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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
8
Eyes were beaming when eight year old Chris Repp visited Santa at the Moravia community building Saturday afternoon. He told Santa what he wanted for Christmas. Chris is the son of Mr and Mrs Ron Repp of Moravia.
Moravia high school girls defeated Lees 58 to 37 behind Fonda Dicks 26 points and Jean Ann Rouse 21 as the Mohawkettes built a 37-15 halftime lead. Sally Martin grabbed 41 rebounds while Sharon Thomas had 9 boards and 3 steals. Moravia boys were held 77-56 by undefeated Leon, with Gary Greene leading Moravia scoring at 16. The teams end play for holidays and will resume January 4 against Moulton-Udell.
Bertha Lathen hosted the E T C club on Thursday December 16 with a business meeting followed by readings from Luke chapter two and poems. Former members Fern Hudgens and Mildred Sawvel rejoined. Blanche Kincade won the door prize as three tables of rock yielded prizes for Aloafa Hiatt and Mildred Sawvel. Date pudding with toppings and coffee were served.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens express thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and help during Harold Hudgens accident and hospital stay.
The note expresses thanks to friends and relatives for cards flowers and visits while a patient at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Gratitude is extended to Dr Avera and the AUFSeS for care received.
Dick Johnson thanks everyone for cards flowers and visits during his hospital stay at Monroe County Hospital Albia and expresses gratitude for the community’s kindness.
Mr and Mrs David Weston and Mr and Mrs John Msin were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Olin Foster in a cordial social gathering.
The Church of Nazarene lists December 26 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Service with Communion at 6:45 p.m. Youth Hour. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Discipleship and prayer meetings follow, with transportation offered by calling 724-3649. A devotional verse closes the notice.
Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Thomas W. Woodin lists services at Moravia Grace with worship at 9 30 am and church school at 10 30 am. Thursday Jr Choir postponed. Sunday UMYF meets at 6 pm. A film Invisible Child will be shown and discussed followed by a 7 30 pm Singspiration with Salem church aghost and guest music. Prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 pm Wednesday at Salem church.
Salem United Methodist announces church services at 9:30 am Sunday worship 10:30 am. Thursday 7:00 pm Dixie Davis and Tom Mock wedding. Senior High UMYF films Invisible Child at 7:30 pm Singspiration. Hymn singing and special music. Holy Communion on January 2, 1972 during morning worship. Each member should partake as spiritual duty.
Rev. L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Local congregation invites participation and community worship.
The Prater family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers food and kindness during a recent bereavement. They acknowledge the community and thank all who offered support and thoughtfulness.
Moravia residents are urged to sign up at participating Moravia merchants for a drawing of 12 free turkeys Thursday afternoon. Registration boxes from merchants will be combined at 3 p.m. at the community building, and names drawn until all turkeys are awarded. Participants must be present to win.
The Moravia Garden Club held a Christmas dinner at Alice Allem’s home on December 15. A salad luncheon preceded a short business meeting. new yearbook pages were distributed and Mabel Smith was made an honorary member.
The Christmas meeting of the 20th century club was held at the home of Virga Boyer with Gertrude Johnson and Ida Kelley as co hostesses. Eighteen members attended. A cooperative dinner was served at 12 30 followed by a program and gift exchange.
Army Private Garry L. Flatt, 19, son of Mrs. Joyce Easter of Moravia, serves as launcher crewman with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 52nd Artillery at Homestead Air Force Base Florida. He entered the Army in July 1971 and last received training at Fort Bliss Texas after graduating in 1971 from Southland High School Arbyrd Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Tom Pettibone announce the birth of an 8 lb boy named Paul Dennis on December 16. Grandparents are Virginia and Don Pettibone and Mr and Mrs Bill Long. Great grandmothers are Mrs Mary Meadows and Mrs Hila Horstman.
Iowa State Highway Commission releases five year road plans to buy right-of-way for 9.2 miles of Hwy 5 from Monroe county line to Centerville at $232,000 and 8.5 miles in Monroe county at $12,000. Work near Albia deferred, traffic growth from Rathbun lake noted. Also proposes 4.7 miles widening and resurfacing to Cincinnati for $232,000 and 3.2 miles Mystic to Hwy 2 for $84,000 with 1973 reconstruction at $868,000.
Mrs. Melissa Felton was honored on her 82nd birthday Sunday December 19 a cooperative dinner at the community building. Attending were her children L C Felton of Laramie Wyoming William Callen of Ottumwa and Harry Felton Udell plus grandchildren and great grandchildren Ed Rick Carol James Mylinda Janette Christy Jerry Amy Laura Darin and Steven Felton. After the dinner the afternoon was spent taking pictures and visiting.
The Progressive club and husbands held a Christmas co op supper Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshat. After gifts were exchanged a drawing was held with winners Garent Brain Genevieve Morgan Loyd Carter and Cecil Schrodt named as lucky recipients.
Moravia High School will implement a seven period 55 minute day starting Monday January 20 with three lunch periods of 27 minutes to stagger noon meals. The board approved retroactive teacher pay raises pending a national bill. Clarence Sheldon presented a new reading level program for all elementary grades through sixth, replacing grade based reading with 12 levels and ability grouping to improve comprehension.
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