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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
1
Moravia begins plans for a large fall festival centered on the centennial celebration. A children’s parade, king and queen contest, and jars in stores invite votes for favorites. Moravia Union seeks more parade entrants before September 1 as the beardsley governor visit is anticipated for a prestigious community event.
Moravia awaits Del Donahoo who is slated to emcee the Saturday program. He cannot stay longer due to WHO duties. Townsfolk discuss the fate of those with blossoming beards and those without, amid talk of a water tank in the square and the fire department supplying water.
Mrs H B Spring sha reports visitors at Cecil Morlan home near Unionville and lists caregivers for threshers. Ozarks trip noted for Karen Moore and several families including Doggett, Whisler, Kincade. Albert Burkland family returns from New Mexico and Colorado. Te a busy weekend with guests at Joe Davenport home and Centerville, and Rev H E Eppley guest speaker en route to conferences. Elmer Selix injures shoulder. Centerville hosts multiple dine events with Moore, Henshaw, Dorgan families. Weber family travels to Colorado for two weeks.
Mary Lou Cunningham became the bride of Jack E. Howey in an informal 3:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony at First Methodist Church Michigan City Indiana. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Z N Cunningham Mishawaka, wore a white tissue faille sheath with lace overskirt and matching accessories. Rose Ann Raper and Carole D. Waller served as attendants. Best man was George Patrick Siddons. reception followed in church parlors. After a wedding trip to Wisconsin the couple will reside at 211% W Ninth St Michigan City. Both are Indiana University graduates and editors on the Michigan City News-Dispatch.
Tra Stufflebeem died at home in Unionville after a severe heart attack Sunday evening. He passed away Tuesday night around 10 o clock. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Thursday at 2 p m with Rev Faye officiating.
Mrs Joli Van Zante hosts at Cedar Rapids and Iowa City visits with Margery Tracy George and Kenneth Gardner plus Sunday gatherings at Newton Ottumwa Albia and Moravia area homes. Circle met Thursday with Eva VanZante. Whitehead and Pearl as guests. Ad notice directs placing ads at Moravia Union.
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