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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
Moravia residents are asked to donate to complete the street marker project at Chariton and Williams. About 800 dollars is needed to pay for the signs while the steel poles and concrete work are already finished and painted. Donations are not to be taxed and solicitors will collect this week to install signs before school starts and Fall Festival.
Walter Younker and Paul Wilson of Grace United Methodist Church Moravia attended the National Conference of United Methodist Men at Purdue University Lafayette Indiana July 11 to 13 The theme United in Christ Obedient in Service sought to raise awareness of others needs and the gospel’s demands More than 4500 men attended from the U S and abroad A highlight was a living dramatization of da Vincis The Last Supper
Mrs. Harold Hudgens presided at a Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 regular meeting with 12 members present. Secretary reported. six other committee reports heard. Communications read and bills allowed. The lodge will have vacation until the September 8 meeting. A sack lunch followed the business session.
Local notes show Rhonda Dowd and relatives visiting Mrs. Mina Dowd and Mrs. Ina Miller on Friday and Saturday. Martha Sue Lori and Julie Dowd visited the Dowd family on Tuesday. Mrs. Rex Angel, a University hospital patient in Iowa City, improves and welcomes visitors at 328 W University Hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Dale Derby Albia and Wanda Johnson Centerville visited the Ralph Robinson home Thursday. Roscoe Locke and Iva Locke of Woodward spent Saturday night with the Ralph Robinsons.
Mrs. Lee Beng, treasurer of the Salvation Army, reports that $53 has been donated, noting the contribution support for the charity.
A brother and sister reunion gathering at the Lester Cochran and sons home was attended by numerous families from Iowa and Indiana. Guests included Richard Lucas of Rockford Jr and spouse, Raymond Farris and Joyce of Highland Ind, Leroy Barnes and Steve of Reinbeck Jr, Paul Sweeden of Centerville, Bernie Fenton and three children of Gulfport Miss, Orlie Farris and Paul of Whiting Ind, Arthur Farris and Leroy of Centerville, Dorothy Woods and three children of Burlington, with afternoon callers from Wilton Junction Moravia Centerville Moravia Moravia and Shenandoah among others.
Mrs Annie Vickrey spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Minnie Relph at Russell. Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor spent Sunday at the Ronald Jones home in Ankeny. Mrs Linda Taylor was a caller Tuesday afternoon at the Buell Taylor home. Rebecca Horn Nancy Wright Randy Dommer and Curtis Wright were Tuesday afternoon callers with Mrs Buell Taylor. A birthday dinner was held at the Bill Robinson home Sunday July 13 in honor of Mrs Robinson and granddaughter Terrie Johnson. Those present were Armenda Main Carl Cox Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnson Terrie and David Mr and Mrs Billy Robinson and Penny. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Claire Robinson Mrs Ralph Robinson and Helen Findling. Mrs Everett Long and Mrs Bill Robinson spent Thursday with Mrs Rex Angel in Iowa City. Burbett Cox and Rex Angel were in Iowa City Saturday evening to visit Mrs Angel at University hospital. Mr and Mrs George Kinder of Ottumwa spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Mina Dowd. Audrey Dowd spent Thursday night with her grandmother Mrs Ming Dowd.
A system-wide peak load was set Monday July 14 from 1 to 2 PM with about 225000 kilowatts supplied. The figure surpasses the 1968 peak of 218223 kilowatts and matches the 1969 forecast.
Ira Boyer was honored at a pre birthday gathering at the Mediapolis home of his grandson Richard Goughnour on Sunday July 13. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson of Burlington and numerous family members from Iowa Illinois Missouri and Illinois again. The 85th birthday is July 31.
Rural Letter Carriers of Appanoose County gathered at Moravia park for a cooperative picnic. Auxiliary president Mrs. Irene Faoro led a short business meeting. Ed Huston shared highlights from the Cedar Rapids State Convention, with past president Mrs. Huston.
A compilation of locals taking trips to auto races in Des Moines and vacations across the Midwest and West. Mentions Des Moines residents visiting events, relatives traveling to Costa Mesa and California, and several couples spending time with family. Hospital stays note Emma Hayward, Charles Coffin, and others seeking treatment. A picnic gathering at the Buell Taylor home includes numerous neighbors and friends.
A dense church bulletin lists service times, Sunday School hours, and upcoming events for several churches including Couracteous Church of the Nazarene Moravia Grace, Wesley Chapel, Fairview, Salem United Methodist, Iconium United Methodist, and First Christian Church. It details MYF retreats, WSCS training, choir practice, and sermon topics along with locations and leaders.
