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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
3
The Moravia Fall Festival will host a tractor pull on Friday afternoon September 12 with a new mechanical sled. The device eliminates manual weight addition and provides precise testing across weight classes. Admission is expected, funding covers the sled, judges, and operators to streamline competition.
The 40th annual Lockman reunion occurred Sunday Aug 10 1969 at Moravia Park with a basket dinner attended by multiple Lockman family members and relatives. Afternoon attendees included Anita Proctor Mat thew and Gary Huber and others. New officers elected were Faye Leonard president Anita Proctor vice president and Phyllis O Conner secretary treasurer Ice cream was served and families visited. Kurt Lockman has been in Marine training in California and was on short furlough before proceeding to Lakehurst New Jersey for further schooling.
A large crowd attended the GOP picnic at Moravia park Monday evening with Monroe and Ap panoose counties represented. State and county officials were present along with Rep. Dewey Goode of Bloomfield. An ice cream social hosted by Monroe County Republican Women at Verna Schaff’s home in Albia on August 18 at 7:30 pm will feature Congressman John Kyl as guest speaker.
Forty three srowme un Girl Scouts from Moravia troops attended day camp at Sharon Bluffs Aug 4 8. The day started with singing and flag raising then units crafts hikes nature hunts and cooking noon meal over camp fire. Attendance was 253 girls from Moravia Centerville Moulton and Cincinnati with many local helpers and leaders named.
Local residents shared weekend visits among the Faber and Woodward families, with travels to Des Moines and Wright, lowe. Relatives from Ames Albia Fayette and Moravia called on acquaintances including Mrs Helima Tisue and Mr Argo, who enjoyed a trip to Red Rock Dam.
Sunday services listed for Anyon Push Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School Worship Evangelistic sermon and midweek prayer. Salem United Methodist shows church school worship service evening events and a note about singing and a later Bible study and prayer meeting with a W.S.C.S. dinner announced for August 20.
B F Whitehead notes the Moravia Salem church Singspiration with Iconium attendees last time. Worship at Iconium UMC on Sunday includes 9:90 a.m. service 10:30 a.m. church school 6:30 p.m. UMYF and an 8 p.m. Singspiration session.
Salem United Methodist Church Moravia hosts singspiration at 8 p.m. Sunday August 17. Congregation will join organ piano choir solos duets trios and other numbers with crowd participation and a inviting spiritual evening.
The 25th annual Rogers reunion took place Sunday at the Moravia Community building with a noon cooperative dinner and a short business meeting led by Ted Richardson to elect officers. Rogers M. Frank was named president and Mrs Barbara Murdy secretary treasurer, with many attendees listed from Moravia Des Moines Trivoli Albia and other nearby towns. The afternoon concluded with social visits and plans for next year’s gathering on the second Sunday in August at the Moravia Community building.
George spent a few days this week at the home of Ronald and Mrs. Overturf and family in Des Moines for barbeque and a plane ride. Mrs. Bennie Tarbell and children spent part of last week with Mansel and Marion Mains and Erec Mains. In Independence Iowa, Karl and Kenneth Tuttles spent the weekend with family. Bette Van Dorin returned home after a hospital stay with Kim Kearney and visited Tom Shrader. Richard Raymie and Max McDonoughs traveled to Kansas City Missouri with Janice McDonough.
The final girls track meet of the season was held Tuesday evening featuring 9&U through 14&Over pentathlons. Moravia and Mystic athletes dominated events with multiple first-place finishes in shot put, long jump, high jump, and 100 meter dashes, including top scores by Sheri Kaster Molly VanBenthuy sen and Sally Martin across several age groups.
The Progressive club members and husbands enjoyed a cooperative supper at the Theo Miller home Friday evening. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs Eva Tucker, attended. They visited after a bounteous meal until rain forced an early departure around nine o clock with windows left open.
The annual Wilson reunion will be held Sunday August 17 at Moravia Park with a basket dinner at noon Relatives and friends are welcome Nell Rousseau
Moravia band director Bob Townsend says the Moravia High School marching band will perform twice at the state fair on Saturday August 16. Three practices are scheduled at the high school next week at 8:00 AM on Monday August 13 and Wednesday August 19 and 20.
