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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
1
Grace Methodist church in Moravia reported an unusual guest at the early Sunday service. The article notes air quality and serenity concerns, mentioning open doors to provide spring air as a four legged visitor, likely a puppy, slipped past an usher named Lee Benz while seeking its buddy.
A stray animal disrupted a Centerville church service as Benz and Myrtle Felkner helped usher it out after it wandered between doors. The episode sparked debate on church open door policy and touched on ambulance service controversy across the county. Memorial Day weekend responses and local funeral and ambulance arrangements were noted, with emphasis on the need for reliable service across Moravia, Moulton, and surrounding areas.
Vague regional stance emerges as counties avoid tax increases to solve issues that residents do not experience. Officials warn that neglect could compound inequities, while communities without visible problems resist contributing to broader remedies.
Elizabeth Coulson of Hutchins Kansas Sadie Rouse called on Minta Shoemaker Friday and had dinner at Ritzcafe Those calling on Elsie and Lillian Callen were Mildred Wynes of Albia Theo Miller Virgil Dooley Sadie Rouse Elizabeth Coulson Evelyn Daniels Paulette Daniels and baby. Mr and Mrs Michael McDanel and Christopher returned to their home in Clinton after spending a week with the Hiatt and other relatives.
Mrs. Burdett Cox reports visits across Union Township from Shenandoah to Chariton and Iconium. Steven Logan stays with Cox family while Logan serves as district manager for the Mormon F Co. Dwight Proctor finishes basic training at Ft Leonard Wood and returns home briefly before deployment to Germany.
Howard Proctor returns home after treatment at Monroe County Hospital. Bobby Stocker called to see him Tuesday evening.
Local column records multiple visits and calls among Griffinsville and nearby Ottumwa families. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huff, Merl Adams, Ava Long, Fred Shepard, Lynn Lemley, Lyndon McDanell, Glen McNair, Ora Rinehart, Bob Mitchell, and others. Attendance at Sunday School is noted as 27.
Mr and Mrs Carson Stratton of Lincoln Mo and Mrs Robert Lapointe of St Louis visited the Terry Rose home Monday Hazel Hellyer attended Mrs Mina Dowds funeral Tuesday afternoon Mrs Clarence Whitehead and Hazel Hellyer went to the Flea Market in Centerville Thursday Kay and Keith McCord of Ft Madison visited grandparents Edward McCord over the weekend The group also noted several visits in Albia and with Lloyd Brown families including Hazel Hellyer and others
Mo and Thursday after visiting at the Terry Rose home. Robert Lapointe of St Louis joined the Terry Rose home Saturday evening and returned home Sunday. Sunday afternoon at the Lloyd Brown home. George Hellyer family and Kevin Wadle visited Hazel and Dick Hellyer’s home after attending Frank Wilson’s 50th wedding anniversary at Grace Methodist church. Bobby Whitehead returned from Camp Arrowhead. Edward McCord family attended Turner reunion in Albia and helped celebrate Lowell Turner’s 50th anniversary. Hazel Hellyer visited Faye Platt. Clarence Whitehead played for Mrs. Howard Smith’s funeral. sympathy extended to the bereaved of Mrs. Howard Smith. Edward McCord and family attended Bible School program in Moravia.
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