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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
1
County ASCS Chairman Dale Jones reminds wool producers who marketed wool in 1968 to file price support applications by January 31 1969. The program covers wool from sheep or lambs owned at least 30 days with payments issued in spring for 1968 marketings.
Doyle Anderson of Moulton increased his victory margin in the 1970 board member election after a recount at Centerville. Initial count showed 17 votes, but recount gave Anderson 36 more, totaling 3431 for Anderson and 3322 for Leon Kauzlarich. Judges were Joe Beer, Forrest Foster, and Loyd Carter. clerk was VerI Farnsworth. The board will include Arthur Streepy, Carl Evans, and Gail Felkner.
The Main family held a pre Christmas co op dinner and gift exchange at the Community Building on Sunday December 22 with many relatives and friends listed as attendees. Additional visits included Oro Brown at McCord Manor and hospital transfers, with other Main family members visiting and hosting meals through December 23 29.
Taylor Aid is scheduled to meet Alberta Spencer on Friday January 3 to discuss arrangements. The notice notes the meeting will occur at an unspecified time and location.
Mr and Mrs Wm Callen of Bilh op Tr Crt Iowa City announce the birth of Kimberly Ann on December 25. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Jacob Robes and Clair Callen of Iowa City and former Moravia residents. Great grandparents are Ray Harrison of Centervide and Mrs Fred Cylien of Ottumwa.
Miss Linda Anne Jones of Oak Park Illinois and John Riley Armstrong of Arlington Virginia wed December 21 at Noble United Methodist Church. Double ring ceremony at 3 pm officiated by Rev Donald Jones with Rev G M Talbot assisting. Bride’s parents Rev and Mrs Donald Jones of Griswold Iowa. groom’s mother Mrs Gladys Armstrong and late John Armstrong of Van Meter Iowa. Reception in church basement. bride wearing white crepe, bouquet of white roses and carnations. Groom in Army Signal Corps. bride a senior nursing student at West Suburban Hospital Oak Park.
A long sequence of Christmas visiting and hospital notes from Ottumwa and surrounding towns. It lists numerous households hosting guests including the Ward, Brooks, Gardner, Pfannebeck er, Witt, Kinder, Taylor, DeLong, Jones, Armstrong, Murdy, Hammond, and others, plus a hospital stay for Mrs. Frank Hammond and travel details for Lt. and Mrs. Don West and local families visiting Des Moines and Environs.
The Grace Circuit United Methodist Church lists sermons at 11 a.m. with Bible study at 7:30 p.m. other events include a sled party at Tomlin farm and a film Legacy of Hope about USS Hope. Grace church and Wesley Chapel host Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 2:30 p.m. on select days, with meetings for committees and choirs throughout the week.
Salem United Methodist announces worship at 10 am with church school and 7:30 pm service on Sundays and a possible Singspiration if new song books arrive. Iconium United Methodist lists worship at 9:30 am, church school at 10:30 am, MYF and W.S.C.S. at 6:30 pm and a Thursday meeting at 1:30 pm.
The Rev L B Deedrick family thanks everyone for Christmas greetings and gifts. A pre Christmas dinner and gift exchange occurred Saturday at Earl Boyer's home with many relatives from Rochester Davenport Newton and Fort Polk. Ronald Boyer home on leave from Fort Polk reports back January 4.
President-elect Richard Nixon pledges that his administration will aim to bring the American people together. He promises an open administration open to new ideas and critics and calls for constructive action across executive, legislative, and public levels to boost the economy and national unity in 1969.
Mrs Wayne McDonal hosts Christmas eve supper and gift exchange with families including Pettibone Evans Long Horstman and McDonald clans. Cyril McDanel released from Iowa City hospital after holiday visit. others shared meals and Santa visited young folk.
Mrs Carl L Henrietta Boblenz aged 89 of Ottumwa formerly Melrose resident died Wednesday at St Joseph Hospital. Born March 29, 1879 in Pocahontas County West Virginia she married Carl L Boblenz in 1904 Council Bluffs. Survived by three daughters two sons fourteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday Johnson Funeral Chapel Ottumwa burial Russell Cemetery.