Moravia Garden Club met August 6 at Mildred Tarbell home with co host Mary Mikels. Members discussed roll calls for June and July, fund raisers like food sale and corn bread and bean supper, and a September 20 flower show at Moravia high school with committees for schedules, staging, entries, judges, hospitality, and awards. The group welcomed Maggie Faber as a new member and set a co op supper for August 20 in the park with Jr Garden Club families plus final preparations for the show.
The annual Argo reunion will be held Sunday August 17 at the Argo picnic grounds north of Iconium.
Sally and Jane Martin completed a two week Junior Life Saving course at Centerville with a class of 21. Joann Siarcevich served as the teacher.
The Good family holds its annual reunion at Moravia Park this Sunday Aug 20 with a cooperative noon dinner. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The senior citizen coup dinner set for Thursday August 14 is canceled and moved to August 24 with the monthly birthday party. No afternoon meeting this week. The September coup dinner shifts to September 25 due to the Fall Festival occupying the regular date.
Mrs. Lula Hiatt received word of the unexpected death of her sister Mrs. Agnes Bailey who passed away Tuesday morning. She was born and raised in the Brompton community. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 this afternoon Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in
Appanoose county showcases at the state fair with 4-H foods and nutrition exhibits led by Barbara Hixenbaugh Plano Elizabeth Hollenbeck Moulton Joy Bryant Udell Pam Shubat Seymour Barbara Zintz Plano Janice Coltrain Moravia Linda Wilson Moravia Barbara Coltrain Moravia Diana Kelley Unionville Lynnta Bolin Bloomfield top senior demonstrations set for August 18 with Mary Jo Kauelarich Cincinnati Glenda Davis and Barbara Hixenbaugh Cincinnati David Kauelarich Cincinnati first county 4 H member joins state chorus Elizabeth Hollenbeck Moulton livestock exhibitors Maurice Phillip Martha Oden Exline Gary Long Centerville John Glenn Plano Dennis Exline Exline Mark Haines Plano Pam Houser Centerville Bob McElwain Centerville Phil Jones Plano David Smith Promise City construction articles David Kauzlarich Cincinnati Dennis Strickler Centerville photography club members also exhibiting materials.
The 43rd Coulson reunion was held Sunday at the Lewis Rouse home with about thirty relatives and friends attending. A brief business meeting was led by Mintia Shoemaker in the president’s absence. Roger Coulson announced newly located Coulson relatives in Indiana and displayed the family Coat of Arms. Three births, eight deaths, and two marriages were reported. Officers elected: Roger Coulson president and Mabel Coulson secretary-treasurer. The day ended with song and visiting, as attendees shared family history. Those present included multiple Coulson family members from Ames, Lenox, Des Moines, New Sharon, West Chester, Moulton, Moravia, Albia, and Centerville, plus visitors Claude Norton and others.
Debbie and Jim Dagle of Des Moines spend time with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and family. Clarence Johnson hosts visits from California and North Carolina relatives. Moravia attendees join the Iowa District Assembly of Nazarene church with several local families.
Moravia high school will start football practice Friday at 8 00 p m All interested players not yet reported are invited to the first session Equipment uniforms and information will be distributed Thursday at the high school Physicals were given for most players Wednesday Afternoon The first game is Friday September 12 at Hedrick
Will G. Swaim died July 30 1969 at Spencer hospital aged 98 and 10 months. funeral Aug 2 at Webb Methodist Church with Rev. Ernest Stanworth officiating. He was born Sept 26 1870 near Moravia Iowa. long career as watchmaker and post office operator. survived by son Paul and daughter‑in‑law Gladys, several siblings, and many relatives. burial Riverside Cemetery Spencer with Masonic rites.
The Kingdom Builders announce a class party on Friday August 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Moravia Park. The event invites members to join in an evening of fellowship and community celebration.
Terry Rose expresses gratitude for ecards and letters received during hospital stays in Vietnam and Denver. He notes current station at Fort Riley, Kansas, and signs the note.
A note of gratitude from Dell Hellyer expresses appreciation for cards flowers gifts and hospital and home visitors received during and after a stay.
Salem W S C S announces Wednesday August 20 dinner at Salem United Methodist Church. Menu features fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy coleslaw sliced tomatoes rolls butter jelly iced tea coffee ice cream and brownies. Proceeds support church activities.
Terry Rose, PFC RA 63052502 of Company NHC 2nd Infantry, is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas 66442. The notice provides the service member’s address for correspondence and official affairs.
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