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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
4
Mrs Ben Jones received burns to the right arm and hair on the right side when her clothing ignited while she prepared pancakes. Mr Jones helped extinguish the blaze and burned his hands. both were treated at Monroe County Hospital where Mrs Jones remains a patient.
Lora Lockmon Center Director expresses gratitude to donors of baked goods food bazaar items and cash donations bringing the total to 63.20 collected from attendees. The note acknowledges wonderful people who helped and those who purchased items at the bazaar.
The S C A will host a panel discussion at 7 30 p m Monday February 2 in the high school gym. Four students and four adults will form the panel to discuss youth of today. Co chairmen of the refreshment committee are Mr and Mrs Earl Rowley and Dr and Mrs Ray Avera.
The regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM will be at 7 30 Monday evening February 2 Plans for lodge activities in coming months will be made All members and visitors urged to attend Robert Potts WM
The Moravia Senior class is taking orders for their annual. Contact any senior class member before February 6 to place an order. Price is three dollars with a one dollar deposit required.
Moravia high school gym hosts the annual FFA banquet on Friday February 13 at 6 30 pm with the program by FFA members and a coop supper. Attendees should bring a vegetable salad or dessert and their own table service. Contact any FFA member by February 4 for headcount and meat orders.
DeWayne Stanley and his son Jerry have leased the Standard Oil Station on Hwy 5 Moravia and opened for business. Jerry will run the station part time until March 1 when the Stanleys move to Moravia. They also rented the Fry property in the northeast part of town formerly owned by Smithburg.
A meeting of the Pre-school Mothers Club on January 28 voted to request a dollar per child from each mother to fund a small table and chairs. Mary Benz will seek merchant contributions and a donation can will be placed in the restaurant for support. Call Neighborhood Center at 724-3235 with chair donations.
Claudia Miller scored a season high 36 points as the Moravia girls beat Melcher Dallas 69 to 23. Diane Rogers led in total season points with 372, Linda Hiatt and Miller close behind. Beth Steenhoek dominates Moravia guards with 121 rebounds. In the boys game Moravia outpaced with an 80 49 victory led by Gary Tisue 29 and Bob Self 31.
Moravia Grace and Salem Moravia area churches announce worship at Salem Moravia Iconium and Grace churches with schedules for worship services church schools Bible studies MYF and youth programs. Parish councils and ministry meetings are planned with various lay leaders and pastors listed.
Mir and Mrs George Kinder of Ottumwa spent Saturday with Mrs Mina Dowd and Mrs Ina Miller. Donald Dowd was a dinner guest both Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Donald Dowd and children visited her brother on furlough at Emil Kiaber’s Oska loosa home. Mrs Wanda Johnson called on Thursday evening and chatted with Mrs Helman Tisue.
We thank everyone who helped with moving money clothes food and furniture to furnish our new home. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. Mr and Mrs Max Leffler and family Blakesburg Iowa
A note of gratitude from Delorés Bardwell to friends and relatives who helped during illness with meals cards calls and prayers. She extends blessings to each person for their aid and kindness.
Salem United Methodist announces its annual Ground Hog pancake supper Monday February 2 with serving starting at 5:30 pm. Menu includes pancakes sausage pie and coffee for attendees. Proceeds support church programs and outreach.
The Moravia Masonic Lodge honors Howard Smith for 50 years of membership with a Feb 7 dinner at 6 15 PM at the Methodist church and a short program. Reservations are due by Feb 2 with lodge secretary Harold Mason. Smith joined Jan 28 1920 in New London and later moved to Unionville and Moravia, serving twice as Master and aiding lodge work.
Moravia Mohawks beat Lamoni 67-59 to open the Blue Brass conference tournament at Leon. Gary Tisue scored 22, Bob Self 14, Nicky Dicks 11 as Moravia led 18-5 after one quarter and built a 40-28 halftime edge. They advance to meet S. E. Warren in Seymour Wednesday.
Coach Macy's Mohawkettes topped Mormon Trail 62-38 in Bluegrass action at Humeston. Linda Hiatt scored 21, Diane Rogers 18, Claudia Miller 16, Fonda Dicks 6, Jean Rouse 1 as Beth Steenhoek limited the Trojans to zero in the second half. The team advances to face S. E. Warren in the semifinal and Lamoni meets Corydon on Thursday with consolation and finals at Corydon.
Elva Retta Waughop of Centerville died at Dallas County Hospital in Perry on Saturday January 24 at 4 30 PM aged 80 after ill health since October. She was born March 11 1889 at Moravia daughter of Noble J and Mary Stark Main. She married Clarence C Bud Waughop September 16 1916 in Keokuk. he died November 5 1968. Survived by daughter Maxine Miller Woodward granddaughter Regina Miller brother Forrest Main Moravia sisters Merle Gaekle Oskaloosa and Prieda Mason Sioux City and many relatives. Funeral January 27 at Miller Wehrle Centerville with Rev Donald Thrash officiating. Graveside service at Moravia cemetery by Rev L B Deedrick.
Mr and Mrs Marion Main and family spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Eric Main. Reed Uhlenhake, son of Mr and Mrs Mark Uhlenhake, was a patient at Gitumwa hospital Sunday and Monday for observation and tests. Mrs Chris Bogert is a pneumonia patient at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
Moravia Mayor Rex Angel and Councilmen Paul Wilson John Spencer and Duane Steenhoek met with State Board of Health officials in Des Moines on Wednesday morning to discuss water pollution control and potential sewer planning for Moravia. A 11 am conference with R J Schliekelman of the State Department of Health aimed to inspect sewer and pollution related health hazards and possible remedies.
Mrs Anita Winans 4th district deputy president and her installing staff from Moulton installed Motavii Rebekah lodge officers at a regular meeting Monday evening. Mrs Harold Hudgens conducted opening. Mrs Frank Wilson elected Noble Grand and Mrs Ray Charity as vice grand. Eight guests from Moulton attended along with 14 members. A social hour will follow February 9 at Mrs Meitle Roland's home.
A Moravia extension meeting on civil liabilities is set for Thursday January 29 at 1 15 p m and 3 00 p m Harold Holder announces Dr Neil E Hart economics professor at Iowa State University and Iowa Bar member will lead with topics on personal security invasions negligence and strict liability Employers and farmers will hear about liabilities for injuries to employees and acts of employees disease transmission crop spraying and animal injuries The talk urges consultation with a lawyer for arranging legal affairs and notes the meetings aim to provoke thought rather than provide all answers.
Marion Woodward Moravia schools nurse and Lorraine Ramos Appanoose County Nurse report Moravia and Appanoose county hit by a Hong Kong like Asian Flu Type II. Virologist Mr. Wong from the State Hygienic Laboratory tested samples from children and workers. Moravia peaked Jan 12 with 145 absentees about 30 percent, Centerville Jan 21 with 149 absentees about 20 percent. 19 Moravia staff were absent. outbreak appears tapering but cases rise again this week.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Argo of Ames are parents to a son born January 26 weighing 8 pounds 3.44 ounces named Russell Ray. Welcomed by twin brother Scott and sister Teri. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Argo and Mr and Mrs Andy Mosley.
Moravia Community School notes upcoming events and policy changes. Girls conference tournament semi finals set for Thursday January 29 at 7 00 pm with doors opening 5 45 pm. Teachers recommend 9 week reporting periods next year to improve grade accuracy. Slacks policy for girls relaxed until March 1 with restrictions. Board to accept bids for a new tractor and a bus for 1970 71. Resignation of Mrs Fern Hudgens to retire at end of the year.
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