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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
2
Moravia Union notes second class postage paid at Moravia Iowa with C R and H K Charity listed as editors and publishers indicating local newspaper operations and mail handling details.
Moravia shoppers face higher heating bills as frigid weather keeps furnaces running and temps drop. Local tax figures show Moravia retail sales rising from 1975 to 1976, with Moravia leading regional gains and residents hopeful for further growth through targeted business efforts.
The Moravia community eyes pavement completion next year and possible street improvements and new businesses. While other towns face declines, Moravia could see continued business growth, inviting local planners to include Moravia in future plans and actions.
Mrs Dick Brown reports a flurry of visits and Thanksgiving meals across Albia and nearby towns. Families including Browns Argo Dicks Calhouns and Rineharts hosted kin from Des Moines Ames Knoxville and Carlisle, with multiple dinners and overnight stays noted.
Thanksgiving Day gatherings mentioned at Pearl Runnells home in Ottumwa with Clarence John Amy and Floyd Hiner hosting. Des Moines visitors include Laura Alison Helen Rose Robert Kain and Tim Sears with Kathy Kevin and others. Wakefield Centerville Knoxville Albia and Knoxville residents noted visiting relatives over the weekend.
A long list of Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings across Centerville, Lyle Cloyd home, Des Moines, Albia, Indianola, and nearby towns. Families including McCord, Cloyed, Turner, Whitehead, Grosscup, Kelsey, and Prater hosted or visited relatives from Wednesday through Saturday, with travel to Ottumwa and Topeka for check ups and services.
In Griffinsville and nearby areas Mrs. Daphne and Mrs. Lowell Shepard plus families share Thanksgiving meals and visit relatives. The column lists friends at Mildred Edwards home and social evenings with neighbors, including Lemley, Huff, Mitchell, Lemley, Bear, Shondel, and Adams families gathering through late November.
The Scribbler staff asks students and faculty to submit news ideas 2 to 3 weeks ahead to avoid late stories. Deadline for Santa letters is December 16, with donations considered for future use.
Mary Elizabeth Thomas of Northeast Missouri University arrives in Moravia to teach five daily classes in typing shorthand bookkeeping and office practice. She acts as understudy to Mrs Ellison and chose Moravia to be near home and a one teacher division. Her husband Ron Thomas is a Moravia High School 1971 graduate. She began her career in Spokane Washington with parents living in St Louis. She finds Moravia friendly though small and notes plans after December 14.
Through student teaching here Mrs. Thomas expresses hope of securing a teaching position in a nearby school. Judy Zajec is noted in connection with the report.
Moravia Junior High girls defeated Blakesburg 30 18 on Wednesday November 24. Marla Cox led with 18 points 10 rebounds and 7 turnovers while Kathy Leighton added 14 points 6 rebounds in a strong 16 2 guard effort. Boys fell 15 8 as Darryl Fry totaled 3 points and 17 rebounds amid Blakesburg pressure. Next games set for Saturday December 4 at 9 00 a.m.
The seventh grade girls roster lists forwards Maria Pfannebecker DeeAnn McDanel Cathy Leighton Laura Hopking and Melinda Hall with 7th grade guards Lynn Clark Paula Hellmick Jayne Charity Penny Whicker Stacy Vance Shelly Shepherd. 8th grade forwards Maria Cox Marsha Koffman Jane Zintz and 8th grade guards Marla Cox Cindy Lockman Jane Zintz. manager Traci Ferren. Boys teams include 7th graders Steve Smith Donald Aversa Mark Wilson Scott O Conner Kenneth McElderry Milton Wilson John Stoval Chris Grinstead Dan Hachenhorne Roy Fry and Mark Brown. 8th graders Greg McCoy Tim Penfield Gerry Wilson Darryl Fry Mark Vance Brad McElderry Jimmy Easter Kevin Darrah Earl Fenton.
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