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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
Posters promote the Moravia Fall Festival with stickers for car windows store windows and bumpers. Available at bank Union office or Dewey's Place with guidance to use freely unless objections arise. One sticker appeared on a county seat brick wall but was removed promptly.
Local readers note hastily written tax bill may not ease property taxes and could hurt school funding while Dutch Elm disease reshapes Moravia as four or more elms are slated for removal. Agriculture officials predict a record corn crop nationally, but local yields lag due to a wet spring and shifting conditions.
The Clover Leaf 4-H club met at Jan Moore's home at 2:00 led by Donna Hixenbaugh. Eleven members attended with pledge and a pledge to the flag. Committees for the achievement show were organized and a fun day planned. Connie McClurg demonstrated a garment making and Maple and Lilac trees were planted at the community building. Karen Martin, reporter.
Madge Vernal Lee daughter of John and Mrs Lee of Moravia wed Ronald Otto Fels of Homestead in a double ring ceremony at Grace Methodist Moravia at 2 pm Saturday. The Rev T D Hersey officiated. The bride a 1967 Missouri State Teachers College BS in education and future junior high librarian in Norwalk. The groom a 1963 University of Iowa graduate and accountant for Clark o LDT Des Moines. They will reside in Des Moines after a wedding trip to Canada Expo and New York.
Dallas Faber recovers at Monroe County hospital after kidney stone attack. Neighbors help with crops. Pat and Pam Lockman visit grandmother in Bloomfield. Local visits include the Griffins, Klampe, and Faber families. Community events note a nutrition program led by Mrs. Inga Eddy.
Mr and Mrs Chester Klampe of University Park called Saturday morning at the Don Klampe home. Mr and Mrs David Godby of Indianola spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Gano Nasalroad.
Weekend guests from California and Iowa joined local families for meals and calls. Howard Burkland hosted Mrs. Howard Burkland and others while Carl Weber and Wayne Walker families received visitors from Centerville and Houston. Minnie Moffatt made several calls locally and Wayne Walker moved to Houston after a transfer with Recognition Inc.
Over 30 visitors attended the Moravia Community Center in the municipal building last week. Sponsored by the Appanoose Monroe Counties Community Action Agency, the center aims to assist residents with socio economic issues and will refer individuals to appropriate agencies. Open 1 pm to 5 pm Monday through Friday, staff include Ed Thomas coordinating activities, with Margaret Tarbell and Gladys Harsh assisting. The center plans informational and educational programs, and notes that animals must be tied or confined. Veterinarians may conduct vaccinations and inspections, and timely entries are emphasized. URBANA DOERS 4-H meeting held July 3 at Phylity Leffler's home with 11 members, led by Carolyn Faber, and plans discussed for achievement show and fair record books.
Open class 4-H and FFA livestock at Appanogse County fair must show health papers before entering grounds. State Veterinarian announced the rule after a meeting with Voc Ag teachers fair board president county extension director and a veterinarian. A visitation plan with a local vet will accompany advanced entries by July 18th to identify exhibitors.
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