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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
2
Moravia and surrounding residents rallied for a Nixon visit at Rathbun Lake though minor issues emerged. Local workers polished yards trimmed parks and roads while banners were hung along Highway 5. A committee oversaw chairs concessions and usherettes as Moravia youths formed a welcome band and shook Nixon’s hand.
Amid a far reaching dedication at the lake, a friendly 15 000 to 35 000 crowd welcomed President Nixon. Secret service rules limited campers while rumors crowded the scene. only three dissenters were reported and many locals spoke of warm handshakes and cherished memories.
Feonium United Methodist Rev L B Deedrick will lead 9 30 a m worship service 10 30 a m church school Moravia Parish led by Rev Thomas W Weedin offers 8 30 a m worship at Salem 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m worship at Grace Grace Moravia Clarence Whitehead lay leader notes no evening services Sunday 7 30 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting and Bible study at Salem
Mrs. Ernest Hiatt reports a social week in Coulson with Tobie and Susie shows group gathering Monday evening. Marilyn Barker hosted a Rubbermaid party Friday afternoon with 13 ladies present. Herb Boblenka attended a Lake dedication Saturday while the neighborhood joined in the event. Ernest West and family visited the Hiatts Sunday evening. Ed Hollis from Cedar Falls joined them for a lake camping trip and dedication attendance.
Ernest Hiatts and Herb Boblenzs attended Tobi and Susie Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Kirstein and boys Mr. and Mrs. Gary Belzer, Jerry Boblenz attended dedication.
Saturday and had supper at the Herb Boblenz home. The Kirsteins returned home Sunday.
Salem United Methodist Church announces UMYF gathering at 6 30 p m and a Wesley Chapel lay leader meeting and Bible study for the parish at Salem led by Virgil Gooley with church school and study sessions scheduled.
Mrs Earl Swift reports social visits in Franklin including Frank Cassidy Mulhall Okla Ned Argo Rex Haver and Earl Swift households. Wives and children attended gatherings at various homes while others hosted and hosted guests over the week in Des Moines Cen terville and nearby areas.
Supper guests at the Delbert Calhoun home include Stella Argo Dorothy Calhoun and Freda Swift with Karl Calhoun traveling from Des Moines to visit Richard and Pam Calhoun in Long Beach California. Numerous relatives and friends visited, hosted and traveled, with Rathbun Dam dedication noted and Otumwa visitors.
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