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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
3
Max McAninch and family feature in Ottumwa sales award story. The twenty foot yacht, a kitchen and sleeping six vessel, is part of a Kirby contest prize. Max became a factory distributor on January 4 and moved from Moravia to Ottumwa January 15.
A group of army friends held a reunion at the James Wilson family home over the July 4th weekend. Attendees included Homer Cogdill and family of Colstrip Montana, Tom McMullen and Marcie from Billings Montana, Ray Ekelburg and family of Beverly New Jersey, Frank Barton and sons of Wichita Kansas, Clarence Lammers of Kaukauna Wisconsin, Ed Smith and Mike of Carmel Illinois, Francis Tate and sons of Belvidere Illinois, Jim Craddock of Newman Illinois, Meriland Pfantz of Grinnell Iowa, with letters from others unable to attend.
Janice and Joyce McDonough and Janet Salisbury spent the July 4th weekend at the parental Max McDonough home. Sunday dinner guests at the McDonough home also included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Spurgeon and family of Centerville.
William J. Hershberger 48 of Albia died suddenly at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after three weeks as an in for observation. A World War II veteran wounded in service he is survived by wife Edna Stocker Hershberger three children Brenda Kauslick Dixie and Terry at home seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Geyer-Lewis Funeral Home Albia with burial at Oak View Cemetery Albia. Relatives spent last week at the Max Martin and Cedar Rapids homes during the weekend.
Town asks who should decide Maple Grove schoolhouse fate east of town. School board weighs costs of upkeep versus disposal as the building no longer serves district education. Community groups invited to propose restoration or alternative use and inform school administration.
Mr and Mrs Freeman Jolly hosted a 6 o clock dinner at Centerville park Saturday marking the first time in 15 years that all of Mrs Jollys children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered Present were Mrs Max Martin of Moravia Mr and Mrs Donald Dicks and family of Fremont Calif Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk and family of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Larry Martin and daughter of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Terry Martin and family of Pleasantville Mr and Curtis Bailey of Unionville Mr and Mrs Bill Bailey and family of Manhattan Kan Mr and Mrs George Farris and family of Lebanon Indiana and Paul Oehler and daughter of Centerville
Moravia Saddle club met Thursday evening for a cooperative park supper. Plans outlined for a fun show with thirteen contests and per contestant entry fee. Ribbons and trophies awarded. Gate admission charged for those over 12 without a horse. Committee to announce the date after plans are finished.
CENTER NEWS no senior citizens scoop dinner is planned Thursday because the 4 H 1 Achievement day is hosted at the Community building that day.
Mary Knudson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Knudson Albion and Alan Lee Dooley son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley Centerville were married June 29 at 3 pm in Marshalltown First Methodist church. Officiating were Rev Allen D Call with vocalists Miss Rey Meyer and Miss Faye Littlefield and organist Miss Susan Dooley. Reception for 140 followed. The couple will reside at 7416 Alpine St Apt 1 District Heights Md.
Moravia will stage its band concert Saturday at 8 p.m. If rain occurs, the performance shifts to the high school gym. The event remains weather dependent and open to the public.
The Espy reunion was held on Sunday June 6 at Centerville park with 18 attendees. A dinner was enjoyed despite rain and Earl Espy received thanks for retiring. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harley Sulser Mr and Mrs Earl Espy Mr and Mrs Donnie Scott and daughters Mr and Mrs Fay Paxston and Ellis Mr and Mrs Norris OConnor and family Mrs Vera Boyer and Frank OConnor. In the afternoon rain began and most visitors visited Franks house to view old and new pictures.
Church listings for Casodates Nazarene Salem United Methodist Teenium United Methodist and Grace Circuit in Moravia outline Sunday School times worship hours and evening services. Meetings include Bible study prayer Wednesday and special events like picnics and pot luck dinners.
Lois Fowler superintendent announces 9 30 a m Sunday School and Communion. Aid group to meet Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan.
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Pennington hosted guests including Jerold Boblenz and H. T. Boblenz of Moravia plus J. A. Kirstein and Jay and Jeffrey of Atchison, and Gary Belzer of Albia at Hotel Monroe in Albia. The occasion honored Jerold Boblenz and his return from Germany who will reside in Moravia.
