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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
4
Mr and Mrs John Laws celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday February 4 Their family includes three children Mrs Paul Dicks John Merlin Laws and Dale Laws ten grandchildren and one great grandchild They were married February 6 1923 The couple requests no gifts please.
Indian Hills Community College Centerville announced first semester honor roll names from the area including Deborah Kelley Unionville Rodney Mahon Moravia Marcia Brinegar Udell Sandra Harrington Unionville Carol Miller Unionville David Powell Udell Maxine Roberts Unionville Ronald Thomas Unionville Postal Service Closed Thursday Jan 25 1973 for President Johnson funeral There is no rural mail delivery that day Lobby open for deposits box access stamps and self service machine Window service limited 8 to 9 am
Centerville Armory announces vacancies in the Centerville Guard with active duty deferred until after graduation. Seniors age 17 or older may join now. prior service inquiries: MQput "Try 1 Program". Call 856-2346 or after 5 pm and weekends at 856-8160 for details.
Mrs. Dewayne Johnson, long a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, has been discharged and returned home.
Maxine Allen thanks everyone who remembered her with gifts cards flowers and calls during hospitalization and after returning home.
Moravia girls dominated Seymour with an 82-45 win as Janiece Tubaugh led scorers with 32 points and Sally Martin pulled down 16 rebounds. Moravia boys fell 63-50 despite Gary Greene's 20 points while Bob Van Dorin added 14.
Alexandar Shabo of Syria returns to Moravia to lead services at the Church of the Nazarene this Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Special music from Vennard College accompanies the event. Shabo, born of Syrian descent in the Garden of Eden, was converted while studying for priesthood. He is described as a dynamic young man with a desire to help souls find God.
Mrs Armeda Main who was hospitalized in Albia’s Monroe County Hospital was moved to Albia Manor after a fall that broke her pelvis. Cindy Lockman previously a pneumonia patient at Monroe County Hospital returned home Saturday. Sunday visitors at the John Rum ans home included multiple relatives from Albia Ottumwa Des Moines California and Missouri towns.
Frank Woodward thanks friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits while he was a patient in Ottumwa hospital Special appreciation goes to Rev Ables for his visit and prayers
Miss Marcia Ann Fetters and Ronald Stocker wed in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. Evangelist Wilford Landes officiated. About 40 guests attended the wedding and reception, with attendees from Moravia, Drakesville, Russell, Promise City, Corydon, Des Moines, Prole and St. Charles.
Ruth Hiner expresses gratitude for the flowers cards and visits received during her stay at Monroe County Hospital and after returning home. The note thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and support during recovery.
Moravia Saddle Club announces its regular meeting on Thursday evening February 1 at the Fairview Community Center. A coop supper is scheduled for 6:30 followed by entertainment led by Mr and Mrs van Harsh.
Mr and Mrs James Herron purchased Echo Point a lakefront resort at Gamaliel Arkansas on Lake Norfolk in the northern edge of the state. The property includes eight cabins a living area fishing boats and a swimming area. They sold their Moravia area farm and plan a closing sale of livestock and machinery Thursday February 1 before taking possession March 1 at the resort.
Lamoni boys dominated Moravia 77-47 in the Bluegrass Conference tournament, taking a 21-1 first-quarter lead and a 43-18 halftime edge. Moravia's Gary Greene led with 20 points while Lamoni advances toward semi finals with Warren game set for Melcher and a final at Liberty Center on Saturday.
Neighbors and friends gathered Friday morning January 19 to help Hatfield and Gladfelder move to a new farm home near Louilla. Volunteers brought pickups, assisted moving, and a noon cooperative dinner was served by the ladies at the Hatfields’ new home. Des Moines visitors Ron Woodward and Sean called on Saturday.
Moravia area reports lower total tax levies with state aid expected to ease local property tax load. Moravia millage drops from 131,253 to 120,749, with Moravia school levy at 56,860 and town operations at 39,503. Centerville and Albia districts show varied adjustments. full township levies listed by the County Auditor. DeWayne Robinson, 44, Monroe County farmer, dies of apparent heart attack. funeral held at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
The Winter Music Concert was moved from February 8 to February 15 at 7 30 p m. The public is welcome to attend this concert and support the performers.
The Adult Farmers Class will meet Monday evening January 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the vo-ag room. The topic is selecting soybean varieties and soybean culture for 1973 with Moravia Farm Service as resource speakers. Coffee and doughnuts will be served after the meeting.
The S C A meeting scheduled for January is canceled due to tournament schedules. The January program with Hugh Mackelroy of the Ottumwa Police on drugs will occur February 26. It will also be an open house at the high school.
Moravia junior varsity girls fall to a large Wayne squad 36 25 with Sally Whitehead scoring 17 points to lead visitors. Guard duo Sue Markow and Lisa Clark excel on the defense and rebounding while Julia Mc Danet adds points as Moravia struggles to score.
Mr and Mrs Olin Foster attended the funeral service for Mrs Bessie Foster Thursday afternoon in Centerville. Mr and Mrs Jim Smith and Holly of Mystic and Jay Rex Smith and Judy Elliott of Centerville spent Sunday with Mrs Mildred Smith.
The writer thanks everyone who sent cards gifts and visits during hospitalization. Special mention to Mrs Taylor and the 4th grade class Girl Scout and Cadette troops plus Dr Avera Rev Woodin and Rev Ables for visits and prayers. Cindy Lockman
A ground hog supper is set for Thursday February 1 with serving starting at 5 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church. Menu includes sausage pancakes pie and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Long are the parents of a daughter Jennifer Marie born January 18 at Monroe County Hospital Albia. She weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces and is welcomed by a brother Matthew. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Long of Moravia and Mr Dale Eakins of Blakesburg.
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