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy, food, flowers, cards and calls. Appearing are Mr and Mrs Phil Horan, Mr and Mrs Eugene Shober, Mr and Mrs Carl McDonald, Mr and Mrs Bill Boblenz, Mr and Mrs Herbert Boblenz.
Mr and Mrs Tom Shrader of Des Moines arrived Thursday evening to stay a few days with her mother Mrs Glen Van Dorin and family after spending Christmas with his mother Mrs Paul Moldstad and family in Mankato Minnesota Christmas Eve dinner guests at the Gary Charity home included Mrs Janet Schneider Robert Misty and Sheely of Albia Mr and Mrs Ray Charity Also a family gift exchange. Mr and Mrs George Kinder of Ouwwuwa visited Ming Dowd and Ina Miller Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dale Callen and a Des Moines family were supper guests Monday with Ming Dowd and Ina Miller Christmas day guests with Ming Dowd and Ina Miller included Mr and Mrs Denis family
Winners in the decorating contest for Christmas sponsored by the Moravia Booster Club and the Moravia Garden Club were: Nativity category Max Hiner first, Bill Benz first, Dan Mihalovich second. Doors and Windows category DeWayne Steenhoek first, Max McColough second.
Myrtle Isabelle Hamilton born November 18 1882 in Appanoose county died December 22 1968 at her daughter's home in Waukesha Wisconsin aged 86 years 1 month 4 days She married Homer Hamilton January 13 191 She was preceded by her parents two sisters Emma and Gertrude a brother William and her husband Homer She leaves three sons Bernard Theodore Forrest and a third son and two daughters in Waukesha with 18 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and many friends
A long notice details multiple families sharing holiday meals at the Roy Matherly residence and others in Unionville Missouri and surrounding towns. Attendees include Marion and Lizzie Houser Walter, Butler, Morrow, Lyberger, Van Dorin, Hiatt, Wal ter, and many more with extended family and guests from Glenwood Unionville and San Diego. Pre and post Christmas events feature dinners and gift exchanges, with travel notices due to icy roads and seasonal greetings.
Walter expresses thanks for prayers cards and kindness shown to his family during and after a stay in Iowa City. He apologizes for any errors in names and acknowledges relatives neighbors post office workers and local groups for visits and prayers.
Iowa State Highway Commission outlines a five year primary road plan to rebuild routes including Highway 2 west from Centerville to Wayne County line with right of way, grade, drainage, and paving costs totaling about 3.19 million through 1972. Highway 5 formerly 60 will see work from Centerville to Monroe County line with 1.082 million for ROW in 1971 and 1.457 million for paving in 1972. Highway 138 from Iowa 2 junction to Mystic includes 82 thousand for ROW in 1971, 405 thousand for grading and drainage in 1972, and paving in 1973. Numa railroad crossing signals set for 15 thousand. Total right of way budget cited at about 2.961 million for Appa Roose county. Contract dates noted, not completion dates.
The Clover Leaf club gathered December 18 at Dwight Fenton's home for a Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. Members and visitors enjoyed Santa gifts and secret pals drawing, with the January 15 meeting planned at Harvey Bennett's.
Christmas evening guests at Carl Van Zante's included Sam Shepard family and relatives from Alicia Newton Marshalltown LeMars Kirksville and Centerville with Army staffer Greg Lenz visiting from Georgia. Christmas Eve supper guests at Glen Van Dorin's included Kearney Merkcle Hiatt and others from Des Moines Centerville and Dayton Ohio. Afternoon callers checked on Wilbur Miller in Centerville hospital and Don Blackman family of Des Moines spent Christmas day with Mrs M K Blackman.
Jerry Roblenz has been promoted to Specialist in the Army while stationed near Giessen Germany. The promotion took effect in November and reflects continued service with The Boys in Service at the local posting.
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