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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
3
The club met with Aleafa Hiatt for a Christmas gathering on December 21. Prizes were won by Pearl Lucile and Bertha. Refreshments appropriate to the holiday season were served by the hostess.
The Chariton River Baptist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Fay Fenton's home for an all day session with a noon co op dinner. Mrs. Carol Martin led the afternoon devotional from Luke two. Members exchanged Christmas gifts revealing secret pals from the past year. Next meeting includes officer elections at Mrs. Carol Mertin's home on January 22.
Diane and Danny Weston of Unionville and grandmother Goldie Weston hosted visits Friday and Saturday, with Larry Weston and family sharing time in Unionville. Christmas celebrations included Goldie Weston with son Larry’s family, gift exchange and light viewing. Elsie Long visited Ruby Longs, while Tom Robb of Des Moines and Gustal Clines of Torrington visited Harry Woodward. Loren Walter was admitted to Bloomfield Hospital, room 114, on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Moore and Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, all west of Moravia, joined fellow Des Moines delegates at the National Farm Bureau Convention in Los Angeles. They flew December 9 and returned December 14. The Moravian post office closes Thursday December 28 in honor of former President Truman with no rural delivery that day. lobby remains open for deposits and stamp purchases from 8 to 9 a.m. only.
Mohawkettes rolled over Leon 100-24 as Mo ravia guards limited Leon to a single basket in the second half. Fonda Dicks scored 44, Molly Van Benthuysen 32, Janiece Tubaugh 22, with Sharon Thomas anchoring defense. In the boys game, Seon led with 82-57 win, Gary Greene scoring 28.
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Foster celebrated Christmas with Rex Foster and family near Ottumwa. Argo Nicol and Durian couples headed to Florida for a week with McAninch and Roberts in Ocala and Tampa. The Witt and Walter clans visited, while Wilsons returned to Sycamore NL after the holiday. Goldie Weston hosted salmon soup and a Christmas program at the Tabernacle church, with Burns visiting Weston afterward.
Regular Moravia Saddle club meeting set for Thursday January 4. A cooperative supper will be served at 6 30 PM at the Fairview Community Center.
Rev L 8 Deethrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead invite attendees to worship at 9:30 a.m. and Church School at 10:30 a.m. UMW meets at the church on Thursday December 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Schedule for Moravia UMC lists worship at Grace 9:30 a.m. and Salem 10:30 a.m. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Includes daily prayer calls titled Key 73, Pastor Thomas W. Woodin traveling to Des Moines for marriage and family counseling training, Saturday noon prayer, Jr choir practice, evening parish service, and weekday programs at Grace such as Men s Breakfast Bible Study UMYF Bible Study and Administrative Board meetings.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts prayer calls and Key 73 sessions including a Friday noon shower for Miss Marie Van Dorin in the church basement. Sunday worship at 9 30 with Jr Choir, plus weekday meetings, men’s breakfast, UMYF, prayer groups, Bible study, and Administrative Board at Grace. D R Ables is pastor. Sunday school at 10 00 on December 31.
Carmel Chapter No. 126 Unionville held its December meeting with a pre meeting supper. Mrs. Geraldine Wilson presided as the altar was draped for year end dues and officers were elected for 1973. Open installation set for January 14 at 2 p.m. Public invited.
The Norris O’Conners hosted a Saturday birthday event for Frank O’Conner age 84 and one year old Rodney Walver. Families brought dishes, Phylis O’Conner baked for the supper, and Ted Welch offered the blessing. Guests included numerous relatives and friends, with gifts and photos marking the evening.
A church notices a schedule for Bible Study Hour at 11 00 a m Morning Service at 7 15 p m N Y P S Fellowship Hour and Evangelistic New Year Eve Gospel Hour with area churches January 3 7 30 p m Monthly Missionary Meeting January 4 12 60 noon Prayer and Fasting Service Transportation call 724 3649 The message ends with a quoted verse about seeking light and guidance from God.
The Clover Leaf Club held a Christmas dinner at the home of Paul and Phyllis Dicks. Members including John Laws, Lucy Laws, Ethel Fenton, Edith Callen, Margaret Tarbell, DeWayne and Mabel Moore, Bill and Janice Moore, Mansel Tarbell, Roy Argo and others enjoyed a turkey feast, gift exchange, and secret pal reveals. An election named Margaret Tarbell president and Doris Christy vice president, with Glennie Dicks as secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is set for Jan 24 with Mildred Tarbell.
Comanche residents Mr. and Mrs. Clair McDane announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Richard McHenry of Clinton Iowa. Barbara is a credit manager at W. T. Grant Co in Clinton and Richard works at the Baltimore Press in Clinton. No definite date set.
Albia couple announce engagement of their daughter Vicci to William H Ferreter of Central City. Both are students at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls. A June wedding is planned. Griswold guests at Christmas dinner with Bea Jones and Rev Donald Jones.
County Auditor Verl K Farnsworth resigns at 10 30 a m Wednesday December 27 following an audit on state institutional funds. State Auditor personnel expect a complete funds audit. Deputy Auditor Etta Jean Laurson appointed to assume duties for now.
Moravia Mohawkettes edge Pella Christian 76 to 66 in the Pella Christmas tournament. Fonda Dicks scores 38, Janiece Tubaugh 20, Molly VanBenthuysen 18 as Moravia faces Colfax in Friday finals at 8:00 p.m. at Pella. Pella Christian meets Montezuma in consolation.
Carl Weber 83 of Udell died Sunday afternoon at Centerville hospital Born August 24 1889 at Moulton He married Marie Spurgeon June 2 1939 in Kirksville MO They had son Wayne three grandchildren and one brother He retired after 18 years in hardware business in Iowa and Missouri Funeral services were held Wednesday at Drake Avenue Christian Church Centerville with burial in Moulton Cemetery.
A long list of guests attended a Sunday dinner at Cyril Mullins home including Larry Mullins of Brighton Colorado Roger Mullins of Loveland Cole Carol Robertson and family of Barnes City James VeVerka Ames Ralph Vandike Unionville Missouri Kermit Staley Selah Staley Boyd Mullins of Moulton Bill Mullins and family E J Hager and family all of Qouden Iowa Webb Mullins and family Moravia Don Robinson and family and others. the article lists many names and towns with no clear central event.
Fragments show gratitude to groups or individuals with unclear context. Text references Keids Husers and others in a garbled tribute or message. No identifiable events, dates, or locations are extractable from the readable content.
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