Engaged Linda Irwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorman Irwin of Melrose to Bruce Woodward son of Mr and Mrs William Woodward Sr of Moravia A 1967 Moravia graduate Linda attended Centerville Community College and works at Chamberlain Mfg Albia Bruce is a 1967 Moravia graduate and 1969 Centerville CC graduate employed at Walnut Grove Moravia and will attend Northeast Missouri State College This fall An August 16 wedding is planned.
A basket dinner at Centerville Park honors Virgil Espy of Berkeley California and Delmar Espy of Rockford Illinois. Gene Boyer led the blessing at noon. attendees include numerous Espy relatives and friends. The event featured visiting, photos, and a poolside afternoon with many attendees and children swimming.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coulson and Mrs. Merrill Coulson returned home from a week in Ft. Collins Colorado. They joined Lloyd Rose in Longmont for a weekend visit. Ruby Davis and her son Michael of Des Moines vacationed with Alva Cridlebaugh and relatives. Various Forest Mericle and Mericle family gatherings occurred with ice cream and slides shown. Alva Cridlebaugh traveled to Des Moines for a ball game with Michael. Davis later took her mother to Newton to visit Wanda Van Loon. Merle Smith attended a Smith reunion in Knoxville then visited Wanda Van Loon in Newton and returned with Alva Cridlebaugh to Moravia.
The Salem United Methodist Church in Moravia invites all to a singspiration service at 8 00 p m next Sunday July 20 featuring organ piano choir soloists duets and a lively mix of old and new numbers The last event drew 76 attendees and organizers hope for a larger turnout Also thanks are given to well wishers after a hospital stay by Berniece Rinehart
Arlig Wilson expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home A special thanks to Rev and Mrs Deedrick for their visits and prayers all deeply appreciated.
A resident expresses gratitude for cards, flowers, and visits received at St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville. Special thanks go to the Moravia community school for the flowers and to Mrs. Jack Long for her kindness.
Moravia girls softball posted a 2-1 week with a 14-5 win over Van Buren at Keosauqua, an 0-16 loss to Eddyville, and a 23-10 win over Mormon Trail in a split divisional match. Pitcher Lou Ellen Rowley fanned 17 in the B game, as Moravia closes the season at 10-5 and hosts Twin Cedars in Monday night sectional action.
County 4-H demonstrations will be judged Thursday July 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the Agricultural Building. Judge Mrs Rowena Hardinger of Albia will select three demonstrations to represent Appanoose County at the Iowa State Fair. Top demonstrations in three classes may also be shown at the county fair.
George Woolward has been in Mysge county hospital since Monday for tests and treatment.
Boy Scout Troop 406 spent July 6 12 at Camp Wapello with eight boys earning 26 merit badges the most of any troop. Thursday night three boys and two adults joined the Order of the Arrow. Awarded Badges include Tony Bryan Kim Thomas Rodney Woodward Dennis Spencer Robbie Hiatt Chris Bryan Eddie Simpson and others with several partials noted.
Moravia hosts the district tournament kickoff Wednesday with Moravia versus Davis County all-stars at 6:00 p.m. Thursday action in Albia features Appanoose County against Lucas County. Friday returns to Moravia for the winners of the Appanoose Lucas game facing Monroe County. Finals set for Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Lou Walker announces an A A U Junior Olympics Girls Track meet at Moravia Iowa starting 10 a m Saturday July 26 sanctioned by the Iowa Association of the A A U sponsored by Quaker Oats Co local sponsor South Iowa Track Club 50 cent entry fee per girl five age groups 9 and under 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 with awards for first five places Entries may be mailed to Lou Walker Moravia Iowa.
Moravia High fell 9 8 to Albia in a sectional tournament at Eddyville Monday evening. Albia rallied for five runs in the sixth inning to pull away, with Moravia’s Gary Tisue starting on the mound and Wayne Tisue catching. George Woodward was taken ill before departure and sent to Albia hospital for tests. Wayne Tisue had two hits for Moravia, who finished with 8 runs on 6 hits and 5 errors. Albia had 9 on 6 hits and 4 errors. In the other Monday game, Twin Cedars beat Centerville 5-4.
Mrs Garnet Brain became ill Monday evening and entered Monroe County hospital in Albia where she is undergoing tests and observation.
Mr and Mrs G E Luse announce the birth of a daughter born July 14 at Monroe County Hospital. The baby, named Jodi, weighed 6 pounds 13.44 ounces. Grandparents are Mr Ravbard Harrington and Mr and Mrs T Luse.
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