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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
5
A plea for greater adult involvement to support teens as times change quickly. The piece argues clubs offer belonging, problem handling background, and protection from trouble, urging parents to spend time with children and guide them until maturity.
The Moravia FTA held its regular gathering with President Jewell Walker presiding. Attention focused on eligibility for annual grants to former Moravia students pursuing teaching degrees. A nominating committee was formed to pick officers for next year. Mr. Pugh presented on teaching education facilities in Iowa and nearby states and outlined degree requirements. The meeting adjourned.
Eight members plus sponsor and chaperone traveled to Cedar Falls for the annual state FBLA convention. Participants competed in shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and parliamentary events, with Lou Ellen Rowley earning first runner up in Miss FBLA. The parliamentary team earned honorable mention. a Friday banquet and dance followed, and new officers were elected at the chapter meeting: Brenda Tubaugh president, Marilynn Hall vice president, Vera Wright secretary, John Curtis treasurer, Dallas McDanel parliamentarian, and Cindy Grinstead reporter.
Lou Ellen Rowley, born in Ottumwa to Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Rowley, is 18 with blonde hair and green eyes. Her favorite subject is bookkeeping. teachers include Mr. Townsend Mr. Macy and Mrs. Ellison. She joins FBSA band honor society softball track and student council and edits the annual. Her senior year highlights are graduation and the senior trip.
Seniorgraph David Spilman studies art government speech and sociology with art his favorite subject and Mr Macy his best teacher. Born in Toledo Ohio to Carl and spouse, he has brown hair and eyes. He enjoys teasing Mr Gif ford in study hall and dislikes being kicked out of school for no reason. Prom and the class trip will highlight his senior year.
Moravia adds Mr. Stewart Shepard to the staff as a student teacher covering bookkeeping office practice and two typing classes. Born March 2, 1948 in Centerville to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Shepard, he attended Centerville High, Centerville Community College, and Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville. He believes Moravia is a friendly small town with a promising future and wishes the community success.
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club held a meeting at the Wilson home with 10 members, three leaders, and six guests. Vanessa Long led the pledge, talks covered color texture and wardrobe lines, and the dress preview was explained by Mrs Alberta Spencer. Mary Kay Hiatt aided with record books as junior girls worked on seams and pressing. Linda Wilson led the closing pledge and Joyce Stocker served refreshments.
MHS lists daily menus for April and May including ham salad sandwich with oven fried potatoes and rice pudding on April 23. Escalloped potatoes with ham and pineapple upside down cake on April 24. macaroni and cheese with breaded tomatoes on April 27. meatloaf with mashed potatoes and butter on April 28. tuna salad sandwich with corn and fruit on April 29. chili soup on April 3. chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy on May 1.
The Franklin Happy Helpers met at Maureen Derby’s home at 7:00 led by President Elaine Christy. Reports were given, old and new business discussed, a Better Grooming Contest named winners Lona Gladfelder Sally Whitehead and Carolyn Cooper. Demonstrations on color texture and pattern information were presented.
WSCS met at the home of Lillian and Elsie vallen for a style show at the high school Friday evening. Numerous locals attended including Mary Kay Hiatt Wayne McDanel Debra Kenneth Daniels Virgil Dooley Bill Long Marie Tom Petti pone Jackie and others. Visitors and relatives gathered across several homes for social visits and meals through the weekend.
Local notices from Coulson report visits and family gatherings. Perry Mikels and others spent time with relatives in Grinnell and Wesley. Ernest Hiatt and friends traveled to Iowa City Centerville Moravia and Oskaloosa for visits and shopping. Families shared Sunday meals and church events with neighbors and friends.
Local notes recount Sunday School attendance of 16 and a flurry of visits. Families like the Walkers, Shepards, McNairs, Lains, Cozads, Huffs, and Lemleys share Monday through Sunday gatherings, Nutrilite party hosts, birthday celebrations, and a 45th wedding anniversary observed in Ottumwa.
Moravia girls' track team set several records at recent meets. Fonda Dicks high jump 5 feet, Claudia Miller 440 yard dash 64.7 seconds, Ruth Steenhoek softball throw 190 feet. Moravia took second at a four-school meet April 15 with 69 5/6 points. Pella Christian led with 107. At Corydon Wayne Relays Moravia girls earned multiple firsts and seconds, including Miller and Steenhoek. The squad will compete in the Bluegrass conference meet at Corydon.
Kenneth O Conner honors Mrs O Conner on her birthday. Mr and Mrs Harold Huff attend Mrs Jennie Jennings funeral. Kyman and Lloyd McDanel visit Russell Shepards for Sunday dinner. Homemakers club gathers at Lowell Shepard home then cards played with sandwiches and coffee served.
Mr and Mrs Carl Burkland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Moravia Community building on Sunday April 12 1970. Their three children and families hosted the event as friends and relatives called during the afternoon. The Burklands reside with family in Oskaloosa and Moravia.
Rosilyn Stansberry sues Robert L. Stansberry in District Court of Iowa for divorce and relief. Defendant must appear in Wald Court at Centerville by May 28 1970 or default and decree will be entered. Milani and Milani attorneys listed with Centerville address and dates April 23 30 May 7 1970.
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