Violet Perry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards visits prayers and calls during hospitalization. Special thanks to Doctors Avera and Carlson nurses ministers and neighbors for their care and support. God bless you all.
Workmen delivered a pre assembled house for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wells on Monday. The two sections were set on the foundation at the southeast corner of town.
Engaged Linda Irwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorman Irwin Melrose to Bruce Woodward son of Mr and Mrs William Woodward Moravia. Both graduates of Moravia in 1967 with further studies at Centerville Community College and future plans include jobs in Albia Moravia and Walnut Grove and attendance at Northeast Missouri State College. An August 16 wedding is planned.
The 1954 graduating class held their second reunion Sunday at the Community building with five members present. A coop dinner was served at noon. Elected officers for the 1974 reunion were Paul Wilson president and Gordon Massman secretary. Attendants included Joyce Martin Dicks Marilyn Landgrebe Strickler Wanda Jordan Staggs Paul Dean Woodward Marion Condra Fern Kelley Horn Paul Wilson Gordon Massman and Robert Potts Moravia.
Moravia troop led by Jerry Woodward attends Camp Wapello for a week. Monday campfire features Lars Larson from Esktuna Sweden, an International Scout sponsored by Boy Scouts of America. He explains Swedish scouting structure and ranks. Thursday brings parents night with supper tickets at the Trading Post. A water show and Order of the Arrow Tap Out cap the program.
Mr and Mrs Donald Dicks and family left Tuesday for Fremont California after a three week visit with the Max Martins Truxton Dicks and other relatives. Mrs Zoe Cox of Centerville visited sister Lucille Taylor last week. Mr and Mrs Kenny Tadlock and family of Fulton Illinois spent the Fourth of July weekend at the Lee Tadlock Ray Tubaugh and Fiora Phillips homes. Kim remained for a longer visit. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lockman Mabel Hawk Eva Miller Winnie DuVail Cecil Tadlock Kim Tadlock and Miss Clara Irelan were callers in the Marshall Perry home the past week. Mr and Mrs John Wilson and Neal of Lancaster Wisconsin returned home Sunday. divAan remained for a longer visit with grandparents Wilsons and Walters and other relatives. Mrs Marvin Gardner called Monday at parental Mearl Walter home. Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson returned to their home at San Antonio Texas Monday after a week visit here with her father Gus Pfannebecker and his parents Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson.
A grateful message expresses sincere appreciation for cards visits flowers gifts food and acts of kindness shown to the writer and family during the hospital stay and after returning home. Each gesture is deeply appreciated.
Moravia completed a perfect conference slate with a 6 3 victory over Leon led by winning pitcher George Woodward and 2 hits from Jody McDanel. Moravia faces Albia in a sectional at Eddyville Monday at 6 p.m. Girls fell 13 12 to Leon with unearned runs in the seventh. Upcoming schedules include Eddyville, Mormon Trail, Twin Cedars, and sectional pairings next week. County tax outlook rises with budgets surpassing one million dollars. 1967 1990s figures show notable increases across town and school budgets. changes include state education requirements and adjustments to Social Security and IPERS funding. Dinner guests and local social notes wrap the piece.
Lorelei Koetting and David Ahee wed at Blakesburg Christian church at 2 p m Sunday June 22 Rev Donald Plum officiated The double ring ceremony featured red and white carnations and music by Steven Warner The wedding party wore red and white attire and the reception followed in the church parlor Guests traveled from Iowa and Missouri including Moravia Unionville Newton Marshalltown Mason City Davenport Albia Melrose Centerville Ottawa Blakesburg Centralia Milan Trenton and Loreds Missouri.
The annual Stocker reunion will be held Sunday in Moravia Park. July date is listed as the event day, inviting former Stockers to reunite at the park for a casual gathering and communal memories.
John Murdy son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy arrived home Saturday from Fort Lewis Washington after being discharged from the service. He had served 18 months in Vietnam prior to his discharge.
Private Gatlin Shelguis has completed training at Fort Polk Louisiana and is deployed to Bien Hoa in Vietnam. Address listed as PRC Gelin Shelguis Lis 85 61 8as 379ts Transport Co. APO San Francisco California.
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