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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
4
Community bulletin asks residents to phone or mail Moravian Union with any news activities. The goal is to keep members informed about the busy and progressive happenings within the community.
The Wil-Roy-Mor American Legion Auxiliary Unit 407 in Unionville met at 1:30 with nine members. The group voted to donate to several charities and to urge their representative on HR 11155 pensions. Plans included a March 30 visit to Golden Age Manor and a poppy contest at Udell school with prize money.
Eva Frances Smith of Rosehill died January 28 at Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa at age 68. Born February 22, 1903 in Unionville Iowa she lived much of her life in Oskaloosa. Funeral Monday at Powers Funeral Home with Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial Hillcrest cemetery Moravia. Survived by husband Leo Smith of Rosehill a son James Leroy Buckingham of Cedar Rapids two daughters June Larson of Cedar Rapids and Anna Bridge of Oskaloosa ten grandchildren five great grandchildren seven sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Dick Brown hosted guests at VosuRee with Sibyl head and others attending. Sheryl Hartz stayed with Dana O'Brien in Albia. Various relatives and friends visited, dined, or watched a basketball game at multiple homes including Dick Brown, Paul Dicks, and Larry Derby.
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met at 6:30 p.m. on January 20 at Rebecca Main's home. Janice Coltran, the president, opened with the pledge to the American flag as members delivered a roll call starting with One Thing.
Mrs Earl Swift reports local social notes from Franklin listing visits from Marion Allen Calhoun family and neighbors. Attendees include Calhouns Derbys Ammons Argo Swift Wilson Hiner Liggett and others with mentions of 4H award banquet in Albia and a ten year award for Lloyd Ammons. Casual gatherings span Sunday through Tuesday with multiple home visits and ball game outings in Winterset.
The Belzer boys shared supper with grandparents Mr and Mrs H T Lenz. Doris Boblenz visited Saturday and their mother took her to Bloomfield Hospital by ambulance Monday. Ernest Hiatt and others spent evenings with relatives including Leet Hiatt and Lucille’s birthday noted on Sunday with Kenneth Hiatt.
At the meeting members discussed calendar funds, sold Smiley posters, and arranged flower projects knitting classes and fair enrollment rules. New members Tina Main Terri Main Tammy Rausch Lori Horn Judi Stocker Donna Wilson Sheri Kaster were welcomed as demonstrations by Janice Stocker and Rebecca Main. Next meeting at Michele Browns.
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4 H club met at Joyce and Carol Christy home with eleven members, three visitors, and two leaders. Treasurers report approved. Pamela Gladfelder led a Magic Formula game. Lona Gladfelder spoke on Standard Measuring Equipment. Joyce Christy presented a pantomime on Good Cook Techniques. A skating party was planned for January 19. A motion passed to donate six dollars to 4 H United Service.
Murphy moved to close the pane and Doreen Hershberger seconded the motion. Refreshments were served by Joyce, Carol, and their mother Susan Whitehead, with a reporter present.
The Union Farm erettes 4 H club opened at 7 36 led by president Denise Bolin. Brenda Rogers led the pledge and Brenda Kelley reported. Members approved supporting the Heart Fund Drive in Unionville Township and reviewed year ahead materials.
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