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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
4
Moravia council arranged with Iowa Southern Utilities Co to replace 42 residential street lights with vapor type units increasing output from 1000 to 4000 lumens. Pearl Broshar of the utility presented the plan though installation timing is unclear. Budget shows rising lighting costs with $1,136 spent last year and $1,184 the year before, projected to reach $1,973 in 1967.
Dale Jones and other Appanoose ASC members announced final payments for the 1966 Feed Grain Program. They expect payments to start August 1, 1966 after certification and field checks. A total of 673 farmers participated, with 18,036 acres diverted to grass cover, and payments totaling $927,274 in diversion and price support.
The Republican Women of Appanoose and Monroe Counties and their families will hold a basket dinner at Moravia Park on Monday evening July 25 at 6 30. The committee provides drinks and a guest speaker will attend the program.
Miss Diane Kincade was honored at a Saturday afternoon personal shower hosted by Miss Commie Boblenz with co hosts Linda Davis and Becky Wilson at the Herb Boblenz home. Twelve guests attended the event.
The annual Tisue Reunion will be held on Sunday July 24 at the Moravia Park Shelter House. Mrs. Dorothy Vance serves as president.
Roger Mullins, a 1966 Moravia High School graduate, left July 5 for basic training at Fort Bliss Texas. His mailing address is Pvt. Roger A. Mullins US S5aag777T D. Co. 20d Bn. 2d Tag, Bde, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Michael Lee Lathen son of Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen R R 1 Albania enlisted in the U S Navy on July 15 1966 under the Direct Petty Officer Procurement Program as a Construction Mechanic Petty Officer Second Class E 5 He is at the Construction Training Unit Davisville RI for four weeks of outfitting and Seabees Officer Indoctrination Course and will be assigned to a Mobile Construction Battalion on graduation Local Navy recruiters at the County Courthouse in Centerville invite qualified men to apply Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 00 to 4 00 p m
Moravia extended its win streak to five with a 20 2 rout of Cincinnati as Dick Johnson allowed three hits. Earlier they beat Iowa Tech 12 1 in five with Carl Reno and Johnson combining on a no hitter, three walks in the last inning producing the lone run.
Richard Mason completed a six week summer math course at Ames and is enrolled in another six week session. He received an honorary scholarship from Penn College and will return to teach math this fall.
Members of the class of 1961 plan a class reunion at the Moravia Community Building Sunday July 24. A cooperative dinner will be served at 12 30. Friends and teachers are invited to call and visit with the group.
Unionville 4 H club held its Achievement Show at the Unionville Methodist Church with 17 guests and 14 members. Judge Mrs Grove offered constructive comments as members presented demos and entries across Juniors Intermediates and Seniors, earning numerous blue and red ribbons in foods, baked goods, and table setting.
Farmers are reminded that petitions nominating ASC community committeemen must be filed at the County ASCS Office by July 27. Any eligible local resident may vote and hold office, with petitions signed by six or more eligible voters. Township elections set for August 22 to choose three committeemen and two alternates, with delegates to the county committee and shared participation in programs like price supports and loans.
The 39th Turner reunion gathered July 17 at Albia Park with a bountiful noon dinner and a business meeting. Edith Derby and Roy Derby sent letters. Grover Gillaspie was elected president. date for next reunion set for June 11, 1967. 52 members attended and guests joined from Albia Moravia Pulaski Knoxville Clinton Moravia Indianola and more.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Fi observe their silver wedding anniversary Sunday July relatives and neighbors invited to attend a small house party at their home west of Iconiun with guests from 2 pm.
Local church notices list schedules for ih cH Gaul Evangelical United Brethren Iconium Methodist and Church of the Nazarene with pastors, Sunday school times, worship hours, youth groups, and midweek prayer meetings. Additional notices cover First Christian Church activities and aid meetings at two homes.
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met on Tuesday July 12 led by Mrs. Janice Moore who opened with a group hymn Open My Eyes That I May See. The study reviewed Galatians Strengthen Me and a paper Chickens Can Be Hypocrites while prayers and poetry and Psalm 1914 concluded the session with members Ethel Lemley Myrtle Cross Ernestine Argo Vera Moore Jance Moore Suzanne Julia Fay Fenton Isa Sulser Elma Davison and Mildred Wray attending.
S Sgt Albert Coghlan concluded furlough here with wife and three children and departed Wednesday July 18 for San Francisco en route to Saigon Viet Nam. He has been stationed at Tinker AFB Oklahoma. After three days at Travis AFB Los Angeles he will leave for Saigon. Coghlan has served 12 years. His wife and children remain in Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward Jr were called to Des Moines by the death of her father Roy Ellis Funeral services occurred there Tuesday with burial in Knoxville The Woodward children were cared for at their grandparents home Also mentioned is a Cub Scout swim party led by Mrs Van Dorin and Mrs Paul Spencer Jr at Centerville
The Boyer family reunion will be held Sunday July 31 at Centerville City Park. Crlea Foster serves as secretary for the event.
Members of Mae Moravia Saddle Club plan to attend the nurse show sponsored by Mae Centerville Beuls Saddle Club on Wednesday evening July 27.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens marked their 45th anniversary on Sunday July 10 at the Legion Home in Moravia. Seventy five guests signed the guest book from San Diego Albuquerque St. Louis Spring Valley Staten Island Henry Chester Des Moines Bedford Newton Albia Centerville Unionville and Moravia. The couple received many gifts and cards.
The Moravia American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting and officers installation at the Post home Monday. New officers include Mrs. Harold Hudgen installing, president Mrs. Michael Koffman, and vice presidents Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Garnet Brain, with secretary Mrs. Geneveive Morgan and treasurer Mrs. Clifford continuing. Other posts to be installed later include historian Mrs. Marvin Gardner and sergeant at arms Mrs. Darrell Cooper. Delegates for the Des Moines state convention July 21–22 were discussed, and birthday wishes were planned for Bertha Manley on July 27, with cards to 419 House St., Muscatine, Ia. Next meeting set for August 15. Refreshments served by Mrs. Glen Van Dorin and others.
Miss Diane Kincade was honored at a bridal shower Friday evening July 15 at Grace Methodist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Andy Mosley Mrs. Ralph Davis Mrs. Herb Boblenz Mrs. Gerald Hawk Mrs. Paul Cridelbaugh Mrs. Joe Wilson Mrs. Francis Turner and Mrs. T. J. Tisue.
Ralph McDonough returned to his home Saturday from Monroe county hospital at Albia where he had been for medical treatments and x rays.
Congressman Bert Bandstra announced a 4800 grant from the U S Labor Department to the Appanoose County Conservation Board to finance a six week summer Neighborhood Youth Corps program for 11 enrollees. The federal funds will be matched by 721 in local funds.
A brief message expresses gratitude for cards gifts and visits received during a hospital stay in Iowa City and after returning home. Jimmie Spencer thanks friends and neighbors for their support.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Hinste of Unionville announce a daughter born July 11 at Monde townly hospital in Alicia Me weighing seven pounds four ounces. Mrs Wa Be Milburna Moravia report a daughter born Sunday July 17 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville weighing five pounds thirteen ounces.
Local notes preview the Appanoose County Fair with a Wednesday start and a Thursday tractor pulling contest featuring five weight classes from 4500 to 15000 pounds. Entry fee is 3 dollars with prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars per class. Rules cover hitch height, tires, weight limits, safety, and weigh-in details at Goode Seed and Feed.
A neighborly message thanks friends for their help with hay making on the fourth of July. The writers express deep gratitude for every act of assistance and good neighbor deeds.
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