Homemakers club assembled Sunday evening at the Lynn Lemsey residence with Flossie Walker reading minutes in the chair absence. Guests include George Lains and the Shepards. meeting featured readings of The Legend of Easter and a pitch game followed by sandwiches and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry hosted relatives and friends in Bolivar Missouri from Thursday through Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baldwin of Springfield Illinois who stayed overnight. Fern Thistlewaite and Susan Walker from Centerville visited Sunday afternoon. On Monday Glen Van Loon of Newton aided Mrs Alva Cridlebaugh with painting. Joel Duitscher and Pat of Grundy Center were Sunday guests of Dale Sievers family.
The Corps reports plans to plant 243,600 trees and shrubs across Rathbun lake public use areas using over 31 species. Work includes 3,000 European alder seedlings on six islands near the southeast boat ramp and landscaping at Honey Creek state park. A theater exhibit at the lake office will show 80 slides with 30 minutes of narration. Lake traffic and boating rise weekly, signaling a strong summer peak expected to exceed expectations.
The Wesley Chapel Women's Society met at Mrs. Virgil Dooley's April 15. Fourteen members attended, modeled Easter bonnets, and shared a poem. Business covered the Fremont retreat. many members called on Mae McDonald. Guests included Mrs. Albertson and Betty Cridlebaugh.
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society held its regular meeting at the church on April 19. Officers were installed with Janice Moore as president, Carol Martin vice president, Janice Young secretary and treasurer. Special gifts and missions reports were given, prayer led by Janice Moore, and roll call quoted a Bible verse on temptation. Members present included Myrtle Cross, Carol Martin, Janice Moore, Janice Young, Jean Curtis, and Isal Sulser.
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