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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
2
A busy lake weekend draws campers and a free water ski show to promote lake use. Residents urge proper dumping of holding tank waste, report unsafe practices, and note street work and downtown improvements. Towns like Bussey and Unionville plan bicentennial style events as Moravia recalls past celebrations. The editor reflects on aging readers and a birthday milestone while noting a late evening visit by cars.
Cars lined the driveway as friends and relatives gathered for a memorable birthday celebration. Homemade ice cream and cake were shared, followed by lively visiting and warm recollections.
Mrs Helen Price hosted the Wesley Chapel UMW gathering near Centerville on June 19. Flora Hiatt led scripture and prayer as eight members discussed a Bible character. Parmers received a hand painted plaque and a monetary gift for their new home. Edrie Phillips taught a lesson on symbols of six world religions with discussion on Buddhism Christianity Judaism Islam Hinduism and Confucianism. Participants noted map insights and enjoyed chicken salad snacks and drinks.
Pam Huff is chosen Tops 812 meet queen for June in a meeting that crowned her after she lost 15 pounds in three weeks. Betty Hersey served as Maid of Honor, with Pam again earning top weight loss in a week.
Tops II Group met Monday evening June 30 at 7 at Grace Methodist Church with 11 members present. Elaine Spencer led, roll call noted a 14 percent weight loss and 4 lb gain. Maintenance dues were paid. Becky Clayworth spoke on group aid and motivation.
Mrs. Ramona Nicoletto visited relatives including Art Batterson. Clifford Burger hosted Harold Main visitors. Doyle Ewing visited Donald Ewing and Carrie Cross. Family gatherings included Bell and Burger households with birthday surprise for Vernon Burger. Merle Whitmore returned from Iowa City Hospitals after cataract removal. Jan Kaster spent weekend with grandparents Willard and Mrs Brain while Dean Kaster visited an Army buddy in Davenport. Community extends sympathy to Lester Smith family. Ice cream cake and watermelon shared at gatherings.
Moravia Saddle Club held a Sunday evening horse show at the club arena with a large turnout from Ottumwa Albia Centerville and Moravia. Grand Entry featured Clair Easter and Wayne Christy with the flags. Winners included Shawna Glenn Marty Brown Mike Brown RoeAnn Forst and Julia McDanel among others. money awarded to top places and ribbons to five.
Senior citizens meals listed for the week with options on Monday July 7 including corn bread and beans or macaroni loaf with carrot salad and dessert. Wednesday July 9 features scalloped chicken mashed potatoes peas salad and dessert. Friday July 11 serves sliced beef with gravy on biscuit mashed potatoes scalloped corn salad and dessert.
Mrs Edward Haver called on Hazel Hellyer Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown Mr and Mrs Leo Beary attended an AEC meeting in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday. They spent Tuesday night in Springfield. Mrs Edward McCord attended UMW at Iconium Thursday.
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